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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 Scarlett.
00:09Liam 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 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, 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.
01:42You 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.
01:50Stop 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.
02:35Her 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.
02:44It costs more than she makes in 10 years.
02:46Yeah, apologize to Chloe right now or you're fired.
02:49A blonde guy leaned in, sleazy.
02:51Hey, Cowgirl, 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?
02:57Sound 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.
03:09You 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.
03:16But know your place.
03:17Liam's a CEO.
03:18He got publicly slapped.
03:19Have you ever thought about how he feels?
03:21She 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.
03:55The 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, 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.
04:35Scarlett?
04:35Liam built this company all by himself.
04:39He 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.
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.
05:18Liam, 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.
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.
05:44I 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.
05:57Liam's face cleared.
05:57He 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 head, and currently cutting off my air.
06:05I couldn't breathe, my vision starting to blur.
06:07We're doing the world a favor!
06:08And you love to 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.
06:20I rolled hard, broke free from the crowd,
06:22and sprinted to the drawer.
06:24I grabbed the gun, and aimed it at the ceiling.
06:27Bang!
06:31The giant crystal chandelier crashed down,
06:34glass shards flying everywhere.
06:35Everyone screamed and dropped to the floor,
06:37covering their head.
06:38Touch me again,
06:39and 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,
06:51stepping between Chloe and me.
06:52She stared at me with a complicated look.
06:54She walked towards me slowly,
06:56learned in,
06:56and whispered so only I could hear.
06:58I'll help you destroy Liam,
06:59on 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,
07:09sweeping 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.
07:22Glaring at me viciously over his shoulder,
07:24Madison supported the shaking Chloe,
07:26walking in the middle of the crowd,
07:27never 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,
07:46aiming the gun at the crowd.
07:47Now,
07:48anyone have a problem with that?
07:50Liam suddenly runged forward,
07:52swinging fist at my face.
07:53I dodged,
07:54grabbed a champagne bottle from the table,
07:55and smashed it hard over his head.
07:57The blonde guy who hit on me lunged for the gun.
08:00Everyone,
08:01she 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,
08:10too scared to behind her,
08:11watching the chaos warily.
08:13Just then,
08:13the 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,
08:20dripping in diamonds.
08:21She sees the mess and bleeding Liam,
08:22and her smile drops instantly.
08:24The hell is going on here?
08:26Chloe's mom,
08:26Martha,
08:27walked in.
08:27Chloe threw herself into Martha's arms,
08:29crying.
08:30Mom,
08:30she's gonna kill us!
08:31When Martha saw my face,
08:32she turned pale as a ghost.
08:34Her hand automatically touched the diamond necklace around her neck,
08:36the one I lost last week.
08:37Martha snapped out of it,
08:39pulled 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.
08:48My jewelry!
08:50They're mine!
08:51I aimed the gun at the water and yelled,
08:53Touch them,
08:53and I blow your hand off.
08:56Martha yanked her hand back instantly,
08:58lost her balance,
08:59and 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.
09:07Yours?
09:08That Savire 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.
09:14Martha opened her mouth,
09:14but no words came out.
09:16She just trembled in the water.
09:17I turned my gaze to Liam,
09:18who was just getting up.
09:20Liam,
09:20everyone who hurt me today is gonna pay,
09:22including me.
09:23Liam clutched his bleeding forehead,
09:24glaring at me venomously,
09:25but said nothing.
09:26Chloe tried to run to Martha,
09:28but Madden grabbed her arm.
09:29Madison shook her head at Chloe,
09:31silently telling her to back off.
09:32Just then,
09:33sirens wailed in the distance,
09:34getting louder fast.
09:36Cops!
09:36Who the fuck called the cops?
09:38Everyone foes,
09:39staring at each other in shock.
09:40In the master bedroom,
09:41my back to the door,
09:42I hold the phone to my ear,
09:44voice barely a whisper.
