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pursued by the hidden young master
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00:00:00I'm Chloe Carter. On the day of my full-ride scholarship exam, hey, you. I saved Julian,
00:00:08the campus heartthrob, from a low blood sugar attack. Chloe Carter. I'm the one who saved you.
00:00:14I was smitten at first sight. So I missed the exam and lost my scholarship.
00:00:21Ended up taking out a student loan. I was Julian's simp for four whole years.
00:00:26The whole school looked down on me. They're all your favorites.
00:00:29Well, well, if it isn't Julian's little simp. Never seen anyone so pathetic.
00:00:38You really like me that much?
00:00:42So much.
00:00:51They say persistence wears down resistance. Even an iceberg will melt if you simp hard enough.
00:01:05After graduation, let's get married.
00:01:11But on graduation day, Julian revealed his true identity.
00:01:20He was actually a hidden trust fund baby. Julian, are you here to marry me?
00:01:26You're just my simp. Did you actually think I'd marry you?
00:01:30You're nothing but my simp. You seriously thought I'd ever marry you?
00:01:34Here's a check for 10 million. Consider a payment for your four years of service.
00:01:39She actually thought she was Cinderella. See, four years of simping.
00:01:44And in his eyes, she's just a beggar he can buy off.
00:01:47How pathetic.
00:01:49Simp, simp, simping until you end up with nothing.
00:01:52Who says I got nothing? A 10 million dollar breakup settlement is finally all mine.
00:01:59Hey, everyone. In my past life, the person who saved Julian, I'm Maya.
00:02:02With my bestie, Maya. I saved you.
00:02:05Maya fell for Julian at first sight.
00:02:08She spent four years simping for him.
00:02:10But who knew Julian was a hidden trust fund baby?
00:02:14On graduation day, he dumped Maya.
00:02:15Call it payment for four years of simping.
00:02:18From this moment on, we're done.
00:02:24No, Julian. Don't.
00:02:26But all Maya ever wanted was his love.
00:02:28Maya.
00:02:30Heartbroken, she jumped off the building.
00:02:32No, Maya.
00:02:33Don't.
00:02:35Unfortunately, we both fell.
00:02:37And then...
00:02:39I got a second chance.
00:02:42Oh, hey, you're awake.
00:02:45This time, I beat my bestie to the rescue.
00:02:48Hey.
00:02:54He's falling, falling, falling.
00:03:00I'm Chloe, Chloe Cutter.
00:03:02I saved you.
00:03:03Only a fool falls for a trust fund baby.
00:03:06I just want a 10 million.
00:03:12Julian.
00:03:14I loved you for four whole years.
00:03:17But you kept me in the dark for four whole years.
00:03:20I know I'm not good enough for you.
00:03:23So from now on, I'll never bother you again.
00:03:27Starting today, we two will never see each other again.
00:03:37She's so decisive after four years of feelings.
00:03:41Go, go.
00:03:42If you don't leave soon, I'm going to break character.
00:03:45Fine.
00:03:46Chloe Carter, take your money.
00:03:48And never show your face in front of me again.
00:04:0210 million.
00:04:03Forget about student loans.
00:04:05We might even be able to start a business and make money.
00:04:08You know, I was so scared you'd turn down 10 million for love.
00:04:12I was terrified.
00:04:14What bullshit love?
00:04:15I just want my bestie.
00:04:17Let's get rich together.
00:04:24Sweetie's back.
00:04:25Hey, have you eaten?
00:04:26Not hungry.
00:04:27What's wrong with Julian?
00:04:28He graduated today and can fulfill your grandfather's wish to inherit Sterling Group.
00:04:33Why is he so upset?
00:04:35Well, boss, I think he's nursing a broken heart.
00:04:38A broken heart?
00:04:39A broken heart?
00:04:40That's great.
00:04:41It means I could be getting a grandchild soon.
00:04:43Great.
00:04:44Just great.
00:04:45I'll go find out who she is right now.
00:04:47That girl.
00:04:48She went and blocked me on everything within an hour.
00:04:51Damn it.
00:04:53Julian, sweetie.
00:04:54Who got you this upset?
00:04:56Mom.
00:04:56Sorry, I'm fine.
00:04:58It's a girl, isn't it?
00:04:59Just a shallow gold digger.
00:05:01Not worth mentioning.
00:05:03Listen, Julian.
00:05:04You know, sometimes, what you see isn't always the truth.
00:05:07If you truly gave your heart to someone, there will always be traces left behind.
00:05:18You didn't have to wait for me in this freezing cold, standing downstairs like that.
00:05:21I can't go back now.
00:05:23The girl's dorm is locked.
00:05:25You're always skipping meals.
00:05:26You'll end up with a stomachache.
00:05:28I made you some yum porridge.
00:05:30I want to watch you finish it.
00:05:51Julian, I'm willing to give you everything.
00:06:01Someone who loved me that much.
00:06:03To say those things to me.
00:06:05She must have felt she wasn't good enough.
00:06:07She's probably at home right now, drowning her sorrows in drink.
00:06:10Mom, I'm going out.
00:06:13Leon, take me to her place.
00:06:17A grandchild?
00:06:18My grandchild.
00:06:25With this 10 million bucks, we can finally get out of this dump of a place.
00:06:29Maya, let's move to a new city and start our own business.
00:06:32And make a killing.
00:06:33Ever since we left the orphanage, we've only had each other.
00:06:37My bestie is finally taking me to strike gold.
00:06:40Ahahaha.
00:06:44Hey, but seriously though, back when you were fawning over Julian, you were completely obsessed.
00:06:51You'd stand outside his apartment for two hours just to bring him some soup.
00:06:55I never thought you'd be this pragmatic.
00:06:57Take the cash and bounce.
00:06:59Haha.
00:07:01You bet.
00:07:02If I didn't sell the act, how was I supposed to get paid?
00:07:05Hmph.
00:07:06Ah, it hurts.
00:07:07It hurts so bad.
00:07:08Miss, are you alright?
00:07:10Let me take you to the hospital.
00:07:11Oh, no need.
00:07:12When Julian sees this injury, he'll be absolutely touched.
00:07:16A hundred bucks will do.
00:07:19Touched, huh?
00:07:20Unforgettable, right?
00:07:22How about a little extra, please?
00:07:24Stuff like this.
00:07:25I did it every single day.
00:07:27I went out of my way for him.
00:07:29I earned every penny.
00:07:32But you.
00:07:34You know how to cook soup?
00:07:36Take out.
00:07:37Shared delivery.
00:07:39Hahaha.
00:07:39Oh, moving out, girls.
00:07:41You two look thrilled.
00:07:43Yes, Martha.
00:07:44We struck gold.
00:07:45Off to live a high life.
00:07:47Oh my.
00:07:47Good for you.
00:07:48Good for you.
00:07:49Keep it up.
00:07:50Hey.
00:08:03Boss, I asked around.
00:08:05They said Chloe and Maya have moved away.
00:08:07They're orphans.
00:08:08No family.
00:08:09No ties.
00:08:10No one knows where they went.
00:08:12Are you looking for Chloe and that other girl?
00:08:15Ma'am.
00:08:16Do you know where they went?
00:08:18Oh dear.
00:08:19I wouldn't know.
00:08:20But that girl, Chloe said she came into some money.
00:08:23Said she was off to live the good life.
00:08:25Oh my.
00:08:26She was so happy that day.
00:08:28Gorgeous.
00:08:30Leon.
00:08:32Yes.
00:08:32Yes, sir.
00:08:33Boss.
00:08:34I'm here.
00:08:34What is it?
00:08:35Even if we have to tear this city apart, find that woman Chloe and bring her to me.
00:08:41Chasing the bag in both lives.
00:08:48Here you go.
