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I Was His Perfect Revenge ASD
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00:00When secretly dated her brother's sworn enemy for three years, she allowed him to record intimate videos of them.
00:06In the backseat of Lucien Hart's Maybach, she sat with rumpled clothes.
00:10A phone lay beside him.
00:12Lucien, can we not film anymore?
00:14Lucien chuckled.
00:15Relax, I'm not showing it to anyone.
00:18I just like watching it when I think about you.
00:21Be good for me, baby.
00:23Natalie's heart folded instantly.
00:25She was helpless to the way he spoke.
00:27When the car stopped, Lucien buckled his belt.
00:30I've got a gathering.
00:31Driver will take you home.
00:33Natalie nodded.
00:34After Lucien stepped out, she hurried to fix her clothes.
00:37She reached for the car door, then froze.
00:39Lucien's card holder was still on the seat.
00:42She picked it up and hurried into the hallway.
00:44A server pointed her toward a private suite.
00:46She approached the slightly ajar door.
00:48Then she heard them.
00:49Bro, that was wild.
00:51When I walked past the Maybach, the whole car was shaking.
00:54Imagine Cashin when finding out his baby sister acts like that under Lucien.
00:58Laughter erupted.
00:59Lucien and Cashin have been competing for years.
01:02Laughter
01:03Of course.
01:04Lucien pull a dramatic rescue stunt to get the girl.
01:07Genius revenge move.
01:08They've been together three years.
01:10Lucien.
01:10When are you dropping the reveal?
01:12I'm more excited to see Cashin's face when he watches.
01:15His precious little sister lose her halo.
01:18Natalie froze.
01:19Lucien spoke.
01:20Feelings?
01:21Cashin win is my enemy.
01:23I want to destroy him.
01:25I'm choosing the perfect timing to release the videos.
01:28Maybe on her birthday.
01:30Natalie's fingers trembled.
01:31A server's voice startled her.
01:33Ma'am, are you going inside?
01:35She shoved the card holder toward him.
01:37Give this to Lucien heart.
01:39Don't tell him I was here.
01:41Then she ran.
01:42Lucien's words echoed.
01:44Cashin win is my enemy.
01:45I want to destroy him.
01:47Natalie had handed her heart to the one man who wanted to use it as a weapon.
01:51Cashin's voice came through the phone.
01:52Nat, you're really coming home.
01:54What about that boyfriend you swore you were head over heels for?
01:58I don't like him anymore.
02:00And I won't ever again.
02:02Did he hurt you?
02:04Natalie's breath hitched.
02:05Cashin learned the truth.
02:07He would burn New York to the ground.
02:09He had protected her since childhood.
02:11No, Cass.
02:12He didn't.
02:13I'll be home right after.
02:15Cashin let it go.
02:16The call ended.
02:17Natalie stood alone.
02:18She wrote a list.
02:19Pack essentials.
02:20Put up.
02:21Say goodbye to friends.
02:22Delete all videos.
02:23Lucien had planned to release them on her birthday.
02:26She circled her birthday on the calendar.
02:28Marking it so boldly.
02:30Afraid I'll forget.
02:32Lucien leaned against the frame.
02:33How could I forget my baby's birthday?
02:35I've got a huge surprise planned.
02:38Natalie forced a smile.
02:39I've been preparing a surprise for you too.
02:42He laughed.
02:43Your birthday.
02:44And you're preparing a surprise for me?
02:46He ruffled her hair.
02:48Did you invite your brother?
02:49Do you want me to?
02:51Invite him.
02:52Maybe I'm ready to bow my head for the girl I'm addicted to.
02:56He leaned in to kiss her.
02:57He turned away.
02:58I'm not feeling well tonight.
03:00When he went to the bathroom, Natalie picked up his phone.
03:03He tried the password.
03:04Again and again.
03:05Nothing worked.
03:06He put it back.
03:07The next morning.
03:09Lucien found her packing their couple items.
03:11What's with throwing everything out?
03:13Don't like them anymore.
03:15Want me to drive you to the studio?
03:17No, I've already quit.
03:19You love dancing.
03:20I'm tired.
03:22Lucien touched her hair.
03:23I don't like other people seeing your waist.
03:25Natalie stepped away.
03:27Go to work, Lucien.
03:28He spent the day clearing out everything that tied her to him.
03:31Her phone vibrated.
03:33A text, 3 p.m. Blue Ridge Cafe.
03:35I'm Lucien Hart's fiancé.
03:37Natalie's fingers tightened around the phone.
03:40Natalie entered the cafe.
03:41A woman sat in the back corner.
03:43My name is Charlotte Pierce.
03:45I'm Lucien Hart's fiancé.
03:47Natalie looked at her calmly.
03:49Charlotte frowned.
03:50You don't have anything to say.
03:51Natalie gave a faint curl of her lips.
03:54Charlotte's irritation deepened.
03:56The hearts and piercers will announce the engagement soon.
03:59If you leave quietly, I can give you a payoff.
04:02Natalie lifted her eyes.
04:04When are you announcing the engagement?
04:06Early next month.
04:07Natalie stood up.
