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HIS MISTRESS + I BANKRUPTED HIM
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00:00This man is my husband, Liam.
00:02Right after his IPO, he stabbed me 20 times that night.
00:05I kill you, and I win everything.
00:07Was it just a nightmare?
00:08I'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.
00:21A 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.
00:58The 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 panicking.
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.
01:31Pink balloons on the walls.
01:32Disco 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?
01:43Scarlett, 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.
01:49Stop 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?
02:12I yank the Thorn family creme off my neck, the diamond glinting under the lights.
02:17Me?
02:18Your nanny?
02:19The 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 ten years.
02:46Yeah, apologize to Chloe right now or you're fired.
02:49A blonde guy leaned in, sleazy.
02:51Hey, Calgar, 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.
03:14Scarlet, I'm calling you that out of respect.
03:16But 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.
03:40The slap lands.
03:41Blood trickles from the corner of his mouth.
03:43Chloe opened her eyes.
03:45Frozen.
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.
03:56Glass shatters everywhere.
03:57Wine pools on the floor.
03:59I fell to the ground.
03:59My palm sliced open by broken glass.
04:02Blood pouring out.
04:03Liam didn't even glance at me.
04:04He pulled Chloe into his arms.
04:06Scarlet, apologize to Chloe right now!
04:09While everyone was staring at Liam and Chloe, I slipped my hand into my coat pocket, found
04:13my phone by feel, and hit record.
04:15The 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.
04:35Scarlet, 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,
04:57Wait, did she say this is her house?
04:59Is Chloe actually the mistress?
05:00But Liam's so protective of her, why 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.
05:18Liam, 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, grabbed 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.
05:44I fought back, kicking and scratching wildly.
05:46Liam!
05:46Stop them!
05:47This is illegal!
05:48Liam 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.
05:56Liam'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,
06:03and slid up my internment, cutting off my air.
06:05I couldn't breathe.
06:06My vision starting to blur.
06:07We're doing the world a favor!
06:08And you love attention!
06:09All these guys here?
06:10You should be happy!
06:11Dozens of hands groped me everywhere.
06:14Just when I thought it was over,
06:15I spotted the drawer across the room.
06:17I kept a silver pistol there for self-defense.
06:19I 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.
07:14Anyone 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.
07:22Glaring at me viciously over his shoulder,
07:24Madison supported the shaking Chloe,
07:26walking in the middle of the crowd, never glancing at me.
07:28I made sure everyone was gone,
07:30and locked the master bedroom door behind me.
07:32I grabbed extra ammo from the nightstand,
07:34and 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,
07:43too 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,
07:56and 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 scrambled back, too scared to behind her,
08:11watching 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,
08:18holding a fancy jewelry box, dripping in diamonds.
08:21She sees the mess and bleeding Liam,
08:22and 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,
08:36the one I lost last week.
08:38Martha 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,
08:44slipped on the wet tile,
08:45and her jewelry box flew out of her hand.
08:48Ah!
08:49My 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,
08:58lost her balance,
09:00and fell into the pool with a splash,
09:02soaking wet.
09:03She flailed and screamed in the water,
09:04her makeup running.
09:05Her fake diamond necklace floated on the surface.
09:08Yours?
09:08That Savire brooch was my 18th birthday present for my grandpa.
09:11Only three exist in the world.
09:12The receipt and certificate are in my safe.
09:14Martha opened her mouth, but no words came out.
09:16She 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,
09:24glaring at me venomously, but said nothing.
09:26Chloe tried to run to Martha,
09:28but Madden grabbed her arm.
09:29Madison shook her head at Chloe,
09:30silently telling her to back off.
09:32Just then, sirens wailed in the distance,
09:35getting louder fast.
09:36Cops!
09:36Who the fuck called the cops?
09:38Everyone foes, staring at each other in shock.
09:40In the master bedroom, my back to the door,
09:42I hold the phone to my ear,
09:44voice barely a whisper.
