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Three Years as His, Now I'm Mine - HOT
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00:00After hours of sex, At Benjamin finally collapsed onto me, his breathing heavy and racked.
00:06Then he rolled off and headed to the shower.
00:10When he emerged, I was still in bed, unable to move.
00:17Even after all this time, I still could not keep up with his stamina.
00:22Benjamin toweled off his damp hair, then hooked my underwear off the floor and tossed them to me.
00:31Pack your things and move out tomorrow. Don't ever come back.
00:36I froze, asking instinctively.
00:39Why?
00:40He lit a cigarette, his eyes filled with a tenderness and longing I had never seen before.
00:48She's coming back.
00:50I instantly knew who he meant. Emersoni, new senior out. His one true love.
00:57His eyes held a warmth that had never been meant for me.
01:02I could still feel the warmth of his body on my skin, but his words had already turned cold.
01:08I got dressed in silence.
01:11There was nothing left to say.
01:13I had already said too much over three years.
01:19I had been in this arrangement with Benjamin for three years.
01:23It started when I was just his secretary.
01:26After a few drinks at a banquet, we ended up in bed together.
01:30The first time he brought me here, he refused to let me stay the night.
01:34But his desire was unusually intense.
01:38Soon, he began to crave more and started letting me stay.
01:44To the rest of the world, I was his most capable assistant, taking care of everything for him.
01:50In private, we were no different from a committed couple.
01:54Whether it was my birthday or a holiday, he would cancel every party just to be alone with me.
02:00I had grown so used to this life that I had started to imagine a future with him.
02:06But now, he told me not to come back anymore.
02:12In the height of passion, he had held me and murmured a name in a delirium.
02:18I only learned the truth later.
02:21It belonged to the one woman he loved but could never have.
02:25I could not stand the smell of smoke.
02:28My throat felt tight and harry.
02:31Is she moving in?
02:33Benjamin's face was blurred behind the smoke, though his voice remained gentle.
02:38She's not like you.
02:40She's not the type of woman who gives herself away so casually.
02:44I am just worried she will get the wrong idea if she sees your things when she visits.
02:50Honestly, she is so pure and innocent, she will not even let me kiss her.
02:56Let alone sleep with her.
02:59I finished the sentence for him in my head, fighting the sting in my eyes.
03:04I got out of bed and be gathering my clothed foes from the floor.
03:10There is no rush.
03:12Can you not stay until tomorrow?
03:18Benjamin walked over and buried his face in the kirk of my neck, his tone as affectionate as ever.
03:28I want you to make me that pasta again.
03:32My hands froze as I was folding my clothes.
03:35All right.
03:36I will make it for you.
03:39I turned on the stove.
03:41Once the water came to a boil, I dropped in the pasta.
03:46Once it was ready, I drained it, topped it with beef slices I had prepared myself.
03:53As at Benjamin ate, I went back to my packing.
03:58I had lived here for three years, yet everything I owned fit into a single suitcase.
04:05Mostly just my clothes.
04:06I did not take any of the kitchenware or household essentials.
04:11When I wheeled my suitcase into the living room, Benjamin Neenan gestured toward the cabinet.
04:16You really liked that dinnerware set, did you not?
04:20I shook my head.
04:23There is no room for it in my suitcase.
04:27I was about to walk out the door when Aunt Benjamin called out to me.
04:31His plate was nearly empty.
04:33He looked down, lit a cigarette, and ex-tailed a cloud of smoke.
04:38At the office, we will maintain a professional relationship.
04:45But privately, you can still come to me if you ever need anything.
04:49I understood what he was implying.
04:51I simply nodded.
04:55Alright.
05:00I dragged my suitcase out, hailed a taxi, and returned to my apartment alone.
05:06It was already two in the morning, far too late to ask anyone for help.
05:10I quickly cleared a small space and lay down.
05:14I was completely exhausted.
05:16I fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow.
05:20But strangely enough, I kept dreaming about the days when I first met Benjamin.
05:26Back then, he was the untouchable head of the Kill Breathe group.
05:30And I was just one of his many assistants.
05:37My first real encounter with him happened at a gala.
05:41The executive assistant had an emergency, and asked me to fill in to accompany Benjamin.