04:09Lucien doesn't love anyone.
04:10He only loves himself.
04:12Then she shoved Natalie hard.
04:14Natalie's head hit the ground.
04:16Blood soaked her fingers.
04:17The cafe door burst open.
04:19Lucien strode toward her, shoved Charlotte away, grabbed the other coffee, and flung it
04:23at Charlotte's face.
04:24He wrapped his coat around Natalie.
04:27Nat baby, are you hurt?
04:28Charlotte stared.
04:29Lucien, I'm your fiancé.
04:31Lucien didn't look at her.
04:33He guided Natalie toward the exit.
04:35He sank into the back seat.
04:36Her ears rang.
04:38Lucien's men came out.
04:39One tapped on the window.
04:41Sister-in-law, don't misunderstand.
04:43The engagement was arranged.
04:45Lucien didn't tell you because he wanted to handle it himself.
04:48Lucien got into the car and tended to Natalie's wound.
04:51Nat, the engagement is just business.
04:54I'm not marrying her.
04:56Natalie kept her gaze out the window.
04:58I understand.
04:59Let's just go, Lucien.
05:01The car rolled forward.
05:03Then tires screeched.
05:04Headlights rushed toward them.
05:06Lucien lunged across the console and wrapped himself around her.
05:09Fresh.
05:10Natalie woke in a hospital room.
05:11Lucien sat beside her.
05:13Nat, thank God.
05:14You?
05:15Are you hurt?
05:16Just a broken bone.
05:18I'm fine.
05:18He left to get the doctor.
05:20Natalie's phone buzzed.
05:21A video from Charlotte.
05:23The cafe scene played Lucien's men spoke.
05:25Lucien being with Natalie is part of the plan.
05:28It's all to hit cash and win.
05:30Charlotte asked.
05:31Lucien, is that true?
05:33Lucien nodded.
05:33Charlotte cried.
05:35Hit the brakes on purpose next time.
05:37Turn the wheel toward the passenger side.
05:39Make Natalie crash.
05:41Lucien said.
05:42Okay.
05:43Natalie's phone slipped from her hand and hit the floor.
05:46The crash had been part of Lucien's design.
05:48She recalled how he turned the wheel toward the passenger side.
05:51Yet at the final instant he shielded her with his body.
05:54Didn't make sense.
05:55For your sake.
05:56I hope it truly is all revenge.
05:58Because the moment any real affection exists,
06:01it will destroy you.
06:02The next few days, Lucien barely left her bedside.
06:05He lifted spoons to her lips, tucked blankets, peeled fruit.
06:09At night, he read softly.
06:11Natalie felt no comfort.
06:12Every gesture reminded her of the mask he wore.
06:15When she was discharged, Lucien took her to a dance club.
06:18He hovered at her side, adjusting her seat, brushing her hair.
06:22The door opened.
06:23Charlotte Pierce stepped inside.
06:24Lucien's expression darkened.
06:26His friends intercepted Charlotte.
06:27We told you already.
06:29Lucien did what you asked.
06:31He staged the crash.
06:32She got hurt.
06:33And you're still not satisfied?
06:36Charlotte smiled.
06:36I'm here to help.
06:38Since Lucien and I will be married soon.
06:40Whatever he wants done, I want done too.
06:43Charlotte approached Natalie.
06:45Miss Wynn, I owe you an apology.
06:47He loves you too much to consider anyone else.
06:50Then Charlotte pulled out a keychain.
06:52A townhouse.
06:54Take it.
06:54No, I won't be living in New York.
06:57Lucien grabbed her hand.
06:58Where else would you go?
07:00He didn't answer.
07:01Charlotte interrupted.
07:02Come unwind on the dance floor.
07:04I'm not dancing tonight.
07:06I booked the space.
07:08Let her dance.
07:09One whispered into Lucien's ear.
07:11His expression hardened.
07:13Charlotte tugged Natalie toward the floor.
07:15They barely reached it before Charlotte collapsed.
07:18Lucien, my ankle.
07:19Take me to the ER.
07:21Lucien relented.
07:22Nat, stay a bit.
07:23Drivers outside.
07:25When Lucien left, Natalie moved to exit.
07:27Don't head out yet.
07:29Just relax.
07:30Lucien's friends blocked her path.
07:32They lingered then rose together.
07:35The door clicked shut.
07:36The ER changed Natalie reached for her bag.
07:38Before she could take two steps, the door slammed open.
07:41The men who entered were not Lucien's friends.
07:43Tattered clothes.
07:44Wild eyes.
07:45Stale alcohol.
07:46The moment they saw her, their expressions twisted.
07:49Didn't think we'd get this lucky tonight.
07:51Natalie stepped back.
07:52Don't come near me.
07:54Her voice disappeared into the pounding base.
07:57The door exploded inward.
07:58Lucien stood there.
08:00He seized the nearest attacker and slammed him into the wall.
08:03Natalie's vision wavered she collapsed.
08:05Natalie woke in the guest bedroom of Lucien's home.
08:08A scream tore through the house.
08:09He went to the door.
08:11Lucien stood in the living room.