09:4517 Oak Road Hamptons,
09:47breaking and entering,
09:48assault,
09:49attempted 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
09:58and raised my hands.
09:59The next second,
10:01the pool gate kicked open.
10:03Four cops rushed in,
10:04battles and handcuffs in hand.
10:06Who called 911?
10:07We got reports of gunshots and assault.
10:08It's her!
10:09She shot at us,
10:10and she's lying about me stealing.
10:11Yeah, it's her!
10:12She broke into my house,
10:13hit people,
10:13and shot a gun.
10:14She's insane!
10:15The cops rushed over,
10:16pinned me down,
10:16and cuffed me.
10:17Liam sighed in relief
10:18when he saw me cuffed,
10:19a smug smile on his face.
10:21Chloe wiped her tears
10:22and smirked at me.
10:23The cop glanced at the jewelry
10:25floating in the pool
10:25and spoke into his radio.
10:27Possible stolen property found.
10:29Need divers to recover.
10:30Martha turned white as a sheet
10:32and collapsed in the water,
10:34unable to stand.
10:35All of you are coming down
10:36to the stage for questioning!
10:38Two cops led me out.
10:40Madison,
10:40she glanced at me quickly
10:42and mouthed.
10:45I nodded slightly.
10:47Everyone is loaded into police cars.
10:49Sirens wail again.
10:50The fairy lights cast broken shadows
10:52on the empty pool.
10:53The floating jewelry
10:54glimming 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
11:05were let in one by one.
11:06Officer Johnson scanned the room.
11:07One at a time.
11:08You, come with me.
11:09Liam rushed over suddenly,
11:10took off his suit jacket
11:11and draped it over me,
11:12his eyes red.
11:13I ripped the jacket off
11:15and threw it on the floor.
11:17Don't touch me with the hands
11:19you used on your mistress.
11:20The man who stood by
11:21and watched them
11:22try to strip me at the party
11:23was now acting more loving
11:24than anyone.
11:25Liam's face turned pale.
11:26He reached for my arm.
11:27I stepped back
11:28and slapped him hard
11:29across the face.
11:29The lobby went dead silent.
11:31Enough!
11:32Liam held his cheek,
11:34voice shaking.
11:38Officer,
11:38my wife has bipolar disorder.
11:40She hallucinates
11:40and 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
11:49and hit play.
11:51Don't hold back.
11:52I'll take the blame.
11:53Strip her naked.
11:54This bitch deserves
11:55to be taught a lesson.
11:56That's edited.
11:57Liam turned white as a sheet
11:59and lunged for my phone.
12:00Officer Martinez
12:01slammed him against the wall,
12:03knee in his back.
12:04Don't move!
12:04Assaulting an officer
12:05is a felony.
12:06Let go of me.
12:07That recording is illegal.
12:09New York is a two-party
12:10consentent state.
12:11New York is a one-party
12:12consentent state.
12:14You gonna teach the cops the law?
12:15Send this to forensics.
12:16Johnson smirked slightly
12:18and handed the phone
12:18to Martinez.
12:19You say she's mentally ill,
12:21but on the recording
12:22you told them
12:22don't hold back?
12:23Liam had nothing to say.
12:25Your wife?
12:26Scarlett is your wife?
12:28You told Chloe
12:29you were divorced.
12:30You lied to all of us.
12:32Madison, stop!
12:34Chloe turned pale
12:34and pulled her back.
12:35Why should I stop?
12:36You think he actually loves you?
12:37Madison shook her off,
12:38eyes blazing red.
12:40Slap.
12:40Chloe slapped Madison
12:41hard across the face.
12:42Tears streamed down
12:43Chloe's face,
12:44her voice shaking.
12:45Shut up!
12:46I told you to shut up!
12:47Madison held her cheek,
12:49stunned for two seconds,
12:50then shook her head
12:51with a bitter laugh.
12:52She turned to the corner
12:52and punched the wall.
12:53Everyone split up
12:54for statements.
