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HIS MISTRESS + I BANKRUPTED HIM New Ep,26 SM
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00:00This man is my husband Liam. Right after his IPO, he stabbed me 20 times that night.
00:05I kill you and I win everything.
00:07Was it just a nightmare? I'm Scarlet.
00:08Liam bailed on our trip claiming he needed to care for his sick mom.
00:11But his mom passed away three months ago and he thinks I have no clue.
00:15Miss Thone, we've arrived.
00:16The second I pushed open the door, the champagne tower in the living room got knocked over.
00:20This is my house. A single family villa in the Hamptons.
00:23Pink balloons covered the walls.
00:25A dozen young people held glasses, cheering on a couple making out in the middle.
00:30That man was my husband, Liam.
00:32He had his arm around a girl with long blonde hair, kissing her like there was no tomorrow.
00:36I flexed my wrist and pushed through the crowd.
00:39The kiss ended.
00:40Liam brushed the girl's lip reluctantly.
00:43Then he looked up and saw me standing right in front of him.
00:46His eyes snapped.
00:47He dropped his champagne glass.
00:49I slapped him hard across the face twice.
00:52The slap lands on Liam's cheek.
00:54His head snaps to the side.
00:55Two bright red hand parks bloom on his cheek.
00:57The room went dead silent.
00:59The music cut off.
01:00The girl screamed and ducked behind Liam.
01:02Madison steps in front of Chloe instantly, her hand automatically resting on her waist
01:06to protect her.
01:07Chloe subconsciously touches the diamond ring on her finger.
01:10Eyes panific.
01:11Funny.
01:12I didn't know you got a new mom.
01:14Mine got buried in Ohio three months ago.
01:16Liam licked his lips.
01:17Eyes darting around.
01:19Who the hell are you?
01:20Breaking into someone's house and hitting people?
01:22She stood in front of the girl like a rabid wolf protecting her pup.
01:25Are you insane?
01:27Apologize to Chloe's boyfriend right now.
01:29A dozen young people holding glasses, pink balloons on the walls, disco lights flashing.
01:33Yeah, you ruined her birthday party.
01:35Do you know who that is?
01:36That's Liam Carter, CEO of Carter Tech.
01:39I smiled faintly and turned to Liam.
01:41You think I shouldn't have hit him?
01:43Starlet, what the fuck is wrong with you?
01:44It's Chloe's birthday.
01:46Liam took a deep breath, face turning purple with rage.
01:48We'll talk about this later.
01:50Stop embarrassing me and get the hell out.
01:51He was scared his mistress would lose face in front of her friends.
01:54Get out?
01:55Where am I supposed to go?
01:56Or do you two have something to hide?
01:58The next second, Chloe started sniffling.
02:00She tugged on Liam's sleeve and shook her head, eyes full of tears and a hint of guilt
02:04she couldn't hide.
02:05Chloe's eyes dart away, unable to meet mine.
02:07Oh, I get it.
02:08You're the nanny who's obsessed with Chloe's boyfriend, right?
02:10How pathetic.
02:11Trying to steal someone's man in public?
02:13I yank the Thorn family creme off my neck, the diamond glinting under the lights.
02:17Me?
02:18Your nanny?
02:18The second she finished speaking, a glass of red wine hit me square in the face.
02:23Cold wine ran down my cheeks, soaking my skirt.
02:26I can't reveal my identity.
02:27If I do, grandpa's will takes effect.
02:29I'll lose two billioners.
02:31Just hold on.
02:32Wake up, bitch.
02:32We all know who Chloe is.
02:34Her mom's a big shot.
02:34Her boyfriend's a tech CEO.
02:36This whole house is hers.
02:37And you?
02:38Look at that cheap outfit.
02:39You're only good for scrubbing floors.
02:41This dress is handmade by a Milani designer.
02:43It costs more than she makes in 10 years.
02:45Yeah, apologize to Chloe right now or you're fired.
02:49A blonde guy leaned in, sleazy.
02:51Hey, Cowger, you're way too old to be fighting over guys with Chloe.
02:54If you're that desperate, I can help you out.
02:56$200 a night, sound good?
02:57Everyone burst out laughing.
02:59I wiped the wine off my face, stared dangers at Liam.
03:02Liam, I'm your legal wife.
03:03You're just gonna stand there and let them insult me?
03:05You'll regret this.
03:06Liam looked at me coldly.
03:07Chloe's my girlfriend.
03:08You brought this on yourself.
03:10His words gave Chloe all the confidence she needed.
03:12She stood up straight.