09:4617 Oak Road, Hamptons.
09:47Breaking and entering.
09:48Assault.
09:49Attempted sexual assault.
09:51I fired a warning shot in self-defense.
09:54A 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?
10:07We got reports of gunshots and assault.
10:08Her!
10:09She shot at us!
10:10And she's lying about me stealing!
10:12Yeah, it's her!
10:12She broke into my house,
10:13hit people, and shot a gun!
10:14She's insane!
10:15The cops rushed over,
10:16pinned me down, and cuffed me.
10:17Liam sighed in relief when he saw me cuffed.
10:19A smug smile on his face.
10:21Chloe wiped her tears and smirked at me.
10:23The cop glanced at the jewelry floating in the pool
10:26and spoke into his radio.
10:27Possible stolen property found.
10:29Need divers to recover.
10:31Martha turned white as a sheet
10:32and collapsed in the water,
10:34unable to stand.
10:35All of you are coming down to the stage for questioning!
10:38Two cops led me out.
10:40Madison, she glanced at me quickly and mouthed.
10:45I nodded slightly.
10:47Everyone is loaded into police cars.
10:49Sirens wail again.
10:51The fairy lights cast broken shadows on the empty pool.
10:54The floating jewelry glimming coldly in the water.
10:56Forty minutes later,
10:57Long Island Police Department lobby.
10:59Fluorescent lights blared white and harsh,
11:01metal benches glinting cold.
11:02Liam, Chloe, Madison, Martha,
11:04and a few students were let in one by one.
11:06Officer Johnson scanned the room.
11:08One at a time.
11:08You, come with me.
11:09Liam rushed over suddenly,
11:11took off his suit jacket and draped it over me,
11:13his eyes red.
11:14I 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
11:22try to strip me at the party
11:23was now acting more loving than anyone.
11:25Liam's face turned pale.
11:26He reached for my arm.
11:27I stepped back and slapped him hard across the face.
11:30The lobby went dead silent.
11:32Enough!
11:33Liam held his cheek, voice shaking.
11:38Officer, my wife has bipolar disorder.
11:40She hallucinates and self-harms all the time.
11:42She stopped taking her meds tonight.
11:44I'm so sorry.
11:46Officer, he's lying.
11:48I pulled out my phone and hit play.
11:51Don't hold back.
11:52I'll take the blame.
11:54Strip her naked.
11:55This bitch deserves to be taught a lesson.
11:57That's edited!
11:57Liam turned white as a sheet and lunged for my phone.
12:00Officer Martinez slammed him against the wall,
12:03knee in his back.
12:04Don't move!
12:05Assaulting an officer is a felony.
12:06Let go of me.
12:07That recording is illegal.
12:09New York is a two-party consentent state.
12:11New York is a one-party consentent state.
12:14You gonna teach the cops the law?
12:15Send this to forensics.
12:17Johnson smirked slightly and handed the phone to Martinez.
12:20You say she's mentally ill,
12:21but on the recording you told them don't hold back?
12:24Liam had nothing to say.
12:25Your wife?
12:27Scarlett is your wife?
12:28You told Chloe you were divorced!
12:30You lied to all of us!
12:32Madison, stop!
12:34Chloe turned pale and pulled her back.
12:35Why should I stop?
12:36You think he actually loves you?
12:37Madison shook her off, eyes blazing red.
12:40Slap.
12:40Chloe slapped Madison hard across the face.
12:43Tears streamed down Chloe's face,
12:44her voice shaking.
12:45Shut up!
12:46I told you to shut up!
12:48Madison held her cheek,
12:49stunned for two seconds,
12:50then shook her head with a bitter laugh.
12:52She turned to the corner and punched the wall.
12:54Everyone split up for statements.
12:55Martha Bennett, you're under arrest for theft.
12:58Come with me.
12:58Martha screamed as she was led away.