08:12The homeless men who had cornered her cowered at his feet.
08:15He held a knife.
08:16Which hand did you use to touch her?
08:18The man trembled and said nothing.
08:20Lucien laughed.
08:21So both.
08:22He moved.
08:23The man screamed and collapsed, clutching his bleeding hand.
08:26The others broke.
08:27Left.
08:27It was the left hand.
08:30No, my right.
08:31Lucien didn't pause.
08:33He moved with lethal efficiency.
08:34His crew watched.
08:36One exhaled.
08:36Was this necessary?
08:37You agreed to Charlotte's plan.
08:39She pretended to twist her ankle.
08:41We'd step out.
08:42Send in guys to scare Natalie.
08:44That was the point.
08:45So why did you sprint back?
08:47Even the homeless men had been part of their plan.
08:49Lucien didn't respond.
08:51His crew asked.
08:52Tell me you didn't fall for her.
08:54She's Cashin Wynne's sister.
08:56Lucien's boots struck the coffee table.
08:58Glass shattered.
08:59I'm not in love with her.
09:00If I ever liked Cashin Wynne's sister, I'd cut off my own head.
09:04Now get out.
09:05They left Lucien stood alone.
09:07He lit a cigarette.
09:09Then crushed it.
09:09She hated smoke.
09:10He moved toward the bedroom.
09:12Natalie pretended to sleep.
09:14Lucien stopped beside the bed.
09:15His hand brushed over her hair.
09:17Then he stepped away.
09:19The following days, Lucien didn't go to work.
09:21He stayed home.
09:23Fresh flowers each morning.
09:24Boxes of jewelry.
09:25He even cooked.
09:27Natalie stared at the gifts with hollow detachment.
09:29One evening, Lucien pulled her into his arms.
09:32Baby, it was my fault.
09:34Whatever you want.
09:36I'll do it.
09:37Anything.
09:38Anything.
09:39I want your phone passcode.
09:41Lucien laughed and recited numbers.
09:43Her birthday.
09:44Why my birthday?
09:45Because I love you.
09:47He placed the phone in her hands.
09:48Look through anything.
09:50Natalie nodded.
09:51Your birthday's in two days.
09:52I've planned a party.
09:54Rest at home.
09:55Should we invite my brother?
09:56Lucien paused.
09:58Invite him.
09:58The next days, Lucien planned the party.
10:01Natalie packed her suitcases.
10:03He said goodbye to her friends.
10:04The night before the party, Lucien held her close.
10:08She pushed him away with an excuse.
10:10He marked her neck with kisses.
10:11So everyone will know you're mine.
10:13Natalie endured quietly.
10:15Later, when Lucien fell asleep, she reached for his phone.
10:18Messages.
10:19Lucien, tomorrow's her birthday.
10:21When are you sending the bedroom video?
10:23She opened his private folders.
10:25She deleted the videos one by one.
10:27Every copy.
10:28Every backup.
10:29Emptied the trash.
10:30In the morning, after Lucien's car disappeared, Natalie hailed a cab to the airport.
10:35She typed.
10:36Lucien, we're done.
10:38I don't love you anymore.
10:40She hit send, blocked him everywhere, and powered off her phone.
10:43Northcrest disappeared beneath the clouds.
10:45And with it, Lucien Hart.
10:48Lucien's car stopped outside the banquet hall.
10:50He stepped out and his men surrounded him.
10:53Lucien, the video.
10:54Did you bring it?
10:55Lucien reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone.
10:57Then he slipped it back.
10:58Not today.
10:59What?
11:00Not today?
11:01You said today was the day.
11:03The timing isn't right.
11:04The more footage we have, the deeper it cuts.
11:07Three years still not enough?
11:09Someone murmured.
11:10You've been acting weird.
11:12Did you catch feelings?
11:13I did not.
11:14The videos are mine.
11:16I decide when they drop.
11:18He walked into the hall and began inspecting everything.
11:20He pointed at the flowers.
11:22She hates pink.
11:23Switch them for blue.
11:25He gestured at the carpet.
11:27Replace it with something brighter.
11:28Add balloons.
11:29Stack the gifts here.
11:31His men watched.
11:32He's never cared about party decor before.
11:35Lucien pulled out a velvet-lined box.
11:37Inside lay a sapphire necklace.
11:39You think she'll like this?
11:40That's the Diana sapphire.
11:42The replica alone is worth millions.
11:44It has to be extraordinary.
11:46That's how you make her fall even deeper.
11:48His men relaxed.
11:50So it's a long-gain classic Lucien.
11:52Guests arrived.
11:53Power players celebrities.
11:55They shook Lucien's hand.
11:56When's the wedding?
11:58Soon.
11:58As long as she says yes.
12:00I'll marry her.
12:02His men exchanged uneasy looks.
12:04He's too deep into this role.
12:06The party began.
12:07But Natalie never arrived.
12:09Lucien's gaze kept drifting toward the entrance.
12:11He reached for his phone.
12:13Then the grand doors swung open.
12:14The grand doors swung open.
12:16Lucien's anticipation died instantly.
12:19It wasn't Natalie.