03:14Scarlett, I'm calling you that out of respect, but know your place.
03:17Liam's a CEO.
03:18He got publicly slapped.
03:19Have you ever thought about how he feels?
03:20She turned to Liam, softening her voice.
03:23I'll always have your back in public, baby.
03:25She hit Liam's ego dead on.
03:27Oh, right.
03:28I almost forgot.
03:28I only slapped him.
03:30The next second, I raised my hand to slap Chloe.
03:32Chloe squeezed her eyes shut, trembling all over.
03:35I pulled my hand back and slapped Liam twice harder.
03:38Teach your own woman.
03:39The slap lands, blood trickles from the corner of his mouth.
03:43Chloe opened her eyes, frozen.
03:46How dare you hit him!
03:48I tried to push her away, but Liam grabbed my wrist hard.
03:51He shoved me back, and I crashed into the champagne tower behind me.
03:54The tower crashes down, glass shatters everywhere, wine pools on the floor.
03:59I fell to the ground, my palm sliced open by broken glass, blood pouring out.
04:03Liam didn't even glance at me.
04:04He pulled Chloe into his arms.
04:06Scarlett, apologize to Chloe right now!
04:09While everyone was staring at Liam and Chloe, I slipped my hand into my coat pocket,
04:13found my phone by feel, and hit record.
04:16The screen lit up.
04:17A red dot blinked.
04:18Madison ran to Chloe.
04:20Chloe, are you okay?
04:21Blood dripped from my hand.
04:22My voice was ice cold.
04:24Liam, you threw a birthday party for your mistress in my house.
04:26Cheated on me in front of everyone.
04:28And now you want me to apologize to her?
04:29Are you out of your mind?
04:30I made you.
04:31I can break you just as fast.
04:33My words made Liam flinch.
04:35Scarlett, Liam built this company all by himself.
04:38He worked his ass off for it.
04:41Stop acting like you did everything.
04:43When he started the company, I gave him $1 million from my trust fund.
04:46I got him three federal IT contracts worth millions from my dad.
04:49Even the CTO, CFA, COO were all transferred from Thorn Group.
04:53Without me, he's nothing.
04:55The other students started whispering,
04:56Wait, did she say this is her house?
04:59Is Chloe actually the mistress?
05:01But Liam's so protective of her.
05:02Why would he be so bold if he was cheating?
05:04Shut up!
05:05This is Chloe's house!
05:06I've seen her sleep in the master bedroom with him!
05:11They've been sleeping in my bed.
05:13This is my house.
05:15All these people can prove it.
05:17Liam, I don't want to see her anymore.
05:20Can you make her leave?
05:22Of course, baby.
05:24This is your house.
05:25Whatever you want.
05:26Madison lunged forward.
05:27Grabbed my hair.
05:29Listen, hag.
05:30Have some self-respect.
05:32Stop throwing yourself at a man who doesn't want you!
05:35My pupils dilated.
05:37I want to see what's bitch covered my chest.
05:39Let's teach her a lesson for Chloe!
05:41A few guys reached for my shirt.
05:42They ripped my skirt open.
05:43I fought back, kicking and scratching wildly.
05:45Liam!
05:46Stop them!
05:47This is illegal!
05:47Liam frowned and was about to stop them.
05:50Liam, they know what they're doing.
05:51And this way, you can finally get her under control, right?
05:54The crowd cheered, flashes blinding me.
05:57Liam's face cleared.
05:58He pinched her cheek.
05:59They both stood there coldly, watching as my clothes were torn off.
06:01My dress clamped down hard on my waist.
06:03We just slid it up my ear.
06:04Cutting off my ear.
06:05I couldn't breathe.
06:06My vision starting to blur.
06:07We're doing the world a favor!
06:08And you love to have attention.
06:09All these guys here, you should be happy.
06:11Dozens of hands groped me everywhere.
06:14Just when I thought it was over, I spotted the drawer across the room.
06:17I kept a silver pistol there for self-defense.
06:20I rolled hard, broke free from the crowd, and sprinted to the drawer.
06:24I grabbed the gun and aimed it at the ceiling.
06:27Bang!
06:31The giant crystal chandelier crashed down, glass shards flying everywhere.
06:35Everyone screamed and dropped to the floor, covering their head.
06:38Touch me again, and the next bullet goes through your skull.
06:41Liam turned pale as a ghost.
06:43He instinctively pushed Chloe in front of him.
06:46Chloe froze.
06:47The adoration in her eyes vanished instantly.
06:50Madison shot to her feet, stepping between Chloe and me.