05:49After several rounds of drinks, a business partner suddenly turned his attention to me.
05:56Mrs. Tilde, refusing to drink with me is a real slap in the face.
06:01I had not yet learned how to navigate situations like that, and froze on the spot.
06:08I am sorry.
06:10I am allergic to alcohol.
06:12The man's face darkened.
06:15Instantly.
06:16The entire room went silent.
06:19Trembling.
06:20I picked up the glass, prepared to drain it.
06:23I figured the worst that could happen was a trip to the ER.
06:27But halfway near there, a hand stopped me.
06:32Benjamin's profile was partially lost in the shadows.
06:35He gave a faint smile.
06:39Mr. Reggett, why pick on a young lady?
06:42I will take this one for her.
06:44I watched him drink for me that night, and thought he was the most impressed man I had ever met.
06:54I stared blankly as AtBenjBenjamin finished glass after glass offered to him.
07:00His face flushed, and his eyes grew glassy.
07:04I later learned that Benjamin had just taken over the company back then.
07:10Plenty of people were looking for an excuse to push him out.
07:14After that night, I made it my mission to learn how to handle those events.
07:19When the executive assistant jumped ship, Benjamin promoted me.
07:25I became his personal secretary, managing everything for him.
07:31The night we first slept together, he was completely wasted.
07:35He kept murmuring a name in a delirium, his voice thick with sorrow.
07:41My heart went out to him.
07:43I could not help but reach out and hold him.
07:47Everything just happened naturally after that.
07:50It was not until much later that I realized that day had been Emerson's birthday.
07:55I thought that night meant something.
07:58It did.
07:59Just not the same thing to both of us.
08:01To him, I was a replacement.
08:05To me, he was everything.
08:10The next morning, I was jolted awake early by a call from Benjamin.
08:17Come over and drive me to the airport.
08:22He hung up before I could even get a word in.
08:26I had not slept well.
08:28My pillow was still damp when I woke up.
08:30I rubbed my throbbing temples, got ready, and headed out.
08:36On the way, my family called.
08:39My mother's voice was cautious.
08:42Jenny, are you coming home for the holidays this year?
08:46The quiet expectation in her aging voice made my throat tighten.
08:52Mom, I will be home next week.
08:56She sounded like she could not quite believe it.
09:00Really?
09:01For the past three years, I had spent every holiday at Benjamin's place.
09:06I nodded firmly.
09:10Mom, I am coming home.
09:13After hanging up, I submitted my resignation through the company portal.
09:18I could hear the hope in my mother's voice.
09:20It had been three years since I last heard it.
09:23I had been so busy being his that I forgot how to be mine.
09:29I climbed into the familiar black Audi.
09:32At Benjamin was already in the back seat.
09:34The car moved smoothly toward the airport.
09:40Not a single word was spoken the entire way.
09:44As we neared the terminal, his voice drifted from the back.
09:47You left something at my place.
09:50It was the matching sweater I had bought for Valentine's Day that year.
09:54I had worn the women's version.
09:55Benjamin had worn the men's.
09:58We had spent the whole day out together, acting like a real couple.
10:01For one brief day, I had had him all to myself.
10:08I took a deep breath.
10:11My voice flat.
10:13Just throw it away.
10:16Benjamin fell silent.
10:18Before long, he was leading Emersian back to the car.
10:23She was wearing a plush white coat over a Shilfan dress.
10:27Her eyes were large, clear, and utterly captivating.
10:31It was easy to see why she was the first love he could never get over.
10:36I watched Emersian walk toward the car.
10:38And I felt nothing.
10:41Not jealousy.
10:43Not anger.
10:45Just a quiet, tired acceptance.
10:54Emersian looped her arm through at Benjamins and gave me a playful look.
10:59Jenny.
11:00Would you mind helping me with my bags?
11:04Benjamin acted as if he had not heard a thing.
11:07I shot her a brief glance, then got out of the car without a word.
11:12I knew women traveled with a lot of gear.
11:15But I had not expected Emerson to show up with five massive suitcases.
11:20I used every ounce of my strength to heave them into the trunk.
11:25By the time I was done, my hands were shaking and aching.