12:20It was Charlotte.
12:20She stepped into the hall.
12:22Lucien's face darkened.
12:24What are you doing here?
12:25I didn't send you an invitation.
12:27I'm your fiancé.
12:28You're throwing a birthday party for another woman.
12:31Charlotte.
12:32Don't make a scene.
12:33She turned in a slow circle.
12:35Juliet roses.
12:36Millions.
12:37Persian silk carpet.
12:38Millions.
12:39You spent tens of millions on her birthday party.
12:42Lucien's expression grew colder.
12:44Guests whispered.
12:45His men hurried forward.
12:46Charlotte.
12:47Lucien's only with Natalie because she's Wynne's sister.
12:49This whole thing is revenge.
12:51Once it's done, he'll dump her.
12:54Please go.
12:55Charlotte yanked her arm free.
12:57Why should I hide?
12:58She's a pawn and gets everything.
13:00I'm the one who's supposed to be beside him.
13:03He turned to Lucien.
13:04Tell me.
13:04She's just a tool.
13:06Say you never cared about her.
13:08Lucien didn't answer.
13:09His men urged him.
13:11Say something.
13:12Just tell her you don't like the girl.
13:14Lucien remained still.
13:15Tears gathered in Charlotte's eyes.
13:17Fine.
13:18Then I'll say it for you.
13:20I don't care about revenge anymore.
13:22I want you to break up with her.
13:24Today.
13:25Right now.
13:26Choose me.
13:27Do you know how long I've loved you?
13:29Her voice softened.
13:30I was 16 when I first saw you.
13:32From that night on, I never saw anyone else.
13:36I followed you like a ghost.
13:37When I heard about the engagement, I thought everything was coming true.
13:41I would have given you anything.
13:43Her voice cracked.
13:44So I'm asking for the only thing I want.
13:46You and her.
13:47Done.
13:47I want the breakup.
13:49I want you with me.
13:51I won't leave until you end things with her.
13:53Charlotte's voice grew sharper.
13:55Lucien remained at the center, his expression carved from ice.
13:58His men grew alarmed.
14:00Lucien, say something.
14:01Charlotte's composure broke.
14:03Do you love her?
14:04Everyone says it takes one sentence, yet you refuse to say it.
14:08Lucien exhaled.
14:09Charlotte, enough.
14:10He pushed through.
14:11If you don't care about her, explain this.
14:14Why pour a fortune into her birthday?
14:16Why throw yourself in front of danger for her?
14:19Charlotte, don't force my hand.
14:21He pulled against him.
14:22You've been forcing me for years.
14:25I've loved you so long, and you treat me like a nuisance while she gets everything I've begged for.
14:30Her voice spiraled higher.
14:32Lucien signaled for security.
14:34Two guards stepped forward.
14:36As they lifted her, Charlotte cried.
14:38You love her, you're drowning in it, and you're too scared to admit it.
14:42Lucien's fists curled.
14:44That's enough.
14:45His men spoke.
14:46Lucien, why didn't you deny it?
14:48Lucien's gaze swept over them.
14:50When will arrive any moment.
14:51Keep your curiosity to yourselves.
14:53Someone muttered.
14:54Why isn't she here yet?
14:56Lucien pulled out his phone.
14:57A notification blinked.
14:58One new message.
14:59Let's break up.
15:01I don't love you anymore.
15:03He tried replying.
15:04The message bounced.
15:06Airplane mode.
15:06He was already on a plane.
15:08His men surged toward him.
15:10Call her again.
15:11One choked out.
15:12Lucien, check your video folder.
15:13Now.
15:14Lucien's expression darkened.
15:16He pushed past his men and pulled out his phone.
15:18Seriously, Lucien?
15:19Now you're worried about us looking?
15:21He ignored them.
15:22His fingers shook as he navigated to the hidden directory.
15:25The screen went blank.
15:27All empty.
15:28Every video from three years.
15:29Gone.
15:30The recycle bin wiped clean.
15:32Everything made sense.
15:33The quiet retreat in her eyes.
15:35The thinning smiles.
15:36He had heard the conversations at the club.
15:39She had known the plan for her birthday.
15:41She had circled that date as the day she would leave.
15:43She knew.
15:44Lucien whispered.
15:45She knew everything.
15:46And she left.
15:48His men froze.
15:49If when finds out, he'll slaughter you.
15:51Another shook his head.
15:52Natalie's always been soft.
15:54She never told him.
15:55She just erased everything quietly.
15:58Lucien's eyes remained fixed on the screen.
16:00Charlotte's voice echoed in his skull.
16:02You love her so much.
16:04You can't admit it.
16:06His men ushered the guests out.
16:07When they returned, Lucien was on his feet.
16:10He moved toward the center of the room, grabbed a porcelain vase, and smashed it against the floor.
16:15He hurled a chair at the wall.
16:17He flung crystal centerpieces aside.
16:19He tore through the decorations, Rose's silk runner's antiques, everything he had handpicked for her.
16:25His men rushed in.
16:26Lucien, enough.
16:27It's just a failed revenge plan.
16:30Lucien stopped.