06:52She stared at me with a complicated look.
06:54She walked towards me slowly, learned in, and whispered so only I could hear.
06:58I'll help you destroy Liam, on one condition.
07:00Spare Chloe.
07:02I thought I was gonna die here today.
07:04But those words?
07:06They're gonna change every single person's life in this room.
07:09I held the gun, sweeping the broken glass and trembling crowd,
07:11then pointed at the sliding doors.
07:13Everyone get out some getting dressed.
07:15Anyone stays inside.
07:16Anyone looks back.
07:17I blow their head off.
07:18A dozen people file out with hands on their heads.
07:21Liam walked last, glaring at me viciously over his shoulder.
07:24Madison supported the shaking Chloe, walking in the middle of the crowd,
07:27never glancing at me.
07:28I made sure everyone was gone, and locked the master bedroom door behind me.
07:32I grabbed extra ammo from the nightstand, and loaded the gun.
07:35I stepped through the sliding doors into the pool area.
07:38Blue hour dusk settles over the water.
07:40A dozen people huddle by the lounge chairs, too scared to breathe.
07:44I stood on the steps, aiming the gun at the crowd.
07:47Now, anyone have a problem with that?
07:50Liam suddenly runged forward, swinging fist at my face.
07:53I dodged, grabbed a champagne bottle from the table, and smashed it hard over his head.
07:57The blonde guy who hit on me lunged for the gun.
08:00Everyone, she only has one gun!
08:02I kicked him hard in the stomach.
08:03He flew backward and splashed into the pool with a loud thud.
08:08Everyone immediately else scrambled back, too scared to behind her, watching the chaos warily.
08:13Just then, the side gate by the pool swung open.
08:15Martha stands in the gate in a dark green silk dress and heels, holding a fancy jewelry box,
08:20dripping in diamonds.
08:21She sees the mess and bleeding Liam, and her smile drops instantly.
08:24Ah!
08:24The hell is going on here?!
08:26Chloe's mom, Martha, walked in.
08:27Chloe threw herself into Martha's arms, crying.
08:30Mom, she's gonna kill us!
08:31When Martha saw my face, she turned pale as a ghost.
08:34Her hand automatically touched the diamond necklace around her neck, the one I lost last week.
08:37Martha snapped out of it, pulled Chloe close.
08:40You crazy bitch!
08:41I'm calling the cops right now!
08:42I scoffed and stepped back in fear, slipped on the wet tile, and her jewelry box flew
08:47out of her hand.
08:47Ah!
08:48My jewelry!
08:50They're mine!
08:51I aimed the gun at the water and yelled,
08:53Touch them, and I blow your hand off.
08:56Martha yanked her hand back instantly, lost her balance, and fell into the pool with a splash,
09:02soaking wet.
09:02She flailed and screamed in the water, her makeup running.
09:05Her fake diamond necklace floated on the surface.
09:07Yours?
09:08That Sabire brooch was my 18th birthday present for my grandpa.
09:10Only three exist in the world.
09:12The receipt and certificate are in my safe.
09:13Martha opened her mouth, but no words came out.
09:15She just trembled in the water.
09:17I turned my gaze to Liam, who was just getting up.
09:20Liam, everyone who hurt me today is gonna pay, including me.
09:23Liam clutched his bleeding forehead, glaring at me venomously, but said nothing.
09:26Chloe tried to run to Martha, but Madden grabbed her arm.
09:29Madison shook her head at Chloe, silently telling her to back off.
09:32Just then, sirens wailed in the distance, getting louder fast.
09:36Cops! Who the fuck called the cops?
09:38Everyone foes, staring at each other in shock.
09:40In the master bedroom, my back to the door, I hold the phone to my ear, voice barely a whisper.
09:4517 Oak Road Hamptons, breaking and entering.
09:48Assault. Attempted sexual assault.
09:51I fired a warning shot in self-defense.
09:53A mocking smile tugged at my plips.
09:56I set the gun down on a lounge chair and raised my hands.
09:59The next second, the pool gate kicked open.
10:03Four cops rushed in, battles and handcuffs in hand.
10:06Who called 911? We got reports of gunshots and assault.
10:08Her! She shot at us, and she's lying about me stealing.
10:11Yeah, it's her! She broke into my house, hit people, and shot a gun. She's insane!
10:15The cops rushed over, pinned me down, and cuffed me. Liam sighed in relief when he saw me cuffed, a
10:19smug smile on his face.
10:21Chloe wiped her tears and smirked at me.
