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00:00:00Before my groom, Mateo Nailo, and his new love, Valari's wedding, he fucked me backstage.
00:00:07He just wanted to humiliate me over and over.
00:00:13He hated me because he thought his parents were killed by mine.
00:00:18So he forced me to wear the red-hot ring.
00:00:23He forced me to give Valari the skin fraft.
00:00:28Finally, he and Valari even forced me into a dog cage, barking like an animal for their amusement.
00:00:38They threatened to scatter my mother's ashes.
00:00:43But he didn't know the truth of his parents' death.
00:00:47He also didn't know that I only had one week left to live.
00:00:52Or less.
00:00:53By the time he realized everything, it was already too late.
00:00:58Three days earlier, it all began.
00:01:04Mateo Nailson had me pinned against a table.
00:01:09His hand grabbed my hair as he indulged in his pleasure.
00:01:17Outside, footsteps and chatter approached.
00:01:20I frowned in pain.
00:01:22Let go!
00:01:24Someone's coming!
00:01:31But the more I resisted, the more amused he became.
00:01:37Then stay quiet.
00:01:40Imagine what people would say if they found out you were messing around with the groom right before his wedding.
00:01:50Tears slid down my cheeks.
00:01:53My face pressed against the cold tabletop.
00:01:56When he was finished, Mateo tossed my clothes toward Nairdme without a hint of care.
00:02:05Get dressed.
00:02:07Don't let anyone see you.
00:02:10I collapsed to the floor, weak and humiliated.
00:02:15Moments like this had happened again and again.
00:02:19But I never thought, he still, who Dill wouldn't let me go, on the very day he was marrying Valerie
00:02:26Morozov.
00:02:30As I stepped out of the room, whispers followed me like shadows.
00:02:39Isn't that the fallen rich girl?
00:02:41What now?
00:02:43Became the Nailtown family's lackey?
00:02:45I heard she works as Valerie's assistant now.
00:02:51She still thinks she's the Aaron Russ of the Higgin family?
00:02:54That family's long gone.
00:02:56Even her parents were destroyed by Mateo, and now their daughter is acting like his pet.
00:03:02How pathetic.
00:03:04If I were her, I'd rather be dead.
00:03:07I froze.
00:03:08A cold, numb feeling spread from my feet up.
00:03:12Every cruel word seemed to carve itself into my memory.
00:03:17I had once been Chicago's most renowned heiress.
00:03:23He was the boy I rescued from a dog cage.
00:03:28Do you really love him, Catalina?
00:03:30My mother held my hand warmly.
00:03:32With all my heart, Mom, my father nodded slowly.
00:03:36If he makes you happy, we approve.
00:03:40Mateo stood beside me.
00:03:42Quiet and well-behavior.
00:03:43No one knew what was coming next.
00:03:47Three days later, police stormed into our house.
00:03:50I thought it was a mistake.
00:03:53Fabricated evidence?
00:03:54My father didn't do anything!
00:03:56I grabbed Mateo's arm desperately.
00:03:59Tell them you know he's innocent!
00:04:01He looked away.
00:04:03Cold.
00:04:04Silent.
00:04:05Mateo!
00:04:06They're taking him away!
00:04:07Do something!
00:04:09He didn't move a single muscle.
00:04:12My father was sentenced to ten years.
00:04:15And Mateo's revenge had only just begun.
00:04:19Sign the contract, or your mother goes to the red light district.
00:04:23Mateo!
00:04:24She's my mother!
00:04:26Sign it.
00:04:27Or watch her suffer.
00:04:30My mother collapsed on the spot.
00:04:32I shook her.
00:04:33She wasn't breathing.
00:04:35Mom!
00:04:35Mom!
00:04:36Wake up!
00:04:38She was gone.
00:04:39Just like that.
00:04:41Before I could even mourn, he handed me another contract.
00:04:46Sign here.
00:04:47Three years.
00:04:48You belong to me now.
00:04:50I picked up the pen.
00:04:52Every word felt like a blade cutting into my skin.
00:04:55I screamed at him.
00:04:58Why?
00:04:59Why did you do this to my family?
00:05:01Because of your parents.
00:05:03They destroyed my dad until he jumped from the roof of the Higgin Group building.
00:05:09Thirty floors!
00:05:12He died right at the front door.
00:05:14Do you have any idea how much that hurt?
00:05:17My entire body shook.
00:05:19I stared at him with burning eyes, full of hatred.
00:05:23Then I burst into laughter.
00:05:25So that was it.
00:05:27He got close to me just for revenge.
00:05:31And I led my parents straight into his trap.
00:05:41I snapped out of my thoughts.
00:05:44The wedding carried on as if nothing had happened.
00:05:50I stood by the stage, watching Mateo kiss Valinierne.
00:05:54Once the ceremony ended, I got a call from the hospital.
00:06:04Hello, is this Ms. Higgin?
00:06:06Your kidney failure has progressed to the final stage.
00:06:09It's already caused heart failure.
00:06:11At worst, just a week.
00:06:15I hung up.
00:06:17I already knew.
00:06:20I'm not getting treated.
00:06:22Death will be my final redemption.
00:06:26When I came back to the Nayon residence, I ran into Valerie.
00:06:31She was clearly upset.
00:06:33The moment she saw me, she snapped.
00:06:36Catalina, it's my wedding day!
