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