11:30The moment I got back inside, the lively chat-it-in-the-back-street stopped instantly.
11:36Benjamin pulled out a pack of cigarettes and started to take one out.
11:41Then he hesitated and put it back.
11:45A second later, I heard Emerson's delicate voice from behind me.
11:53Ben, you still have not quit smoking?
11:57You know how much I hate the smell of smoke.
12:01Benjamin immediately tucked his cigarettes away and ruffled her hair.
12:10Marco and the guys rented out a place to celebrate your homecoming.
12:14Do you want to go?
12:15Absolutely.
12:17Emerson nodded.
12:19Then she turned to me with wide eyes.
12:22Jenny!
12:23Why do not you come too?
12:27I pressed my lips together, ready to decline.
12:31But Aunt Benjamin cut in.
12:33Emmy just got back.
12:35Do not ruin the mood.
12:37In the end, I went anyway.
12:42The moment we walked in, Aunt Benjamin's inner circle crowded around them.
12:46Led by his friend Marco, the group started teasing them immediately.
12:50The guest of honor is finally back!
12:52All these years you have been gone.
12:54Ben has been like a man possessed!
12:56You are back to get hitched, huh?
12:58When is the big day?
13:00Emerson buried her face shyly against Benjamin's chest.
13:03He laughed, playfully scolding them.
13:05When there is good news to share, you will be the first to know.
13:11The room was full of laughter, but none of it reached me.
13:15I sat at the edge of the table, invisible as always.
13:21The two of them were ushered into the private room surrounded by the crowd.
13:26When Aunt Marco spotted me trailing behind, his expression shifted to awkwardness.
13:34Miss...
13:35Miss Tilmy, you are here too?
13:38Come on in, please.
13:43Emerson remained cold and abrasive towards me throughout the entire meal.
13:49Marco poured her a glass of fruit wine with a smile.
13:53Emmy, since it is your first day back, do me a favor and have a drink with me.
14:02Do not you know she is allergic to alcohol?
14:07Marco scratched his head, looking completely confused.
14:13Emerson's face darkened.
14:15I am not allergic to alcohol.
14:18Benjamin froze mid-motion, his wine glass still raised.
14:25Is that so?
14:27I must have misremembered.
14:29Emerson turned and noticed the juice in my glass.
14:33Her expression soured further.
14:35Marco did not know that the allergy Benjen remembered was mine, not Emerson's.
14:42Benjamin had confused us.
14:44I was not sure if that made it better or worse.
14:50Why is Jenny not drinking?
14:53Emerson lifted her glass and tilted her head.
14:56You are not unhappy that I am back, are you?
15:00I glanced at Benjamin.
15:02He was staring straight at me, his lips parting slightly as he spoke.
15:07Genevieve Tilley, just have one drink.
15:09Do not ruin the mood for everyone.
15:11I took a deep breath, picked up the glass of red wine, and had drained it in one go.
15:19The room immediately erupted into cheers.
15:22Soon, a rash broke out all over my body, spreading in a thick crawl up at my neck.
15:29Someone spotted it and gasped in alarm.
15:33Oh my god, you are having an allergic reaction!
15:36Benjamin glanced over indifferently, his tone ice cold.
15:42She will be fine.
15:43It is not like she is going to die.
15:48The rash spread across my skin, burning and itchy.
15:55But the physical pain was pimpzing with the physical for nothing compared to the coldness in his voice.
16:01She will be fine.
16:03It is not like she is going to die.
16:06The dinner dragged on.
16:08After a few more rounds, one of Benjamin's friends sighed.
16:12Ben, you are as loyal as they come.
16:16Emmy left so suddenly back then.
16:19And you still waited three years for her.
16:22Marco, who was clearly drunk, slung an arm over Benjamin's shoulder.
16:27I actually thought you and Genevieve might end up together.
16:31You two have been inseparable these last three years.
16:36Emerson stared straight at me, the malice plain in her eyes.
16:41Jenny, is there some other side to you I do not know about, besides being Ben's secretary?
16:47Benjamin raised an eyebrow.
16:49Genevieve, why do not you tell everyone?
16:52What exactly are we to each other?
16:54I let out a short laugh, as if I had just heard something ridiculous.
