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Reborn- Marry the Future Billionaire in Advance
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00:00The lights went out in the middle of the gala.
00:02A second later, I was slammed against the wall and kissed hard.
00:05It was Lila Monroe.
00:06When the lights came back on, she was already blushing against my shoulder.
00:09Everyone laughed.
00:11You two again?
00:12Just get married already!
00:15To them, this was expected.
00:17Later that night, my father stood across from me.
00:19Zane, make your choice.
00:22I choose Lila.
00:22After we got married, she took care of everything.
00:25Until the day she died.
00:26That's when I found the hidden room in our house.
00:28Inside were multi-million dollar insurance documents.
00:32Beneficiary, Harry Carter.
00:33My adopted brother.
00:34I opened the drawer.
00:35Stacks of love letters and bank transfers.
00:37All for him.
00:38The betrayal hit me so hard, my vision went black.
00:43Zane, have you decided?
00:44I opened my eyes.
00:45My father stood in front of me.
00:47Younger, with no gray hair.
00:48I looked in the mirror.
00:49Same room.
00:50Same day.
00:51I was back.
00:51Zane, you always pick Lila.
00:54What's taking so long?
00:55Just go with her.
00:55The Monroe family isn't the strongest, but it's fine.
00:57As long as she takes care of you and gives us an heir, I approve.
01:00I'm not choosing her.
01:01No.
01:01You don't like Lila anymore?
01:03I don't.
01:03Not anymore.
01:05The four families were already waiting in the main hall.
01:07Before I walked in, Lila grabbed my wrist and pulled me aside.
01:11I know you're picking me.
01:12But I love someone else.
01:13Change your mind.
01:14I cold smile.
01:14Who I choose isn't up to you, Lila.
01:16If you don't want this, take your parents and leave now.
01:18And don't show up in front of me again.
01:19I turned and walked into the hall.
01:21No one spoke.
01:22Lila sat down, her face pale with anger.
01:24Zane, think carefully.
01:26Lila, you knew he'd pick you.
01:28What was that about?
01:29We didn't even bother hoping.
01:31Right, Sophie?
01:32My eyes landed on Sophie Quinn.
01:34Out of the four girls, she was the only one who never got along with me.
01:37When we were kids, she tore my books, dropped a snake into my bag.
01:41But whenever I was in real trouble, she was always the first to show up.
01:44In my last life, in less than 10 years, she rose to the very top.
01:48The richest person in the world.
01:49If I've been given another chance, then this time, I'm choosing the best.
01:53I choose...
01:55Who the hell?
01:56Watch it!
01:56Through the glass, Harry was cowering in the yard.
01:59I'm sorry, I didn't see you.
02:00Didn't see me?
02:01You blind?
02:02Who let trash like you in here?
02:03He raised his hand about to strike.
02:05Before it landed, Lila bolted out of the room.
02:08Chloe and Madison followed and pulled Sophie with them.
02:10Sophie looked back at me.
02:12Her dark eyes held an emotion I couldn't read.
02:14My heart skipped a beat.
02:15Outside, the man froze when he saw Lila.
02:18Miss Monroe?
02:19Put your hand down!
02:20She shielded Harry.
02:21Don't you know who he is?
02:22He's Mr. Carter's son.
02:23The second son!
02:24The man immediately backed off, apologized, and ran off.
02:27Harry stood behind her, then looked toward me inside.
02:30I'm sorry, did I interrupt something?
02:32I didn't mean to...
02:33It's not your fault, Harry.
02:35You're also a Carter.
02:36Don't let others walk all over you.
02:37I watched them from inside and sneered.
02:39Harry was just an orphan my father adopted, so I wouldn't grow up alone.
02:43That's all he was.
02:44I gave him everything.
02:45My father's voice cut in.
02:46Zane, make your choice.
02:49I turned back.
02:49No hesitation.
02:50I choose Sophie Quinn.
02:52Lila's parents froze.
02:53Sophie's parents almost jumped up in joy.
02:55Sophie?
02:56You two always tear each other apart.