00:06:39Where were you?
00:06:40You were supposed to be watching my things!
00:06:43I froze for a moment.
00:06:44Then I replied calmly.
00:06:47I just took the doctor's call.
00:06:49The word, doctor, made Mateo pause for a second.
00:06:53He looked puzzled and asked.
00:06:55What did he say?
00:06:57I turned away and answered.
00:06:59Just a minor cold.
00:07:00Right after I spoke, Mateo's expression grew cold again.
00:07:04You'll need to ignore these minor health issues from now on.
00:07:07Unless Valerie says otherwise.
00:07:09Valerie folded her arms with a scowl forming on her face.
00:07:13She said,
00:07:14Everything through your hands!
00:07:16Now my wedding ring is missing!
00:07:18How do you plan to fix this, Catalina?
00:07:21In truth, Mateo had put the ring on her finger himself.
00:07:24She never gave it to me.
00:07:26My lashes fluttered faintly.
00:07:29I didn't see it.
00:07:31Valerie sneered.
00:07:33I gave you the ring myself.
00:07:35Are you saying I imagined that?
00:07:37I was about to defend myself.
00:07:39But Mateo's cold stare silenced me.
00:07:42Hand it over.
00:07:43Don't hold on to things that aren't yours.
00:07:45Got it?
00:07:48Each word stung like ice.
00:07:50But I understood the hidden message.
00:07:54Any love we once shared had ended three years ago.
00:07:58My lips curled.
00:07:59A bitter, broken laugh escaped me.
00:08:01I stared at him.
00:08:02The man who destroyed my family.
00:08:04I met his gaze.
00:08:05My eyes were cold.
00:08:07Empty.
00:08:07The love once blooming inside me had long turned to dark vines of hatred.
00:08:11I lifted my head and locked eyes with Mateo.
00:08:15I told you.
00:08:16I didn't take it.
00:08:18Before I could do anything else, Valerie grabbed my bag and dumped it out.
00:08:22A glimmering diamond ring dropped onto the floor.
00:08:25Vala snatched it up and cried out in shock.
00:08:28My ring!
00:08:29I've been searching everywhere for it and it turns out it was in your bag!
00:08:33Her face showed both anger and sadness as she leaned into Mateo's arms.
00:08:37Mateo, look!
00:08:39She's even resorted to stealing from me!
00:08:41I narrowed my eyes.
00:08:42How could I have taken a ring I didn't even recognize?
00:08:46I didn't steal anything!
00:08:48I said firmly.
00:08:50Mateo's face darkened further.
00:08:52He grabbed the ring from Valerie's hand.
00:08:54He gently said to her,
00:08:56This one's been touched by filthy hands.
00:08:58Give it to me.
00:09:01Don't worry.
00:09:02I'll buy you a brand new one.
00:09:05I stood there, frozen.
00:09:08Mateo held up the ring toward me.
00:09:11You like it?
00:09:12He asked, voice cool.
00:09:15Then it's yours.
00:09:16I didn't respond.
00:09:18Still in shock.
00:09:20When the housekeeper brought a blowtorch from the kitchen.
00:09:23The ring was placed on the floor and quickly heated until it glowed red hot.
00:09:27Mateo slipped on protective gloves.
00:09:29A soft chuckle played on his lips.
00:09:34Don't you like it?
00:09:35Don't you like it?
00:09:39Let me personally put it on for you.
00:09:43I said no!
00:09:45I don't want that thing!
00:09:47No matter how hard I tried to avoid it, Mateo kept pressing the heated ring onto my finger.
00:09:55My hands eventually turned red from the heat.
00:09:58The bleeding from my burned skin quickly stained the ring with blood.
00:10:04Even though it hurt badly, I managed to hold back my screams.
00:10:09I knew Martio and Martio was watching me break down and beg.
00:10:12But I wouldn't give him that satisfaction.
00:10:16When my legs went weak from the pain and my eyes filled with tears, Martio let out a low laugh.
00:10:23Just a little warning.
00:10:27Next time, do better and treat value, right?
00:10:31You might get something good in return.
00:10:32I had gotten used to being humiliated by him.
00:10:36But this time, he made me bleed for another woman.
00:10:42That made my heart ache.
00:10:45That night, I took the initiative to go to Mateo's study.
00:10:50He raised an eyebrow in surprise.
00:10:53I never came to him on my own like this.
00:10:56He pulled me close.
00:11:01His fingers traced slowly up my thigh, deliberate and possessive.
00:11:06My breath hitched, my body tenched in under his touch.
00:11:10His other hand gripped my waist, pressing me against him.
00:11:14I let him hold me, just for a second.
00:11:18Then I shoved him back hard.
00:11:23The three years are up.
00:11:26I want to end our contract, I said firmly.
00:11:31Mateo looked taken aback, his face showing a trace of awkwardness.
00:11:35Really? You can't hold out just one more day?
00:11:38His eyes fell on my finger.
00:11:40Still red from the ring's burn.
00:11:43A permanent scar now marking my skin.
00:11:46Three years of torment.
00:11:47Every attempt to die only brought a heavier price.
00:11:50But now, he had Valerie.
00:11:53He didn't need me anymore.
00:11:54Trying to hold back my feelings, I said quietly,
00:11:57Yes, I can't take it anymore.