00:08:50Wow, you're here early today.
00:08:51Morning, Boss Carter.
00:08:52Enjoy.
00:08:54Boss Carter, these ocean mist beans of yours smell absolutely amazing.
00:08:57Can I buy some to brew at home?
00:08:59Yeah, Boss Carter, it's to die for.
00:09:01Count me in.
00:09:02Our exclusive ocean mist coffee will soon be available in bags for everyone to purchase.
00:09:06I can't wait.
00:09:07That's great.
00:09:08Just awesome.
00:09:14Our shop sales this month have doubled again.
00:09:17If our ocean mist beans could get into a professional expo and win some awards, we could turn it into
00:09:23an independent brand.
00:09:25Who knows?
00:09:26We might just go from shop owners to CEOs in no time.
00:09:33The shipments here.
00:09:35Gotta go unload.
00:09:38The shipments finally here.
00:09:42Sorry about that.
00:09:45Help me, please.
00:09:54don't make a sound
00:10:01where'd he go hey see a guy in a mask ha didn't see him is this batch of highland beans
00:10:07the right
00:10:08lot oh let me check uh lobby 12 that's the one
00:10:15coast is clear you can come out
00:10:34ccc caleb caleb award-winning actor caleb episode 5 are you okay
00:10:42thanks guys those were stalker fans and paparazzi just like a bunch of terrorists
00:10:48and you what were you thinking running off like that thank you for earlier if you ever need
00:10:54anything from me i won't hesitate for a second hey don't talk about in the future no time like the
00:11:06present and this this
00:11:12can you sign this too are you crazy just sign the paper
00:11:18calm down you're making him sign so much stuff what if you wear out the poor guy's hand
00:11:23you don't get it this celebrity merch is worth a fortune remember last time we saved that one guy
00:11:30we made 10 million dollars this time the returns could be even bigger don't turn down money all
00:11:37signed here
00:11:54oh my gosh i can't handle this
00:12:01the great award-winning actor caleb finally has a tabloid scandal
00:12:22boss
00:12:24the person i
00:12:35asked you to find did you find them it's been three years boss chloe carter just vanished into
00:12:41thin air recently paparazzi took some photos in high chang award-winning actor caleb sterling was
00:12:47getting cozy with a woman rumor has it she's caleb's rumored girlfriend i'll spend a fortune right away
00:12:52to remove all of caleb's tabloid scandals no need this is actually the first time my little
00:12:58brother's been linked to a woman in the tabloids caleb's been linked to a woman in the tabloids
00:13:02caleb's never been interested in women just like you
00:13:06turn it off this kind of tabloid scandal isn't a bad thing for caleb
00:13:10he can handle it himself that face aren't you turning it off
00:13:20keep looking for chloe carter yes sir
00:13:29julian i'm willing to give up everything for you
00:13:52look don't we look like a married couple
00:14:04i'll find you no matter what chloe carter
00:14:17wow smells amazing of sea salt and flowers pretty great huh it's mist bloom from river
00:14:23city and pink sea salt from ocean city that's what makes my one of a kind ocean mist beans
00:14:28take notes maya charge temperature is 195 degrees okay
00:14:36geez why are there so many people i didn't even run a promotion today
00:14:40are you the woman who was photographed with caleb sterling yesterday what's your relationship
00:14:44are you caleb sterling's girlfriend how long have you been together it's her
00:14:48the woman in the photo how dare you lay a hand on our caleb he's had a clean record all
00:14:53year
00:14:53what cheap tricks did you pull ah my beans hey hey everyone calm down stop filming this is a coffee
00:15:00shop we have a business to run so how serious are you and caleb have you met his parents my
00:15:05fine china
00:15:05word is caleb had a falling out with his agency over you true ah all of you get out now
00:15:11this is a cafe
00:15:12have any idea how much these beans cost these beans wow caleb is here it really is him so handsome
00:15:28i'm sorry i'll cover all the damages today get out all of you
00:15:35caleb please give us a statement a statement about what he's definitely here to clear things up i came
00:15:41here today to set the record straight miss chloe carter is indeed not my girlfriend
00:15:50she's my fiancee ah we're getting married soon
00:16:02folks with numbers above 801 i suggest you come back tomorrow we're really running low on coffee beans
00:16:08oh we're here to see our sister-in-law in person we don't mind waiting check it out everyone this
00:16:15is
00:16:15caleb's fiancee's shop caleb's got great taste yeah but there's no space inside either today's revenue
00:16:23has already tripled our usual sales
00:16:31mr sterling even though you took matters into your own hands yesterday acting first and asking for
00:16:37permission later and totally caught me off guard but considering you let me count money until my fingers
00:16:41cramp i forgive you it was a special circumstance yesterday my apologies but this scandal has spiraled out of control
00:16:49if the relationship is exposed as fake my public image will be damaged and besides my mother was
00:16:55overjoyed when she saw the news she's getting on in years and wants me to get married soon
00:17:00so miss carter i have a proposal you could be my contract wife we divorce after three years
00:17:08mr sterling is there someone special in your life no
00:17:15mr sterling you've been in the industry for years known for keeping women at arm's length
00:17:21and on your forum sphere many old threads spread rumors about your sexual orientation
00:17:26and that day the way your manager looked at you it wasn't just concern for an artist it seemed more
00:17:34like
00:17:35tender concern let me take a wild guess those forum sphere rumors aren't false and you're doing this
00:17:44to protect your lover and your public image right now you need someone who has no feelings for you as
00:17:48a partner in this charade and you well you don't go out of your way to get close to women
00:17:53this time
00:17:54was just a coincidence so you want to weave this coincidence into your plan to hide your real relationship
00:18:00am i right you're right i knew it my ship is actually real look you gotta keep this between us
00:18:14my situation whether for my family or my career as an entertainer it would be a huge scandal but listen
00:18:22i've already broken it off you won't be the other woman i chloe carter swear on all my future
00:18:29wealth that this secret stays in this room here's what we'll do we'll add a clause to the contract
00:18:35it'll say party a's sexual orientation and relationship status are matters of the highest
00:18:41confidentiality if party b discloses this information this contract is automatically
00:18:46terminated and party b must compensate party a for all losses incurred as a result
00:18:51which for someone like me who lives and breathes money is the worst punishment i can imagine
00:18:57thank you
00:19:06pleasure doing business
00:19:13so what marriage is just a piece of paper i'm getting a great deal out of it we're newlyweds he
00:19:21gets to protect his reputation and i get the financial benefits we're in this together partners
00:19:27in crime hey wait a sec that doesn't sound right does it chloe this is marriage we're talking about
00:19:34this it's way too casual
00:19:39maya
00:19:42men in this world
00:19:45they're all the same unreliable i'll kill you richard carter you weren't like this before you got married
00:19:54ah
00:19:56mom will die
00:19:59my mom was beaten to death by my own father
00:20:03i hope he rots in there for the rest of his life chloe
00:20:08but think about it money money is reliable maya you have to remember this never ever turn your back
00:20:28on money
00:20:31julian did you see the news
00:20:33caleb says he's getting married oh mad how did i not know about this so who's the girl i just
00:20:40found out
00:20:40myself
00:20:41mrs sterling boss caleb is back mom julian i'm hope
00:20:46well speak of the devil
00:20:48now tell me everything getting married which family is she from what's her full name where does she live and