02:58She won't be a problem once we're married.
02:59Absolutely not!
03:00Sophie will treat you like a king!
03:02Good.
03:02Then lowered my voice.
03:03Don't tell them yet.
03:04The wedding is in a week.
03:05Just make sure the bride shows up.
03:07Three days later, Lila stormed into the dining room.
03:09Zane!
03:10Mr. Carter!
03:11I need to say something!
03:12I didn't even look up.
03:13We're eating.
03:13Wait.
03:14I can't wait.
03:14I don't love you, and I won't marry you!
03:16My father was about to speak.
03:18I cut him off.
03:19I don't care.
03:19Just show up.
03:20She straightened her back.
03:21I refuse.
03:23Fine.
03:23If you love him that much, I'll let him get married too.
03:25Seven days from now, you can sit there and watch him marry someone else.
03:28Why are you making it this hard for everyone?
03:30Why force me like this?
03:31You think money makes you God?
03:32I held her gaze.
03:34Didn't blink.
03:34Yeah.
03:35I can.
03:36Fine.
03:37I'll marry you.
03:39What was that?
03:40I thought you were choosing Sophie.
03:41Why push Lila like this?
03:43I didn't answer right away.
03:44I could see it again.
03:45That room.
03:46The letters.
03:46Her handwriting.
03:47Page after page.
03:48She owes me.
03:49Let them be.
03:52Seven days later.
03:53Two weddings.
03:54Same day.
03:55I marry Sophie Quinn.
03:56Harry marries Lila Monroe.
03:58If that's who she chose, I'll give him to her.
04:00The wedding day.
04:01Harry and I walked out of the Carter estate.
04:03I'm not letting you get away with this, Zane.
04:04Harry glared at my back.
04:06Don't speak too soon.
04:07You might end up thanking me.
04:09Harry's eyes turned red.
04:10Lila.
04:11Wearing the wedding dress I bought her.
04:13Looking flawless.
04:14But her mind was on him.
04:15She clenched her fists.
04:18Zane, I'm begging you.
04:19Pick someone else.
04:20I didn't answer.
04:21I took the bridal corsage and pinned it to her chest.
04:24You don't get a say in this anymore, Lila.
04:26And tell Harry to save his waterworks.
04:28The real nightmare hasn't even started.
04:30She bit her lip.
04:31Who are you forcing him to marry?
04:32Do you just enjoy crushing people's dignity?
04:34It's my wedding day.
04:34I'm not doing this.
04:35Get in the car.
04:36I forced her into the limo.
04:38Dead silence the whole ride.
04:40We arrived at the hotel.
04:41I scanned the grand hall.
04:42No sign of Sophie.
04:45Zane, I don't care who you pick for me.
04:48I only love Lila.
04:49I'm only marrying her.
04:50Panic erupted in the ballroom.
04:52Whispers filled the room.
04:53Two brothers fighting over the same girl?
04:55Guess the charity case never stood a chance against the real heir.
04:58I became the villain.
04:59Lila lunged forward.
05:00She grabbed the sharp blade with her bare hands.
05:02Harry, stop!
05:04I promise you, I won't marry him.
05:07You're my only groom today.
05:11Sorry, Mr. Carter.
05:12The wedding posters are late.
05:13Massive canvases unrolled across the floor.
05:16Someone in the crowd gasped.
05:17Wait!
05:19Zane isn't marrying Lila.
05:20He's marrying Sophie Quinn.
05:22Lila is marrying Harry.
05:23Why the hell is he holding a knife?
05:24Everyone froze.
05:25Blood dripped from Lila's hand.
05:26Her grip on Harry loosened.
05:28She stared at the giant poster behind me.
05:31She looked at me.
05:33Disbelief.
05:34You're not marrying me?
05:37From the corner of the room,
05:39Sophie stepped out.
05:40Wearing a stunning custom gown.
05:43She looked at the poster.
05:44Are you serious about this, Zane?
05:46I walked over to her.
05:48Dropped to one knee.
05:50I don't play games.
05:52You are my only bride today.