00:11:59Mateo let out a cold laugh, his arms tensing up.
00:12:02Fine. I'll give you what you want.
00:12:05But as long as I'm still around, don't even think about getting away from me.
00:12:10Take it. Now leave.
00:12:12He angrily tossed the contract at me.
00:12:16I stayed silent as the sharp edge of the paper brushed my cheek.
00:12:19I bent down, grabbed the contract, and walked out without looking back.
00:12:26A strange feeling of relief settled in my chest. Like something heavy had finally been lifted.
00:12:33The next morning, I was shaken awoke and dragged along to go shopping with Mateo and Valerie.
00:12:38Catalina, faster!
00:12:40I followed behind them, holding their bags.
00:12:43Valerie called without turning around.
00:12:45I quicked my pace, watching them walk ahead together.
00:12:48We passed by a luxury store I used to love.
00:12:52A sales girl recognized me.
00:12:54She nudged her co-worker and whispered.
00:12:56A man lunged forward, a bottle in his hand.
00:13:00He hurled sulfuric acid at the crowd.
00:13:03Screams erupted.
00:13:04I felt my skin sear, my arm, my leg.
00:13:11I collapsed. The pain was blinding.
00:13:14Through the chaos, I saw Mateo, shielding Valerie.
00:13:19Are you hurt?
00:13:20He grabbed her arm, checking frantically.
00:13:22Just a little.
00:13:23Valerie whimpered.
00:13:26He didn't even look my way.
00:13:28Get her out of here!
00:13:29He barked at his bodyguard. He walked away with Valerie.
00:13:33Not once did he look back.
00:13:35I lay on the cold floor, alone.
00:13:38Everything went black.
00:13:40When I opened my eyes again, I was in a hospital bed.
00:13:44Both of my arms were covered in bandages.
00:13:49I remembered only one of my arms had actually been hurt.
00:13:52I was puzzled and asked the doctor nearby.
00:13:56Did my right arm got splashed too?
00:13:58It really hurts.
00:13:59The doctor checked the chart and said,
00:14:01No, but you had a skin graft. That kind of pain is normal.
00:14:05A skin graft? That can't be true!
00:14:07My eyes widened.
00:14:08You didn't know? Your skin graft was given to that VIP patient, Ms. Morozov.
00:14:12The doctor replied. I was shocked for a moment before asking,
00:14:16Who gave permission for that? Why should I suffer for someone else's accident?
00:14:20Just then, Mateo walked into the ward. He wore all black and had a cold expression.
00:14:26I gave permission, he said calmly.
00:14:29My eyebrows drew together. My eyes turned red as I looked at his dark eyes.
00:14:33What gives you the right to decide things for me?
00:14:36I asked. My voice shook as I held back all the frustration inside me.
00:14:41Mateo responded.
00:14:41Because you belong to me. Every part of you. Now eat.
00:14:46He placed a lunchbox on the table. I glared at it with a cold expression.
00:14:53Then I gave a sarcatic laugh.
00:14:58My eyes burnt red as I looked at him. Then I angrily knocked the lunchbox to the floor.
00:15:05I'm not eating!
00:15:06Mateo lost his temper at that. He grabbed my chin roughly.
00:15:10He picked up the spilled food and shoved it toward my mouth.
00:15:14Stop fighting with me. You're eating whether you want to or not.
00:15:17Tears streamed down my cheeks, but a doctor burst in shouting.
00:15:21This is a hospital. If you want to argue, take it outside.
00:15:25Mateo paused. He brushed his hands off and stared down at me.
00:15:29Catalina, don't test me. I'm running out of patience.
00:15:32When I heard that, I suddenly burst into laughter, my eyes filling with tears.
00:15:36Oh really? Then you've been putting up with me for three years.
00:15:41Go on, kill me if you dare! Kill me just like your dad died!
00:15:50Mateo's hands were shaking from how hard he was clenching them.
00:15:53But deep down, he knew I was just trying to push my buttons.
00:15:58He stayed quiet. Then slowly, unclenched his fists.
00:16:03You want to die? I won't let that happen.
00:16:07With those words, he turned and walked out of the ward.
00:16:11I felt a chill take over my whole body, making it hard for me to even breathe when I tried
00:16:18to speak.
00:16:20I brushed away my tears, my face still full of stubborn pride.
00:16:26Either way, it won't be long before I leave.
00:16:31Over the next several days, Mateo remained in the VIP board.
00:16:34He never once came to see me. A doctor approached me personally to talk.
00:16:41Mrs. Higgin, are you really refusing treatment? Your condition is getting worse.
00:16:46If the doctor hadn't pointed it out, I might not have noticed how skinny my arms had become.
00:16:51Almost like walking sticks. I replied softly.
00:16:54I appreciate your concern, but I won't be seeking treatment.
00:16:58And I don't have any family left.
00:17:03Three years earlier, the people I cared for most had lost their lives because of the man I once loved.
00:17:10What I wanted most was to find peace.
00:17:14Once Valerie recovered, Mateo forced the weak me to leave the hospital.
00:17:18He made me look after Valerie every day.
00:17:21To cheer Valerie up, Mateo threw a party for her.
00:17:24A celebration of her recovery.
00:17:26The skin on her arm now looked flawless, as if the injury had never happened.
00:17:31He gave me a black credit card and said coldly,
00:17:33I'm throwing a party for Valerie. You'd better not mess this up.