10:23The cop glanced at the jewelry floating in the pool and spoke into his radio.
10:27Possible stolen property found. Need divers to recover.
10:30Martha turned white as a sheet and collapsed in the water, unable to stand.
10:35All of you are coming down to the stage for questioning!
10:38Two cops led me out. Madison, she glanced at me quickly and mouthed.
10:45I nodded slightly.
10:47Everyone is loaded into police cars. Sirens wail again.
10:50The fairy lights cast broken shadows on the empty pool.
10:53The floating jewelry glimming coldly in the water.
10:56Forty minutes later, Long Island Police Department lobby.
10:59Fluorescent lights blared white and harsh, metal benches glinting cold.
11:02Liam, Chloe, Madison, Martha, and a few students were let in one by one.
11:06Officer Johnson scanned the room.
11:07One at a time. You, come with me.
11:09Liam rushed over suddenly, took off his suit jacket and draped it over me, his eyes red.
11:13I ripped the jacket off and threw it on the floor.
11:17Don't touch me with the hands you used on your mistress.
11:20The man who stood by and watched them try to strip me at the party was now acting more loving
11:24than anyone.
11:25Liam's face turned pale. He reached for my arm.
11:27I stepped back and slapped him hard across the face.
11:30The lobby went dead silent.
11:31Enough!
11:32Liam held his cheek, voice shaking.
11:38Officer, my wife has bipolar disorder. She hallucinates and self-harms all the time.
11:42She stopped taking her meds tonight. I'm so sorry.
11:46Officer, he's lying.
11:48I pulled out my phone and hit play.
11:51Don't hold back. I'll take the blame.
11:53Strip her naked. This bitch deserves to be taught a lesson.
11:56That's edited!
11:57Liam turned white as a sheet and lunged for my phone.
12:00Officer Martinez slammed him against the wall, knee in his back.
12:03Don't move! Assaulting an officer is a felony. Let go of me. That recording is illegal.
12:09New York is a two-party consentent state.
12:11New York is a one-party consentent state.
12:13You gonna teach the cops the law?
12:15Send this to forensics.
12:16Johnson smirked slightly and handed the phone to Martinez.
12:19You say she's mentally ill, but on the recording you told them don't hold back?
12:23Liam had nothing to say.
12:25Your wife? Scarlett is your wife?
12:28You told Chloe you were divorced! You lied to all of us!
12:32Madison, stop!
12:34Chloe turned pale and pulled her back.
12:35Why should I stop? You think he actually loves you?
12:37Madison shook her off, eyes blazing red.
12:40Slap.
12:40Chloe slapped Madison hard across the face.
12:42Tears streamed down Chloe's face, her voice shaking.
12:45Shut up! I told you to shut up!
12:47Madison held her cheek, stunned for two seconds, then shook her head with a bitter laugh.
12:52She turned to the corner and punched the wall.
12:53Everyone split up for statements.
12:55Martha Bennett, you're under arrest for theft. Come with me.
12:58Martha screamed as she was led away.
13:00Chloe watched her go, biting her lip until it turned white.
13:03Cold white light hit the metal table, where a voice recorder, phone, and crime scene photos lay.
13:09I sat across from Johnson.
13:10Mrs. Thornt, you need to go to the hospital for that hand.
13:14But I have a few questions first.
13:16Go ahead.
13:17Your husband says you have mental health issues.
13:19Do you have any medical records?
13:21Full physical and psychiatric evaluation from New York Pristerian three months ago. All clear.
13:26Do you have a medical report for the assault?
13:27It just happened. I want one now.
13:30All right. But are you sure you want to press charges?
13:32Domestic violence and solicitation of assault? With this evidence, he's looking at least three years.
13:37I was silent for two seconds, then a small smile tugged at my lips.
13:40No. I'm not filing a civil suit.
13:43Why not?
13:44I have bigger plans than putting him in jail right now. Process the criminal charges as you
13:48see fit. I just need the conviction on his record for the divorce. I couldn't let him get locked up
13:52here. That would be too easy. I wanted him to climb as high as he could, then fall. And grandpa's
13:58will was still in play. We weren't divorced yet. If he went to prison because of me, I could lose
14:03the $2 billion trust fund. Johnson stared at me for a few seconds, then didn't ask any more
14:08questions. There was a knock on the door. Martinez walked in and whispered something.
14:12Johnson's face changed slightly.
14:14Your husband's lawyer is here, David Cohen, one of Manhattan's top criminal defense attorneys.
14:18He can afford Cohen? Interesting.
