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My husbands other wife
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00:02The ballroom lights were warm and hazy, like champagne in the air.
00:07Laughter, camera flashes, and cool little cheers filled the room.
00:11Careful, Matthew. My dress is expensive. Don't ruin it too fast.
00:15So, Mrs. Hay, what Mrs. Reed never gets to see!
00:18When I pushed the door open, I saw my husband, Matthew, standing behind another woman.
00:23Her name was Serena Hayes.
00:25She was leaning over the piano, looking back at him, a smile that felt like an invitation.
00:30And a challenge.
00:31And everyone around them was cheering like they were watching a show.
00:34See? I told them you're not boring.
00:39Show Mrs. Hayes what Mrs. Reed never gets to see!
00:42That last line cut straight through me.
00:44Mrs. Reed, that was supposed to be my name.
00:46For nine years, Matthew was cold with me.
00:48Every time I reached for him, he pulled away.
00:50I thought he was just built that way.
00:52But now, he smiled at Serena like I had never seen before.
00:55And tonight, he told me he was taking Lily to a business meeting.
01:00But this wasn't business.
01:01Look at that!
01:02It was his anniversary party with another woman.
01:04So I walked through the crowd, picked up the red wine, and threw it on his face.
01:08Are you insane?
01:09Matthew instinctively pulled Serena behind him.
01:11But the moment he saw me, he froze.
01:13I looked at his hand on her waist and laughed.
01:15So this is your business meeting?
01:17The look on Matthew's face slowly turned cold.
01:20Evelyn, don't make a scene.
01:21I opened my mouth to speak.
01:23Then a scream tore through the crowd behind me.
01:26Lily rushed out of the crowd and protected Serena.
01:29Don't touch my mommy!
01:33Lily.
01:36I'm your mom.
01:37No!
01:38Serena is my mom!
01:44Wait, the kid calls Serena mom?
01:51Lily's voice hit me like a slap.
01:53I stood frozen, barely able to hold on.
01:56That was Lily, the daughter I raised myself.
01:58When she had her first fever, I held her all night in a hospital hallway.
02:02When she first performed on stage, I clapped until my phone's heard.
02:05This morning, I picked her pearl hairpin.
02:08But now, she looked at me like I was her enemy.
02:11The way Lily looked at me felt like a knife in my chest.
02:14Serena slowly knelt down, holding Lily close.
02:17It's okay, baby.
02:18Mommy's fine.
02:20Evelyn, you shouldn't be here.
02:23I shouldn't be here?
02:26You told me you were taking Lily to meet an important client?
02:29That was none of your business.
02:31My husband?
02:32My daughter?
02:34None of my business?
02:36Ever know it hurts to be replaced.
02:39But breaking into our anniversary party and attacking me in front of a child, that's too much.
02:43Your anniversary?
02:44Yes, mine and Serena's.
02:46We ended a long time ago.
02:48Stop acting like my wife.
02:50So she really is the ex-wife.
02:52No wonder she lost her.
02:54Poor Serena.
02:54Imagine being attacked at your own party.
02:58Matthew, when did we end?
03:03The divorce was finalized two years ago.
03:06What divorce?
03:07Evelyn, don't make me embarrass you more.
03:10I never sign this.
03:13Get her out before she ruins my family.
03:18Two guards in black suits stepped in and blocked me from both sides.
03:22I stared at the papers in Matthew's hand.
03:24Black ink on white paper.
03:26It said Matthew and I were divorced.
03:29It even had my signature.
03:31But I had never seen it.
03:32I never signed anything.
03:35That signature is fake.
03:37Matthew was too calm.
03:38Like he'd rehearsed it.
03:39Evelyn, you were emotionally unstable back then.
03:42You don't remember a lot of things.
03:44I froze.
03:44He was trying to make me look insane.
03:47Serena held Lily inside softly.
03:49I'm sorry, Evelyn.
03:51Matthew told me you had a hard time accepting the divorce.