12:55Martha Bennett,
12:56you're under arrest
12:57for theft.
12:57Come with me.
12:58Martha screamed
12:59as she was led away.
13:00Chloe watched her go,
13:01biting her lip
13:02until it turned white.
13:03Cold white light
13:04hit the metal table
13:05where a voice recorder,
13:07phone,
13:07and crime scene photos lay.
13:08I sat across from Johnson.
13:10Mrs. Thornt,
13:11you need to go to the hospital
13:12for that hand.
13:14But I have a few questions first.
13:16Go ahead.
13:17Your husband says
13:18you have mental health issues.
13:19Do you have any medical records?
13:21Full physical
13:22and psychiatric evaluation
13:23from New York Pristerian
13:24three months ago.
13:25All clear.
13:26Do you have a medical report
13:27for the assault?
13:27It just happened.
13:28I want one now.
13:30All right.
13:30But are you sure
13:31you want to press charges?
13:32Domestic violence
13:33and 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
13:39tugged at my lips.
13:40No.
13:41I'm not filing a civil suit.
13:43Why not?
13:44I have bigger plans
13:45than putting him in jail right now.
13:47Process the criminal charges
13:48as you see fit.
13:49I just need the conviction
13:50on his record for the divorce.
13:51I couldn't let him
13:52get locked up here.
13:53That would be too easy.
13:54I wanted him to climb
13:56as high as he could,
13:57then fall.
13:58And grandpa's will
13:59was still in play.
14:00We weren't divorced yet.
14:01If he went to prison
14:02because of me,
14:03I could lose
14:03the $2 billion trust fund.
14:05Johnson stared at me
14:06for a few seconds,
14:07then didn't ask
14:08any more questions.
14:09There was a knock on the door.
14:10Martinez walked in
14:11and whispered something.
14:12Johnson's face changed slightly.
14:14Your husband's lawyer is here,
14:15David Cohen,
14:16one of Manhattan's
14:17top criminal defense attorneys.
14:18He can afford Cohen?
14:20Interesting.
14:20In the hallway,
14:21Connan walked over
14:22in a sharp suit,
14:23eyes sharp.
14:26Officer,
14:27I'm Liam Carter's attorney.
14:28I need to see my client.
14:29All right.
14:30But he's under investigation
14:31for solicitation of assault.
14:33We have the recording.
14:34My client denies solicitation.
14:36Those words were
14:36emotional outbursts
14:37during a marital argument
14:38no intent to act.
14:39And he had no knowledge
14:40of the other's actions.
14:41Cohen didn't flinch.
14:43He stood there
14:44and watched the whole thing.
14:45That's omission.
14:46Mrs. Thorne,
14:47legally,
14:48omission only constitutes a crime
14:49if there's a legal duty to act.
14:51There's no mandatory duty
14:52to rescue between spouses
14:53unless you can prove
14:54he actively encouraged them.
14:56But by all means,
14:57let the prosecutor decide.
14:58Mr. Cohen,
14:59you can bail your client out,
15:01but all evidence
15:02will be on file.
15:03We'll re-arrest him
15:04if new charges come up.
15:06Understood.
15:07Liam was brought out,
15:08handcuffs removed.
15:09He rubbed his wrist
15:10and smirked at me.
15:11See?
15:12You can't touch me.
15:13Lawyer said
15:14your stupid recording
15:15is worthless.
15:16I don't want to take you down yet.
15:18I want to watch you climb higher,
15:20then fall harder.
15:21Liam exploded.
15:22He slammed the chair.
15:24It shattered into pieces.
15:26Who the fuck
15:27do you think you are?
15:30Two cops slammed him
15:31to the ground immediately.
15:33Destruction of property?
15:34That's another charge.
15:36Let go of me!
15:38Shut up!
15:39You'll be held in custody tonight.
15:41Liam finally calmed down,
15:43signed the bail papers,
15:45fixed his clothes
15:46like nothing had happened.