13:00Chloe watched her go,
13:02biting her lip until it turned white.
13:04Cold white light hit the metal table,
13:05where a voice recorder, phone, and crime scene photos lay.
13:09I sat across from Johnson.
13:11Mrs. 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.
13:20Do you have any medical records?
13:21Full physical and psychiatric evaluation
13:23from New York Pristerian three months ago.
13:25All clear.
13:26Do you have a medical report for the assault?
13:28It just happened.
13:29I want one now.
13:30All right.
13:30But are you sure you want to press charges?
13:32Domestic violence and solicitation of assault
13:34with this evidence?
13:35He's looking at least three years.
13:37I was silent for two seconds,
13:38then a small smile tugged at my lips.
13:41No.
13:42I'm not filing a civil suit.
13:43Why not?
13:44I have bigger plans than putting him in jail right now.
13:47Process the criminal charges as you see fit.
13:49I just need the conviction on his record for the divorce.
13:52I couldn't let him get locked up here.
13:53That would be too easy.
13:55I wanted him to climb as high as he could, then fall.
13:58And Grandpa's will was still in play.
14:00We weren't divorced yet.
14:01If he went to prison because of me,
14:03I could lose the $2 billion trust fund.
14:06Johnson stared at me for a few seconds,
14:08then didn't ask any more questions.
14:09There was a knock on the door.
14:11Martinez walked in and whispered something.
14:13Johnson's face changed slightly.
14:14Your husband's lawyer is here, David Cohen,
14:16one of Manhattan's top criminal defense attorneys.
14:18He can afford Cohen?
14:20Interesting.
14:21In the hallway,
14:22Connan walked over in a sharp suit,
14:24eyes sharp.
14:27Officer, I'm Liam Carter's attorney.
14:29I need to see my client.
14:30All right.
14:30But he's under investigation for solicitation of assault.
14:33We have the recording.
14:34My client denies solicitation.
14:36Those words were emotional outbursts
14:38during a marital argument no intent to act,
14:40and he had no knowledge of the other's actions.
14:42Cohen didn't flinch.
14:43He stood there and watched the whole thing.
14:45That's omission.
14:46Mrs. Thorne, legally,
14:48omission only constitutes a crime
14:49if there's a legal duty to act.
14:51There's no mandatory duty to rescue between spouses
14:54unless you can prove he actively encouraged them.
14:56But by all means, let the prosecutor decide.
14:59Mr. Cohen, you can bail your client out,
15:01but all evidence will be on file.
15:03We'll rearrest him if new charges come up.
15:07Understood.
15:08Liam was brought out, handcuffs removed.
15:10He rubbed his wrist and smirked at me.
15:12See?
15:12You can't touch me.
15:13Hey, lawyer said your stupid recording is worthless.
15:17I don't want to take you down yet.
15:18I want to watch you climb higher,
15:20then fall harder.
15:22Liam exploded.
15:23He slammed the chair.
15:24It shattered into pieces.
15:26Who the fuck do you think you are?
15:30Two cops slammed him to the ground immediately.
15:33Destruction of property?
15:34That's another charge.
15:36Let go of me!
15:39Shut up!
15:40You'll be held in custody tonight.
15:41Liam finally calmed down,
15:44signed the bail papers,
15:45fixed his clothes like nothing had happened.
15:49Her hands shaking,
15:51the last admiration in her eyes died.
15:53Next evening,
15:54Long Island Villa,
15:55sunset streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
15:58The broken champagne tower still lay on the floor,
16:00glass shards glinting harshly.
16:01The police station wasn't the end.
16:03The real show was here.
16:04After finishing my statement,
16:06I came back to the villa half an hour early.
16:08Papers lay on the couch.
16:09The coffee table was stacked with the deed,
16:11insurance policies,
16:12and stock certificates.
16:13The key turned.
16:14Liam pushed the door open.
16:15Chloe following behind him,
16:16head down, pale.