00:20:54how old is she
00:20:55okay okay
00:20:56mom calm down
00:20:57mom please
00:20:58just tell me
00:20:59caleb
00:21:00i never heard about you having a girlfriend
00:21:03is it true
00:21:05yeah
00:21:06it's true
00:21:07we've been together for a while now
00:21:09i just kept it quiet for work
00:21:11plus she isn't some heiress
00:21:13i was just afraid you'd disapprove
00:21:16oh come on now with you two being such confirmed bachelors
00:21:19i'm just thrilled one of you finally found someone who cares if she's an heiress
00:21:24oh i'll check the horoscope gotta pick a good day
00:21:28mom
00:21:31julian
00:21:33i'm sorry
00:21:34i kept it from you for so long
00:21:37if you love her i've got your back
00:21:40no matter who she is or where she comes from none of that matters
00:21:43our family will give her a grand wedding and welcome her with open arms
00:21:47but you
00:21:50you're absolutely sure about this
00:21:53mm-hmm
00:21:54i've never been more sure
00:21:55i love her
00:21:56good
00:21:58i haven't even seen the news
00:22:00let me see
00:22:01so who is this girl that made you want to tie the knot
00:22:04what does she do
00:22:05well she's
00:22:06the owner of ocean mist cafe
00:22:08she's kind
00:22:09and back in haicheng she saved my life actually
00:22:12see
00:22:27damn isn't that the woman julian has been looking for for three years
00:22:30how on earth did she end up as caleb's fiancee
00:22:33what's with you
00:22:34what happened is she that much of a looker
00:22:38caleb get over here give me that girl's birth chart
00:22:42oh mom
00:22:43none of that matters
00:22:44sigh
00:22:47boss
00:22:47well
00:22:50leon
00:22:51yes boss
00:22:52boss
00:22:53what is it boss
00:22:54book me on the next flight out to haicheng to the ocean mist cafe
00:23:04miss taylor your pour over is ready for pickup
00:23:08maya
00:23:08we're running low on geisha
00:23:10on it welcome
00:23:18are you blind or what watch where you're going
00:23:21do you have any idea how much this outfit costs
00:23:23think you can afford it
00:23:24you're the one who bumped into me
00:23:26we have surveillance in the shop
00:23:29what's all this
00:23:34chloe carter
00:23:37oh come on maya
00:23:39so it's you too
00:23:41vanessa
00:23:41who's that
00:23:43our little princess from school
00:23:45back in the day they said the class rep was writing on the board and some chalk dust
00:23:49got on her face she claimed it was pm too
00:23:52five pollution and demanded the whole school ban chalk
00:23:58mr sterling you haven't slept all night maybe you should rest
00:24:01no need
00:24:03i want you there in 20 minutes at chloe's coffee shop
00:24:06yes sir
00:24:09long time no see you two still look so pathetic haven't changed a bit since we were kids now you're
00:24:15running this dump of a coffee shop then again it's a perfect fit for you both of you are so
00:24:21trashy
00:24:21geez i on the other hand i'm doing great my hubby is an executive at universal group
00:24:31vanessa the surveillance camera is right there it clearly shows you bumped into maya first
00:24:37now there's coffee grounds all over the floor you'll need to pay for the damages
00:24:41it's just some lousy coffee grounds what's it even worth
00:24:46500
00:24:47just 500 consider it charity for a beggar
00:24:50per gram
00:24:52what
00:24:53panama rose estate geisha a best of panama auction lot
00:24:57the green bean auction price is eight thousand dollars per pound
00:25:00we have the receipt and the certificate
00:25:04after currency conversion and factoring in roasting loss
00:25:07the price for the ground beans comes to 500 yuan per gram
00:25:11the jar you broke contains 200 grams
00:25:14that's 106 000 yuan total
00:25:17since we're old classmates i'll round it down for you
00:25:20just pay 100 000
00:25:21chloe carter don't you dare push your luck
00:25:24do you even know who my husband is he's an executive at the sterling universal
00:25:27group's heicheng branch this whole mall is under his control
00:25:30you know what i'll make sure this dump of yours is shut down by tomorrow
00:25:34not the sterling's again
00:25:36what scared now too late i'm calling my husband right now
00:25:42is she for real
00:25:44hubby i'm at some rundown coffee shop i'm being bullied
00:25:47they're trying to extort a hundred thousand from me bring some people over and trash this place for me
00:25:58clear out you get hurt it's on you
00:26:01don't you dare leave
00:26:03we're doomed
00:26:04our shop's revenue is about to plummet
00:26:08vanessa what exactly are you trying to do
00:26:10hubby she's the one who bullied me right in your territory
00:26:14so you're the one how dare you scam my woman
00:26:17you have any idea who you're messing with
00:26:19he's the director of this commercial street mr davis
00:26:23we're so screwed
00:26:24mr sterling we got word from the high chain commercial street
00:26:28a sterling group executive is about to trash miss carter's shop
00:26:32if a single coffee bean gets disturbed in her shop
00:26:35your year-end bonuses will be worth exactly that
00:26:39clark step on it we gotta protect our paychecks
00:26:44what do you want
00:26:45here's your choice
00:26:47either get on your knees and apologize to my woman
00:26:51or i'll smash this place to bits
00:26:52on your knees chloe i'm recording this for the class group
00:26:57i want everyone to see what a pathetic state our former class president has ended up in
00:27:14smash it
00:27:15smash it stop please don't we're losing everything help
00:27:19which universal group executive dares to trash my shop
00:27:25which cosmos group executive wants to wreck my shop
00:27:33even after moving to a new city i still run into this sucker
00:27:40weren't you going to wreck the shop
00:27:42no i wasn't i was just using sets ultimate
00:27:48mr davis with that swing you just smashed this quarter's 300 grand bonus to pieces
00:27:54ridiculous i'm in charge of this whole street how could your little shop possibly threaten me
00:28:01our shop is the traffic magnet for the entire west district of the mall
00:28:05in the past three months we've boosted sales for the whole west district
00:28:08that's 18 percent of total revenue if our shop closes foot traffic in the west district will drop
00:28:13by at least 15 percent based on the average spend and your commission rate your management bonus this
00:28:18quarter would be exactly 300 grand but on the flip side i guarantee to increase foot traffic in
00:28:23the west district by at least 10 percent and help you exceed your targets and besides i'm currently
00:28:28in talks with cosmos group about a coffee bean order it's worth 500 grand i can introduce you to
00:28:35cosmos group and have the order go through you how much you can make from it is entirely up to
00:28:40you
00:28:41how come i didn't know about this deal i made it up huh chasing the bag in both lives the
00:28:46breakup
00:28:47settlement just came through the shop damage is 40 grand work with me and you'll pocket at least an
00:28:54extra 20 grand now about this deal you're the best person to crunch the numbers aren't you
00:29:02boss carter you've got some tricks up your sleeve all right let's do it but about this 15 grand
00:29:10you're still paying for it hubby how can you flip-flop just like that i'm not paying i refuse you
00:29:16made
00:29:16this mess you fix it hey jump i can give you two half off but here's the catch i'll waive
00:29:22three months
00:29:22of the maintenance fee and you get free ad space on the whole street for six months
00:29:26no problem with that right fine seven grand swipe the card come on come on come on hurry up payment
00:29:37went through seven grand hump now mr davis let's get down to business mr sterling wanted to play the hero
00:29:46but the damsel saved herself you get lost okay i'm out of here can't see me can't see me can't
00:29:58see me
00:29:59can't see me i'm not blind
00:30:06hi
00:30:14chasing the bag in both lives
00:30:19uh get out what do you mean leave this is my shop
00:30:27long time no see yeah it has been a while and you're already getting married