16:59Mr. Kilbreast and I are strictly boss and employee.
17:04I told them we were nothing.
17:06I was protecting what little dignity I had left.
17:09Benjamin looked at me like he expected me to say more.
17:13I stayed silent.
17:16I had already said too much.
17:19By the time dinner ended, Benjamin was completely wasted.
17:25In his drunken haze, he instinctively reached for me, his voice soft and pleading.
17:34Genevieve, will you take me home?
17:38He leaned against my shoulder, nuzzling into my neck like he was desperate for affection.
17:45Do you really think we are only?
17:48Do you have any idea?
17:50I did not catch the rest.
17:52A second later, At Benjamin was yanked away from me.
17:59Emerson stood there like she was guarding her territory, propping At Benjamin up as she glared at me.
18:08Jenny, since you are just his employee, you should keep your distance from a man who is already engaged.
18:17Otherwise, people might start to talk, do you not think?
18:20I nodded, my face a mask of indifference.
18:25You are absolutely right.
18:27I watched Emersley lead him away and realized I was already a ghost in his world.
18:32It was time for me to disappear completely.
18:37For a week, aside from work, Benjamin and I had no private contact at all.
18:44My resignation was approved quickly through the company portal.
18:48The final step only required Benjamin's signature.
18:52I printed a hard copy, walked into his office, and handed the letter to him.
18:57He was on a call, his voice unusually gentle.
19:01Without even glancing at the paper, he signed his name in a few quick strokes.
19:07I turned to leave, but he stopped me.
19:10I am proposing to Emmy tonight.
19:12Leave early this afternoon to go set up the venue.
19:15Benjamin leaned back in his leather seat and calmly gave the order.
19:19I nodded to show I understood.
19:21Is there anything else?
19:22He stared at me steadily, as if searching my face for some other emotion.
19:27But eventually, he looked away.
19:31Signing my resignation felt heavier than signing a divorce paper I never had.
19:39Three years of my life condensed into a single sheet of paper.
19:48I left work an hour early, headed to the address Benjamin had given me.
19:52After three years together, I knew his preferences like the back of my hard.
19:59I never imagined the last thing I would ever do for him would be arranging his proposal.
20:04I spent an hour setting up the venue and planned to head out immediately.
20:12Unexpectedly, I ran into Emerson.
20:14The moment she saw me, she looked overjoyed, as if she had completely forgotten our unpleasant encounter.
20:21She linked her arm through mine affectionately, acting like we were the best of friends.
20:26Jenny, thank goodness you are here.
20:28I need to get into my dress.
20:30Could you help me?
20:32I had no real reason to refuse, so I agreed.
20:36I arranged roses and candles for his proposal to another woman.
20:41Every flower I placed felt like a nail in my own coffin.
20:48I followed Emerson to the dressing room.
20:51She stepped into the gown Benjamin had instructed me to pick up from the bridal shop.
20:56It was stunning.
20:57Absolutely breathtaking.
20:59I remembered when that dress first debuted.
21:02I had stared at the magazine for hours.
21:05When Aunt Benjamin had seen it, he had said,
21:09Do you like it that much?
21:11I will buy it for you.
21:13I never imagined that just six months later, that very dress would be on Emerson.
21:20Jenny, how does it look?
21:22Emerson had pale skin, and in that dress, she seemed to glow.
21:28It is beautiful.
21:29Emerson lifted the hem of her skirt and walked toward me gracefully, a faint smile on her lips.
21:36Too bad, beautiful things are always coveted by those who do not own them.
21:42That dress was supposed to be mine.
21:44I had been saving a picture of it on my phone for months.
21:49Now it was hers.
21:53Along with everything else I had wanted.
21:58Being with Ben for three years, you actually thought he would end up with you, did you not?
22:03What a shame.
22:04Ben still cannot forget me.
22:06All your effort over the last three years was for nothing.
22:12I froze.
22:14So she knew everything.
22:15But I quickly regained my composure.
22:18Whatever I had with Benjamin had been mutual.
22:21I was never a homewrecker.
22:23Emerson acting like a jealous wife was simply ridiculous.
22:26I pulled myself up to my full height and looked at her with a faint smile.