16:17How did you get in?
16:18This is my house!
16:20I stood up and slammed the deed on the coffee table.
16:22A glass of water jumped.
16:24Your house?
16:258.5 million,
16:27Hamptons,
16:28Long Island.
16:29My name is on the deed.
16:31What's this about?
16:33Scarlett,
16:33You lied?
16:34You said your parents lent you the money?
16:36I lied because you couldn't even afford your Brooklyn rent back then.
16:40I didn't want to hurt your pride.
16:41And what did you do?
16:41Cheated on me and threw your mistress a birthday party in my bed.
16:44Liam lost it completely.
16:46He grabbed the glass of water,
16:47smashed it on the floor,
16:48glass flying everywhere.
16:50You set me up!
16:51You set me up from the beginning!
16:53Liam!
16:54Are you crazy?
16:55Liam ignored her,
16:56eyes blazing red,
16:57and lunged at me.
16:58Six bodyguards in black suits burst through the door.
17:01The lead one grabbed Liam by the back of the collar
17:03and dragged him back like a rag doll.
17:05The six bodyguards lined up in front of me.
17:08Miss Thorne,
17:08are you alright?
17:09I'm fine.
17:10Hold him.
17:11Two bodyguards grabbed Liam's arms.
17:13He struggled wildly,
17:14kicking and flaining.
17:15In the chaos,
17:16Liam threw a punch to break free,
17:18missed the bodyguard,
17:19and hit Chloe hard in the arm as she ran to pull him back.
17:22Chloe grunt in pain and stumbled back.
17:24Her arm hit the corner of the coffee table.
17:26Sliced open by glass,
17:28blood dripping onto the carpet,
17:29Liam froze for a second,
17:31then instead of caring.
17:32This is all your fault!
17:33If you hadn't caused this scene,
17:35Chloe wouldn't be hurt!
17:36What the hell were you doing?
17:37Useless bitch!
17:39Chloe held her bleeding arm,
17:40staring at Liam in shock.
17:42Her eyes went from pain to disbelief.
17:44Get the first aid kit.
17:46The bodyguard handed it to me.
17:48Fix it yourself.
17:49I don't want too much blood in my house.
17:52Chloe didn't catch it.
17:53She just stared at Liam,
17:55biting her lip until it turned white.
17:57Don't act like you care!
17:59Scarlet, you want a divorce?
18:01Fine!
18:02Good.
18:02I agree.
18:05Liam froze,
18:06surprised I agreed so fast.
18:08He stared at the papers suspiciously.
18:10I slid the papers across the table.
18:12Liam picked them up and scanned them quickly.
18:14Chloe leaned in to look too.
18:16Liam flipped through a few pages, frowning.
18:18Wait, you're really leaving with nothing?
18:19I already signed, are you going to?
18:21Liam hesitated.
18:22He flipped through the papers over and over,
18:24looking for a catch.
18:25Scarlet, you...
18:27I have one condition.
18:28From today on, we go our separate ways.
18:30What you do with him is none of my business.
18:33Liam gritted his teeth, picked up at the pen,
18:35and signed his name quickly, his hand shaking.
18:37Chloe watched, her eyes complicated,
18:39uneasy, suspicious, and a hint of guilt she couldn't name.
18:43I picked up the papers, checked them, and put them in my bag.
18:46I had all my valuables packed up and sent to my parents' Upper East Side apartment.
18:52I listed the house for sale.
18:55When I got home that night, my parents were shocked.
18:58They thought I was in the Bahamas with Liam.
19:00I told them everything and that I'd sign the divorce papers.
19:03My mom hugged me, crying, and called Liam ungrateful.
19:07My dad thought it was a good thing we were getting divorced.
19:09When we got married, the villa was always in my name,
19:12but I couldn't tell him about my family, not to spare his pride.