03:55That's scary.
03:56She doesn't even remember signing divorce papers?
03:59Maybe Matthew was right to keep the child away from her.
04:01My chest burned with anger.
04:02I pulled out my phone to show our marriage records, photos, accounts, and trips.
04:08Enough.
04:09I looked up at him.
04:11Afraid they'll see the truth?
04:13For one second, his eyes cracked.
04:15Then the panic turned into anger.
04:17Give it back!
04:20Matthew smashed my phone onto the floor.
04:22The screen cracked instantly.
04:23The ballroom went silent again.
04:24You planned this.
04:26Matthew said nothing.
04:27But Serena let out a soft laugh.
04:28She held Lily and looked at me like she had won.
04:30No one planned anything.
04:32You were just too broken to remember.
04:35Lily shrank into her arms and looked at me timidly.
04:38Daddy said you always make things worse.
04:40My heart clenched.
04:44Take her out.
04:45The guards grabbed my arms again.
04:47This time, I didn't fight.
04:49I just looked at Matthew and asked softly.
04:51Who forged my signature?
04:53Matthew's eyes darkened instantly.
04:55Serena's smile froze on her face.
05:00Evelyn.
05:02Accusing people without evidence only makes you look worse.
05:07Evidence?
05:09You just destroyed my phone in front of everyone.
05:11Matthew only did that because you were frightening Lily.
05:15She scared the child.
05:16Matthew was protecting Lily.
05:17This has gone too far.
05:18Poor Serena.
05:19I don't want her near me.
05:21I looked at her.
05:22My throat blocked.
05:23I didn't understand.
05:24How would she become like this?
05:27Evelyn, I don't want to use my family name to pressure you.
05:30But Harrington Industries won't tolerate someone humiliating me in public.
05:36Harrington Industries?
05:38The Harrington family?
05:39That's old New York money.
05:41And for your information, Aiden Cole is my mentor.
05:44If you keep making trouble, he will handle it personally.
05:47Aiden Cole?
05:48Isn't he the top litigation lawyer?
05:50She's finished.
05:51I shot my head up.
05:52Aiden Cole, my childhood friend and New York's top litigator.
05:56You heard her.
05:58Serena isn't someone you can afford to offend.
06:01Serena dared to use his name.
06:03I smiled and stopped looking at Matthew.
06:04My broken phone was still barely lit.
06:06I broke free, picked it up, and sent Aiden my location.
06:09Just five words.
06:10Someone is using your name.
06:11Matthew saw what I was doing, and his face changed.
06:14He rushed over and crushed my phone under his shoe.
06:17The screen went black.
06:18Gasps filled the ballroom.
06:20I slowly stood up, my knees aching, my fingers shaking.
06:24But I looked at Matthew and smiled.
06:26You just made your second mistake tonight.
06:30Second?
06:32The first was letting her say Aiden Cole's name.
06:37Matthew's face went completely cold.
06:40Matt, please.
06:41I just want this to stop.
06:43Daddy, make her go away.
06:45He raised his hand, signaling the guards.
06:47Remove her.
06:52Matthew, you can fake papers, you can lie to them, but you can't erase nine years.
06:57I already did.
07:09You really thought being a wife made you important?
07:12You raised my daughter, lived in my place, and still lost everything.
07:19What did you say?
07:24I said you're scaring my daughter.
07:30What did she mean?
07:32Lily was my daughter.
07:33How could she be Serena's?
07:35I struggled to stand and ask again.
07:38But Matthew suddenly raised his hand and slapped me.
07:40I made you cabblers.
07:41Enough!
07:43My face snapped to the side, and I tasted blood.
07:47Just then, the ballroom doors were thrown away.
07:51Take your hands off her.
07:52Everyone turned around.
07:55Funny.
07:56I don't remember having a student like you.
08:05The air seemed to vanish.
08:07The color slowly drained from Serena's face.
08:10But she quickly forced a smile.