00:17:38I went to ask Valerie directly about her favorite things.
00:17:42Valerie said she liked roses and cakes with lots of cream.
00:17:47When the party started, the entire hall was decorated with red roses.
00:17:51Each table had a champagne colored cake.
00:17:53Even the ribbons were the bright red shade Valineri preferred.
00:17:56Valerie entered with her hand wrapped around Mateo's arm.
00:17:59As they stepped inside, Mateo's gaze shifted slightly.
00:18:02Just as the crowd broke into applause, Valerie's face suddenly changed.
00:18:05What's wrong?
00:18:06Mateo noticed her unhappiness and asked in a low voice.
00:18:09Why are there only red, red roses everywhere? It looks so cheap.
00:18:12I clearly told her that I hate red roses.
00:18:15Mateo was surprised.
00:18:18But his expression quickly turned cold as he shot a sharp glare at me.
00:18:23I blinked slowly, holding back the curse words that almost slipped out.
00:18:27I understood the warning in Mateo's eyes.
00:18:29And I also realized what was behind Valerie's complaint.
00:18:34Valerie walked over to a red covered table.
00:18:36She picked up a beautifully decorated cake.
00:18:38She took a bite without thinking and let out a sharp spoon.
00:18:40Catalina, why is this made with cream? Don't you know I'm allergic to cream?
00:18:44Everyone in the hall turned their eyes towards me.
00:18:47I froze in shock.
00:18:49Didn't you say-
00:18:50Before I could finish, Mateo cut me off, his angry glares making me feel like he wanted to crush me.
00:18:57Catalina, you couldn't even handle such a simple task. What's wrong with you?
00:19:01Did you do this on purpose?
00:19:03My voice turned cold. No, I didn't mean to.
00:19:07Valerie held tightly on Mateo's arm.
00:19:10Mateo, this party was supposed to be for me and now she's completely ruined it.
00:19:15Seeing the upset look on Valerie's face, Mateo frowned.
00:19:18Catalina, what do you plan to do about the mess you've made?
00:19:21He completely ignored my attempts to explain.
00:19:24I realized it didn't matter what I said. He wouldn't believe me anyway.
00:19:28My chest tightened slightly. I curled my fingers into fists.
00:19:33Then what exactly do you want from me?
00:19:35Valerie, what do you think?
00:19:37Mateo gently held Valerie by the waist and turned to her.
00:19:40Mateo, I don't mean to make things hard for her.
00:19:43Valerie's gaze flishered toward the dog cage sitting nearby. A smile curled on her lip.
00:19:48But look, there's a cage right next to her. Why don't we have her crawl in and bark for us
00:19:54a few times?
00:19:57Since there were a bunch of people around, I figured it might as well be some fun for the crowd.
00:20:01Mateo glanced at the cage and hesitated for a moment, but once he looked into Valerie's eyes, his resolve faded.
00:20:10All right, whatever you say, go.
00:20:12As I stared at the cage, a memory surfaced. Back then, he was like a beaten stray. Beaten and humiliated
00:20:19by others. I had pitied him and spent a large amount of money to take him away from that life.
00:20:23Now, he wanted me to go through the same thing, locked in a cage.
00:20:28With that thought, I suddenly burst out hot. Mateo looked shocked, but quickly lowered his voice.
00:20:33If you just say sorry to Valerie and ask her to forgive you, and if she's satisfied, maybe I'll let
00:20:38you go. How about that?
00:20:39I looked into his cold, shadowy eyes. The smile vanished from my face. I didn't do anything wrong. Why should
00:20:45I apologize?
00:20:47My defiance made Mateo's expression turn cold. He didn't bother holding back anymore.
00:20:53Right there, in front of the crowd, he ordered two guards to shove me into the cage.
00:20:58The people surrounding them chuckled and jeered. Valerie stood close and leaned down to whisper.
00:21:05This is what you get for trying to seduce Mateo. Don't think I don't know what happened between you two.
00:21:10I want everyone to see you crawling like a dog.
00:21:13She burst out laughing again, then strutted over to Mateo and shouted at me.
00:21:18Catalina, why don't you bark for us a couple of times? If it makes me happy, I'll let you out.
00:21:24I stared at her with a chilling glare, but my eyes were full of burning fury. The crowd around them
00:21:30began shouting too.
00:21:32Come on, bark for us, yeah! Let's see how a fallen heiress plays the dog!
00:21:38Let's see how a fallen heiress plays the dog.
00:21:41Voices full of mockery kept echoing in my ears, but I refused to make a single sound.
00:21:47One person tried to force my mouth open, but I bit down hard, tearing into their skin.
00:21:54Others stepped forward, ready to hit me, but I gritted my teeth and took the pain without shedding a tear.
00:22:00Mateo finally ran out of patience and snapped at me.
00:22:03The tougher you act now, the worse I'll make you suffer later.
00:22:08Thirty minutes later, he held an urn in his hands. As soon as I saw it, my legs gave out
00:22:15and I fell.
00:22:16I knew that urn. It was my mother's urn. My body shook. Panic flared in my eyes.
00:22:23What? What are you doing?
00:22:26Mateo laughed when he saw my reaction.
00:22:29Looks familiar. I had to work hard to dig this up.
00:22:32I froze. You dug up my mom's grave?