19:16But because of Grandpa's will,
19:17if my husband used my money or connections to succeed in business before I turned 30,
19:21I would lose my inheritance to the Thorn Trust, $2 billion.
19:25Either prove he loves you for you, or lose everything.
19:28So I hid the truth.
19:30That night, I lay in bed, unable to sleep.
19:32I thought I wouldn't be sad,
19:33but being betrayed by the man I loved for five years hurt more than I expected.
19:37I found all the cheap little gifts Liam had given me in college,
19:41threw them in the trash.
19:42He really bit the hand that fed him.
19:45That night, after being thrown out,
19:47Liam and Chloe took a taxi to the hospital.
19:49They were both admitted.
19:50I thought it was over.
19:51I just had to pull my people from his company,
19:54cut off all his contracts,
19:55and watch him go bankrupt.
19:57The next night, my assistant called,
19:59Ms. Thorn, Liam and Chloe are live on TikTok.
20:02You need to see this.
20:03I opened the live stream.
20:05Chloe was crying to the camera,
20:07Liam and I made a mistake,
20:08couldn't help ourselves.
20:09We got together while he was still married to Scarlett.
20:12I want to say sorry to Scarlett.
20:14The comments were full of hate,
20:15but something was off.
20:17She was looking at her phone,
20:18not reading comments, but something else.
20:21Sorry, guys.
20:22I'm not feeling well.
20:23I'll stream tomorrow.
20:24Chloe turned off her phone.
20:26Liam stormed over, his face dark.
20:28Happy now?
20:29Everyone's hating on us!
20:31You're dragging me down with you!
20:32Chloe pulled away,
20:34put on her headphones,
20:35and opened the anonymous voice note.
20:36Her breath caught.
20:37Her shoulders tent,
20:38fists clenched,
20:39eyes red-rimmined.
20:40Not a sound escaped her,
20:41but her shaking body said everything.
20:43Liam noticed.
20:44He ripped the headphones off her
20:46and smashed them on the floor.
20:47What the hell are you listening to?
20:50You've been lying to me this whole time.
20:54Lying to you?
20:55Then dropped his to a fake soft tone,
20:57brushing her cheek.
20:58Baby, you're the only one I care about.
21:01Don't listen to random gossip.
21:03What about the ring?
21:03Chloe held out her hand,
21:05voice sharp.
21:06Liam's eyes flashed.
21:07He slapped her heart across the face.
21:12How dare you question me?
21:14I feed you, spoil you, give you everything.
21:17This is how you repay me?
21:18I didn't!
21:19You never told me the truth!
21:20Not once!
21:21The truth?
21:22Liam leaned in,
21:24his voice low and unhinged.
21:25Once I take everything from Scarlet,
21:27you and your mom will live like queens.
21:29Now be a good girl.
21:31Let go!
21:32It hurts!
21:33Chloe struggled in his grip,
21:34voice trembling.
21:35Don't be mad, okay?
21:37He tilted her chin up,
21:39forcing her to look at him.
21:40I can't live without you.
21:42Before she could answer,
21:43he kissed her hard,
21:44rough, forced, unwanted.
21:46His teeth bit through her lip.
21:48The taste of blood filled both their mouths.
21:50Chloe jerked her head away
21:52and shoved him hard.
21:54Get off me!
21:56You're insane!
21:57Ah!
21:58Liam snapped.
22:00You made me this way!
22:05One more wrong move,
22:06and I'll call the cops on your mom right now!
22:09She'll rot in prison!
22:10You're threatening me?
22:11I'm teaching you a lesson!
22:13Liam panted,
22:15completely deranged.
22:17Just be good.
22:18Be a good girl.
22:20I'll give you everything, baby.
22:22I'll give you everything.
22:23She laughed suddenly,
22:24tears streaming down her face.
22:26Fine.
22:27I'll be good.
22:27While his back was turned,
22:29Chloe pulled out her phone with shaking fingers
22:30and fired off a text,
22:31West Hospital Hallway,
22:33now, hurry.