15:49Her hands shaking,
15:50the last admiration
15:51in her eyes died.
15:53Next evening,
15:54Long Island Villa,
15:55sunset streamed
15:56through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
15:57The broken champagne tower
15:58still lay on the floor,
16:00glass shards glinting harshly.
16:01The police station wasn't the end.
16:02The real show was here.
16:04After finishing my statement,
16:05I came back to the villa
16:06half an hour early.
16:07Papers lay on the couch.
16:08The coffee table was stacked
16:10with the deed,
16:10insurance policies,
16:11and stock certificates.
16:12The key turned.
16:13Liam pushed the door open,
16:15Chloe following behind him,
16:16head down, pale.
16:17How did you get in?
16:18This is my house!
16:19I stood up and slammed the deed
16:21on the coffee table.
16:22A glass of water jumped.
16:24Your house?
16:258.5 million,
16:27Hamptons,
16:27Long Island.
16:28My name is on the deed.
16:30What's this about?
16:32Scarlett,
16:33you lied?
16:34You said your parents
16:35lent you the money?
16:36I lied,
16:37because you couldn't even afford
16:38your Brooklyn rent back then.
16:39I didn't want to hurt your pride.
16:40And what did you do?
16:41Cheated on me,
16:42and threw your mistress
16:42a birthday party in my bed.
16:44Liam lost it completely.
16:45He grabbed the glass of water,
16:47smashed it on the floor,
16:48glass flying everywhere.
16:49You set me up!
16:50You set me up
16:51from the beginning!
16:53Liam,
16:53are you crazy?
16:55Liam ignored her,
16:56eyes blazing red,
16:57and lunged at me.
16:58Six bodyguards in black suits
17:00burst through the door.
17:01The lead one grabbed Liam
17:02by the back of the collar
17:03and dragged him back
17:04like a rag doll.
17:05The six bodyguards
17:06lined up in front of me.
17:07Miss Thorne,
17:08are you alright?
17:09I'm fine.
17:10Hold him.
17:11Two bodyguards
17:11grabbed Liam's arms.
17:12He struggled wildly,
17:14kicking and flaining.
17:15In the chaos,
17:16Liam threw a punch
17:16to break free,
17:17missed the bodyguard,
17:18and hit Chloe hard in the arm
17:19as she ran to pull him back.
17:21Chloe grunt in pain
17:22and stumbled back.
17:23Her arm hit the corner
17:25of the coffee table,
17:26sliced open by glass,
17:27blood dripping onto the carpet.
17:29Liam froze for a second,
17:30then instead of caring,
17:32This is all your fault!
17:33If you hadn't caused this scene,
17:34Chloe wouldn't be hurt!
17:35What the hell were you doing?
17:37Useless bitch!
17:38Chloe held her bleeding arm,
17:40staring at Liam in shock.
17:41Her eyes went from pain
17:43to disbelief.
17:44Get the first aid kit.
17:46The bodyguard handed it to me.
17:47Fix it yourself.
17:49I don't want too much blood
17:50in my house.
17:51Chloe didn't catch it.
17:53She just stared at Liam,
17:55biting her lip
17:55until it turned white.
17:57Don't act like you care!
17:58Scarlet,
17:59you want a divorce?
18:00Fine!
18:01Good.
18:02I agree.
18:04Liam froze,
18:06surprised I agreed so fast.
18:08He stared at the papers suspiciously.
18:10I slid the papers
18:11across the table.
18:12Liam picked them up
18:12and scanned them quickly.
18:14Chloe leaned in to look too.
18:15Liam flipped through
18:16a few pages,
18:16frowning.
18:17Wait,
18:18you're really leaving with nothing?
18:19I already signed,
18:20are you going to?
18:21Liam hesitated.
18:22He flipped through the papers
18:23over and over,
18:24looking for a catch.
18:25Scarlet,
18:26you.
18:27I have one condition.