08:12Who are you?
08:13Some actor she hired?
08:15A few guests started whispering, too.
08:17After all, Aiden was a legal legend.
08:20No one believed he would show up at Matthew's private party,
08:22let alone defend a crazy ex-wife like me.
08:26This is a private event.
08:28Leave before I call security.
08:30Aiden didn't even look at him.
08:31He walked straight to me, knelt down, and held my arm.
08:35When he saw the mark on my face and the blood on my knee,
08:38his eyes turned ice cold.
08:40Who did this?
08:42Don't touch my ex-wife.
08:43Ex-wife?
08:44Interesting.
08:45Because according to the state record I checked on my way there,
08:48you and Evelyn Whitman, her read, are still legally married.
08:51That's impossible!
08:53Aiden took his bar card and business card from inside his suit,
08:56then tossed them onto the nearby table.
08:59Someone picked them up, looked at them, and gasped.
09:02But it is him.
09:03That's Aiden Cole.
09:06You use my name to threaten my friend.
09:09Serena opened her mouth, but no words came out.
09:11Mr. Cole, this is a family matter.
09:13No, Matthew.
09:14This is fraud, assault, identity theft, and possibly medical conspiracy.
09:20She attacked me first!
09:21Everyone saw it!
09:23Aiden looked around at everyone holding up their phones.
09:26Good.
09:28Then everyone reported what happened before that, too.
09:37Soon, police sirens sounded outside the estate.
09:40Officers entered the ballroom and frowned at the chaos.
09:43Serena reacted first.
09:45Officer, she broke into my anniversary party and attacked me in front of my child!
09:49She scared me.
09:50I don't want her near us.
09:52It felt like another knife to the heart.
09:53Matthew straightened his suit and became the polished lawyer again.
09:56I'm Matthew Reed.
09:57This is my wife, Serena, and that's my daughter, Lily.
09:59The woman on the floor is my ex-wife.
10:01She has been harassing us for years.
10:02He said it so naturally, I almost wondered if those nine years had only been a dream.
10:07He's lying.
10:08I never divorced him.
10:11The divorce papers are right here.
10:13So is my marriage license with Serena.
10:16The officer took the papers, his expression uncertain.
10:19Those documents are forged.
10:21That's a serious accusation.
10:23Pull the state court record.
10:24Now.
10:25Aiden ignored him and called his assistant directly.
10:29A few minutes later, Aiden's phone rang.
10:31He put it on speaker, and his assistant's voice came through clearly.
10:35Mr. Cole, the divorce case number Matthew Reed provided does not exist.
10:39Every face in the room changed.
10:41The officers exchanged a look, and Serena clutched Lily in panic.
10:44Gasps rippled through the guests.
10:46Aiden looked up at Matthew.
10:47Matthew's smile vanished completely.
10:49This case number is fake.
10:57Court systems make mistakes all the time.
10:59Then let's call the clerk's office.
11:01Matthew rushed to defend himself.
11:02His words were hasty, self-soothing, and futile.
11:06Serena let go of his hand and stepped back.
11:09I saw through their so-called love in an instant.
11:14Check this divorce case number.
11:18The call got through, exposing the truth.
11:20Mr. Cole, there is no such case.
11:23There is no divorce case.
11:25No divorce judgment.
11:26The crowd gasped and fell silent.
11:29Matthew tensed, visibly flustered.
11:31Serena teared up and chose self-preservation.
11:34Matthew, you told me everything was legal.
11:37I trusted you.
11:39I thought Evelyn was really your ex-wife.
11:42Matthew glared at her, speechless and helpless.
11:46So which one is it?
11:48I stepped forward, my words sharp.
11:51Did you lie to me?
11:52Or did you lie to her?
11:54Lily suddenly shouted through tears.
11:56Stop bullying daddy!
11:57You're not my mom!
11:59Serena is!
12:00My chest tightened.
12:01Serena held Lily tightly, using her against me.