22:34She said she needed air
22:35and stumbled out of the hospital room.
22:37Madison was already waiting
22:38in the West Hospital Hallway.
22:40The second she saw the slap mark on Chloe's face
22:43and the bruise on her waist,
22:45her eyes blazed with rage.
22:47I told you he was no good.
22:49Chloe doesn't answer,
22:50just cries harder.
22:51Chloe grabbed her arm.
22:53You sent the audio, didn't you?
22:55This time,
22:56I'm taking Liam down for good.
22:59Whatever you're gonna do,
23:00I'm with you.
23:01Chloe hit the call button.
23:03It rang three times before connecting.
23:08Scarlet.
23:10The next day,
23:11I met Chloe at a coffee shop.
23:12She was early.
23:13No makeup,
23:14red puffy eyes,
23:16wearing a plain gray hoodie.
23:17Madison sat next to her,
23:19silent,
23:19watching me warily.
23:20She looked nothing like
23:21the glamorous party queen
23:23from the day before.
23:25I'm sorry.
23:26I sipped my coffee,
23:27saying nothing.
23:28I knew he was married.
23:30He told me they'd been separated
23:31for two years
23:32and were getting divorced,
23:33that his wife wouldn't sign the papers.
23:34I chose to believe him.
23:36I wanted the cars,
23:37the house.
23:37I lied to myself.
23:38I knew my mom was stealing from you.
23:40I didn't stop her.
23:42You want me to feel sorry for you?
23:43No.
23:44I know I was wrong.
23:46I'm not playing the victim.
23:47She pulled a phone out of her bag
23:48and slid it across the table.
23:50This is the spare phone he gave me.
23:52I went through it.
23:52There's stuff on here.
23:53I opened the phone.
23:55The gallery had screenshots of Liam's texts
23:57from a year and a half ago
23:58to his assistant.
24:00This idiot is getting too clingy.
24:01Need to keep her busy
24:02so she stops bothering me.
24:04Tell her to take more classes at school?
24:06Yeah.
24:06Also,
24:07did you look up her mom?
24:08Single mom works as a nanny.
24:10No money.
24:11Ugh.
24:11Fine.
24:12Keep stringing her along.
24:13She's free anyway.
24:14I put the phone down
24:15and looked at Chloe.
24:16Her nails drug into her palms.
24:18You want more?
24:19Why are you telling me this?
24:20Because I want him in prison.
24:22Not just bankrupt.
24:23I want everyone to know
24:25who he really is.
24:26He spreads private photos.
24:28He put hidden cameras
24:29in that hotel room.
24:30I saw the folder on his computer.
24:32It had your name on it.
24:33My fingers tightened
24:34around my coffee cup.
24:35You'll testify against him?
24:37I will.
24:37What do you want in return?
24:38Go easy on my mom.
24:39She's just greedy,
24:40not evil,
24:41and don't press charges
24:42against Madison.
24:42I leaned back in my chair,
24:45watching her for a long time.
24:46Your mom has to return
24:47everything she stole.
24:48I won't press charges
24:49for the sapphire ring you stole,
24:51but you owe me $800,000.
24:53Monthly payments.
24:54$5,000 a month
24:56until it's paid off.
24:57Okay.
24:59What about you?
25:00What do you want?
25:00I looked at Madison.
25:02Nothing.
25:02I just want her to be safe.
25:05Deal.
25:06But I need to tell you something.
25:08I don't forgive you.
25:09This is just business.
25:11Once this is over,
25:12I never want to see you again.
25:15I pick up a pen
25:16and sign the agreement.
25:18Chloe signs too.
25:19Madison doesn't sign,
25:20just sits there watching Chloe.
25:22We didn't shake hands,
25:23no smiles,
25:23no reconciliation.
25:24We were just three women
25:25hurt by the same man
25:26standing on the same side.