14:20In the hallway, Connan walked over in a sharp suit, eyes sharp.
14:26Officer, I'm Liam Carter's attorney. I need to see my client.
14:29All right. But he's under investigation for solicitation of assault. We have the recording.
14:34My client denies solicitation. Those words were emotional outbursts during a marital
14:38argument, no intent to act, and he had no knowledge of the other's actions.
14:41Cohen didn't flinch. He stood there and watched the whole thing. That's omission.
14:46Mrs. Thorne, legally, omission only constitutes a crime if there's a legal duty to act.
14:51There's no mandatory duty to rescue between spouses unless you can prove he actively encouraged
14:55them. But by all means, let the prosecutor decide. Mr. Cohen, you can bail your client out,
15:00but all evidence will be on file. We'll re-arrest him if new charges come up. Understood.
15:07Liam was brought out, handcuffs removed. He rubbed his wrist and smirked at me.
15:11See? You can't touch me. Lawyer said your stupid recording is worthless.
15:16I don't want to take you down yet. I want to watch you climb higher,
15:20then fall harder. Liam exploded. He slammed the chair. It shattered into pieces.
15:25Who the fuck do you think you are?
15:30Two cops slammed him to the ground immediately. Destruction of property? That's another charge.
15:36Let go of me! Shut up. You'll be held in custody tonight.
15:41Liam finally calmed down, signed the bail papers, fixed his clothes like nothing had happened.
15:49Her hands shaking. The last admiration in her eyes died. Next evening, Long Island Villa. Sunset
15:55streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The broken champagne tower still lay on the floor,
15:59glass shards glinting harshly. The police station wasn't the end. The real show was here. After
16:04finishing my statement, I came back to the villa half an hour early. Papers lay on the couch. The
16:09coffee table was stacked with the deed, insurance policies, and stock certificates. The key turned.
16:13Liam pushed the door open, Chloe following behind him, head down, pale. How did you get in? This is
16:18my house! I stood up and slammed the deed on the coffee table. A glass of water jumped. Your house?
16:258.5 million, Hamptons, Long Island. My name is on the deed. What's this about?
16:32Scarlet, you lied? You said your parents lent you the money? I lied because you couldn't even afford
16:38your Brooklyn rent back then. I didn't want to hurt your pride. And what did you do? Cheated on me
16:42and
16:42threw your mistress a birthday party in my bed. Liam lost it completely. He grabbed the glass of
16:46water, smashed it on the floor, glass flying everywhere. You set me up! You set me up from
16:51the beginning! Liam, are you crazy? Liam ignored her, eyes blazing red, and lunged at me. Six bodyguards
16:59in black suits burst through the door. The lead one grabbed Liam by the back of the collar and dragged
17:03him back like a rag doll. The six bodyguards lined up in front of me. Miss Thorne, are you all
17:08right?
17:09I'm fine. Hold him. Two bodyguards grabbed Liam's arms. He struggled wildly, kicking and
17:14flaming. In the chaos, Liam threw a punch to break free, missed the bodyguard, and hit Chloe
17:19hard in the arm as she ran to pull him back. Chloe grunt in pain and stumbled back. Her arm
17:24hit the corner of the coffee table, sliced open by glass, blood dripping onto the carpet. Liam
17:29froze for a second, then instead of caring. This is all your fault! If you hadn't caused this
17:34scene, Chloe wouldn't be hurt! What the hell were you doing? Useless bitch! Chloe held
17:39her bleeding arm, staring at Liam in shock. Her eyes went from pain to disbelief. Get the
17:44first aid kit. The bodyguard handed it to me. Fix it yourself. I don't want too much blood
17:50in my house. Chloe didn't catch it. She just stared at Liam, biting her lip until it turned
17:56white. Don't act like you care! Scarlet, you want a divorce? Fine! Good. I agree.
18:04Liam froze. Surprised I agreed so fast. He stared at the papers suspiciously. I slid the papers
18:10across the table. Liam picked them up and scanned them quickly. Chloe leaned in to look
18:14too. Liam flipped through a few pages, frowning. Wait, you're really leaving with nothing? I
18:19already signed, are you going to? Liam hesitated. He flipped through the papers over and over, looking
18:24for a catch. Scarlet, you. I have one condition. From today on, we go our separate ways. What
18:30you do with him is none of my business. Liam gritted his teeth, picked up at the pen, and
18:35signed his name quickly, his hand shaking. Chloe watched, her eyes complicated. Uneasy,
18:40suspicious, and a hint of guilt she couldn't name. I picked up the papers, checked them, and
18:45put them in my bag. I had all my valuables packed up and sent to my parents' Upper East Side
18:50apartment. I listed the house for sale. When I got home that night, my parents were shocked.