22:32How can a mutual relationship be called a waste of effort?
22:37For the past three years, I have had a handsome partner with incredible stamina for free.
22:46Who is to say who really lost out?
22:49Emerson's eyes instantly flared with rage.
22:52She lunged, raising her hand to slap me.
22:54Bitch!
22:56You shameless bitch!
22:58I blocked her easily, twisting her arm behind her back.
23:07I refused to let her see me break.
23:10I had already broken enough in private.
23:13If she wanted a fight, she would get one.
23:22Resorting to violence because you are losing an argument?
23:25Who taught you that?
23:30Emerson suddenly wrenched her hand free, a sly, triumphant smile spreading across her lips.
23:36Who do you think Benjamin will believe in a minute?
23:40You or me?
23:42Before I knew it, Emerson pulled a pair of scissors out of nowhere and began violently hacking at her dress.
23:52Jenny, even if I offended you, you did not have to do this!
23:56She whimpered in a piddle voice.
24:00I froze for a slip second and then it clicked.
24:02This was all a performance.
24:07Emerson ripped the gown to shreds, threw the scissors to the floor, and then slapped herself hard across the face.
24:17Help! Jenny, please do not do this to me!
24:19I stepped forward, pinned her skirt down with my foot, and slapped her across the face.
24:26The sharp crack of the slap echoed through the room.
24:30I watched her destroy that beautiful dress and realized she would do anything to win.
24:35But I was no longer playing her game.
24:39Emerson was completely stunned, looking up at me in pure disbelief.
24:45You hit me? How dare you hit me?
24:48I gave a curt nod of approval.
24:51That is better.
24:52Your acting before was way too over the top.
24:55Flurry of frantic footsteps sounded from behind, followed by Benjamin's furious roar.
25:01Genevieve!
25:03What the hell are you doing?
25:05Emerson tried to lunge toward at Benjamin, dragging her tattered dress behind her.
25:10I stepped forward again, pinning her skirt back down.
25:15I grabbed her by the hair and delivered a hard slap to both sides of her face.
25:21This time, Emerson's tears were real.
25:24She looked so fragile and broken that anyone would have felt a surge of pity.
25:29Benjamin completely lost it.
25:32Apologize to Emerson.
25:34Now!
25:36Why should I apologize?
25:38I did not do anything wrong.
25:40I wrenched my hand from his grip and lunged at the sobbing Emerson again.
25:47I slapped her twice more, before roughly tearing the tattered remains of the dress right off her body.
25:55You wanted it, Stredded!
25:57Let me help you!
25:59With her only cover ripped away, Emerson screamed in terror.
26:02A crowd had already gathered outside the door, leaving her with nowhere to hide.
26:07Benjamin grabbed my hand in a blind rage and slapped me across the face.
26:13Are you finished?
26:15Who do you think you are to lay a finder on Emmy?
26:18You are nothing but my employee.
26:21What makes you think you matter?
26:23I am telling you one last time.
26:26Apologize!
26:27It had been a long time since At Benjamin had spoken to me in such a cold, brutal tone.
26:33Tears stung my eyes, but I forced them back, refusing to let a single one fall.
26:39I lifted my foot and kicked him hard in the shin.
26:43Go to hell with your apology!
26:46I pushed through the crowd and ran as fast as I could.
26:51I ran until my lungs burnt and my legs gave out.
26:59I did not look back.
27:00I was never going back.
27:05I contacted the venue manager and pulled the surveillance footage from the dressing room.
27:10I cast it onto the venue's big screen for everyone to see.
27:17I packed my things overnight and booked a flight back to my hometown.
27:24Before boarding, I checked my phone one last time.
27:30Benjamin had posted a new update on Instagram.
27:33It was as a photo of Emerson's hand wearing a ring.
27:37The caption was simple.
27:38Hello, Mrs. Kilbreth.
27:40I blocked him.
27:41Then I stepped onto the plane and went home.
27:46I had not been home for the holidays in three years.
27:50All because I wanted to keep Benjamin company.
27:55When my parents saw me, they were overjoyed.
27:59A wave of bitterness welled up inside me.
28:03Being loved feels like finally having a place to lean on.
28:07The surveillance footage played like a movie in reverse.