25:28For now.
25:29Two days later,
25:30my assistant called me
25:31early in the morning.
25:32Miss Thorne,
25:33the link I sent you,
25:34check it now.
25:35I opened the link.
25:36There were my private photos
25:38all over the internet.
25:39The headline blares.
25:40Carter Tech CEO's wife
25:41cheated with multiple men.
25:43I shot up in bed.
25:44I was half naked in the photos,
25:46my face and body exposed.
25:48The man's face
25:48was completely blurred,
25:49but I recognized
25:50that body instantly.
25:52It was Liam.
25:52The background was
25:53a hotel in Miami.
25:54I stared at the screen,
25:55my hands shaking.
25:57My phone clattered
25:58to the carpet.
25:59Tears welled up in my eyes,
26:01but I bit my lip
26:02and held them back.
26:03I closed my eyes,
26:04took three deep breaths.
26:07Dad,
26:08use the nuclear option.
26:11At the same time,
26:12Chloe called me.
26:13Scarlett,
26:14did you see it?
26:15He's making his move.
26:17I saw it.
26:18I told you about the folder
26:19on his computer.
26:20I copied it.
26:21It has the original photos,
26:22no blur.
26:23Madison organized everything,
26:25plus his text
26:25bribing the hotel staff.
26:27I can send it to you now.
26:29Send it.
26:30This time,
26:30I'm making sure
26:31he never gets back up.
26:32was crying on TikTok Live.
26:34When Scarlett and I
26:35first got together,
26:36we couldn't even
26:37scrounge up $100.
26:38I built my company
26:39from nothing
26:40because I loved her.
26:41But after we got married,
26:43she started staying out
26:44all night,
26:44always asking me for money.
26:46I have the bank records
26:47to prove it.
26:48I was too busy
26:49building my company
26:50to be with her.
26:50By the time I found out,
26:52it was too late.
26:53She cheated on me
26:53countless times.
26:54I met Chloe later,
26:56but Scarlett
26:57wouldn't leave us alone.
26:57She even hit Chloe.
26:59I'm speaking out today
27:00to protect the woman I love.
27:01The live stream
27:02hit 200,000 viewers.
27:04The comments shifted
27:05from hate to support.
27:06I watched the stream,
27:07narrowing my eyes.
27:09My dad wanted to send
27:09Thorne Consortis
27:10top lawyers
27:11to take it down immediately.
27:12If we take it down now,
27:13he gets off too easy.
27:15I want him to climb
27:16as high as he can.
27:17Then I'm gonna push him off.
27:19On the day of our divorce hearing,
27:20Liam showed up
27:21at the courthouse alone.
27:22Chloe didn't come.
27:23Scarlett,
27:23you're gonna be ruined.
27:24I said nothing.
27:26Three days later,
27:26the story went viral.
27:28Liam was the internet's
27:29favorite victim.
27:29That afternoon,
27:30I went live.
27:31I bought a TikTok global push
27:33and hundreds of thousands
27:34of people tuned in
27:34within minutes.
27:35When we hit 500,000 viewers,
27:37I pulled up Liam's
27:38so-called bank records
27:39and the full text messages.
27:41Liam had sent me money,
27:42but every single dollar
27:43was for his mom's
27:44medical bills.
27:45Every large transfer,
27:46I sent it to him first,
27:47then he sent it
27:48to the hospital.
27:49The chat exploded.
27:51So those transfers
27:52were for his mom,
27:53not her?
27:54This guy is a total scumbag.
27:56Then I pulled up
27:57the hotel check-in records.
27:59Those photos are mine,
28:01but the man in them?
28:02That's Liam Carter.
28:03That was our first
28:04vacation to Miami.
28:05He put hidden cameras
28:07in the room
28:07without me knowing.
28:08He planned to use
28:09these photos against me
28:10if we ever broke up.
28:11The chat was flooded
28:12with hate for Liam.
