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The Tolerance That Made Me Queen 20 Eps
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00:00On my son Lucas's 18th birthday, I stood outside the home office, holding a tray of cut fruit.
00:07My mother-in-law, Margaret, was inside, smirking at my husband.
00:1318 years. We finally made it.
00:17I paused. Then I heard him answer.
00:21Yeah.
00:24Finally.
00:26I walked in and set the tray on the coffee table.
00:30My voice soft.
00:32Me too.
00:34Her smile faded.
00:36My husband looked up at me.
00:39Something flickered in his eyes.
00:41I sat across from him, perfectly calm.
00:45I read the divorce papers.
00:49No issues.
00:51Margaret snapped.
00:53What's that supposed to mean?
00:56I looked at her.
01:00Read between the lines, Mrs. Mazel.
01:02Then I turned to my husband.
01:05Courthouse tomorrow?
01:07He frowned.
01:09But he didn't say anything.
01:11I stood up.
01:14Well, thanks for all these years.
01:17As I walked out, I heard Margaret whisper.
01:20How is she not surprised at me?
01:23I smiled.
01:24For 18 years, they thought I was dreading the day they'd throw me out.
01:29But they didn't know.
01:30This was exactly what I had been waiting for.
01:34Tonight was Lucas' 18th birthday party.
01:39My alarm went off as always.
01:42I started to prepare breakfast for the whole family.
01:46Margaret came downstairs.
01:49She glanced at the breakfast table.
01:52This coffee is loom warm.
01:54I told you.
01:55Exactly 160 degrees.
01:58Did you even check?
02:00Same as always.
02:01Then the coffee beans were cheap.
02:03I said nothing.
02:05In 18 years, I had learned one thing.
02:09In this house, right and wrong never mattered.
02:14It was all about who said it.
02:17I was at the banquet hall, checking every detail.
02:21Flowers.
02:23Lights.
02:25Name cards.
02:27Cake tables.
02:29I returned home to change clothes.
02:32As I passed the study, I heard Margaret on the phone.
02:36Yeah.
02:37The divorce papers are ready.
02:40Today is the party.
02:41We can finalize it tomorrow.
02:4418 years.
02:46Thank God.
02:48I stopped at the door.
02:50My fingers tightened around the dress.
02:5318 years.
02:54I had heard versions of that throughout my entire marriage.
02:59At first, it hurt me.
03:01Then I got used to it.
03:02Then one day, I started looking forward to it.
03:06The party began.
03:08Champagne.
03:10Laughter.
03:11Camera flashes.
03:13Lucas stood on the stage.
03:15Polished suit.
03:17Young and handsome.
03:18Everyone loved him.
03:20I sat in the corner and watched.
03:23A woman smiled at me.
03:26Mrs. Maisel.
03:27Your son is gorgeous.
03:29You must be so proud.
03:32I smiled back.
03:34Proud?
03:36Waking up before dawn.
03:38Running the household.
03:41Taking japs from my mother-in-law.
03:44Sleeping alone in the guest room.
03:47That was their version of a blessed life.
03:50Another guest leaned in.
03:52I heard Lucas is going on an exchange program abroad.
03:57You'd have to ask his dad.
03:59I wouldn't know.
04:00There were too many things I didn't know.
04:03My son's college plans.
04:06Our finances.
04:08Tristan's business.
04:10My job was to keep the house running.
04:13Keep the family looking perfect.
04:16Keep quiet.
04:19But now...
04:25The game changes.
04:28The party ended.
04:30The guests cleared out.
04:33Lucas came over.
04:35Mom.
04:36Dad wants you in the office.
04:39The office door was half open.
04:42I stepped in.
04:44Tristan sat behind the desk.
04:46Margaret sat on the couch.
04:49Tristan slid a file towards me.
04:52Divorce papers.
04:53Lucas is 18 now.
04:55His voice was flat.
04:57You remember the deal.
04:59Of course I remembered.
05:0118 years ago,
05:03my dad owed the Maisels $3 million.
05:08Tristan's grandfather made a deal with my dad.
05:12Have your daughter marry into this family.
05:16The debt goes away.