05:54Say the word, and let's make this official.
05:56She didn't hesitate.
05:57Nodded.
05:58I do.
05:58The room was dead quiet.
06:00Are you sure?
06:01No regrets?
06:01Never.
06:04I chose you on my birthday.
06:06Why would I regret it?
06:08What?
06:08Her face drained of color.
06:10Zane, are you insane?
06:11You were supposed to choose me.
06:12The union between our families isn't a game.
06:14The entire city is watching.
06:15There is no coming back from it.
06:16When did I ever say I was marrying you, Lila?
06:18You didn't want to be my wife.
06:19I'm granting your wish.
06:20Then why did you pin this corset on me?
06:21Isn't this for the bride?
06:22It is.
06:23You are a bride today, just not mine.
06:25I gave you my blessing.
06:26Today isn't just my wedding with Sophie.
06:27It's yours with Harry.
06:28Two weddings, one roof.
06:30Really?
06:32He grabbed Lila's bleeding hand.
06:34You're really letting us be together?
06:36Yes.
06:37Lila's face turned even darker.
06:39Fine, Zane.
06:40You chose this.
06:41Don't regret it.
06:43Sophie laughed sharply.
06:44Regret what?
06:45The Monroe name doesn't even hold a candle to the Quinn Empire.
06:47And as for me, I outclass you in every conceivable way.
06:49Looks, brains, bank accounts.
06:51What exactly would my husband regret?
06:53Lila had no answer.
06:54It was the truth.
06:55The Monroes were the weakest of the four families.
06:57But because I used to worship her, she always thought she was royalty.
07:01Now that I have chosen someone else, she was panicking.
07:03She turned to Harry.
07:04I said I would marry you.
07:06Let's go.
07:07If Zane doesn't regret this, I won't either.
07:09She took a deep breath, grabbed Harry's arm, walked into the grand hall.
07:12Two stages.
07:13Two couples.
07:14The officiant spoke almost at the same time.
07:17Miss Sophia Quinn, do you take Mr. Zane Carter to be your lawfully wedded husband?
07:22I do.
07:22Miss Lila Monroe, do you take Mr. Harry Carter to be your lawfully wedded husband?
07:26Mr. Zane Carter, do you take Miss Sophie Quinn to be your lawfully wedded wife?
07:29To love, honor, and cherish her as long as you both shall live?
07:31I do.
07:32Miss Monroe?
07:32That destroyed the last trace of hope in Lila's eyes.
07:35She thought I was bluffing.
07:36Lila, what are you thinking?
07:38She thought I would back out at the last second.
07:40I didn't.
07:41I do.
07:42And you, Mr. Carter?
07:43I do.
07:45The ceremony ended.
07:46Harry changed his suit, ready to toast the guests.
07:48But the ballroom was empty.
07:50Every single billionaire, CEO, and socialite walking toward my side of the hall.
07:54Harry and Lila stood frozen.
07:56I'm sorry, Lila.
07:59If it wasn't for me.
08:00Harry tried to play the victim.
08:02Lila didn't even look at him.
08:03The wedding's wrapped up.
08:05I took Sophie home.
08:06To the Carter estate.
08:08Mr. Carter said this explains everything.
08:10It was a picture from when she was 10.
08:12During her family's survival training camp, she had passed out.
08:16This is Zane, no.
08:17A young boy was carrying her on his back.
08:20Walking through a massive thunderstorm.
08:22Soaked to the bone.
08:23Struggling with every step.
08:25She recognized the boy instantly.
08:27Impossible.
08:28When I woke up, Harry was sitting right next to me.
08:32It couldn't have been him.
08:36Lila?
08:38What's wrong?
08:41I'm going to ask you once.
08:43When I was 10.
08:44When I collapsed in the woods.
08:46Were you the one who carried me back?
08:48Yes.
08:49Lila, have you forgotten?
08:51I stayed by your bed until you woke up.
08:54Then why the hell is Zane in this picture?
08:58It's an AI fake.
08:59It has to be.
08:59Zane loves taking things from me.