18:28From today on,
18:29we go our separate ways.
18:30What you do with him
18:31is none of my business.
18:32Liam gritted his teeth,
18:34picked up at the pen,
18:34and signed his name quickly,
18:36his hand shaking.
18:37Chloe watched,
18:38her eyes complicated,
18:39uneasy,
18:40suspicious,
18:41and a hint of guilt
18:41she couldn't name.
18:43I picked up the papers,
18:44checked them,
18:45and put them in my bag.
18:46I had all my valuables
18:47packed up
18:48and sent to my parents'
18:49Upper East Side apartment.
18:51I listed the house for sale.
18:54When I got home that night,
18:56my parents were shocked.
18:57They thought I was
18:58in the Bahamas with Liam.
18:59I told them everything
19:01and that I'd sign
19:02the divorce papers.
19:03My mom hugged me,
19:04crying,
19:05and called Liam ungrateful.
19:06My dad thought it was
19:07a good thing
19:08we were getting divorced.
19:09When we got married,
19:10the villa was always
19:11in my name.
19:12But I couldn't tell him
19:13about my family,
19:14not to spare his pride.
19:15But because of Grandpa's will,
19:16if my husband used my money
19:18or connections
19:18to succeed in business
19:19before I turned 30,
19:21I would lose my inheritance
19:22to the Thorn Trust,
19:23$2 billion.
19:24Either prove he loves you
19:25for you,
19:26or lose everything.
19:27So I hid the truth.
19:29That night,
19:30I lay in bed,
19:31unable to sleep.
19:31I thought I wouldn't be sad,
19:33but being betrayed
19:34by the man I loved
19:35for five years
19:36hurt more than I expected.
19:37I found all the cheap
19:38little gifts Liam
19:39had given me in college,
19:40threw them in the trash.
19:42He really bit the hand
19:43that fed him.
19:44That night,
19:45after being thrown out,
19:46Liam and Chloe
19:47took a taxi to the hospital.
19:48They were both admitted.
19:50I thought it was over.
19:51I just had to pull my people
19:52from his company,
19:53cut off all his contracts,
19:54and watch him go bankrupt.
19:57The next night,
19:58my assistant called.
19:59Miss Thorne,
19:59Liam and Chloe
20:00are live on TikTok.
20:01You need to see this.
20:02I opened the live stream.
20:05Chloe was crying
20:05to the camera.
20:06Liam and I made a mistake,
20:08couldn't help ourselves.
20:08We got together
20:09while he was still
20:10married to Scarlett.
20:11I want to say sorry to Scarlett.
20:13The comments were full of hate,
20:15but something was off.
20:16She was looking at her phone,
20:18not reading comments,
20:19but something else.
20:20Sorry, guys.
20:21I'm not feeling well.
20:22I'll stream tomorrow.
20:24Chloe turned off her phone.
20:25Liam stormed over,
20:26his face dark.
20:28Happy now?
20:28Everyone's hating on us.
20:30You're dragging me down with you.
20:32Chloe pulled away,
20:33put on her headphones,
20:34and opened the anonymous voice note.
20:36Her breath caught.
20:36Her shoulders tent,
20:37fists clenched,
20:38eyes red-rimmined.
20:39Not a sound escaped her,
20:40but her shaking body
20:41said everything.
20:42Liam noticed.
20:43He ripped the headphones off her
20:45and smashed them on the floor.
20:46What the hell are you listening to?
20:49You've been lying to me
20:51this whole time.
20:54Lying to you?
20:55Then dropped his to a fake soft tone,
20:57brushing her cheek.
20:57Baby, you're the only one I care about.
21:00Don't listen to random gossip.
21:02What about the ring?
21:03Chloe held out her hand,
21:04voice sharp.
21:05Liam's eyes flashed.
21:07He slapped her heart across the face.
21:12How dare you question me?
21:14I feed you, spoil you,
21:15give you everything.
21:16This is how you repay me?