05:18Tristan tapped the papers.
05:20According to the prenup,
05:21no assets.
05:23Lucas stays with me.
05:26Let's end this clean.
05:29Fine.
05:30I said it too fast.
05:33So fast that Tristan was surprised.
05:36Margaret set down her tea.
05:38About time.
05:40She walked right up to me.
05:42Teresa,
05:42I'm not some monster.
05:44You've been taken care of all these years,
05:47haven't you?
05:48True.
05:48She gave me a fake smile.
05:50Your father owed $3 million.
05:53We took that hit for your family.
05:55I said nothing.
05:56She kept going.
05:58If you hadn't married Tristan,
06:01where would you be now?
06:02Working as a janitor?
06:04Or at a gas station?
06:06Ma, enough.
06:07No.
06:08She needs to know.
06:11We did right by her for 18 years.
06:14I looked at her.
06:16That was always her math.
06:18She gave me a nice house.
06:21Designer clothes.
06:23Country club dinners.
06:25I should have been grateful.
06:27As for dignity and feelings,
06:29those were never part of the equation.
06:31I smiled.
06:33You're right.
06:34I'll sign.
06:35Just one more thing.
06:37They both sat up straight.
06:39You need to clarify that it was Tristan who brought up the divorce.
06:42Not me.
06:43What's the difference?
06:45Fine.
06:47Whatever.
06:47Just add it.
06:49With that settled,
06:51I signed my name.
06:54I let out a breath.
06:57Damn.
06:58It had taken too long.
07:00Tomorrow.
07:019 a.m.
07:02At the courthouse.
07:03It was all set up.
07:05I was about to go to bed.
07:09Yet Margaret stopped me.
07:13You seem weirdly calm about this.
07:16We're asking for a divorce.
07:17Shouldn't you be...
07:19Crying?
07:21Begging?
07:22Asking him for one more chance?
07:25Mrs. Mazin,
07:26I've lived in this house for 18 years.
07:29Did you really think I couldn't tell what you've all been waiting for?
07:33I'm not deaf.
07:34I heard all the whispers.
07:37I gave her a fake smile and walked out of the room.
07:41Outside the door, there was Lucas.
07:44His voice cracked.
07:47Mom.
07:48I kept mine steady.
07:51Go to bed.
07:54You've got class tomorrow.
07:56I walked back to my room.
07:59Stood by the window.
08:01Pulled out my phone.
08:03And sent a message to a contact.
08:07Kyle Smith.
08:11Start plan B.
08:14Tomorrow.
08:159 a.m.
08:17At the courthouse.
08:18It was all set up.
08:20I was about to go to bed.
08:24I was about to go to bed.
08:25Yet Margaret stopped me.
08:27You seem weirdly calm about this.
08:30We're asking for a divorce.
08:32Shouldn't you be...
08:33Crying?
08:35Begging?
08:37Asking him for one more chance?
08:39Mrs. Mazin,
08:40I've lived in this house for 18 years.
08:44Did you really think I couldn't tell what you've all been waiting for?
08:47I'm not deaf.
08:49I heard all the whispers.
08:51I gave her a fake smile and walked out of the room.
08:56Outside the door, there was Lucas.
08:59His voice cracked.
09:02Mom.
09:03I kept mine steady.
09:05Go to bed.
09:08You've got class tomorrow.
09:11I walked back to my room.
09:13Stood by the window.
09:16Pulled out my phone.
09:18And sent a message to a contact.
09:21Kyle Smith.
09:25Start plan B.
09:2918 years ago,
09:30my father fell to his knees,
09:33begging me to pay off his debts with my future.
09:36He grabbed my hand.
09:37Teresa,
09:38the Maisels said if you marry into their family,
09:41the debts will go away.
09:43Otherwise,
09:44they'll sue me jail.
09:45What about your mom, your brother?
09:48My father forced a smile.
09:50Tristan is handsome.
09:53He is rich.
09:54If you marry him,
09:56you'll live like a queen.
09:58You'll never struggle a day in your life.
10:01Back then,
10:02Tristan's grandpa,
10:03Anderson,
10:04the head of the company,
10:05was already sick.