09:01He wants to ruin us, Lila.
09:03He faked this to tear us apart.
09:04Lila's breathing slowed.
09:06A sliver of rationalization kicked in.
09:08I swear on my life, Lila.
09:09We're married now.
09:11You have to trust me.
09:12Harry let out a quiet breath of relief.
09:14But the seed was planted.
09:16A thorn in Lila's chest.
09:17She had to know the truth.
09:19The next morning, her private investigator called.
09:34Dozens of photos with different women in every shot.
09:37Every smooth move he made last night suddenly made her sick.
09:40He wasn't some innocent guy.
09:41He was a pro.
09:42She turned her head.
09:43Harry was still sleeping soundly next to her.
09:46Pure rage boiled in her blood.
09:47What the hell, Lila?
09:49I'll ask you one last time.
09:50Who carried me that day?
09:52Harry looked at her eyes.
09:53He knew he was caught.
09:55But the ink on the marriage certificate was already dry.
09:57Harry looked away, his voice dropping.
10:00It wasn't me.
10:04He went to find a doctor.
10:06Told me to watch over you.
10:08When you woke up, you saw me.
10:10You assumed I saved you.
10:13You lied to me.
10:16And these?
10:17I didn't mean to.
10:18I wanted to tell you, but I loved you too much.
10:21Those girls mean nothing.
10:22That was all before you.
10:23You're the only one I love.
10:25Please, Lila, forgive me.
10:27I loved the wrong person.
10:28I'm such an idiot.
10:30He just married someone else.
10:32It's all too late.
10:35No turning back.
10:36Lila.
10:36Don't say my name.
10:38Don't touch me.
10:39I need time.
10:39She loved the wrong man.
10:41She married the wrong man.
10:42Three days passed.
10:43Lila, we are supposed to visit the Carter estate today.
10:46I don't.
10:46She didn't want to go, but the thought of seeing me.
10:49Okay, I'll go.
10:50As they walked into the foyer, Sophie and I were coming down the grand staircase.
10:54She reached out, grabbed my arm.
10:56Zane.
10:56Let go of him, Lila.
10:58Zane, please.
10:59Can we talk?
11:01What is there to talk about?
11:02Sister-in-law?
11:05Please, just ten minutes.
11:07We need to talk.
11:09I said we have nothing to talk about.
11:11My wife and I just woke up.
11:12We haven't had breakfast yet.
11:14If you're here to visit, go to the parlor.
11:16My father is waiting.
11:17Harry was practically shaking.
11:19His new wife begging his brother right in front of his face.
11:22It was the ultimate humiliation.
11:24He had done so much to make her fall for him.
11:26He couldn't let it end like this.
11:28I won't let everything end just like this.
11:30In the parlor, my father made small talk, but she was completely checked out, just as
11:35he was about to wrap it out.
11:37Mr. Carter, I need to tell you something.
11:39Go ahead.
11:40I want a divorce.
11:43Lila, do you hear yourself?
11:44Are you out of your mind, Lila?
11:46You've been married to Harry for three days.
11:49Adopted or not, he's still a Carter.
11:51You think our family's a joke?
11:52You think you're playing house?
11:54I've thought about this a long time.
11:56The man I truly love is Zane, not Harry.
11:59I only married him because I mistook him for my savior.
12:02Is this a game to you?
12:04When Zane wanted to marry you, you threatened to die rather than be his wife.
12:08Now you want him back?
12:09Who do you think you are?
12:10I was wrong about the past.
12:12I know Zane still has feelings for me.
12:15He only married Sophie to make me jealous.
12:18Please, give us your blessing.
12:20Watching her kneel for another man, Harry's hands clenched into fists at his sides.
12:24His nails dug so hard into his palms, they drew blood.
12:28His eyes were completely red.
12:32Lila, how could you do this to me?
12:35I'm sorry.
12:36It's my fault.
12:38I married you by mistake.
12:39But Zane and I belong together.
12:43Shut your mouth, Lila.
12:46Where do you get the nerve to say we belong together?
12:48I've tolerated you for a long time, Lila.