16:31His eyes were bloodshot.
16:32Who said I'm angry about the plan?
16:34Then what are you angry about?
16:36He didn't answer.
16:37He reached for the velvet box with the sapphire necklace and threw it to the ground.
16:41Jewels scattered across the floor.
16:43Lucien stood among the ruins.
16:45His expression was hollow, stripped of arrogance.
16:47He looked like a man who had realized the magnitude of what he had lost, and that he had no
16:52one to blame but himself.
16:54Natalie stepped out of the terminal.
16:55The winter air was cold.
16:57She saw Cashin standing nearby in a charcoal overcoat, holding a pink plush hand warmer.
17:02He rushed forward and hugged him.
17:03I told you it was freezing.
17:05You didn't have to come.
17:07Cashin brushed her hair.
17:08I wanted to.
17:09He took her suitcase and guided her to the car.
17:12Inside he leaned in to buckle her seatbelt.
17:14Their eyes met.
17:15Something in his gaze felt different.
17:17Deeper.
17:18She looked down.
17:19Cashin's fingers brushed her cheek.
17:21Why is your face red?
17:22I'm fine.
17:24He placed the hand warmer in her palms.
17:27Cass.
17:27Why did you buy something this cute?
17:29He didn't answer.
17:30He started the car.
17:32Cashin asked about her life in Northport.
17:34She answered, college roommates, dance studio choreography.
17:38And your boyfriend?
17:39How old?
17:40What did he do?
17:41How did you meet?
17:41Why did you break up?
17:43Natalie stiffened.
17:44You never asked me things like this before.
17:46And when I did, did you ever really answer?
17:49He fell silent.
17:50She couldn't tell him the truth.
17:52He wove a story.
17:53We met at a friend's gathering.
17:55He was three years older, a designer.
17:57He treated me well at first.
17:59But later we wanted different things.
18:01He wanted to settle down quickly.
18:03I wanted more time to dance.
18:05We argued a lot.
18:07Eventually we realized it wasn't working.
18:09Cashin watched her through the mirror.
18:11His gaze steady and unreadable.
18:13Natalie forced herself to relax.
18:16Cashin didn't push.
18:17Breaking up was probably for the best.
18:19At home, her parents waited.
18:21Her mother rushed to her.
18:22Natalie hugged her.
18:23Mom, I'm home.
18:24Thank God.
18:25You're finally home.
18:27Over the next few days, her mother cooked.
18:29Her father hovered.
18:31Every morning, gift boxes appeared outside her door.
18:34Once she muttered they were blocking the hallway and gift cards would be easier.
18:37The next morning, a seven-figure check was slid under her door.
18:41By the third day the amount reached tens of millions.
18:43Natalie marched to the living room.
18:45What am I supposed to do with all this?
18:47Her mother said.
18:48It wasn't us.
18:49Your brother arranged everything.
18:51Natalie turned to Cashin.
18:52He smiled.
18:53You were gone for years.
18:54I had nowhere to put all that affection.
18:57Pass.
18:58He tapped her head.
18:59Once you've rested, I'll take you to see the studio.
19:02Her eyes brightened.
19:03Really?
19:04Of course.
19:05But first.
19:06There's one thing we need to take care of.
19:08What thing?
19:09I told you I'd introduce you to your fiancé.
19:12The color drained from her face.
19:13Can't we talk about this later?
19:15He's already waiting for you at the studio.
19:17He took her hand and guided her toward the door.
19:20In the car, Natalie sat stiffly.
19:22Can you tell me what he's like?
19:24He's a few years older.
19:25Business family.
19:27Steady temperament.
19:28Looks, not bad.
19:29Cass, do I know him?
19:30Cashin smiled.
19:31You'll find out when we get there.
19:33The car stopped outside the studio.
19:35Natalie clutched the door.
19:37Cass, I'm not ready.
19:38Cashin took her hand and guided her out.
19:40Inside the studio was exactly her taste.
19:42Mirrored walls, polished wooden floor, framed photos of her dancing.
19:46Cass, this is incredible.
19:47He gave her a small smile.
19:49I'll go get him.
19:50He stepped out.
19:51Alone, Natalie hit play on the sound system and danced.
19:54When the music faded, she spun toward the mirror.
19:57Cashin stood behind her.
19:58When did you come back?
19:59Just now.
20:00You were beautiful.
20:01He looked past him.
20:02Where is he?
20:03Cashin's gaze didn't follow hers.
20:05He's already here.
20:06Natalie paused.
20:07I don't see anyone.
20:08He's here.
20:11Her voice trembled.
20:13Cass, are you saying you're my fiancé?
20:15He met her gaze.
20:16Natalie, I'm not your biological brother.
20:19I was adopted.
20:20Do you truly think my care was only brotherly affection?
20:23Memories surfaced.
20:24The boy who pushed dessert to her side.
20:26The teenager who showed up at every recital.
20:29The nights he stayed by her bed until dawn.
20:31Every phone call.
20:32When are you coming home?
20:34All those moments aligned with painful clarity.
20:37Cashin took Natalie's hand.
20:38I never wanted to frighten you.