00:30:38i searched for you for three years three damn years and now you're marrying caleb at school
00:30:45you save me then you save caleb so you just save one guy and move on to the next save
00:30:51him how did you
00:31:13cut the act back in my old apartment you promised you'd give me anything
00:31:25come on come on once it's confirmed you're not getting away these lads could probably charge
00:31:32thousands a night out there what you're just gonna stop there julian that works chloe
00:31:41maybe we shouldn't rush things tonight let's just sleep
00:31:47is he not able to
00:31:57oh no how'd i fall asleep no gotta keep some evidence
00:32:08why are you awake look don't we look like a real married couple
00:32:38the breakup settlement from chasing the bag in both lives just came through
00:32:50do you really hate me that much
00:32:59not really what we had was just a transaction from the start even where's the hate in that
00:33:10a transaction chloe don't tell me you knew who i was from the very beginning
00:33:20that's right
00:33:23let me make it crystal clear today the reason i saved you was the watch on your wrist
00:33:32the air's breakup settlement has cleared chasing the bag in both lives
00:33:37at first glance it just looks like a regular watch
00:33:41but i love it i know exactly what it is
00:33:44a vintage prestige 570. a product of the 1950s
00:33:48if it's in good condition it starts at four hundred thousand dollars at auction today
00:33:54you wearing this watch pretending to be some poor scholar to me is as ridiculous as driving a rolls
00:34:00royce and claiming you ride a shared bike
00:34:06so you julian
00:34:09to me are just a rich kid hiding secrets
00:34:13i've been by your side for four years betting that when you graduate you'd give me a reward worth my
00:34:19while
00:34:20what about that snowy night when you waited for me downstairs you were hurt so bad just to bring me
00:34:27soup
00:34:28was that just another investment yeah that performance cost me more
00:34:35but the return was even higher see you still remember my emotional investment paid off
00:34:52the return was even higher see you still remember my emotional investment
00:34:56chloe carter answer me one thing
00:35:00look at me
00:35:03was there ever a moment even just one moment
00:35:09when you truly loved me
00:35:16never
00:35:23that one point five million dollars
00:35:26severed our relationship a long time ago
00:35:29we're even
00:35:35even
00:35:36chloe carter
00:35:38every single look you gave me over those four years was that all just an act two
00:35:43yeah what did you think
00:35:45mr sterling
00:35:46you don't actually believe that someone in this world would be good to someone for no reason
00:35:52every bit of kindness in this world comes with a price tag
00:35:55and your price tag
00:35:57was that 1.5 million
00:35:59and i was perfectly happy with it
00:36:03you say you were after my money then what about caleb what are you after with him his superstar halo
00:36:09his sky high price tag because i love him
00:36:14at least he can give me a title he can tell the whole world that i'm his fiance and you
00:36:20julian
00:36:21what can you give me what you gave me was just a check at the graduation ceremony and public humiliation
00:36:27that was because i
00:36:28because what
00:36:42chloe carter
00:36:44you say you were after my money then i wish you really were that kind of person
00:36:48at least then
00:36:50i could still use money to tie you back to me
00:37:02what was he trying to say true love
00:37:05not a chance
00:37:07if you knew about our past life and how he treated you
00:37:11you'd understand
00:37:13that julian
00:37:14has no heart and only cares about profit
00:37:21boss
00:37:22why don't you tell her
00:37:23tell her what really went down back then
00:37:27it's all in the past
00:37:29but miss carter deserves to know the truth
00:37:31when your grandfather was on his deathbed
00:37:34he secretly had his lawyer draw up a will
00:37:36it left everything to you
00:37:37but your uncles got wind of it
00:37:39during those four years you were living under a fake name
00:37:41they tried everything to hunt you down
00:37:43to get rid of you for good
00:37:44graduation day
00:37:45you were going to propose
00:38:02boss
00:38:02we just got a tip
00:38:04uncle arthur and uncle victor's people
00:38:08have already slipped into the graduation ceremony
00:38:10security's saying someone's been sniffing around about miss carter
00:38:14your grandfather is still in the hospital
00:38:16how dare they make a move this bold
00:38:21get me a check for 1.5 million dollars
00:38:24now okay
00:38:31you were protecting her
00:38:33that's why you put on that whole show
00:38:35to make everyone think she was just some waitress you could pay off and forget
00:38:39not your weakness
00:38:40to keep her safe
00:38:41that was the only way
00:38:43you gotta tell her
00:38:47she told me today
00:38:50she said from the start all she wanted was my watch
00:38:54those four years
00:38:55just an investment to her
00:38:57she said
00:39:00she loves caleb
00:39:08mr sterling
00:39:09we should head back to jung chung
00:39:11there's still a ton to do for the coffee expo
00:39:13we're waiting on your go ahead
00:39:15get someone
00:39:16to deliver caleb's betrothal gifts to the shop
00:39:19she likes money
00:39:20then give her more than she could ever spend
00:39:22what should we prepare
00:39:24just prepare
00:39:28a few property deeds
00:39:31ten townhouses
00:39:32and pick out a few colorful keys
00:39:34eight luxury cars worth millions
00:39:37and those shiny stones in my safe
00:39:39give them all to her
00:39:41an emerald ring
00:39:43a sapphire necklace
00:39:47all of this is for me
00:39:48yes miss carter
00:39:50these are the betrothal gifts
00:39:51mr caleb sterling asked us to deliver
00:39:55this is no betrothal gift
00:39:58this is clearly
00:40:00a mountain of gold and silver
00:40:08julian took care of the dowry
00:40:10sorry for the intrusion
00:40:11intriguing
00:40:15not at all
00:40:16not at all
00:40:19if you'd like feel free to drop by anytime
00:40:23um there's something i wanted to ask you
00:40:25my mom would like to meet you
00:40:27if you have time come with me to jiangcheng
00:40:29i was supposed to get materials ready for the coffee expo
00:40:33but who would have thought we'd get cut in the first round
00:40:37i've got all the time in the world now
00:40:39yeah our shop's just too small
00:40:42we don't have the backing
00:40:44they didn't even look our way
00:40:47let me see
00:40:48the materials
00:40:50what a coincidence
00:40:51i know the organizer
00:40:53the organizer is the top tier billionaire air
00:40:55he's also the final judge for the expo
00:40:57you know him too
00:40:58next tuesday there's a dinner party in jiangcheng
00:41:01the air you're talking about is the organizer
00:41:04my mom she'll be there too
00:41:06as for me i'll act as a middleman
00:41:08i'll get your ocean mist beans some face time with the final judge
00:41:11and you can meet my mother while you're at it
00:41:13it won't interfere with your coffee shop business
00:41:20sounds good sounds good
00:41:21then i'll go get the materials ready now
00:41:24and the introduction cards
00:41:35julian
00:41:36there's something i want to discuss with you
00:41:40chasing the bag in both lives
00:41:42about the dinner this weekend
00:41:43i'm bringing chloe
00:41:45so you and mom can meet my fiance
00:41:49all right
00:41:50also her coffee shop
00:41:52wants to join your coffee expo
00:41:54julian she developed these coffee beans herself
00:41:56and they're great
00:41:57you should try them
00:41:58but i'm just the middleman
00:42:01judge it by the standards
00:42:03i'm sure she wants to qualify on her own merit to get into the expo
00:42:09fine
00:42:13so are we still pulling strings for miss carter
00:42:16seems my little brother
00:42:17cares more about chloe
00:42:20miss carter still doesn't know you're caleb's brother
00:42:22does she
00:42:26then i'm even more excited
00:42:28i'm both caleb's brother and the one she needs a favor from