28:12Everyone saw the truth.
28:14Whether they believed it was up to them.
28:17I was done caring about what anyone thought.
28:22I bought new clothes for my parents,
28:24took them into town for holiday shopping,
28:26and decorated the house.
28:27The small town was already buzzing with festive spirit.
28:32Caught up in the atmosphere,
28:34I felt a genuine sense of peace
28:37for the first time in a long while.
28:45During this time,
28:46Benjamin sent me dozens of friend requests and messages.
28:51Since when did you resign?
28:56Who gave you permission to quit?
29:00Emmy might have acted impulsively that day,
29:02but she did not mean any harm.
29:04Do not be so petty.
29:06I have forgiven you.
29:07Reply when you see this.
29:12I did not accept a single request.
29:15He called me repeatedly,
29:16but I never picked up once.
29:18As time passed,
29:20the messages stopped coming.
29:25But on Christmas Eve,
29:27I received a call from an unknown number.
29:29At first,
29:30there was only silence on the other end.
29:32Then Benjamin Zinn's anxious voice came through.
29:35Don't hang up.
29:36It is me.
29:39Christmas lights twinkled in the small town.
29:42People smiled at each other on the street.
29:45For the first time in three years,
29:47I felt like I was home.
29:51I heard you went back to your hometown for the holidays.
29:54His voice was low,
29:56as if he were struggling to hold something back.
29:59It reminded me of the first year I spent the holidays with him in Houston.
30:03Benjamin was an illegitimate son.
30:06He was not brought into the family until after his mother passed away.
30:10That year,
30:11he had been locked in a brutal power struggle for control of the company.
30:16His mother was gone.
30:17He had burned every bridge with his family.
30:21He had no one to spend the holidays with.
30:23On Christmas Eve,
30:25I had made a video call to him.
30:27He looked drunk,
30:28drinking alone on the balcony.
30:30He was a clingy drunk,
30:31his voice unusually soft.
30:35Merry Christmas, Genevieve.
30:38It is so quiet without you here.
30:42Please come back soon.
30:44I miss you so much.
30:46I never expected he would be thinking of me this year,
30:50with Emerson back by his side.
30:54I snapped back to reality and kept my voice steady.
30:58Yeah, I have not home for the holidays in years.
31:01He paused for a moment,
31:03then asked,
31:04Are you coming back after the break?
31:07Before I could answer,
31:08I heard a woman's voice faintly in the background.
31:12Ben, can you get my coat?
31:13I forgot it.
31:14I have to go.
31:15Benjamin said hirsely.
31:17The line went dead.
31:18Outside the window,
31:20fireworks erupted,
31:20brilliant against the night sky.
31:24The holiday specials on TV were getting more boring.
31:27My mom glanced over at me.
31:28Our neighbor's daughter is expecting her second child this year.
31:32At Jenny,
31:33when are you going to bring a boyfriend home?
31:36When I did not push back,
31:38she pulled out her phone and kept going.
31:41Why do not you meet up with this guy
31:43while you are still in town?
31:45This time,
31:46I did not refuse.
31:49Sure.
31:49Set up a time for us to meet.
31:51I heard Emerson's voice in the background
31:53and realized nothing had changed.
31:55I was still the one on the outside,
31:57looking in.
32:00It was time to stop looking.
32:02Time to walk away for good.
32:07On the third day of the break,
32:09I met the man my mother had arranged for me.
32:12He was based in Houston,
32:14came from a well-off family,
32:16and was charming.
32:19I am at Caden Mansfield.
32:21He held out his hand,
32:23his eyes bright with interest.
32:25We both had a good first impression.
32:28Our parents seemed even more pleased.
32:32I never expected Aunt Benjamin
32:34to suddenly show up and crash the date.
32:39He plopped down right next to me.
32:43Caden looked over,
32:44confused.
32:44And who is this?
32:47I am her boss,
32:48Benjamin stated.
32:50I corrected him immediately.
32:53Former boss.
32:54I already resigned.
32:56Genevieve,
32:56I am not accepting your resignation.
32:59Benjamin stared at me intently,
33:01his gaze firm and unyielding.
33:04Caden offered a polite smile.