21:17I didn't!
21:18You never told me the truth.
21:20Not once!
21:21The truth?
21:22Liam leaned in,
21:23his voice low and unhinged.
21:25Once I take everything from Scarlet,
21:26you and your mom
21:27will live like queens.
21:29Now be a good girl.
21:30Let go!
21:31It hurt!
21:32Chloe struggled in his grip,
21:34voice trembling.
21:35Don't be mad, okay?
21:36He tilted her chin up,
21:38forcing her to look at him.
21:39I can't live without you.
21:41Before she could answer,
21:42he kissed her hard,
21:43rough,
21:44forced,
21:45unwanted.
21:45His teeth bit through her lip.
21:47The taste of blood
21:48filled both their mouths.
21:50Chloe jerked her head away
21:51and 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,
22:06and I'll call the cops
22:07on 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,
22:14completely deranged.
22:17Just be good.
22:18Be a good girl.
22:19I'll give you everything, baby.
22:21I'll give you everything.
22:22She laughed suddenly,
22:24tears streaming down her face.
22:25Fine.
22:26I'll be good.
22:27While his back was turned,
22:28Chloe pulled out her phone
22:29with shaking fingers
22:30and fired off a text,
22:31West Hospital Hallway.
22:32Now, hurry.
22:33She said she needed air
22:34and stumbled out
22:35of the hospital room.
22:36Madison was already waiting
22:38in the West Hospital Hallway.
22:40The second she saw
22:41the slap mark on Chloe's face
22:42and the bruise on her waist,
22:44her eyes blazed with rage.
22:46I told you he was no good.
22:48Chloe doesn't answer,
22:49just cries harder.
22:51Chloe grabbed her arm.
22:52You sent the audio,
22:53didn't you?
22:54This time,
22:55I'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
23:04before connecting.
23:07Scarlet.
23:09The next day,
23:10I met Chloe at a coffee shop.
23:12She was early.
23:12No makeup,
23:14red puffy eyes,
23:15wearing a plain gray hoodie.
23:16Madison sat next to her,
23:18silent,
23:19watching me warily.
23:20She looked nothing like
23:21the glamorous party queen
23:22from the day before.
23:24I'm sorry.
23:25I sipped my coffee,
23:27saying nothing.
23:28I knew he was married.
23:29He told me they'd been
23:30separated for two years
23:31and were getting divorced,
23:32that his wife
23:33wouldn't sign the papers.
23:34I chose to believe him.
23:35I wanted the cars,
23:36the house.
23:37I lied to myself.
23:38I knew my mom
23:38was stealing from you.
23:40I didn't stop her.
23:41You want me to feel
23:42sorry for you?
23:43No.
23:44I know I was wrong.
23:45I'm not playing the victim.
23:46She pulled a phone
23:47out of her bag
23:48and slid it across the table.
23:49This is the spare phone
23:50he gave me.
23:51I went through it.
23:52There's stuff on here.
23:53I opened the phone.
23:54The gallery had screenshots
23:55of Liam's texts
23:56from a year and a half ago
23:58to his assistant.
23:59This idiot is getting
24:00too clingy.
24:01Need to keep her busy
24:02so she stops bothering me.
24:03Tell her to take
24:04more classes at school?
24:05Yeah.
24:06Also,
24:06did you look up her mom?
24:07Single mom,
24:08works 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
24:14and 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
24:24to know who he really is.
24:25He spreads private photos.
24:27He put hidden cameras
24:29in that hotel room.
24:30I saw the folder
24:31on his computer.
24:31It had your name on it.
24:32My fingers tightened
24:33around my coffee cup.
24:35You'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,
24:39not evil.
24:40And don't press charges
24:41against Madison.
24:42I leaned back in my chair,
24:44watching 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,
24:50but you owe me $800,000.
24:52Monthly payments.
24:53$5,000 a month
24:55until it's paid off.
24:56Okay.
24:58What about you?