12:50You keep throwing yourself at my husband.
12:52Do you have any self-respect left?
12:55Please.
12:56Zane, who exactly do you want?
12:58I want Sophie, Dad.
12:59I only love her.
13:00No one else.
13:01Especially not Lila.
13:02Zane, I know I messed up.
13:04I mistook him for you.
13:05Just give me one more chance.
13:07Divorce Sophie.
13:08We-
13:10Do you think I'm dead?
13:12Hit me.
13:13Hit me all you want.
13:15Just give him back to me.
13:16Shut up, Lila.
13:17You are my wife.
13:18You chose to marry me.
13:20It was all a lie.
13:21If you hadn't tricked me, I never would have looked at you.
13:24Now that I know what kind of man you really are, I'm disgusted.
13:29Whether Zane takes me back or not, I'm divorcing you.
13:32In her delusional mind, I still loved her.
13:35She believed she could eventually win me back.
13:38You ruthless bitch, Lila.
13:40I hate you, Zane.
13:42Why?
13:43Why do you get to be the real heir, and I'm just a charity case?
13:48You get everything handed to you on a silver platter while I have to beg for scraps!
13:52And now my own wife wants to leave me for you?
13:55Watch your back, Zane.
13:57We want bodyguards with him at all times.
13:58We can't get close.
13:59He's alone with Sophie right now.
14:01I want him kidnapped and dead.
14:02I want him erased from this world.
14:03Once he's gone, the entire Carter empire is mine.
14:06And Lila will have no choice but to come back to me.
14:08He has to go.
14:10And the payment?
14:11Once I inherit the estate, you can name your price.
14:15Deal.
14:16We move tonight.
14:17But we need an opening.
14:19He drinks a custom herbal tea every night before bed.
14:22I'll pay off the maid.
14:24Slip sleeping pills into his cup.
14:25Create a distraction outside to pull Sophie away.
14:28Then you just bag and drag him.
14:30After that, he's all yours.
14:31Consider it done, boss.
14:34You forced my hand, Zane.
14:37Night fell.
14:38A maid brought in a dark, bitter herbal brew.
14:41I'm skipping tonight.
14:42I'm sorry, sir.
14:43Your father's strict orders.
14:44It's for your health.
14:46I sighed.
14:47Pinched my nose and downed it.
14:49When I finished, she placed a small wrapped candy in my palm.
14:52Mrs. Carter left this for you, sir, to kill the bitter taste.
14:55Where is Sophie?
14:56Handling some noise outside, sir.
14:58Have a good night.
15:02The door clicked shut.
15:04Second later, the room started spinning.
15:06My vision blurred.
15:08Edges went dark.
15:09Then, nothing.
15:10When I woke up, my wrists and ankles were bound tight.
15:14Rough rope digging into my skin.
15:16A thick blindfold covered my eyes.
15:18I tested the ropes.
15:20Useless.
15:20Wake?
15:22Harry.
15:23Knew it was me right away, huh?
15:25My brother.
15:27A hand ripped the blindfold.
15:28Harsh light stabbed my eyes.
15:30My vision adjusted.
15:32Crumbling walls.
15:33Broken roof.
15:35The abandoned orphanage where my father found Harry.
15:37Miles away from anyone.
15:39Screaming would do nothing.
15:41Look at you.
15:43Not even flinching.
15:46Zane, do you have any idea how much I despise you?
15:50Are you sick in the head?
15:51I'm not the one you should hate.
15:53Shut up!
15:53You think I care about you?
15:54You're nothing to me.
15:55You owe me!
15:56I owe you every birthday.
15:58I bought your gifts myself.
15:59Your clothes, your shoes.
16:00Everything matched mine.
16:01I gave you half of everything I had.
16:02Handouts!
16:03Charity!
16:04To make the Carters look good!
16:05You think I wanted your scraps?
16:06I never felt like anything in that house belonged to me.
16:09Except Leela.
16:10She loved me.
16:11And now she's divorcing me because of you.
16:13I'm going to end you!