33:07Maybe we should talk another time,
33:09when you are free.
33:11Despite at Benjamin's murderous glare,
33:13I exchanged contact info with Caden
33:16before he left.
33:22I know you are only doing this
33:24to make me jealous.
33:26I will make Emmy apologize to you.
33:28Can you just forgive her
33:29and forgive me too?
33:31I am done with her.
33:33I thought I could never let go of her,
33:35but the truth is...
33:37Benjamin gripped my shoulders
33:38with both hands,
33:39his words tumbling out
33:41in a desperate rush.
33:42I cut him off,
33:44my voice cold as ice.
33:47Benjamin,
33:48we were never anything more
33:49than a boss and his employee.
33:52Do not make this more complicated
33:54than it is.
33:55You are engaged to Emerson.
33:58Let us not drag this out.
34:00It is better for everyone
34:02if we just move on.
34:03Suddenly,
34:04Benjamin pulled out a ring
34:05and dropped to one knee.
34:07I am serious about us, Jenny.
34:11I was an idiot.
34:14I did not know
34:15how to cherish what we had,
34:16but I see it now.
34:18Let us get married.
34:20We can go to Bali,
34:22your favorite place.
34:23I slapped the ring out of his hand.
34:28Benjamin,
34:29you are being a nuisance.
34:31I do not have any feelings
34:33left for you.
34:34I am begging you,
34:36stop haunting me.
34:38You are only making me sick.
34:44After the holidays,
34:46my relationship with Caden
34:47naturally fell into place.
34:49We eventually reached the point
34:51of discussing marriage.
34:53I had not seen Benjamin
34:55in over six months.
34:57Strangely enough,
34:58the man I once thought
35:00I would spend the rest
35:01of my life with
35:02now felt like a stranger.
35:03I only heard news of him again
35:06through a former colleague.
35:08Mr.
35:09Kill Breath
35:10called off the wedding
35:12to Emerson.
35:13Nobody knows why
35:14he pulled the plug.
35:15I simply smiled,
35:17my heart completely still.
35:20At the end of the year,
35:22Caden asked if I would
35:23accompany him
35:24to a corporate summit.
35:26I never expected
35:27to run into
35:28at Benjamin there.
35:30After a year apart,
35:31he had grown much thinner.
35:34His presence felt
35:35more settled.
35:36When he saw me,
35:37he walked over.
35:41Long time no see.
35:45Benjamin followed my gaze
35:47toward Caden in the distance.
35:50His face darkened.
35:53I thought you were
35:54not serious about him.
35:56My smile remained unchanged.
35:59I never play games
36:00with people's feelings.
36:02Benjamin finally
36:03lost his composure.
36:06I thought giving you a year
36:07would help you understand.
36:09I was wrong back then.
36:12The truth is,
36:13I have always loved you.
36:14I cut him off,
36:15lifting my hand
36:16to show him
36:17the diamond ring
36:17on my finger.
36:19I am getting married.
36:21For a moment,
36:23At Benjamin looked like
36:24he was falling apart.
36:25No way!
36:26He shouted,
36:27You were so happy
36:29when we were together!
36:30How could you possibly-
36:32He made such a scene
36:33that everyone nearby
36:34turned to stare.
36:36Caden walked over,
36:38stepping beside me.
36:40Benjamin threw a punch
36:41at his face.
36:42I screamed.
36:44Benjamin,
36:45are you crazy?!
36:46I quickly stepped in front
36:48of Caden.
36:49Fortunately,
36:50he was not seriously injured.
36:53I took Caden's hand
36:54and turned to leave.
36:56Benjamin did not chase after us.
36:58The rest of the summit
36:59went smoothly.
37:01I did not run into
37:03Benjamin again.
37:05As we drove away,
37:07I saw him in the rear-view mirror,
37:09slowly bending over,
37:11clutching something
37:12to his chest.
37:14I looked away
37:15and took Caden's hand.
37:18It is finally over.
37:20He squeezed my hand back.
37:24Yeah.
37:25It is all over.
37:27Life is long,
37:28but Benjamin was only
37:30ever a passing figure.
37:31My future was waiting for me
37:33in the days that lay ahead.
37:35I know.
37:39It is always
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