18:57They thought I was in the Bahamas with Liam. I told them everything, and that I'd sign
19:02the divorce papers. My mom hugged me, crying, and called Liam ungrateful. My dad thought
19:07it was a good thing we were getting divorced. When we got married, the villa was always in
19:11my name. But I couldn't tell him about my family. Not to spare his pride, but because
19:15of grandpa's will, if my husband used my money or connections to succeed in business
19:19before I turned 30, I would lose my inheritance to the Thorn Trust, $2 billion.
19:24Either prove he loves you for you, or lose everything.
19:27So I hid the truth. That night, I lay in bed, unable to sleep. I thought I wouldn't be sad,
19:33but being betrayed by the man I loved for five years hurt more than I expected. I found all
19:38the cheap little gifts Liam had given me in college, threw them in the trash. He really
19:43bit the hand that fed him. That night, after being thrown out, Liam and Chloe took a taxi
19:47to the hospital. They were both admitted. I thought it was over. I just had to pull my
19:52people from his company, cut off all his contracts, and watch him go bankrupt.
19:57The next night, my assistant called.
19:59Ms. Thorn, Liam and Chloe are live on TikTok. You need to see this.
20:02I opened the live stream. Chloe was crying to the camera.
20:06Liam and I made a mistake. Couldn't help ourselves. We got together while he was still married to
20:10Scarlett. I want to say sorry to Scarlett.
20:13The comments were full of hate, but something was off. She was looking at her phone, not reading
20:18comments, but something else. Sorry, guys. I'm not feeling well. I'll stream tomorrow.
20:24Chloe turned off her phone. Liam stormed over, his face dark.
20:28Happy now? Everyone's hating on us! You're dragging me down with you!
20:32Chloe pulled away, put on her headphones, and opened the anonymous voice note. Her breath
20:36caught. Her shoulders tent, fists clenched, eyes red-rimmined. Not a sound escaped her,
20:40but her shaking body said everything. Liam noticed. He ripped the headphones off her and
20:45smashed them on the floor.
20:46What the hell are you listening to?
20:49You've been lying to me this whole time.
20:54Lying to you?
20:54Then dropped his to a fake soft tone, brushing her cheek.
20:58Baby, you're the only one I care about. Don't listen to random gossip.
21:02What about the ring?
21:03Chloe held out her hand, voice sharp. Liam's eyes flashed. He slapped her heart across the face.
21:12How dare you question me? I feed you, spoil you, give you everything. This is how you repay me?
21:17I didn't! You never told me the truth! Not once!
21:21The truth?
21:22Liam leaned in, his voice low and unhinged.
21:25Once I take everything from Scarlet, you and your mom will live like queens. Now be a good girl.
21:30Let go! It hurts!
21:32Chloe struggled in his grip, voice trembling.
21:35Don't be mad, okay?
21:36He tilted her chin up, forcing her to look at him.
21:39I can't live without you.
21:41Before she could answer, he kissed her hard, rough, forced, unwanted.
21:45His teeth bit through her lip. The taste of blood filled both their mouths.
21:50Chloe jerked her head away and shoved him hard.
21:53Get off me!
21:55You're insane!
21:57Ah!
21:58Liam snapped.
22:00Insane?
22:02You made me this way!
22:04One more wrong move, and I'll call the cops on your mom right now!
22:08She'll rot in prison!
22:09You're threatening me?
22:11I'm teaching you a lesson!
22:13Liam panted, completely deranged.
22:16Just be good. Be a good girl.
22:19I'll give you everything, baby.
22:21I'll give you everything.
22:22She laughed suddenly, tears streaming down her face.
22:25Fine. I'll be good.
22:27While his back was turned, Chloe pulled out her phone with shaking fingers and fired off a text.
22:31West Hospital Hallway.
22:32Now. Hurry.
22:33She said she needed air and stumbled out of the hospital room.
22:36Madison was already waiting in the West Hospital Hallway.
22:39The second she saw the slap mark on Chloe's face and the bruise on her waist, her eyes blazed with
22:45rage.
22:46I told you he was no good.
22:48Chloe doesn't answer, just cries harder.
22:51Chloe grabbed her arm.
22:52You sent the audio, didn't you?
22:54This time, I'm taking Liam down for good.
22:59Whatever you're gonna do, I'm with you.
23:01Chloe hit the call button.
23:03It rang three times before connecting.