28:15Just then,
28:16Chloe appeared on screen.
28:17She wasn't in my stream.
28:18She went live
28:19on her own account
28:20and joined mine.
28:21Everyone,
28:22I'm Chloe.
28:22I have something to say.
28:24Liam lied to me
28:25for two years.
28:26He told me he was
28:27separated and getting divorced.
28:28I believed him.
28:29I was the other woman
28:30and I own that.
28:31But everything he said
28:32about Scarlet,
28:33it's all lies.
28:36These are his texts
28:37to his assistant.
28:38He called me an idiot,
28:39said I was easy
28:40to manipulate.
28:41The diamond ring
28:41he gave me
28:42was fake,
28:43$200.
28:44He also took photos
28:45of me sleeping
28:46without my permission.
28:48And he has a folder
28:49on his computer
28:50with the original
28:50photos of Scarlet.
28:52I have proof.
28:52She held up
28:53a USB drive.
28:54This has all
28:55the original files.
28:56I already gave it
28:57to the police.
28:59Liam's name
28:59popped up
29:00in Chloe's comments,
29:01spamming crazy words.
29:05I know.
29:06I'm doing
29:06the right thing.
29:07I ended the live stream.
29:10The rest was up
29:10to the lawyers.
29:12Scarlet,
29:13how did you get
29:13the hotel records?
29:14So you bribed
29:15the hotel staff
29:16to lie?
29:17Once my company
29:18goes public,
29:19you'll be begging
29:20to work for me!
29:22About that,
29:23your company
29:23isn't going public.
29:31He hung up,
29:32but another call
29:32came immediately.
29:34Then another.
29:34Scarlet,
29:35it was you?
29:36Who the hell are you?
29:37I met his gaze
29:38and smiled.
29:39New York
29:39Thorn Consortoran.
29:41Heard of it?
29:42The richest family
29:43in New York?
29:44That's my family.
29:45That's impossible.
29:46You told me
29:47your family
29:47was middle class.
29:48Oh,
29:49and that hotel
29:49in Miami?
29:50It's ours too.
29:52Liam stared
29:53at me in disbelief.
29:55Scarlet,
29:55give me another chance.
29:56I'm sorry.
29:56I'll break up
29:57with Chloe right now.
29:57Let's get back together.
29:58He had no chance.
30:00A few days later,
30:02Liam was sentenced.
30:0312 years in prison
30:04for illegal acts.
30:07Carter Tech
30:07filed for bankruptcy.
30:09All assets
30:10were transferred
30:10to me.
30:12Martha was sentenced.
30:14Two years in prison.
30:15Three years probation.
30:161,000 hours
30:17community service.
30:18Return all stolen items.
30:20Chloe was sentenced
30:20to six months
30:21of community correction
30:22for aiding
30:22in a building
30:23and thiefed.
30:24She was expelled
30:24from NYU
30:25and left with $800,000
30:27in debt.
30:27Madison was sentenced
30:28to 300 hours
30:29of community service
30:30for assault.
30:31I dragged my suitcase,
30:33walking toward the gate
30:33with my parents.
30:35My phone buzzed.
30:36$5,000.
30:37Send her,
30:37Chloe Bennett.
30:41If it wasn't for you,
30:42I'd still be with him.
30:44I told you
30:44I'd protect you.
30:49I glanced at it,
30:50then deleted it.
30:52We're so proud of you.
30:54We love you.
30:55I didn't forgive anyone,
30:56but I wasn't going to let
30:58their mistakes ruin my life.
31:00The best revenge
31:01isn't death.
31:02It's living well
31:03while they have to live
31:04with what they did.
31:05And maybe,
31:07just maybe,
31:08they'll find redemption
31:09in their mistakes.
31:10We'll see you next time.
31:10We'll see you next time.
31:11We'll see you next time.
31:11We'll see you next time.
31:11We'll see you next time.
31:11We'll see you next time.