12:03Don't worry, baby.
12:05She's not your real mother anyway.
12:08I froze completely.
12:09The last warmth in my heart shattering instantly.
12:14What did you say?
12:19Serena's face paled in an instant.
12:21She realized she had slipped up again, but it was too late.
12:24I had heard it.
12:25I walked slowly towards Serena, my voice icy and unfamiliar.
12:29Explain that.
12:31I meant emotionally.
12:32You never acted like a real mother.
12:34Really?
12:35Then why are you so scared?
12:37I'm not scared.
12:39I'm tired of your drama.
12:42Then you won't mind a DNA test.
12:46We're leaving.
12:47That's my daughter.
12:48Matthew tried to take Lily away.
12:50Aiden's bodyguard blocked his path.
12:53Get out of my way!
12:57Then prove she's Evelyn's daughter too.
12:59Just then, an unknown number called Aiden's phone.
13:02Aiden glanced at the screen and handed me the phone.
13:05It's the private medical center.
13:07My heart dropped sharply.
13:08Mrs. Reed, there is a problem with Lily's genetic report.
13:13My fingers turned ice cold in an instant.
13:19The doctor's voice came through the phone, sharp and merciless.
13:22Logically speaking, Lily Reed is not your daughter.
13:27Does she have a biological link to Matthew Reed?
13:30Yes.
13:31The report indicates a paternal match with Mr. Reed.
13:34And the maternal line?
13:35Not Mrs. Reed.
13:39Evelyn, listen to me.
13:40It's not what you think.
13:42Then what is it?
13:44I'm sorry.
13:45It's not what you think.
13:47Then what is it?
13:50Fine.
13:51Yes.
13:52Lily is mine.
13:53She is my daughter.
13:55Mine and Matthew's.
13:56Shut up!
14:00You raised my child for nine years.
14:05You made me raise your mistress, child?
14:10Serena put her arm around Lily and struck the final blow with a cold smile.
14:15And she loved me more than you.
14:23At that moment, my soul felt utterly empty.
14:26Nine long years.
14:27I loved Lily with everything I had, yet I was merely a nanny in their elaborate lie.
14:33Matthew kept trying to explain.
14:36Evelyn, I didn't plan for it to go this far.
14:40You switched a child.
14:43I only wanted to give Lily a good life.
14:47No.
14:49You wanted me to pay for it.
14:51Just then, a line of car engines roared outside the manor.
14:54The banquet hall doors were pushed open once again.
14:56My father, Richard Whitmore, and my mother, Victoria Whitmore, walked in.
15:01Matthew stared in shock.
15:03I hid my wealthy roots and abandoned my family for him.
15:06Serena forced a defiant smile.
15:08Who are these people?
15:10Another group Evelyn hired?
15:16Serena's family is richer than yours.
15:18You can't scare us.
15:20My father once had a shred of mercy for Lily.
15:23After her words, his last warmth vanished.
15:28My mother rushed straight to me.
15:32Who touched my daughter?
15:35Your daughter?
15:41My mother ignored Matthew.
15:44My father walked to me, draped his coat over my shoulders, and turned his back on Matthew.
15:49Mr. Reed, I gave you my daughter's hand.
15:52Not permission to destroy her.
15:55Evelyn Whitmore is my only daughter.
15:57The sole heir of Whitmore Capital.
16:03The crowd exploded in astonishment.
16:06Those who had mocked me as a hysterical woman turned pale one after another.
16:10Matthew stared at me in disbelief.
16:12No.
16:13That's impossible.
16:16Your firm, your clients, your reputation.
16:20All built on doors Evelyn opened for you.
16:25It was utterly ironic.
16:27Nine years of marriage, yet he never knew me.
16:29So what?
16:30I'm a Harrington heiress.
16:32Whithurston doesn't scare me.
16:34Miss Hayes, your father doesn't own Harrington.
16:38He works for us.
16:46Serena's face darkened instantly.