00:22:35My voice barely a whisper. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I dropped to my knees.
00:22:41I was wrong! I won't do it again!
00:22:49Please put my mom's ashes back, okay?
00:22:54Mateo looked at me coldly and smirked.
00:23:08The second my eyes landed on the urn, the last string holding me together broke.
00:23:13My spirit, once strong, completely gave out. Again and again, I barked like a dog, shutting out the laughter around
00:23:20me.
00:23:20My pride and will were crushed. Beyond repair, Mateo gave an approving nod. Just as he was about to set
00:23:27the urn down, Valerie suddenly bumped into him.
00:23:29I saw it happen and cried out.
00:23:31No!
00:23:33The ashes spilled out, scattering across the ground. Valerie walked right over them, looking regretful.
00:23:39Oh no! I didn't mean to! I tripped!
00:23:42The sight felt like a wave crashing down on me, leaving me completely breathless. My tears fell rapidly.
00:23:48Mom! Why?
00:23:51My face twisted in pain while Valerie grinned at me like I was nothing more than a dog.
00:23:56She seemed to enjoy seeing every bruise on my body, and she liked how I pleaded without fighting back.
00:24:01Because of my desperate screams, my body reacted badly.
00:24:04I started to cough hard. I nearly coughed up blood. My eyes filled with hatred as I stared at Mateo.
00:24:10Although Mateo looked calm on the outside, his eyelashes trembled slightly as he watched me.
00:24:15Watching my thin figure crawl stubbornly out of the cage brought back memories of when he had once been trapped
00:24:21himself.
00:24:22I grabbed the cage and shook it with all my strength, like a furious animal trying to escape.
00:24:26My eyes fixed on the ashes on the floor. For the first time, Mateo saw me completely crushed.
00:24:32Nothing like the proud woman he remembered.
00:24:34Without thinking, Mateo ran over and opened the cage door. He reached out instinctively to hold me.
00:24:40But I shoved him away. He stayed still, watching as I dropped to my knees in front of Valerie.
00:24:46Digging through the ashes with tears pouring down my face.
00:24:49I'm sorry, Mom. I'll take you back home now.
00:24:54It's my fault, everything. It's all my fault.
00:24:59Please don't hate me, okay?
00:25:01I muttered the words to myself like someone who had lost their mind.
00:25:06My whole body shaking. I picked up the ashes that were left.
00:25:10I quickly wiped my face. Stood up and stared coldly at Valerie.
00:25:17Valerie hesitated, then stammered.
00:25:21Um, why are you looking at me like that? I didn't kill your mom! She's already gone!
00:25:27My lips curved into a chilling smile. My expression darkened.
00:25:31Oh really? Do you think no one noticed it was on purpose?
00:25:36Valerie froze. The moment she looked into my eyes, a shiver ran down her spine.
00:25:43I didn't! I swear!
00:25:46But my eyes turned bloodshot.
00:25:48Then, apologize to my mom.
00:25:50Say sorry to her right now!
00:25:52My outburst startled Valerie, making her panic.
00:25:56With a loud shriek, she rushed to hide behind Mateo.
00:26:00She grabbed the sleeve of his suit.
00:26:04Mateo, I swear.
00:26:08I didn't do it on purpose.
00:26:11I tried to grab Valerie's arm, but Mateo blocked me.
00:26:15Stop it, Catalina.
00:26:18Valerie already said it wasn't intentional.
00:26:22We won't blame you for ruining the party.
00:26:24Consider us even.
00:26:26Hearing this, I gave a slight smirk.
00:26:28A dull, painful throb echoed from my chest.
00:26:31Even?
00:26:33Do you think a party is equal to my mom's ashes?
00:26:38My body trembling, I stepped forward toward Valerie.
00:26:42Mateo shoved me to the floor.
00:26:45That's enough.
00:26:46What more do you want?
00:26:49You need to learn your limits.
00:26:51He said.
00:26:52I lifted my tear-filled eyes and stared at him.
00:26:55Memories from three years ago flooding my mind.
00:26:58If only I had never met him, would my life have remained whole.
00:27:02A cold laugh escaped my lips.
00:27:05Mateo, the biggest mistake I ever made was letting you into my life.
00:27:11Mateo froze, unable to say a word.
00:27:14Then, I started coughing, and I collapsed right there.
00:27:18As my eyes slowly shut, I noticed the panic on Mateo's face.
00:27:22And I let out a quiet laugh and said to myself,
00:27:25Why would Mateo care about me?
00:27:27I just want everything to end.
00:27:29When I opened my eyes again, I found myself on a hospital bed.
00:27:33The strong smell of disinfectant made me feel even worse.
00:27:38Just then, the kind doctor I knew came into the room.
00:27:42Mrs. Higgin, I'm sorry to say this, but you might not make it past the next couple of days.
00:27:50I noticed a hint of sorrow in his gaze.
00:27:53Strangely, hearing those words felt like a weight was lifted.
00:27:56I said calmly,
00:27:57That's fine. Thank you.
00:27:59If anyone asks, please keep this between us.
00:28:02Right after I finished, Mateo's voice echoed from outside the room.
00:28:10What's wrong with her?
00:28:11He asked as he stepped into the room.
00:28:13He looked at the doctor with concern written all over his face.
00:28:16Of course, Mateo wouldn't let me leave this world that easily.