24:59What do you want?
25:00I looked at Madison.
25:01Nothing.
25:02I just want her to be safe.
25:05Deal.
25:06But I need to tell you something.
25:07I don't forgive you.
25:09This is just business.
25:10Once this is over,
25:11I never want to see you again.
25:14I pick up a pen
25:15and sign the agreement.
25:17Chloe signs too.
25:18Madison doesn't sign,
25:19just sits there
25:20watching Chloe.
25:21We didn't shake hands,
25:22no smiles,
25:22no reconciliation.
25:23We were just three women
25:24hurt by the same man
25:25standing on the same side.
25:27For now.
25:28Two days later,
25:29my assistant called me
25:30early in the morning.
25:31Miss Thorne,
25:32the link I sent you,
25:33check it now.
25:34I opened the link.
25:36There were my private photos
25:37all over the internet.
25:38The headline blares.
25:39Carter Tech CEO's wife
25:41cheated 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
25:47was completely blurred,
25:48but I recognized
25:49that body instantly.
25:51It was Liam.
25:52The background was
25:52a hotel in Miami.
25:53I stared at the screen,
25:55my hands shaking.
25:56My phone clattered
25:57to the carpet.
25:58Tears welled up in my eyes,
26:00but I bit my lip
26:01and held them back.
26:02I closed my eyes,
26:03took three deep breaths.
26:06Dad,
26:07use the nuclear option.
26:10At the same time,
26:11Chloe called me.
26:13Scarlett,
26:13did you see it?
26:14He's making his move.
26:16I saw it.
26:17I told you about the folder
26:19on his computer.
26:20I copied it.
26:20It has the original photos,
26:22no blur.
26:22Madison organized everything,
26:24plus his text
26:25bribing the hotel staff.
26:26I can send it to you now.
26:28Send it.
26:29This time,
26:29I'm making sure
26:30he never gets back up.
26:32Was crying on TikTok Live.
26:33When Scarlett and I
26:34first got together,
26:35we couldn't even
26:36scrounge up $100.
26:37I built my company
26:39from nothing
26:39because I loved her.
26:41But after we got married,
26:42she started staying out
26:43all night,
26:43always asking me for money.
26:45I have the bank records
26:46to prove it.
26:47I was too busy
26:48building my company
26:49to be with her.
26:49By the time I found out,
26:51it was too late.
26:52She cheated on me
26:53countless times.
26:54I met Chloe later,
26:55but Scarlett
26:56wouldn't leave us alone.
26:57She even hit Chloe.
26:58I'm speaking out today
26:59to protect the woman I love.
27:00The live stream
27:01hit 200,000 viewers.
27:03The comments shifted
27:04from hate to support.
27:05I watched the stream,
27:06narrowing my eyes.
27:08My dad wanted to send
27:08Thorne Consortis
27:09top lawyers
27:10to take it down immediately.
27:11If we take it down now,
27:13he gets off too easy.
27:14I want him to climb
27:15as high as he can.
27:16Then I'm gonna push him off.
27:18On the day of our divorce hearing,
27:19Liam showed up
27:20at the courthouse alone.
27:21Chloe didn't come.
27:22Scarlett,
27:23you're gonna be ruined.
27:24I said nothing.
27:25Three days later,
27:25the story went viral.
27:27Liam was the internet's
27:28favorite victim.
27:29That afternoon,
27:29I went live.
27:30I bought a TikTok global push
27:32and hundreds of thousands
27:33of people tuned in
27:34within minutes.
27:34When we hit 500,000 viewers,
27:36I pulled up Liam's
27:37so-called bank records
27:38and the full text messages.
27:40Liam had sent me money,
27:41but every single dollar
27:42was for his mom's medical bills.
27:44Every large transfer,
27:45I sent it to him first,
27:46then he sent it to the hospital.
27:48The chat exploded.
27:50So those transfers
27:51were for his mom,
27:52not her?