00:42:31when the time comes she'll try every trick in the book to win me over
00:42:38airport airport
00:42:43you didn't have to pick me up
00:42:45it's too much trouble
00:42:48actually i'm here to drop off your gown
00:42:50i still have to pick up my mother
00:42:52at the dinner don't wait for me you can go ahead and eat
00:42:56and this
00:42:56what is it
00:42:57take a look
00:43:01it's jade
00:43:02it's a family heirloom meant for the daughter-in-law
00:43:05my mother insists you wear it tonight
00:43:09i know
00:43:10the show must go on right
00:43:12thank you
00:43:14don't mention it
00:43:17let's go
00:43:37oh my god
00:43:38this chandelier alone is worth more than i am
00:43:41is this solid gold or just gold plated
00:43:45if you ate this would it be like alchemy for your gut
00:43:48hi there interested in ocean mist coffee i'm chloe carter
00:43:53here's a sample
00:43:55hey there boss ocean mist coffee is truly one of a kind
00:43:58if you need any just give me a call
00:44:01hey miss you like coffee wanna try some ocean mist
00:44:11well well i thought some beggar had crawled in here
00:44:15look who it is
00:44:18you again
00:44:20everyone this is our high school class president
00:44:22chloe carter remember her
00:44:24everyone i heard in college she was simping for some trust fund baby and got dumped
00:44:28and now who knows which sugar daddy she's clinging to just to get into a place like this
00:44:33chloe chloe you're such a gold digger
00:44:36why thank you that wasn't a compliment
00:44:41vanessa after three whole years you're still obsessed with my love life
00:44:45want me to sign you up for a membership get a yearly subscription to all my gossip
00:44:50i'll even give you 20 off
00:44:51you want me to call my dad and have you
00:44:54okay okay okay stop bringing your dad into everything
00:44:57remember how you showed off in high school and got your own dad busted for tax evasion
00:45:02with a daughter who's a total disaster like you
00:45:04you must be so ashamed you're full of it
00:45:08shh
00:45:09vanessa
00:45:11your life is like a fancy book
00:45:13gilded on the outside but crack it open it's all blank inside
00:45:17you you you hillbilly how dare you speak to me like that
00:45:21i
00:45:23this isn't this the sterling family's heirloom bracelet where'd you steal it from
00:45:31hey i know that bracelet too it's a sterling family heirloom
00:45:35it's always passed down to the daughter-in-law watch your mouth
00:45:39what do you mean stolen my fiance gave this to me
00:45:43caleb sterling you know him right that's who gave it to me
00:45:47what do you mean she's caleb's fiance oh well it really is her
00:45:52the photos from the tabloid headlines look
00:45:55well well you chloe carter aiming pretty high aren't you
00:45:59you even managed to hook caleb so what sucks to be
00:46:04don't you get cocky with me chloe carter
00:46:14just great chloe carter how dare you break the sterling family's heirloom bracelet
00:46:19do you have any respect for old mrs sterling that bracelet is worth a fortune let's see how
00:46:25you're gonna pay for it just wait for caleb to call off the engagement
00:46:40boss trouble downstairs miss carter broke the heirloom bracelet that caleb gave her
00:46:45old mrs sterling is gonna be furious
00:47:06exactly they're a matching pair she gave one to you and the other to caleb years back but boss she
00:47:13meant for you to give it to your future mrs sterling
00:47:17just returning it to its rightful owner looks like i'll have to step in and save the day
00:47:25chloe think you've got it made just by latching on to caleb you're set for life listen up old
00:47:30money families are all about propriety you're not even part of the family yet and you've already
00:47:35destroyed their family heirloom just wait till they throw you out on your ass what a pity
00:47:42how can you even eat at a time like this you're shameless who's shameless
00:47:51he's everywhere
00:47:55mr sterling
00:47:58why are you following me
00:48:01are you that desperate what does she mean by that what's their relationship
00:48:07step aside please i have business to attend to this is a fake i had made this afternoon for 500
00:48:13bucks
00:48:14500 bucks lady thanks to your little shove it's gone a fake huh i was too scared to wear the
00:48:21real one
00:48:21so i got a fake you expect me to buy that you broke the real bracelet and made up this
00:48:26story to cover it
00:48:27up you just wait
00:48:35take it easy it's old i'm afraid it'll break
00:48:44here this one's the real deal beautiful she saved her own skin again
00:48:50you used old mrs sterling's bracelet to make a fake you have no respect for old mrs sterling at all
00:48:56eh chloe carter is nothing but a vain gold digger you should kick her out right now you you're the
00:49:04top
00:49:04tier billionaire air surprise
00:49:12no way i thought he was just a regular trust fund baby how did he end up as the top
00:49:18tier billionaire air
00:49:25hey air this chloe carter is greedy vain and downright ruthless
00:49:30let me tell you back in college she was this total simp for some trust fund baby all she wanted
00:49:35was
00:49:35his cash vanessa i'm warning you stop talking what afraid i'll spill your secrets can't face the truth
00:49:41hey air you have no idea what this woman is like just to get her claws into that trust fund
00:49:46baby she
00:49:47played the simp for four whole years and that trust fund baby actually thought chloe was head over heels
00:49:51for him it was all a complete sham miss i must insist you stop right now i'm not stopping i'm
00:49:58gonna
00:49:58make sure everyone knows about this gold digger the cash she used to open this place to worm her
00:50:03way into your business it all came from her cheap seduction tricks
00:50:10are you done anything you'd like to add
00:50:16listen up everyone if everyone around you is telling you to shut your mouth maybe you should just shut up
00:50:24i that's all i've got her whole college class knows all about it that trust fund baby you say she
00:50:29scammed for four years that was yours truly what
00:50:35i told you to stop didn't i i warned her who the hell gave you the nerve to waltz onto
00:50:42my turf and gossip
00:50:43about me
00:50:46air i i just heard rumors i had no idea it was you is this the kind of upbringing the
00:50:54vance family
00:50:55provides hmm tell your father to come see me i want mr vance to tell me in person just how
00:51:01well
00:51:01he raised his daughter but the rumors about chloe are true you know that as well as i do i
00:51:05i was only
00:51:06trying to help a cheap seductress like chloe marion caleb would be nothing but trouble my future
00:51:12daughter-in-law is not for an outsider like you to pass judgment on
00:51:19mrs sterl old mrs sterling miss vance your father mr vance last year for the east side plot sent three
00:51:27groups of people to deliver gifts to my doorstep the first time it was just gold bars the second time
00:51:33antiques the third time he went straight for company shares if it weren't for the little
00:51:39friendship i had with your grandfather i wouldn't have just sent his gifts back untouched and let him
00:51:45off so easily but now it seems that friendship has run its course for good
00:51:55old mrs sterling i was wrong i truly know i was wrong julian with this kind of family conduct
00:52:01do you think we can still associate with them leon notify all departments effective immediately
00:52:06terminate all cooperation with the vance family yes also compile another set of the vance family's
00:52:11bribery materials send it where it needs to go our sterling family does not cover up for others
00:52:17nor can we even if we wanted to miss vance please leave
00:52:26as a kid she was a total disaster to her family and now she's just a disaster in general
00:52:33you must be chloe right chloe let me introduce you this is my mom and that's julian julian sterling
00:52:45what my ex-boyfriend is not only a top-tier billionaire heir but he's also my fiancee's brother
00:52:58episode 32 hello i'm the ceo of sterling global and also caleb's older brother