00:28:20Noticing my blank stare, the doctor paused before responding.
00:28:23She's fine. Just exhausted.
00:28:26Mateo's tense expression relaxed.
00:28:28A mocking smile crept onto his face.
00:28:31I told you to stop faking illness around me.
00:28:35As long as you're still breathing, you'd better do your job.
00:28:40I avoided his eyes. Just one glance at him would bring back every cruel thing he had done to me.
00:28:45But soon, I'd be with my mother again.
00:28:48That thought brought me peace. After Mateo left, I quickly got off the hospital bed.
00:28:52Once I got ready, I headed straight to the prison where my father was locked up.
00:28:56I hadn't visited him even once over the past three years. Not because I didn't want to.
00:29:02I just couldn't bring myself to go. Sitting across the glass partition, I finally saw the face I knew so
00:29:08well.
00:29:11His figure much thinner than before. Now, as I picked up the phone to speak, tears rolled down my cheeks
00:29:18without stopping.
00:29:21Dad, I'm so sorry.
00:29:27This is all because of me. I was too scared to come see you all this time.
00:29:32I left some money behind for you. Please, stay safe and take care.
00:29:37I didn't have the courage to continue. If he found out what really happened, I feared it would break him.
00:29:44His hair had gone completely gray, and his voice shook as he said,
00:29:49Catalina, I don't blame you. I never could.
00:29:53Hearing those words made my chest tighten painfully. I almost couldn't bear to leave.
00:29:58I handed over all my savings to someone trustworthy, hoping they could give it to my father once he got
00:30:04out.
00:30:04But when that day came, he would never be able to see me again.
00:30:08I carefully returned my mother's ashes to their place and secured them with a new lock.
00:30:12Then I sat in front of my mother's grave.
00:30:15Mom, I'll be joining you very soon. Please wait for me.
00:30:20Right when I was preparing to leave quietly without saying goodbye, my phone suddenly rang.
00:30:26Mrs. Higgin, I was the chief financial officer at your dad's company back in the day.
00:30:32About Mr. Naon's father and his fall from the rooftop.
00:30:36I'm ready to tell you the truth. Do you still want to hear it?
00:30:42My fingers curled up tightly without my meaning, too.
00:30:45I had been waiting for answers for three whole years.
00:30:48And they only came now, when it was almost too late.
00:30:51I let out a small, bitter laugh. I replied,
00:30:54All right, I'll be here.
00:30:57They planned to meet somewhere, and the man showed up holding a USB flash drive.
00:31:03This is the footage from that day. For years I stayed out of this situation.
00:31:09But now, I've changed my mind. Here, take a look.
00:31:13My heart was pounding. I couldn't stop myself from feeling anxious.
00:31:18When I opened the video, it showed Matteo's father, Daniel Nalen. He was standing on the top
00:31:23floor of the Higgin Group. Beside him, my father was there, too, trying to convince Daniel not to
00:31:29do anything drastic. But Daniel shouted like he'd lost control, his voice shaking with sobs.
00:31:37I stole company money without permission, and there's no way I can fix it. I don't have any
00:31:45other options left. My son still needs help. Please support me when I'm gone.
00:31:53After saying that, Daniel jumped off the roof without hesitation. The man shut the laptop.
00:32:01After he passed, your dad and I took care of his children. We never came forward until.
00:32:12I only recently found out that he had grown up to be a popular figure today. And he's the one
00:32:22who
00:32:22brought ruin to your family. I couldn't stop myself from shaking. For three years,
00:32:30I had waited clinging to hope, desperate for answers. All I ever wanted was to survive.
00:32:35All I ever wanted was for Matteo to leave my family alone. I ended up laughing without meaning to.
00:32:42The man handed me the USB drive without saying much. I took it and went straight back to the
00:32:47Nalen residence. When I stepped inside, I saw Matteo standing there with a cold expression. He looked
00:32:54like he'd been waiting for me all this time. Where did you go? Don't you realize you're not allowed
00:33:06to leave without my permission? I didn't bother replying. My face was pale, and I seemed too weak
00:33:12to even argue. My eyes, still red from crying earlier, looked completely dull as I tossed the
00:33:18USB drive toward him. Your dad stole company money and ended his life because he was afraid of what
00:33:25would happen next. Matteo glanced at the USB while holding a half-smoked cigarette between his fingers.
00:33:31He let out a mocking laugh. Where did you get this fake proof? It's been three years already.
00:33:38Why are you still blind to reality? I let out a faint laugh. I had forged evidence many times
00:33:45before just to convince Matteo to spare my family. But now, there was no need for that anymore.
00:33:53I smiled, but tears slipped down my cheeks. Then a harsh cough took over, and I spat out blood.
00:34:00Matteo's brows drew together, a hint of concern flickering in his eyes.
00:34:08Catalina, are you okay? He tried to lift me up, but I pushed his arm away.
00:34:16Don't touch me. Your hands are covered in blood.
00:34:25I noticed the hopelessness on his face, and the grief hiding behind his gaze. At last, he knew what
00:34:35it felt like to hurt. After that, my body collapsed, and his voice calling my name started to fade away.
00:34:42Everything felt strangely peaceful. At long last, this was the moment I had been waiting for.