10:07He knew he might not have much time left.
10:10But Tristan refused to get married.
10:12He gave Tristan an ultimatum.
10:15No wife,
10:16no company.
10:17Tristan had no choice.
10:19Right around that time,
10:21my dad was drowning in debt.
10:23So Tristan took the easy way out.
10:26Before the wedding,
10:27he had his lawyer draw out a prenup.
10:29Once the child turned 18,
10:32the marriage would end.
10:33And I would leave with nothing.
10:35For my family,
10:36I gave up college.
10:38I was holding that offer in my hand.
10:40I was holding my future there.
10:42But I had to let it go.
10:44This marriage was never about love.
10:47It was a deal.
10:48Tristan needed a wife to secure his inheritance.
10:51And I was simply the most convenient choice.
10:53Our wedding was at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.
10:57Big venue.
10:59Crystal chandelier.
11:01Roses everywhere.
11:02I stood there in a white gown.
11:05Next to Tristan Mason.
11:07He did not smile.
11:09Not even for the cameras.
11:11You may now kiss the bride.
11:14He brushed my cheek with his lips.
11:17Quick.
11:18Cold.
11:19The room clapped.
11:20Nobody saw the look in his eyes.
11:23He hated this.
11:24That first night,
11:26he slept in the home office.
11:28The next morning,
11:30Margaret gave me the script.
11:34Tristan works hard.
11:36Don't worry.
11:39Once there's a baby,
11:40he'll settle down.
11:42I said nothing.
11:45Margaret gave me $20,000 a month
11:48for household expenses.
11:51I always saved $5,000.
11:55Every month.
11:56One year later,
11:57I got pregnant.
11:59Tristan was barely home.
12:01Margaret told me straight.
12:03Your job is to have the baby.
12:05That's it.
12:07I did not argue.
12:09I just used my savings
12:10for an online accounting class.
12:13For me.
12:14The day Lucas was born,
12:16Tristan looked at the baby.
12:17Why is he so wrinkled?
12:19The nurse laughed.
12:21All newborns look like that,
12:23Mr. Maisel.
12:24He nodded.
12:25Then looked at me.
12:27You did well.
12:29That was it.
12:31Then he left.
12:33I sat there all night,
12:34alone,
12:36holding my son
12:37in that hospital bed.
12:39That
12:40was the first time
12:41I faced the truth.
12:42This family did not need me.
12:45They needed a womb
12:46to give them a son.
12:48From then on,
12:49I started teaching myself everything.
12:52While my husband was out at parties,
12:54I was up at 2 a.m.
12:57Holding my sleeping baby in one arm
12:59and studying financial reports
13:02with the other.
13:03Anything that could make me stronger.
13:05By the time Lucas was three,
13:07I had saved enough
13:09and started a small company.
13:11I called it Viserra Trade.
13:14The company was registered
13:15under my brother's name.
13:17He handled the paperwork.
13:19Yes, I understand.
13:21And worked with clients.
13:23When Lucas was 8,
13:25Anderson died.
13:27The man who built my marriage
13:29after Anderson passed away,
13:31Margaret was in charge.
13:33She only cared about
13:35the Mazer's dignity.
13:36As long as I stayed in line,
13:38she just treated me
13:40like I didn't exist.
13:42And for Tristan,
13:43we would not even see
13:45each other for months.
13:46That was great.
13:49They gave me space
13:50to make plans.
13:51Mom!
13:53A knock broke my thoughts.
13:55I opened the door.
13:58Lucas stood there,
13:59still in his suit.
14:01Eyes red.
14:03I heard all of it.
14:04The debt.
14:06The deal.
14:07The 18 years.
14:09They're unbelievable.
14:10Keep your voice down.
14:12No.
14:13His voice rose.
14:14I mean it.
14:15No.
14:17How could they do this to you?
14:19He was shaking now.
14:22Grandma said,
14:23we finally made it.
14:24She said $3 million
14:25can buy 18 years.
14:28He looked straight at me.
14:29Mom,
14:30what did they think you were?
14:31I held Lucas graze.
14:34Sit down.