00:53:11oh my why are your hands shaking are you cold because you're not wearing enough quick get her a
00:53:17coat that's not necessary miss carter is probably just nervous it's her first time in a situation
00:53:23like this oh it's nothing just a small gathering you should come over for dinner more often caleb
00:53:29told me you make excellent coffee i'd love to try it sometime of course mrs sterling julian are you
00:53:37caleb's brother or are you the heir my caleb wait wait wait my brain is buffering
00:53:43hey are you okay oh my goodness hurry take her to the suite upstairs to change
00:53:52this way mrs carter stupid legs move move
00:54:07mrs carter your clothes are ready i'll leave you to it
00:54:19you're a top-tier billionaire heir are you surprised this is my mum and that's my brother julian
00:54:41julian are you out of your mind i'm your brother's fiancee
00:54:46exciting what chloe carter i don't care whose fiancee you are i could be your secret lover i could give
00:54:56you way more money are you even human
00:55:05and you three years ago you said you loved me three years later you're my brother's fiancee chloe carter
00:55:13just what kind of person are you
00:55:19if you had known earlier that i was the top-tier billionaire heir you were after if you had known
00:55:25i could revive your business three years ago would you still have left
00:55:40i would do it again
00:55:43even knowing you're the heir today i wouldn't regret taking that money and leaving
00:55:48you paid i walked away we're even
00:55:56even what a joke
00:56:00and now chloe carter what do you want now to get ocean mist into the expo to gain industry
00:56:08recognition to make your brand take off
00:56:14suck up to me suck up to me now your ocean mist including all the money you want name your
00:56:20price
00:56:20i'll pay whatever you ask i julian have more money than i know what to do with more power than
00:56:26you can
00:56:26imagine
00:56:29isn't that what you want most huh have you lost your mind
00:56:34do you even hear what you're saying i have lost my mind three years ago the day you vanished from
00:56:40jungqing i lost my mind i searched for you for three years waited for you for three years
00:56:44only to find out you've become my brother's fiance i was your sim what are you playing at now this
00:57:01lover boy persona i don't understand if i said i had a hidden agenda would you believe me
00:57:14believe what believe that you threw money in my face in front of everyone made a complete fool of me
00:57:22and that was for my own good julian you really believe that
00:57:29i had a ring ready you know
00:57:42boss just got word uncle arthur and uncle victor already know about miss carter
00:57:47they've already sent people to infiltrate the graduation ceremony security says there's been
00:57:52someone asking about miss carter your grandfather is still in the hospital how dare they do this
00:57:58cut me a check for one and a half million dollars right now and get it to me what
00:58:05on graduation day i had the ring my plan was to keep my promise and propose chloe
00:58:14you told me those four years were an act that everything was fake but i wasn't i was real
00:58:26chloe i
00:58:30don't care if you're just after my money if that's what it takes i'd give up my entire fortune just
00:58:37to get
00:58:37you back do you trust me
00:58:51julian right now i'm still your brother's fiance
00:58:55i want there to be
00:58:58some space between us chloe
00:59:05if you walk away now i swear ocean mist will never be seen at any exhibition in the world
00:59:17do you know what i hate most in this life
00:59:21what i hate most is people throwing their weight around
00:59:26especially you
00:59:28if i chloe carter have to cozy up to the air just to get an expo spot
00:59:34then that spot
00:59:37isn't worth it
00:59:40you'll regret this
00:59:50my biggest regret is not asking you for one and a half million dollars more three years ago
01:00:06i had the ring already i was gonna propose that day just like i promised
01:00:13oh my god my crown jewel
01:00:17sweep it up chloe you agonized for over half a year over this 540 cup
01:00:24are you possessed
01:00:26maya
01:00:27let me ask you something
01:00:30if you scammed someone out of a ton of money and one day he tells you you don't have to
01:00:35pay it back
01:00:35and he'll even give you more
01:00:38what would you do
01:00:39i'd ask for his bank details
01:00:43chloe
01:00:44so your fiance's older brother is your ex-boyfriend who also happens to be a top-tier billionaire
01:00:49he doesn't care about your background and you're the one who turned him down
01:00:53now he's threatening to get you blacklisted from the industry
01:00:58that does sound pretty rough
01:01:03that's just brutal
01:01:06our ocean mist beans
01:01:08they would never stand a chance
01:01:13hello hello miss carter
01:01:16i'm a reviewer for the coffee expo
01:01:18at tuesday's banquet i got to try your samples of ocean mist beans
01:01:21the judges loved it so your spot at the expo is approved
01:01:25keep an eye out for your invitation
01:01:27got it
01:01:28what's wrong
01:01:30is the air at it again
01:01:32making more demands
01:01:33no
01:01:34our ocean mist beans got approved for the expo
01:01:38seriously
01:01:40really
01:01:46caleb
01:01:47he's a godsend
01:01:47if it weren't for him at the banquet i wouldn't have been able to hand out any samples
01:01:58here at the coffee expo we have an emerging brand
01:02:04and its founder is none other than chloe carter right here beside me
01:02:11hello everyone i'm the founder of ocean mist coffee
01:02:17she's actually quite photogenic
01:02:19mr sterling
01:02:20glad we could finally help miss carter this time
01:02:22thanks to you finding the expo director and getting ocean mist's name on the final review list
01:02:26miss carter was able to exhibit
01:02:28about that
01:02:30i really am the only one who could help her
01:02:32for ocean mist beans to be seen by everyone this time
01:02:37is a tremendous support and encouragement
01:02:40that person is
01:02:52he is miss carter's fiancee for goodness sake
01:02:55she should be thanking you
01:02:56isn't that right
01:02:57and yet
01:02:59why hasn't she thanked me
01:03:02then you gotta let people know what you've done
01:03:04what is it
01:03:13so mr sterling
01:03:15didn't you email me a while back
01:03:17asking to secure an expo spot for ocean mist coffee
01:03:19but lately we've all been communicating by phone
01:03:22so i missed it
01:03:25but here's the twist
01:03:26mr sterling this ocean mist coffee
01:03:28see it's actually really good
01:03:31one of our reviewers tried a sample of their beans
01:03:33and it went through the process
01:03:34so ocean mist got the spot anyway
01:03:36you can rest easy mr sterling
01:03:39all right all right you're dismissed
01:03:42right away sir
01:03:49chloe
01:03:51i just don't believe i'll never be able to help you out
01:03:58so what do you think
01:04:00this battle gear i scoured the web for every guide out there
01:04:03consulted three dating gurus
01:04:05lurked in five trophy wives fan groups
01:04:07studied day and night to distill this essence
01:04:09hello
01:04:09lady
01:04:10are you here to eat or to cook
01:04:13shallow
01:04:14caleb you just don't get the logic here
01:04:16rich mothers-in-law love traditional housewives
01:04:19hello
01:04:20hello
01:04:22hardworking
01:04:22diligent
01:04:23fertile
01:04:23now fertility is beyond me
01:04:25but i can paint a pretty picture
01:04:27hello
01:04:28but we have eight maids at home
01:04:30why bother with all this
01:04:32but
01:04:32but
01:04:32as for that picture
01:04:35go ahead and paint it
01:04:36hello
01:04:37when we meet your mom later
01:04:38shouldn't we
01:04:40add some intimate interactions
01:04:42like holding hands
01:04:43a little kiss
01:04:44something like that
01:04:45that'll make us look more like a real couple
01:04:47what are you trying to do
01:04:48hello
01:04:49why so nervous
01:04:51we're strategic partners now
01:04:53and besties
01:04:54you don't even like women
01:04:55so kissing me would be like