23:07Scarlet.
23:09The next day, I met Chloe at a coffee shop.
23:12She was early.
23:13No makeup, red puffy eyes, wearing a plain gray hoodie.
23:16Madison sat next to her, silent, watching me warily.
23:20She looked nothing like the glamorous party queen from the day before.
23:24I'm sorry.
23:25I sipped my coffee, saying nothing.
23:28I knew he was married.
23:29He told me they'd been separated for two years and were getting divorced,
23:32that his wife wouldn't sign the papers.
23:34I chose to believe him.
23:35I wanted the cars, the house.
23:37I lied to myself.
23:38I knew my mom was stealing from you.
23:40I didn't stop her.
23:41You want me to feel sorry for you?
23:43No.
23:44I know I was wrong.
23:45I'm not playing the victim.
23:46She pulled a phone out of her bag and slid it across the table.
23:49This is the spare phone he gave me.
23:51I went through it.
23:52There's stuff on here.
23:52I opened the phone.
23:54The gallery had screenshots of Liam's texts, from a year and a half ago, to his assistant.
23:59This idiot is getting too clingy.
24:01Need to keep her busy so she stops bothering me.
24:03Tell her to take more classes at school?
24:05Yeah.
24:06Also, did you look up her mom?
24:07Single mom, works as a nanny.
24:09No money.
24:10Ugh, fine.
24:11Keep stringing her along.
24:12She's free anyway.
24:13I put the phone down and looked at Chloe.
24:15Her nails drug into her palms.
24:17You want more?
24:18Why are you telling me this?
24:19Because I want him in prison.
24:21Not just bankrupt.
24:23I want everyone to know who he really is.
24:25He spreads private photos.
24:27He put hidden cameras in that hotel room.
24:30I saw the folder on his computer.
24:31It had your name on it.
24:32My fingers tightened around my coffee cup.
24:34You'll testify against him?
24:36I will.
24:36What do you want in return?
24:38Go easy on my mom.
24:39She's just greedy, not evil.
24:40And don't press charges against Madison.
24:42I leaned back in my chair, watching her for a long time.
24:46Your mom has to return everything she stole.
24:48I won't press charges for the sapphire ring you stole, but you owe me $800,000.
24:52Monthly payments.
24:53$5,000 a month until it's paid off.
24:56Okay.
24:58What about you?
24:59What do you want?
24:59I looked at Madison.
25:01Nothing.
25:02I just want her to be safe.
25:05Deal.
25:05But I need to tell you something.
25:07I don't forgive you.
25:09This is just business.
25:10Once this is over, I never want to see you again.
25:14I pick up a pen and sign the agreement.
25:17Chloe signs too.
25:18Madison doesn't sign, just sits there watching Chloe.
25:21We didn't shake hands.
25:22No smiles.
25:22No reconciliation.
25:23We were just three women hurt by the same man standing on the same side.
25:27For now.
25:28Two days later, my assistant called me early in the morning.
25:31Miss Thorne, the link I sent you, check it now.
25:34I opened the link.
25:36There were my private photos all over the internet.
25:38The headline blares.
25:39Carter Tech CEO's wife cheated with multiple men.
25:42I shot up in bed.
25:43I was half naked in the photos.
25:45My face and body exposed.
25:47The man's face was completely blurred.
25:48But I recognized that body instantly.
25:51It was Liam.
25:52The background was a hotel in Miami.
25:53I stared at the screen, my hands shaking.
25:56My phone clattered to the carpet.
25:58Tears welled up in my eyes.
26:00But I bit my lip and held them back.
26:02I closed my eyes, took three deep breaths.
26:06Dad, use the nuclear option.
26:10At the same time, Chloe called me.
26:13Scarlett, did you see it?
26:14He's making his move.
26:16I saw it.
26:17I told you about the folder on his computer.
26:19I copied it.
26:20It has the original photos, no blur.
26:22Madison organized everything, plus his text bribing the hotel staff.
26:26I can send it to you now.
26:28Send it.
26:28This time, I'm making sure he never gets back up.
26:31Was crying on TikTok Live.
26:33When Scarlett and I first got together, we couldn't even scrounge up $100.
26:37I built my company from nothing, because I loved her.
26:41But after we got married, she started staying out all night, always asking me for money.
26:45I have the bank records to prove it.
26:47I was too busy building my company to be with her.
26:49By the time I found out, it was too late.
26:52She cheated on me countless times.
26:53I met Chloe later, but Scarlett wouldn't leave us alone.
26:57She even hit Chloe.