14:36He pressed his lips tight.
14:39Then sat on the edge of the bed.
14:42How much did you hear?
14:45From the part about $3 million.
14:48I nodded.
14:52So you know?
14:53He looked at me hard.
14:55Know what?
14:56That you married into this family
14:59to pay off Grandpa's debt?
15:01That they planned to use you
15:02and toss you out?
15:04That my dad never saw you as his wife?
15:07I said nothing.
15:09His jaw clenched.
15:12Mom.
15:14Why didn't you fight back?
15:18I looked at him.
15:21Who said I didn't?
15:23He blinked.
15:26You signed the papers?
15:28Signing is one thing.
15:29The ending is another.
15:31You think I did nothing for 18 years?
15:34His voice dropped.
15:36What?
15:37The company name sat there.
15:39Vespera Trade LLC.
15:41CEO,
15:42Teresa Weissman.
15:43Registered capital $50 million.
15:46Lucas's eyes went wide.
15:49What is this?
15:50I looked at him.
15:52Your grandpa owed the Maisels $3 million.
15:55I spent 18 years making back 15 times that.
15:59He just stared.
16:00How?
16:02How did you even do this?
16:04At first, it was a shell company.
16:06I took small orders online.
16:09Imports.
16:09Back-end sourcing.
16:11Paperwork.
16:13Then the orders got bigger.
16:16So I made it real.
16:17I tapped the screen.
16:19Your father was too busy looking down on me.
16:22No one noticed what I was doing.
16:24His face changed.
16:26So you've been planning this?
16:29Yes.
16:29He went quiet.
16:31After a while, he asked the real question.
16:35Why didn't you leave sooner?
16:37I answered without hesitation.
16:40Because of you.
16:42He blinked.
16:44You were a minor.
16:46I had no shot at full custody.
16:49I stepped closer.
16:51But now it's different.
16:54You're 18.
16:56Now you can choose for yourself.
16:59He stood up and walked right over to me.
17:02I choose you.
17:04I held his gaze.
17:05You sure?
17:07His voice shook.
17:08But not from fear.
17:10In that house, you were the only one who ever really loved me.
17:14My vision blurred.
17:16But I did not cry.
17:18The company name sat there.
17:20Vespera Trade LLC.
17:22CEO, Teresa Weissman.
17:24Registered capital $50 million.
17:26Lucas's eyes went wide.
17:29What is this?
17:31I looked at him.
17:32Your grandpa owed the Maisels $3 million.
17:35I spent 18 years making back 15 times that.
17:39He just stared.
17:41How?
17:43How did you even do this?
17:45At first, it was a shell company.
17:47I took small orders online.
17:49Imports.
17:50Back-end sourcing.
17:52Paperwork.
17:53Then the orders got bigger.
17:56So I made it real.
17:58I tapped the screen.
18:00Your father was too busy looking down on me.
18:02No one noticed what I was doing.
18:05His face changed.
18:06So you've been planning this?
18:09Yes.
18:10He went quiet.
18:12After a while, he asked the real question.
18:15Why didn't you leave sooner?
18:17I answered without hesitation.
18:21Because of you.
18:23He blinked.
18:24You were a minor.
18:26I had no shot at full custody.
18:29I stepped closer.
18:32But now it's different.
18:34You're 18.
18:36Now you can choose for yourself.
18:39He stood up and walked right over to me.
18:43I choose you.
18:44I held his gaze.
18:46You sure?
18:47His voice shook.
18:49But not from fear.
18:51In that house, you were the only one who ever really loved me.
18:55My vision blurred.
18:56But I did not cry.
18:58Grandma bought me expensive stuff.
19:01But she never asked if I liked any of it.
19:06Dad took me to business dinners.
19:09But he never asked if I was tired.
19:12He looked right at me.
19:14You did.
19:16You remembered what food I liked.
19:19You stayed up when I had a fever.
19:23You told me I wasn't a failure when I failed a test.
19:28Lucas.
19:30Mom.
19:31I know who showed up for me.
19:34I took a slow breath.
19:37Good.
19:38Then we do this together.
19:40He frowned.
19:42I shut the laptop.