27:53This guy is a total scumbag.
27:55Then I pulled up
27:56the hotel check-in records.
27:59Those photos are mine,
28:00but the man in them,
28:01that's Liam Carter.
28:03That was our first vacation
28:04to Miami.
28:05He put hidden cameras
28:06in the room without me knowing.
28:07He planned to use these photos
28:09against me if we ever broke up.
28:10The chat was flooded
28:11with hate for Liam.
28:14Just then,
28:15Chloe appeared on screen.
28:16She wasn't in my stream.
28:18She went live on her own account
28:19and joined mine.
28:21Everyone, I'm Chloe.
28:22I have something to say.
28:23Liam lied to me for two years.
28:25He told me he was separated
28:27and getting divorced.
28:27I believed him.
28:28I was the other woman
28:29and I own that.
28:30But everything he said
28:31about Scarlett,
28:32it's all lies.
28:35These are his texts
28:36to his assistant.
28:37He called me an idiot,
28:38said I was easy to manipulate.
28:40The diamond ring he gave me
28:41was fake,
28:42like $200.
28:43He also took photos
28:44of me sleeping
28:45without my permission.
28:47And he has a folder
28:48on his computer
28:49with the original photos
28:50of Scarlett.
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
28:59in Chloe's comments,
29:00spamming crazy words.
29:04I know.
29:05I'm doing the right thing.
29:06I ended the live stream.
29:09The rest was up to the lawyers.
29:11Scarlett,
29:12how did you get
29:12the hotel records?
29:13So you bribed
29:14the hotel staff to lie?
29:16Once my company
29:17goes public,
29:18you'll be begging
29:19to work for me!
29:21About that,
29:22your company
29:22isn't going public.
29:30He hung up,
29:31but another call
29:31came immediately.
29:33Then another.
29:34Scarlett,
29:34it was you?
29:35Who the hell are you?
29:36I met his gaze
29:37and smiled.
29:38New York Thorn Consortoran.
29:40Heard of it?
29:41The richest family
29:42in New York?
29:43That's my family.
29:44That's impossible.
29:45You told me
29:46your family
29:46was middle class.
29:47Oh,
29:48and that hotel
29:48in Miami?
29:49It's ours too.
29:51Liam stared
29:52at me in disbelief.
29:54Scarlett,
29:54give me another chance.
29:55I'm sorry.
29:55I'll break up
29:56with Chloe right now.
29:56Let's get back together.
29:57He had no chance.
29:59A few days later,
30:01Liam was sentenced,
30:0212 years in prison
30:03for illegal acts.
30:05Carter Tech
30:06filed for bankruptcy.
30:08All assets
30:09were transferred
30:09to me.
30:11Martha was sentenced,
30:13two years in prison,
30:14three years probation,
30:151,000 hours
30:16community service,
30:17return all stolen items.
30:19Chloe was sentenced
30:19to six months
30:20of community correction
30:21for aiding
30:21in a building
30:22and thiefed.
30:23She was expelled
30:23from NYU
30:24and left with
30:25$800,000 in debt.
30:26Madison was sentenced
30:27to 300 hours
30:28of community service
30:29for assault.
30:30I drag my suitcase,
30:32walking toward the gate
30:32with my parents.
30:34My phone buzzed.
30:35$5,000.
30:36Sender,
30:36Chloe Bennett.
30:40If it wasn't for you,
30:41I'd still be with him.
30:43I told you
30:43I'd protect you.
30:48I glanced at it,
30:49then deleted it.
30:51We're so proud of you.
30:53We love you.
30:54I didn't forgive anyone,
30:55but I wasn't going
30:57to let their mistakes
30:58ruin my life.
30:59The best revenge
31:00isn't death.
31:01It's living well
31:02while they have to live
31:03with what they did.
31:04And maybe,
31:06just maybe,
31:07they'll find redemption
31:08in their mistakes.
31:10I'll see you next time.
31:11I'll see you next time.
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