20:40I planned to wait until you were older.
20:42I didn't expect you to leave for so many years.
20:45But mom and dad, they won't agree.
20:47Cashin smiled.
20:48I told them before you came home.
20:49They were supportive.
20:51When we were little, they used to tease that they might as well marry you to me.
20:55Natalie stared at him.
20:56Cashin guided her home.
20:58Her mother beamed.
20:59Her father nodded.
21:00Cashin has taken care of you your whole life.
21:02There's no one we would trust more.
21:04Cashin brushed her cheek.
21:05We'll date properly.
21:07If you fall for me, we'll marry.
21:09If not, I'll go back to being your brother.
21:12He kept his promise.
21:14Monday he took her to an upscale restaurant.
21:16Natalie was tense.
21:18Cashin pulled out her chair.
21:19From now on, tell yourself one thing whenever you're nervous.
21:23What thing?
21:24That he's not your brother.
21:25But a man in love with you.
21:27Tuesday he took her to the coast.
21:28They walked along the shoreline.
21:30A gust of wind took her hat.
21:32Cashin caught it and placed it back on her head.
21:34Careful.
21:35When said, you'll hurt yourself.
21:37Natalie met his gaze.
21:38Wednesday he booked a private theater.
21:40They sat on a plush couch.
21:42Cashin hardly watched the film.
21:43His attention stayed on her.
21:45When the leads on screen embraced.
21:47Cashin reached for her hand.
21:49Natalie didn't pull away.
21:50She let him guide her hand onto his thigh.
21:52He didn't move.
21:53He didn't let go.
21:54Each day blurred into the next.
21:55The boundary between Cashin as her brother and Cashin as a man began to fade.
22:00Inside Lucien's villa.
22:01The air was thick with alcohol.
22:03He had been drinking for a month.
22:04No work, no meetings, no ambition.
22:07Just liquor and the ghost of a girl who wasn't coming back.
22:10His friends stood off to the side.
22:11What happened to him?
22:12One whispered.
22:13I've never seen him like this.
22:15Must be the plan.
22:16Three years of effort gone.
22:19Not him.
22:20He's eaten bigger setbacks.
22:22Something else is eating him alive.
22:24You don't think it's because of Natalie Wynn?
22:26Natalie?
22:27He used her.
22:29He never saw her as more than a pawn.
22:32The oldest frowned.
22:33Then why does he look gutted?
22:34Why drink himself unconscious?
22:36Why smash a ballroom apart with his bare hands?
22:39Charlotte Pierce stepped forward.
22:41Stop guessing.
22:42He's heartbroken.
22:44Ms. Pierce.
22:45What are you doing here?
22:46Why can't I come?
22:47Natalie dumped him.
22:49That means he's mine now.
22:51Don't.
22:51He's not in the right mood.
22:52Do you even know what happened yesterday?
22:55Lucian called my father.
22:57He demanded to cancel the engagement.
22:59My dad refused.
23:01Then Lucian fought with his own father.
23:0499 lashes.
23:05One of the men yanked down Lucian's collar.
23:08Red lash marks slashed across his back.
23:10Lucian why?
23:11You never objected before.
23:12Why fight it now?
23:14Because he fell in love with someone else.
23:16Charlotte answered.
23:17He loved the girl he was supposed to use.
23:19Loved her so much he destroyed his own plan.
23:23Threw away an alliance.
23:25And took 99 lashes for it.
23:28His friends stared in disbelief.
23:30Lucian Hart doesn't fall in love.
23:32Boss, is it true?
23:34Did you really fall for her?
23:35The whiskey bottle slipped from Lucian's hand and shattered.
23:38He lifted his head.
23:39Yeah, I love her.
23:41So what?
23:42Is that not allowed?
23:43Every night Lucian sat on the floor.
23:45A bottle in one hand.
23:46His phone in the other.
23:48On the screen.
23:49Let's break up.
23:50I don't love you anymore.
23:52Each reread hit him like a fresh blow.
23:55Natalie's face clung to him.
23:56Her smile, her eyes, her voice.
23:58He haunted him.
23:59He used to be untouchable.
24:01Now he was erect drunk, dissolving in whiskey and regret.
24:04Her absence carved deeper than any wound.
24:06A truth hovered at the back of his mind.
24:08Admitting it meant admitting weakness.
24:10The girl he had once used had become the one person he could not live without.
24:14Surrounded by his stunned friends, something inside him cracked.
24:17I love her.
24:18He shouted.
24:19I ruined my own revenge plan.
24:21I walked into my own trap.
24:23She's gone, and I'm the one dying for it.
24:26Charlotte flinched.
24:27Then she hurled her wine bottle onto the floor.
24:29If you love her, go after her.
24:32Chase her.
24:33Beg her.
24:34Sitting here drinking won't bring her back.
24:36Do you think I can bring her back?
24:38After everything I did?
24:40Natalie Wynn is the only person you've ever loved.
24:43Would you die for her?
24:44Yes.
24:45Last flight tonight.
24:47Charlotte thrust a plane ticket at him.
24:49If you don't bring her back, I'll never forgive you.