19:43We show them something.
19:46What?
19:48I looked him dead in the eye.
19:51Time to show them what the woman they look down on can really do.
19:55The next morning, I met Tristan at the county courthouse.
20:01He saw me already waiting there.
20:04He frowned.
20:06In a hurry?
20:07I gave him a small smile.
20:11You said you finally made it.
20:14The sooner we end this, the better for everyone.
20:17The paperwork went smoothly.
20:20They asked their standard questions.
20:24We gave standard answers.
20:28Signed.
20:30Sealed.
20:33In and out in under half an hour.
20:35As I walked out, Tristan called my name.
20:38Teresa.
20:39I turned around, only to find him lingering near the courthouse doors.
20:44What now?
20:47That's not really your concern.
20:49I mean.
20:50He hesitated.
20:52If you need money.
20:53I let out a sharp laugh.
20:56Mr. Maisel.
20:57I signed the prenup.
20:59I walked away with zero.
21:00We're done.
21:01Keep your charity.
21:03That's not what I meant.
21:04I took two steps toward him.
21:06I know exactly what you meant.
21:08He said nothing.
21:09You think I spent 18 years as unpaid help in your house.
21:14Now I'm out on the street.
21:16So I must be pathetic.
21:18Relax.
21:20I don't need your pity.
21:23I turned and walked to my own car.
21:26A low-key black Audi registered to my company.
21:30In the rear view mirror, I saw him still standing there, confused.
21:35I started the engine and drove off.
21:40My marriage ended in under half an hour.
21:43I went back to my apartment.
21:45I bought it three years ago.
21:48Kyle Smith was waiting downstairs.
21:51Boss.
21:53Everything's ready.
21:55We went upstairs.
21:57I flipped through the files sitting on the coffee table.
22:00The Maisels have three active projects in play.
22:03All of them depend on our raw materials.
22:06He slid one file toward me.
22:08The big one is the new South Lake Oven project.
22:10They have to deliver next month.
22:12If they miss, the penalty is $2 billion.
22:18How long until their supply deal runs out?
22:20One month.
22:21Did they reach out about renewal?
22:23Last week.
22:24And?
22:25I stalled.
22:27Said we were still doing internal review.
22:30I nodded.
22:32Keep stalling.
22:34Got it.
22:35That afternoon, Margaret called.
22:38Teresa, pack your things.
22:40I'll have someone come for them tomorrow.
22:42What things?
22:43Your personal stuff.
22:45And the things I used to let you have.
22:47I smiled.
22:49No need.
22:50I'll handle my own things.
22:52You don't have to worry about me.
22:53She snapped.
22:55You!
22:56One more thing.
22:58I kept my voice calm.
22:59The agreement says I walk away with nothing.
23:01It does not say you get to throw me out like trash.
23:04Don't get it twisted.
23:06Silence.
23:07A few seconds.
23:08Then a cold laugh.
23:10You really found your hack porn.
23:12Fine.
23:12I can't wait to see what kind of life you have without the mazels.
23:16Don't worry.
23:17I'll be just fine.
23:20I hung up.
23:21A second later, my phone rang again.
23:23It was Lucas.
23:25Mom.
23:26Grandma just chewed me out.
23:28What did she say?
23:30She called me ungrateful.
23:33Said dad raised me for 18 years.
23:36And I still took your side.
23:38I let out a slow breath.
23:40What did you say back?
23:41I said my mom gave birth to me.
23:43I wasn't some free perk that came with the mazel name.
23:47And then?
23:48Then she got mad and hung up.
23:50I'm sorry, Lucas.
23:51Don't be.
23:52I'm fine.
23:54I just wanted you to know, no matter what happens, I'm with you.
24:00Dad talked to me, too.
24:03He wants me to move back in.
24:05I kept my voice even.
24:07He's still your father.
24:08You should do what feels right.
24:10I know.
24:12But I want to stay with you.
24:14My chest tightened.
24:16From relief.
24:17Three days later, I went back to Tristan's house to pick up the rest of my house.
24:25At the door, the butler hesitated.
24:29Mrs. Maisel, Madam Margaret asked for the household books.