00:34:50It was the second time I'd passed out in two days. Fear crept into Matteo's heart. Without wasting a
00:34:57second, he picked me up and rushed me to the hospital. Not long after I was taken into the
00:35:04emergency room. The doctor came out with a grim expression. She isn't breathing anymore. We couldn't
00:35:12save her. The moment he heard the news, it felt like a bolt of lightning struck him. He clutched the
00:35:18doctor's wrist and shouted. That can't be true. She only passed out. How could she die?
00:35:26Start treatment again right now. You have to bring her back. The doctor was taken aback and slowly
00:35:38shook his head. It's not that I won't help. She's already passed away. I'm very sorry for your loss.
00:35:54No way. Are you sure? Please check again. His usual calm and proud attitude disappeared.
00:36:02The doctor let out a soft sigh. Didn't you know she was in the final stage of kidney failure?
00:36:09Both her kidneys and her heart are necrotic.
00:36:15There's nothing we can do. Matteo stood frozen in disbelief. How could she have been sick?
00:36:21Just two days ago! You said she was simply exhausted. He kept shaking his head, refusing to accept that I
00:36:31was dead. A little while ago, I had still been arguing with him stubbornly, but now I looked peaceful,
00:36:38almost like I was sleeping. I was always challenging him before. Always arguing. He froze for a moment.
00:36:45Then frantically contacted the top doctors in Chicago. But every single one gave the same answer.
00:36:51There was nothing they could do. I was gone without leaving him a final word. He knelt beside my bed.
00:36:57He held my hand. It felt cold to the touch. His eyes reddened.
00:37:04Catalina, stop lying there. Wake up!
00:37:10If you don't wake up, I swear I'll go after your dad. I'll make sure he never gets out!
00:37:19Usually, just hearing something like that would have made my respond right away. But this time,
00:37:25tears started to fall from Matteo's eyes. He clutched his chest tightly.
00:37:31His assistant came rushing in from outside the room.
00:37:34Mr. Naylan, I looked through the USB drive you gave me. Nothing was edited. It's all authentic!
00:37:38Matteo laughed bitterly, his chest tightening as he shook his head with teary eyes.
00:37:42Why? Why did I only figure this out now?
00:37:45He destroyed my family. He ruined everything I had. He had treated me like I was worthless,
00:37:50pushed me to the edge, made me wish for death, but left me trapped in my misery.
00:37:56Every terrible memory was enough to make me hate him forever.
00:38:00Catalina, I know I was wrong. You can hit me, scold me, even take my life if you want.
00:38:09I'm begging you just wake up, please.
00:38:12His tears soaked my cold fingers. But no matter how hard he pleaded, I would never wake up again.
00:38:19No matter how long had passed, he stayed by my side, not allowing anyone to come near. He didn't
00:38:26eat or sleep. He just kept talking to me, even though I wouldn't respond to him. Three years later,
00:38:31it seemed like he had a lot to say. My attending physician couldn't bear it and took the initiative
00:38:36to find Matteo. Mr. Naylan, it's no use for you to keep watching over Ms. Higgin like this.
00:38:44I can see that she was living in great pain. Let her rest in peace.
00:38:49Matteo smiled slightly. Every moment with him had been painful. His tears couldn't stop falling.
00:38:57Why wouldn't she tell me about her illness?
00:39:01The doctor hesitated. Mrs. Higgin chose to stop treatment voluntarily,
00:39:06and she asked me not to tell anyone. When I told her she only had a few days left to
00:39:10live,
00:39:10what I saw on her face was relief. Perhaps at this moment she really did smile at the other end
00:39:15of
00:39:15the world. Matteo realized how long it had been since he had seen me smile. Matteo chuckled lightly.
00:39:22I had already planned to leave. I was unwilling to stay even for one more day.
00:39:27In his mind flashed the moment when we met, when I was innocent and pure,
00:39:30flood with happiness. When I loved him the most, I personally suffocated all of my love for him.
00:39:35No matter how many times he repented in front of my body, I would not forgive him. At that moment,
00:39:40the sound of high heels could be heard coming from nearby. It was Valerie. She knew that Matteo
00:39:46hadn't returned for two days in order to protect me, so she came herself.
00:39:50Matteo, why haven't you come back for two days? He's been missing you so much.
00:39:55Before she arrived, she already knew about my death, but she showed no emotion,
00:40:00not even a hint of joy. She took Matteo's herb and said softly,
00:40:04Matteo, have you missing me? Catalina's death either is not your fault.
00:40:08Don't blame yourself. Come me home, me hope, huh?
00:40:12Matteo had a blank expression on his face, but he didn't want to respond. Seeing that he was
00:40:18completely still, Valeria also became a little impatient.
00:40:22Catalina is just an assistant. Why do you need to personally stay here?
00:40:29I heard he even have a father squatting in rail. Just give him some money when the times.
00:40:33With a hint of sarcasm in her tone, Matteo immediately turned cold.
00:40:38What? Are you happy that she died?
00:40:40This was the first time Matteo had acted this way towards her, and Valerie was clearly a bit flustered.
00:40:45I didn't mean that. I just wanted you to spend more time with me.
00:40:48It was clear that Matteo's face didn't look good.
00:40:52Matteo, I went to buy you some food. You wait for me.
00:40:55She grabbed her bag and left. Matteo didn't want to say much to her either.
00:40:59Matteo started to get visibly annoyed until his assistant walked in with a bouquet of roses.