16:49Frank Hayes, regional operations manager.
16:52Annual salary, $280,000.
16:54Not chairman, not owner, not even on the board.
16:59You're lying.
17:00You said your father owned Harrington.
17:02Before she could explain, noise erupted at the door.
17:05Serena's parents, Frank and Denise, rushed in abruptly.
17:08Frank shouted arrogantly.
17:10Who touched my daughter?
17:11Do you know who I am?
17:13Our Serena is Harrington royalty.
17:16You people are finished.
17:17The director turned around slowly.
17:20Mr. Carter?
17:22Mr. Carter?
17:27Frank, I didn't know you became the owner of Harrington while still reporting to my office
17:31every Monday.
17:33Even if my father's title was misunderstood, Aiden Cole is still my mentor.
17:37Desperate, Serena clung to her last hope.
17:40I don't mentor frauds.
17:45Prepare charges for identity fraud, defamation, and impersonation.
17:49Freeze every account connected to the Hayes family.
17:51No!
17:52You can't do this to me!
17:56You did worse to me.
18:00Matthew knew he was finished.
18:02He hurried toward me.
18:03Red-eyed, he begged tremblingly.
18:05Eve, please.
18:07Let's talk.
18:09Now you remember my name?
18:11I was wrong.
18:13I was confused.
18:15Serena lied to me too.
18:18Matthew, you said Evelyn was just a tool.
18:21You said once you got enough from Whitmore, you'd get rid of her!
18:24They'll know you were never in love with either of us.
18:26You set me up.
18:27I set you up?
18:29You were the one who stole those diamonds.
18:31And now you're letting me take the fall.
18:33They tore each other apart in public.
18:35I watched on, feeling utterly ridiculous.
18:49Officer stepped forward and cuffed Matthew.
18:51The second the cold handcuffs clicked shut, he panicked completely.
18:55Evelyn!
18:56Please!
18:57I walked away without looking back.
19:02After Matthew was cuffed, Lily finally panicked.
19:05Serena was detained.
19:07Unable to pretend anymore, her two protectors had fallen completely.
19:11Alone in the crowd, Lily was terrified.
19:13She glanced at them, then ran to me in tears.
19:17Mommy!
19:18I'm sorry!
19:20Daddy said you didn't love us!
19:22I stared at her familiar face.
19:24I was once her only shelter.
19:26Yet a huge gap now lies between us.
19:29Lily begged me with tearful eyes.
19:31I want to go home with you.
19:32I lifted my hand, then slowly knelt down.
19:36I was your mother.
19:39Tonight, you chose yours.
19:43She burst into heavier tears.
19:45My voice was calm, yet final.
19:47Child Protective Services walked in.
19:50Due to the fraud case, she required temporary guardianship assessment.
19:58The next day, the scandal swept across New York.
20:01Every headline was blindingly harsh.
20:03Top New York lawyer accused of marriage fraud.
20:06Fake heiress scandal at Hampton Estate.
20:09Hidden banquet footage leaked online.
20:11All the truth was compiled into viral clips.
20:14Their affair, Lily's wrong choice, forged documents, and fake identities were all exposed.
20:20Reporters swarmed Matthew's law firm.
20:22Serena's socialite dream shattered completely.
20:25Her family's so-called high society became a joke.
20:28I turned down all interviews.
20:30I stayed at Whitmore's private hospital.
20:33Aiden visited me every day.
20:35That afternoon, he handed me a document.
20:37The medical records were altered.
20:39IVF signed by Matthew.
20:40Your consent was forged.
20:42My fingers trembled as I held it.
20:45Can we prove it?
20:47Yes.
20:49I closed my eyes and made my final decision.
20:53Then bury him with it.
20:55Aiden looked at me firmly.
21:00Three months later, the court trial began.
21:03Reporters gathered outside the court.
21:05Haggard Matthews sat in the defendant's seat.
21:07Serena sat silently.
21:09All arrogance gone.