24:52Lucien poured freezing liquor over his head.
24:54I'm going, right now.
24:56He rose swaying.
24:57His friends scrambled to stop him.
24:58You can't show up like that.
25:00Lucien disappeared into the bathroom.
25:02He emerged in a clean black suit.
25:04Boss, we're coming with you.
25:06Before leaving, he turned to Charlotte.
25:08Why help me?
25:09When you love someone, you learn to survive even when their heart doesn't belong to you.
25:14And when you see them hurting, you help.
25:17Tell her.
25:18I'm sorry I was jealous and cruel and wrong.
25:21Lucien nodded and stepped outside.
25:23For Natalie, he would set aside everything, his pride, his power, his name and chase her
25:27to the ends of the earth.
25:29Even if she never forgave him.
25:30He just needed one more chance to tell her the truth.
25:33They caught the overnight flight to South City.
25:35By the time the plane touched down, Dawn had yet to break.
25:39As they walked out of the terminal, one of the guys muttered,
25:42Hard to believe, boss.
25:43You and Cash and Wynne used to be at each other's throats.
25:46You always said you'd rather die than step into his territory.
25:50And now you showed up on your own.
25:52Lucien didn't answer.
25:53Boss, you're really in love with Natalie?
25:56You're handing her your pride.
25:57I don't care about pride.
25:59I only care about her.
26:01The group went silent.
26:02He slid into the car.
26:03By the time the car stopped outside the dance studio, the sky had lightened.
26:07Lucien pushed the door open.
26:09Inside Natalie was dancing.
26:11Lucien stood in the doorway.
26:12When the music faded, Natalie turned and froze.
26:15She grabbed her things and moved toward the exit.
26:17Lucien stepped into her path.
26:19I'm not here to cause trouble.
26:21I'm here to apologize I used you.
26:23I hurt you I'm sorry.
26:25Her gaze was cold.
26:26If that's all you came for don't bother I'm trying to forget.
26:29I want you back.
26:31I love you.
26:32I've thought about nothing but you for a month.
26:35I was never going to release those videos.
26:37Please, forgive me.
26:41Natalie laughed.
26:42You think love and an apology erase everything?
26:45You used me.
26:46You planned to humiliate my brother.
26:49You let me fall for you while you orchestrated a nightmare.
26:52Do you really think I can forget any of that?
26:54I know I don't deserve it.
26:56Give me one chance.
26:57I'll spend the rest of my life making it right.
27:00Nothing in her eyes softened.
27:02Lucien stepped forward and pulled her into his arms.
27:05Don't go.
27:06Tell me what it takes.
27:07I'll do it.
27:08I'll die for you.
27:10Just don't leave.
27:11A fist slammed into his face.
27:13Lucien stumbled back.
27:15Cashin stood between him and Natalie.
27:17Lucien heart, you dare lay a hand on my sister.
27:19Lucien wiped the blood from his mouth.
27:21Cashin, I'm not here to fight.
27:23Whatever you want.
27:25I'll give it.
27:26Just let her forgive me.
27:27Cashin's expression shifted.
27:29Natalie, the boyfriend you mentioned, was him.
27:32Natalie's face paled.
27:34Lucien lowered himself.
27:35Cashin, let me stay with her.
27:37I'll give you anything.
27:38Cashin's fist answered.
27:40The second blow hit harder.
27:41Lucien staggered but didn't defend.
27:44Cashin shoved him to the ground and kept hitting.
27:46His friends rushed forward.
27:47Enough, you beat him to death.
27:49Who's left to be your brother-in-law?
27:52Cashin laughed.
27:53Brother-in-law, he wishes.
27:55He pulled out an envelope and tossed it onto Lucien's chest.
27:58Lucien opened it.
27:59A wedding invitation.
28:01Cashin win and Natalie win.
28:03Lucien forced himself to stand.
28:05Groom.
28:05Cashin, what does this mean?
28:07Cashin looked at him with indifference.
28:09I'm not her biological brother.
28:11I told her I liked her.
28:13A month was enough for her to fall in love with me too.
28:16Lucien turned to Natalie.
28:17Tell me this isn't real, please.
28:19Natalie lifted her chin.
28:21It's not a lie.
28:22I've fallen for him.
28:23For Cashin win, your greatest enemy.
28:25She slipped her hand into Cashin's and walked away.
28:28Lucien lunged after the car.
28:30He grabbed the window frame.
28:31Natalie, you loved me.
28:33How could you suddenly love someone else?
28:35Natalie met his eyes.
28:36Lucien, what right do you have to demand answers?
28:39You used me.
28:40You tried to hurt my brother.
28:41He clung tighter.
28:43Natalie, please.
28:44I was wrong.
28:45Don't leave me.
28:46We're over.
28:47Let me go.
28:48His grip loosened.
28:49The car accelerated.
28:50He was gone.
28:54Lucien's voice cracked through the street.
28:56Matt.
28:57Inside the car.
28:58Cashin glanced at the mirror.
28:59He watched Lucien limping, blood on his lip, chasing after them.
29:03Matt, tell me everything.
29:05Natalie lifted her head.