01:04:57kissing that piece of pork you just took out of the fridge
01:05:00purely physical contact
01:05:02zero chemistry
01:05:04now that you put it that way
01:05:05i guess i can accept that
01:05:07hello
01:05:07come on
01:05:08let's rehearse right now
01:05:13let's see
01:05:18let's see
01:05:22so
01:05:24how'd it feel
01:05:26not too shabby
01:05:26that was quick
01:05:27hello
01:05:27now you try
01:05:28gotta be gentle
01:05:29gotta be quick
01:05:31like stamping a seal
01:05:34hello
01:05:40how'd it feel
01:05:41be honest with me
01:05:43it'll help us nail the details
01:05:46smells pretty good
01:05:48and
01:05:48what is this
01:05:54this foundation
01:05:55what brand is it
01:05:56it looks so natural on you
01:05:57right
01:05:58listen
01:05:59hey
01:06:00hey
01:06:00listen
01:06:01this stuff is incredible
01:06:02waterproof
01:06:03sweat proof
01:06:03smudge proof
01:06:05i'll send you the link
01:06:08caleb
01:06:11caleb
01:06:13come here
01:06:14i need to talk to you
01:06:15go inside first
01:06:20julian
01:06:21what's up
01:06:24is it
01:06:26about the new company report
01:06:28or is something wrong at home
01:06:30tell me
01:06:33what do you think
01:06:36in your opinion
01:06:39how tall was jesus
01:06:48chloe
01:06:48dear
01:06:49i saw the news about you
01:06:50from theory to practice
01:06:51huh
01:06:51you're so young
01:06:53so young
01:06:53a young girl like you
01:06:54and
01:06:55you've already started your own business
01:06:56that's truly amazing
01:06:58you're too kind
01:06:59mrs sterling
01:07:04have you found a place for your company yet
01:07:07i own a building in the financial center
01:07:09i haven't decided what to do with it yet
01:07:12you should use it
01:07:13don't be shy now
01:07:16thank you mrs sterling
01:07:18still calling me mrs sterling
01:07:20call me mom
01:07:25mom
01:07:26that's my girl
01:07:27that's more like it
01:07:33i'm counting on you dear
01:07:34to give me a big healthy grandson
01:07:37a grandson
01:07:38you can count on it
01:07:40i'll have 10
01:07:41wonderful
01:07:41absolutely wonderful
01:07:50if you've got phlegm in your throat
01:07:52go spit it out
01:07:53ugh
01:07:54what's with the tapping
01:07:55it's so annoying
01:07:58honestly
01:08:10simon is here to see me
01:08:11he's outside
01:08:12relax
01:08:13i've got you everything's fine
01:08:15okay
01:08:16mom
01:08:17i'll have caleb take me out for a walk
01:08:19he can take me to the yard to look at the flowers
01:08:25all right all right
01:08:26dinner's in half an hour
01:08:27go on you two
01:08:38the breakup settlement for chasing the bag in both lives 2.0 just came in
01:08:43dinner in 30
01:08:44not a second later
01:08:46if he doesn't see you there
01:08:47he'll for sure come looking for you
01:08:49then forget about enjoying the flowers
01:08:51you won't even get to see a blade of grass
01:09:00you're really getting married
01:09:03let me be clear
01:09:04we're a contract couple
01:09:06no feelings whatsoever
01:09:08it's all about the money not the looks
01:09:10i know
01:09:13you two talk
01:09:15i'll keep an eye out for you
01:09:17half an hour
01:09:18don't forget
01:09:22you
01:09:23shouldn't have come see me
01:09:26do you really want to deceive everyone for the rest of your life
01:09:29i don't want that
01:09:31do you think i want this
01:09:33we both know what this means
01:09:35and what it'll do to you
01:09:36i've told you a thousand times
01:09:37i don't care
01:09:39i don't want you taking this step just because of me
01:09:45you think i don't want to be by your side
01:09:48i want to be with you too
01:09:50just not as an actor
01:09:53but who's gonna accept that
01:09:56the air's breakup settlement just came through
01:10:03i already came clean with them
01:10:06and they're okay with it
01:10:08so you see
01:10:09it's not about who's gonna accept it
01:10:12it's that someone already has
01:10:14maybe not many
01:10:15maybe it's slow going
01:10:18but things are already changing
01:10:19caleb
01:10:27what are those two even doing out there
01:10:29admiring flowers
01:10:30what flowers
01:10:32there are flowers in my yard
01:10:37what are you doing
01:10:38you're here to admire flowers too
01:10:40there aren't any flowers in this garden
01:10:43don't go interrupting their date
01:10:44sit down
01:10:45sit
01:10:47i'm gonna go check on the cat in the yard
01:10:51cat
01:10:52what cat
01:10:54this kid is so weird
01:11:00how much longer are they gonna keep talking
01:11:03why is keeping watch more stressful than finals
01:11:08i thought you guys were here to look at the flowers
01:11:13mr sterling what are you doing here
01:11:16yeah
01:11:17just looking at the flowers
01:11:20caleb said he went to get me the prettiest flowers
01:11:30who's caleb talking to
01:11:33oh
01:11:35the old flower guy
01:11:37the old flower guy
01:11:38why
01:11:39since when do flower guys wear dress pants and leather shoes
01:12:05it's a little chilly out here
01:12:06let's go inside
01:12:08huh
01:12:11julian
01:12:17oh no
01:12:17oh no
01:12:18oh no
01:12:18how am i gonna explain this
01:12:21julian
01:12:22just old friends catching up
01:12:24haven't seen each other in ages
01:12:25friendly hand holding
01:12:30guys
01:12:30can't you two just control
01:12:32yourselves
01:12:38so
01:12:40this is a friendly hug
01:12:41huh
01:12:49you two
01:12:52what the hell are you doing
01:12:54julian
01:12:55julian don't be mad
01:12:57it's 2026 for crying out loud
01:13:00stuff like this is their call
01:13:02they shouldn't be tied down
01:13:03they shouldn't be tied down by what people say
01:13:04you need to be more open-minded
01:13:07and you knew all along
01:13:09wait two
01:13:10you knew too
01:13:14you know it too
01:13:18i've known all along
01:13:19you
01:13:22when did you figure that out
01:13:23i could tell back in high school
01:13:26so when you told me you were getting married
01:13:28i asked you over and over if you were really sure about this
01:13:31i always thought you
01:13:32chloe carter were tricked into this marriage
01:13:35so you knew all along
01:13:37chloe carter
01:13:39i don't care whose fiance you are
01:13:41i can be your best friend
01:13:43so he's not exactly morally bankrupt
01:13:46wait no
01:13:48he's still a little messed up
01:13:50i'm sorry julian
01:13:52chloe and i are a contract couple
01:13:55we don't have any real feelings for each other
01:13:57but mr sterling
01:14:00we've already made up our minds
01:14:03that no matter what the world says
01:14:06we're done with the lies
01:14:10i respect your decision
01:14:12we'll hold off on telling mom for now
01:14:14i'll talk to her for you
01:14:16thanks julian
01:14:18once mom finds out
01:14:20i'll make a public apology
01:14:22and announce that this whole engagement was a sham
01:14:25then
01:14:26what about my shop
01:14:30when my mother finds out
01:14:32i'll apologize publicly
01:14:34and call off this fake engagement
01:14:37wait
01:14:38what about my shop then
01:14:40don't worry
01:14:41starting now
01:14:42all your shop's promotion is on me
01:14:45not necessary
01:14:48everything she needs
01:14:49i'll handle
01:15:02let's get this straight
01:15:04this is my ex-girlfriend
01:15:05chloe
01:15:07and your future sister-in-law
01:15:13don't you dare make up titles for me
01:15:18still waiting on that
01:15:20chasing the bag in both lives money to come through
01:15:25mr sterling
01:15:27if you want that little coffee shop to go public
01:15:29i can arrange funding immediately
01:15:30i can also buy some international awards
01:15:33we'll take care of the promotion
01:15:34then i'll
01:15:35i'll get all the five-star hotels to
01:15:37purchase ocean mist beans
01:15:44and then what
01:15:46then have her sit in a beautiful glass greenhouse
01:15:48built with money and connections
01:15:50waiting for others to tell her what her shop is worth
01:15:53wait for the market to realize one day
01:15:55that this flower can't grow tall on its own
01:15:59she doesn't need any of that
01:16:01all i need is a detailed
01:16:03professional actionable plan from you
01:16:06in this plan
01:16:06don't mention any special shortcuts
01:16:08the sterling group can offer