26:58I'm speaking out today to protect the woman I love.
27:00The live stream hit 200,000 viewers.
27:03The comments shifted from hate to support.
27:05I watched the stream, narrowing my eyes.
27:07My dad wanted to send Thorne Consortus top lawyers to take it down immediately.
27:11If we take it down now, he gets off too easy.
27:14I want him to climb as high as he can.
27:16Then I'm going to push him off.
27:18On the day of our divorce hearing, Liam showed up at the courthouse alone.
27:21Chloe didn't come.
27:22Scarlett, you're going to be ruined.
27:23I said nothing.
27:25Three days later, the story went viral.
27:27Liam was the internet's favorite victim.
27:29That afternoon, I went live.
27:30I bought a TikTok global push, and hundreds of thousands of people tuned in within minutes.
27:34When we hit 500,000 viewers, I pulled up Liam's so-called bank records and the full text messages.
27:40Liam had sent me money, but every single dollar was for his mom's medical bills.
27:44Every large transfer, I sent it to him first, then he sent it to the hospital.
27:48The chat exploded.
27:50So those transfers were for his mom, not her?
27:53This guy is a total scumbag.
27:55Then I pulled up the hotel check-in records.
27:58Those photos are mine, but the man in them, that's Liam Carter.
28:02That was our first vacation to Miami.
28:05He put hidden cameras in the room without me knowing.
28:07He planned to use these photos against me if we ever broke up.
28:10The chat was flooded with hate for Liam.
28:14Just then, Chloe appeared on screen.
28:16She wasn't in my stream.
28:18She went live on her own account and joined mine.
28:20Everyone, I'm Chloe.
28:22I have something to say.
28:23Liam lied to me for two years.
28:25He told me he was separated and getting divorced.
28:27I believed him.
28:28I was the other woman, and I own that.
28:30But everything he said about Scarlet, it's all lies.
28:35These are his texts to his assistant.
28:37He called me an idiot, said I was easy to manipulate.
28:40The diamond ring he gave me was fake, $200.
28:43He also took photos of me sleeping, without my permission.
28:47And he has a folder on his computer with the original photos of Scarlet.
28:51I have proof.
28:52She held up a USB drive.
28:53This has all the original files.
28:55I already gave it to the police.
28:58Liam's name popped up in Chloe's comments, spamming crazy words.
29:04I know.
29:05I'm doing the right thing.
29:06I ended the live stream.
29:08The rest was up to the lawyers.
29:11Scarlet, how did you get the hotel records?
29:13So you bribed the hotel staff to lie?
29:16Once my company goes public, you'll be begging to work for me!
29:21About that, your company isn't going public.
29:30He hung up, but another call came immediately.
29:33Then another.
29:33Scarlet, it was you?
29:35Who the hell are you?
29:36I met his gaze and smiled.
29:38New York Thorn Consortoran.
29:40Heard of it?
29:41The richest family in New York?
29:43That's my family.
29:44That's impossible.
29:45You told me your family was middle class.
29:47Oh, and that hotel in Miami?
29:49It's ours too.
29:51Liam stared at me in disbelief.
29:54Scarlet, give me another chance.
29:55I'm sorry.
29:55I'll break up with Chloe right now.
29:56Let's get back together.
29:57He had no chance.
29:59A few days later, Liam was sentenced.
30:0212 years in prison for illegal acts.
30:06Carter Tech filed for bankruptcy.
30:08All assets were transferred to me.
30:11Martha was sentenced.
30:13Two years in prison.
30:14Three years probation.
30:151,000 hours community service.
30:17Return all stolen items.
30:18Chloe was sentenced to six months of community correction for aiding in a building and thiefed.
30:23She was expelled from NYU and left with $800,000 in debt.
30:26Madison was sentenced to 300 hours of community service for assault.
30:30I dragged my suitcase, walking toward the gate with my parents.
30:34My phone buzzed.
30:35$5,000.
30:36Send her, Chloe Bennett.
30:40If it wasn't for you, I'd still be with him.
30:43I told you I'd protect you.
30:48I glanced at it, then deleted it.
30:51We're so proud of you.
30:53We love you.
30:53I didn't forgive anyone.
30:56But I wasn't going to let their mistakes ruin my life.
30:59The best revenge isn't death.
31:01It's living well while they have to live with what they did.
31:04And maybe, just maybe, they'll find redemption in their mistakes.
31:09We'll see you next time.
31:09We'll see you next time.
31:09We'll see you next time.
31:09We'll see you next time.
31:10We'll see you next time.
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