29:07She recounted it all, from their first meeting, to the tenderness she mistook for love, to the
29:12moment she learned she was a pawn, to the night she walked away.
29:15Cass, do you think I'm dirty?
29:16Cashin pulled her into his chest.
29:18You are the cleanest, kindest girl I've ever known.
29:21Nothing about you is tainted.
29:23But over her trembling form, his gaze lifted to the mirror.
29:26Turn the car around.
29:28Aim for him.
29:29The driver hesitated.
29:30Cashin's expression left no room for argument.
29:33The car swung abruptly.
29:35Lucien's face lit up with hope.
29:36The car accelerated.
29:38Impact Lucien's body lifted off the ground, and crashed onto the pavement.
29:42Darkness swallowed him.
29:43In unconsciousness he dreamed.
29:45He was back at the beginning.
29:46His friends pointed to a girl under a streetlamp.
29:49That's Cashin Wynne's sister.
29:50Let a car accidentally hit her.
29:52You swoop in, save the day.
29:54Best way to get back at Cashin.
29:58Lucien's heart seized.
29:59No, don't touch her, I want her, I want Natalie.
30:02But the car was already barreling toward her.
30:05Lucien sprinted and threw himself forward, shoving her out of the way.
30:08He smiled.
30:09Hey, I'm Lucien.
30:11Nice to meet you.
30:12Lucien jolted awake in a hospital room.
30:14His chest was wrapped in blood-stained bandages.
30:17He swung his legs off the bed.
30:19His friends rushed toward him.
30:20You've been out for two weeks.
30:22You nearly turned into a vegetable.
30:24Where is she, where is Nat?
30:26They exchanged looks.
30:27Lucien, today's her wedding.
30:29Lucien froze.
30:30Wedding, they got married.
30:31His world collapsed.
30:33Lucien threw the blanket aside.
30:34I have to stop this, the wedding can't happen.
30:37Lucien, Cashin shattered five of your ribs.
30:40Losing her hurts worse than dying.
30:42He pushed past them.
30:43They guided him out of the hospital and into the car.
30:46At the venue, Lucien pushed open the doors.
30:49Heads turned he stumbled inside, pale as death.
30:51He saw Natalie at the altar in a white wedding dress.
30:54He stopped before her.
30:56Nat.
30:56Don't marry him.
30:58Please.
31:00Natalie looked up.
31:01Lucien, why are you here?
31:03I know I hurt you.
31:04I know I used you.
31:06But I fell in love with you.
31:08Give me one chance.
31:09Natalie's expression cooled.
31:10I don't love you anymore.
31:12What I feel now belongs only to Cashin.
31:15Lucien dropped to his knees in front of Cashin.
31:17Take everything.
31:18My land, my shares, every contract.
31:21Just let me have her.
31:23Cashin stared down at him.
31:24You think kneeling undoes what you did.
31:26Nat is my treasure.
31:28I will never hand her to you.
31:29Cashin raised a hand.
31:31Two guards grabbed Lucien.
31:32They forced him into a chair.
31:34The ceremony resumed.
31:35The pastor asked.
31:36Cashin, do you take Natalie Wynne to be your lawfully wedded wife?
31:40I do.
31:41And do you, Natalie Wynne, take Cashin?
31:43I do.
31:44When Cashin leaned in to kiss her, Lucien's world shattered.
31:48After the ceremony ended, the banquet hall fell quiet.
31:51Lucien remained collapsed on the floor.
31:53His bandages were soaked through with blood.
31:55Natalie appeared in a simple white dress.
31:57She set a medical kit in front of him.
32:02Your bandages are bleeding through.
32:04You should take care of it.
32:05Lucien lifted his head.
32:07Nat, do you really not love me anymore?
32:09She didn't answer.
32:10Then don't come to Southlake again.
32:12We don't see each other.
32:13She turned to leave.
32:14He caught her wrist.
32:15Nat, do you love him because you truly love him?
32:18Or because you wanted to hurt me?
32:20Natalie answered.
32:21Lucien, I fell in love with him.
32:23Only a madman would use someone they claim to care about just to hurt another person.
32:27His grip loosened.
32:28She walked out.
32:29Two years later, sunlight spilled through the curtains of a Southlake estate.
32:33Natalie cradled a newborn baby girl.
32:35Cashin sat beside her.
32:36She looks exactly like you.
32:38Natalie laughed.
32:39Her eyes look like yours.
32:41The doorbell rang.
32:42Cashin opened the door.
32:43No one stood outside.
32:45Only a small gift box with a card.
32:47Natalie, it's from Lucien.
32:48He carried it inside.
32:49She opened the box.
32:51Inside lay transfer papers for 100% of the Lucien group's shares.
32:55A handwritten note.
32:56I once said I'd give you a birthday surprise.
32:59I missed it two years ago.
33:01This is the only gift I still have left to offer.
33:04Natalie placed the note back into the box, closed the lid, and dropped the entire gift
33:08into the trash.
33:09As the box shifted, the lid slid open, revealing a velvet ring case inside.
33:13One last gift he had never been able to give.
33:16One last gift O.
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