24:35The records?
24:36Yes.
24:38She wants to review the household expense accounts.
24:41To make sure you didn't...
24:43He stopped there.
24:44I smiled.
24:46Tell her the books are ready.
24:47Every dollar is documented.
24:49She can look anytime she wants.
24:52But after she does, tell her to get a good accountant.
24:56She's in for a surprise.
24:57The butler left looking confused.
25:00Then I smiled.
25:0218 years.
25:03$20,000 a month for household expenses.
25:07She thought I spent it all.
25:09She was wrong.
25:10What she never knew was this.
25:12Once my company took off, I replaced every cent I used in the early years.
25:17The full $4,320,000 is sitting in a separate account.
25:23I planned to give it back in front of everyone so they could finally see what their so-called generosity
25:32was worth to me.
25:34A week later, the Maisels started looking into me.
25:38Kyle Smith stood in my apartment.
25:41The Maisels are using their connections.
25:43They're digging into your assets.
25:46Let them.
25:47Smith hesitated.
25:48They won't trace it to me yet.
25:50But Vasella trade.
25:51The company is registered under my brother's name.
25:54I'm the beneficial owner.
25:56They won't connect me to it anytime soon.
25:59He nodded.
26:00Got it.
26:01That afternoon, Tristan asked to meet in a coffee shop.
26:06He was already there.
26:08Window seat.
26:10Coffee untouched.
26:13I sat down.
26:15The server came over.
26:17Can I get you something to drink?
26:19No thanks.
26:21Then I looked at Tristan.
26:23Make it fast.
26:25He stared at me.
26:27Like I was a stranger.
26:30You own a company.
26:32I do.
26:34Vasella trade.
26:36I raised a brow.
26:39That was faster than I expected.
26:41His face hardened.
26:43When did you start it?
26:45Fifteen years ago.
26:47He froze.
26:49Fifteen?
26:50Now he looked shaken.
26:53What made you start?
26:56I realized I was never going to last in that house.
27:01He went quiet.
27:04So the household money?
27:06That came from your company?
27:08No.
27:09I held his gaze.
27:11I paid myself a salary.
27:13He frowned.
27:14What does that mean?
27:17It means every month.
27:18I paid myself through Vasella trade.
27:21The twenty thousand your mother gave me for household expenses.
27:25I paid back every cent.
27:28His face changed.
27:30Shock first.
27:32Then disbelief.
27:33How much?
27:35Four million three hundred and twenty thousand dollars.
27:39I set it clean.
27:42I'll have the check delivered to the Maisel house.
27:46For all your family's so-called kindness.
27:50Teresa.
27:51I cut him off with a look.
27:54What?
27:55He leaned forward.
27:58You've been lying to us this whole time?
28:01I almost laughed.
28:04Lying?
28:05You lived in my house.
28:07That was part of the deal.
28:09Used Maisel resources.
28:12I built my own life.
28:14I made my own money.
28:16I interrupted him.
28:18So tell me Tristan.
28:20What exactly did I lie about?
28:23Now he looked shaken.
28:26What made you start?
28:29I realized I was never going to last in that house.
28:36He went quiet.
28:39So the household money, that came from your company?
28:44No.
28:45I held his gaze.
28:47I paid myself a salary.
28:49He frowned.
28:51What does that mean?
28:53It means every month, I paid myself through Visala trade.
28:58The $20,000 your mother gave me for household expenses, I paid back every cent.
29:06His face changed.
29:08His face changed.
29:09Shock first.
29:10Then disbelief.
29:12How much?
29:14$4,320,000.
29:18I set it clean.
29:22I'll have the check delivered to the Maisel house.
29:27For all your family's so-called kindness.
29:32Teresa.
29:33I cut him off with a look.
29:36What?
29:38He leaned forward.
29:41You've been lying to us this whole time?
29:44I almost laughed.
29:47Lying?
29:48You lived in my house.
29:51That was part of the deal.
29:53Used Maisel resources.
29:56I built my own life.
29:59I made my own money.
30:01I interrupted him.
30:03So tell me, Tristan.
30:06What exactly did I lie about?
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