01:16:10treat it as a completely unfamiliar
01:16:12but promising startup you're evaluating
01:16:14what are its real strengths
01:16:16its true weaknesses
01:16:17if the founder wants to rely solely on herself and the market
01:16:20what's the most crucial skill she needs
01:16:25send me the plan when it's done
01:16:27then forget you ever worked on it
01:16:29understood mr sterling
01:16:32our mr sterling is finally using his brain
01:16:47i don't know which bastard leaked the news that your marriage to caleb was fake
01:16:52look how slow business is
01:16:55you can run but you can't hide
01:16:57besides we were going to go public anyway
01:17:02what the contract was only for three years not forever
01:17:06and besides now that caleb and his boyfriend have cleared the air
01:17:09there's even less reason to keep up the act
01:17:14well what's about your shop the brand you worked so hard to build
01:17:24i'll just start from scratch
01:17:27it's not like i haven't been broke before
01:17:30ahem
01:17:37to what do i owe this visit mr sterling
01:17:43is it another buyout proposal maybe a bankruptcy plan
01:17:48or are you here to throw some charity cash my way mr sterling so i can start over from scratch
01:17:55julian do you really think everything can be fixed with money or smoothed over with power
01:18:01do you honestly believe i chloe carter
01:18:04am just sitting around waiting for mr sterling's handouts living at your mercy just to survive
01:18:10chloe do you have to be so defensive every single time julian
01:18:15let me tell you something straight even if ocean mist goes belly up we can always pick ourselves up and
01:18:20start again but i chloe carter am not your possession nor am i some tool for you to flaunt your
01:18:27authority
01:18:27or ease your own guilt with
01:18:34do you really despise me that much let me ask you this one more time now that you know the
01:18:42truth about
01:18:42everything tell me the truth in all those four years did you ever truly love me
01:18:54i get it
01:18:57hey mr sterling mr sterling
01:19:02miss carter could you at least take a look at it mr sterling stayed up all night working on this
01:19:06brand proposal just for you miss carter mr sterling he's not trying to pull strings for you
01:19:12he knows you're not looking for a shortcut but a path a real path you can actually walk he just
01:19:16wants that path to be a bit clearer for you
01:19:32chloe maybe you should just take a look
01:19:58chloe this path might be tough but you're in this for the long haul don't be scared
01:20:11chloe chloe are you just saying that because you're mad or do you really feel nothing at all
01:20:17four years huh that's long enough to bond with a dog
01:20:26there was
01:20:28all that time we spent together
01:20:33it wasn't just me simping the whole time
01:20:39to be honest julian
01:20:43treated me all right too
01:20:44you really did
01:20:46you really did right
01:20:47so julian did love you right
01:20:51no that's not it
01:20:53maya you don't get it
01:20:55you know what in your past life
01:20:59he ruined you completely
01:21:00past life
01:21:02what are you even saying
01:21:05what
01:21:08past life
01:21:10past life
01:21:11you got a second chance at life too
01:21:32you really don't have to
01:21:33for saving my life on graduation day i'll give you 10 million dollars
01:21:38oh you shouldn't have
01:21:41don't worry buddy because i'm someone who values loyalty above all else
01:21:46i'll make sure she's well taken care of and perfectly fine
01:21:55chloe we've been broke our whole lives
01:21:58finally we can live the good life
01:22:02no maya stop
01:22:07oh my god
01:22:09you're just like me
01:22:12julian must really love you
01:22:16chloe
01:22:17since you're both into each other
01:22:20don't let this chance slip away
01:22:29julian
01:22:34julian julian wake up
01:22:36don't you dare scare me
01:22:37julian julian
01:22:39what are you just standing there for
01:22:41call an ambulance now
01:22:44julian julian
01:22:45please don't scare me like this
01:22:46stay with me
01:22:47don't fall asleep
01:22:49wake up
01:22:49that's not how the script was supposed to go
01:22:51leon didn't tell me
01:22:53that when we were faking to crash
01:22:54chloe would show up
01:22:56what are we gonna do now
01:22:57should i open my eyes or keep them shut
01:23:00i love you
01:23:01julian please
01:23:02wake up
01:23:03hi
01:23:04wake up
01:23:04wake up
01:23:05that would be filing a false report
01:23:06did you call them or not
01:23:08did you call the ambulance yet
01:23:10i'm on it i'm calling right now
01:23:12how come your boss got into a crash
01:23:16and didn't bleed a single drop
01:23:22you bastard
01:23:24you faked a crash just to trick me
01:23:26i'm sorry i'm sorry
01:23:28i was wrong
01:23:29i just wanted to see if you'd actually
01:23:31worry about me if i got hurt
01:23:33do you have any idea how scared i was just now
01:23:38so everything you just said
01:23:39was it true
01:23:42no it wasn't
01:23:48all right then
01:23:50it was true
01:23:55you have a partner too
01:23:59she's right outside
01:24:02outside
01:24:04why didn't you invite her in
01:24:05it's so rude to leave her out there
01:24:07mom
01:24:09actually i have something to say
01:24:11it's all good news
01:24:13it's all good news
01:24:14julian hurry up and invite her in
01:24:20oh
01:24:21chloe's here
01:24:22oh wonderful
01:24:25huh
01:24:26julian
01:24:27why hasn't your girlfriend come in yet
01:24:32she is
01:24:36she
01:24:40two sons
01:24:41one wife
01:24:49mom
01:24:50i know you're probably furious
01:24:53i'm really sorry we lied to you for so long
01:24:55but
01:24:56ah now i get it
01:25:01so you weren't mad just now
01:25:04you were just buffering
01:25:09chloe
01:25:10you scared me half to death
01:25:11i don't care whose daughter-in-law she was
01:25:13as long as she's mine now
01:25:15that's all that matters
01:25:17mom what about me
01:25:19don't you have a partner
01:25:20just bring them over for dinner
01:25:24but he's a guy
01:25:28a guy
01:25:29guys gotta eat too don't they
01:25:31what are you looking at
01:25:45i'm figuring out that if i go public
01:25:47how many movies i'd need to shoot to cover the penalty
01:25:51i reached out to the boss
01:25:53he hasn't cast the lead for his art house film yet
01:25:55he thinks highly of you
01:25:57but what if i actually go public
01:26:00would the boss still
01:26:02i'll try to talk him into it
01:26:04what the boss cares about most is authenticity and acting chops
01:26:08i mean
01:26:11do you think i can
01:26:12why not
01:26:14no more living off cloud
01:26:16we make it on acting chops all right
01:26:20okay
01:26:23mrs sterling had me bring this
01:26:24she said you should eat up before you get to work
01:26:26mr sterling asked me to pass on a message
01:26:29if you find a good script that needs funding
01:26:31let us know
01:26:31the group's looking to put money into some cultural projects
01:26:34mr sterling made it clear
01:26:36it's strictly business
01:26:38tell julian thanks for me
01:26:40we'll do
01:26:54chasing the bag in both lives and the blessings just hit my account
01:26:57of my fans
01:26:59friends who care about me and my family i need to explain this
01:27:02he just admitted it
01:27:04straight up
01:27:06the pressure from fans and public opinion
01:27:08i'm really worried about his career in entertainment
01:27:11and i respect that
01:27:12it's his own choice
01:27:14lying always comes with a price
01:27:18worst case he can come back and inherit the family fortune
01:27:23you rich people always have a backup plan
01:27:26so simple and plain
01:27:27how practical
01:27:48this time
01:27:50i'm giving it all back to you
01:27:52along with the three years i missed
01:27:55all my arrogance and insecurities
01:27:59and my feelings that have never changed
01:28:02i'm giving them all back to you
01:28:17this time
01:28:19no check
01:28:20no contract
01:28:21will you
01:28:27marry me
01:28:31i do
01:28:40you
01:28:50chasing the bag in both lives
01:28:52so
01:28:52i
01:28:52i
01:28:52news.
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