21:10They turned against each other, no longer meeting eyes.
21:14Aiden represented me in court.
21:15This is not a failed marriage.
21:17This is a calculated erasure of a woman's legal identity, motherhood, and life.
21:22The defense would like to remind the court that Evelyn is Mr. Hammond's
21:26ex-wife.
21:27Her jealousy knows no bounds.
21:30Your Honor, the footage speaks for itself.
21:33Aiden skipped arguments and played the evidence.
21:35The footage exposed their intimacy in public.
21:39Matthew hung his head, too ashamed to watch.
21:42Aiden presented solid evidence.
21:44All divorce proof was forged.
21:46The child's medical records were tampered with.
21:48At that moment, Serena burst out.
21:51Matthew told me Evelyn was useful only because of her money.
21:54Matthew looked up in utter shock.
22:01Serena betrayed him to save herself.
22:03She confessed Lily was their daughter.
22:05She exposed Matthew's nine-year scheme.
22:08He said Evelyn wanted a family more than anything.
22:12He said once she became a mother, she would never leave.
22:15Evelyn will raise the child.
22:17She has the money, the patience, and the name.
22:20Serena, you and I just need to wait.
22:21She submitted crucial audio evidence.
22:23His true scheme echoed through the court.
22:25The court broke into shocked whispers.
22:28Matthew broke down completely.
22:30You wanted this, too?
22:32I wanted Urena Seno.
22:33I just said, do well.
22:33Because you promised me I'd be Mrs. Reed.
22:36The two tore each other apart in public.
22:39Matthew masterminded all the forgery.
22:41He wanted my resources while keeping his mistress.
22:43He used both women as his stepping stones.
22:46One raised his child.
22:48The other upheld his reputation.
22:50Matthew suddenly turned to me.
22:52Red-eyed, he begged humbly.
22:53Eve, please.
22:54I loved you.
22:56I looked at him, feeling nothing but disgust.
23:01I finally took the witness stand.
23:03The courtroom fell dead silent.
23:06Everyone waited for my breakdown.
23:08But I remained calm.
23:09I looked straight at Matthew and spoke softly.
23:12He didn't just cheat on me.
23:13He erased me.
23:14I paused briefly.
23:15Matthew stared at me tearfully.
23:17I don't ask the court to punish him because he broke my heart.
23:22I ask the court to punish him.
23:27I ask the court to punish him because he used the law as a weapon.
23:32Matthew Reed is convicted of marriage fraud, forgery, and medical record tappering permanently disbarred.
23:37Serena Hayes is convicted of conspiracy fraud.
23:40Denise and Frank Hayes face commercial fraud penalties.
23:43Minor child Lily shall be placed under Child Protective Services for guardianship review.
23:46Before being taken away, Matthew called my name.
23:49Evelyn.
23:50I removed my wedding ring.
23:51I watched him, resolute.
23:53You erased me first.
23:55Now I erase you.
23:56Aiden's eyes flickered slightly.
23:58The final verdict was delivered.
24:00Matthew was convicted of multiple felonies.
24:05Months later, I returned to Whitmore Capital.
24:08Dressed in a sharp black suit, I returned poised and steady.
24:11Ready?
24:12Ready.
24:13I stared at the seat that had always been mine.
24:16Father looked at me with relief and pity.
24:20After the meeting, the media waited downstairs.
24:22Mrs. Whitfield, do you regret marrying Matthew Reed?
24:25I faced the camera calmly.
24:27No.
24:28I regret forgetting who I was.
24:30I tried a time stare and wanted to be Watts.
24:35Back at my office, Aiden waited for me with two cups of coffee.
24:38Black coffee.
24:39No sugar.
24:44You still remember?
24:47I remember before you forgot yourself.
24:51I sealed the ring, burying nine years of delusions.
24:55I stood by the window, overlooking the vast city, free from all shackles and worldly identities.
25:02Through all hardships, I found my true self.
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