16:16You think I stole her?
16:18If you hadn't lied about saving her in the woods,
16:21I'd be the one married to her right now.
16:25What?
16:26You think you still have a chance with her?
16:28I'm not giving you the chance to take her back.
16:30From the shadows, five men stepped out.
16:32They didn't say a word.
16:34Just started unscrewing heavy red jerry cans,
16:37sloshing gasoline all over the rotting floorboards.
16:40The sharp, toxic smell filled the air.
16:42What are you doing, Harry?
16:44Isn't it obvious?
16:45I'm burning this place to the ground.
16:47With you in it.
16:49Once you're ashes, I'm the only air left.
16:54Harry!
16:55Put it down!
16:57Harry, drop it!
16:58Let him go!
17:00Perfect!
17:01You both came.
17:03Let's see if you're willing to die for him.
17:07Burn.
17:08The gasoline ignited instantly.
17:10A massive wall of fire erupted, swallowing the room.
17:13Thick, choking smoke filled my lungs.
17:15I doubled over, packing fire, struggling for air.
17:21Zane!
17:22I'm here!
17:23Sophie, don't!
17:24You'll die!
17:25I'm not leaving you here!
17:27Two women willing to burn alive for you.
17:30What a lucky guy.
17:31We'll die together, then.
17:34We'll die together, then.
17:35Boss!
17:36The cops!
17:37Run!
17:41Harry Carter!
17:42You're under arrest for kidnapping!
17:44It's too late!
17:46Zane is dead!
17:47He's absolutely dead!
17:50The fire trucks arrived.
17:52Water blasted the burning ruins.
17:54Through the fading smoke, two figures emerged.
17:57Sophie, covered in soot, was holding me up.
18:00Lila, why?
18:02How did you survive?
18:04Wait, where is Lila?
18:05Where is she?
18:06Sir!
18:07We found a body inside.
18:08Severe burns.
18:09No pulse.
18:10Looks like the Monroe girl.
18:11Lila Monroe.
18:12What?
18:12No!
18:13No, no, no!
18:14Not her!
18:14You're lying!
18:15No, Lila!
18:16I'm not going anywhere!
18:18Why?
18:18Why her?
18:19It was supposed to be Zane!
18:20Why is he still alive?
18:22The words hit Harry like a bullet to the head.
18:24Where is Lila?
18:26She's gone.
18:28Isn't she?
18:31Yes.
18:31Zane, hold on!
18:33We'll be out soon!
18:35When we found you, the roof started collapsing.
18:37A burning beam fell right above us.
18:39Watch out!
18:40Run!
18:41Ah!
18:41Lila!
18:42Lila threw herself over us.
18:44She took the hit.
18:44The fire caught her instantly.
18:46Let's go!
18:46I tried to pull her out, but it was too late.
18:49She couldn't.
18:52Orp.
18:56You're safe, Zane.
18:57Just smoke inhalation.
18:59I know.
19:00Everything Harry did, he's locked up.
19:02It's over.
19:04Lila.
19:08She's gone, Zane.
19:10I'll handle the arrangements.
19:12Just rest.
19:13She's really dead.
19:15Staring at the ceiling, nothing felt real anymore.
19:18In my last life, I hated her until the day I died.
19:21In this life, she died to save me.
19:23I didn't know what to feel.
19:25A single tear slid down my face.
19:27Sophie saw it.
19:28If she's still the one you want, Zane, I won't.
19:33No.
19:34I don't love her.
19:38But why did she have to do it?
19:40Why make me carry this guilt for the rest of my life?
19:43The day of Lila's funeral, I wasn't there.
19:46I was sitting in first class on a flight out of the country.
19:49What happened between Lila and me, no one could ever explain it.
19:52I stared out the window at the endless white clouds.
19:56For a second, I thought I saw her face in them.
19:58I watched the clouds drift away and whispered to myself.
20:02If there is a next life, Lila, let's never cross paths again.
20:05I closed my eyes, wishing it was all just a bad dream.
20:09Wishing I could go back to the very beginning, before everything went wrong.
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