00:41:03What did you bring the flowers for?
00:41:05It was Ms. Morozov who asked me to buy it. She said to call her when I arrived,
00:41:10and she would come out to get it. But I couldn't reach her on the phone, so I just came
00:41:15in directly.
00:41:17What does she want the money for?
00:41:20She said she wanted to soak in a rose milk bath.
00:41:23Matteo's face looked as if it had been slapped.
00:41:29Matteo remembered the way I was humiliated at the banquet that day.
00:41:32At that moment, Valerie had just come back from outside. She was taken aback when she saw the
00:41:37rose on the table. Then she coldly met Matteo's gaze.
00:41:42Didn't you say you hated roses the most?
00:41:44Matteo, listen to me explain.
00:41:48So, that day at the banquet, were you deliberately making things difficult for Catalina?
00:41:54Valerie was taken aback. She hadn't expected Matteo to ask so directly.
00:42:00No, Matteo, how could you think that of me?
00:42:02There was not a ripple on Matteo's face. Even his gaze toward Valerie was filled with disgust.
00:42:10Valerie immediately reached out to grab Matteo, but he pushed her away.
00:42:15This was the first time he rejected her, and her hand stayed in the air.
00:42:21Matteo, do you suspect that I did it on purpose? Don't you already know what kind of person I am?
00:42:27We are now husband and wife. Are you going to doubt me just because of an outsider?
00:42:32Valerie was already fed up with me, but she didn't expect that even after I died,
00:42:37Matteo still cared about me so much. She had long known that in Matteo's heart,
00:42:41I was more than just his enemy. I always had a hold on his emotions. Matteo was stunned.
00:42:48Matteo's fists clenched.
00:42:51Was it on purpose that you embarrassed Catalina at the party that day?
00:42:55Ask her to be admired in the dog cage. Ask her to learn to bark like a dog to amuse
00:43:00you.
00:43:01Even to destroy her last bit of hope by yourself.
00:43:04Listening to Matteo casually saying these words, Valerie was taken aback,
00:43:08never having imagined that Matteo would also have a day of doubting her.
00:43:13The panic in her eyes couldn't be concealed.
00:43:16It wasn't me! How could I do such a thing?
00:43:20Matteo, we've been together for so long.
00:43:23Don't you trust me?
00:43:25With a tone of weakness. But Matteo showed no hint of pity.
00:43:29How dare you say it wasn't on purpose!
00:43:32But unfortunately, it was too late. He arrived late and never had the chance to apologize to me in person.
00:43:39He arrived late and could never undo it all.
00:43:44Valerie saw Matteo insist that it was her. And she chuckled lightly.
00:43:48Matteo, was it worth it to doubt me for this woman?
00:43:52Don't forget, it was their family who killed your father!
00:43:55Matteo remarked that over the years, Valerie had never stopped reminding him that I was his enemy.
00:44:01So he would hurt me and torment me without any restraint. But all of this was wrong.
00:44:08It was all wrong!
00:44:10Shut up! It was because of you that I treated her that way!
00:44:14All of this was caused by you!
00:44:17Valerie was taken aback by Matteo's reaction.
00:44:19It was the first time she had seen the usually proud him show a sad side.
00:44:23Seeing him like this, Valerie didn't want to say anything more.
00:44:26She immediately comforted Matteo softly.
00:44:29Matteo, you are just being influenced by emotions right now.
00:44:33I didn't mean to harm Catalina, and her death was just an accident.
00:44:38Seeing that he had nothing more to say, Valerie left the ward.
00:44:42After my death, the hospital handed over my belongings to Matteo.
00:44:45Opening my bag, Matteo immediately saw my phone.
00:44:48The wallpaper on the phone was a picture of the three of us,
00:44:50and Matteo had tried countless times to guess the password.
00:44:53It wasn't my birthday, but the day he personally destroyed my family.
00:44:57Matteo was taken aback. All these years I had been forcing myself not to forget the hatred,
00:45:02not to forget that day. Matteo's hand trembled slightly, but tears also fell on the phone.
00:45:09Seeing me smiling on the screen, he opened my notebook. A hundred entries. Every single one,
00:45:15a wound he inflicted on me. From humiliation to the dog cage to digging my mother's grave,
00:45:20all leading me step by step towards death. Matteo closed the notebook.
00:45:24He scrolled to the bottom and found a recording. Valerie's voice came from inside.
00:45:29My party must have roses and cake. One cannot be missing.
00:45:32And all the requests she made were recorded by her. Matteo's face darkened. He clenched his phone
00:45:38tightly. So at the banquet, everything that humiliated me was intentional on Valerie's part.
00:45:45He grabbed his phone and rushed home without even thinking. The arm gripping the steering wheel
00:45:50was bulging with blue veins. He ran three red lights before arriving home. When he got home,
00:45:58he saw Valerie still playing with the roses she had bought. It seemed that Valerie hadn't expected
00:46:03Matteo to come back so soon. She didn't even have time to hide the roses, and she could only smile
00:46:09and
00:46:09ask. Matteo, why did you suddenly come back? Why didn't you tell me in advance? Matteo looked at her
00:46:18coldly. Are you done pretending? Matteo chuckled lightly and played the recording directly from her
00:46:25phone. Upon hearing her own voice, Valerie's face immediately turned ugly. Matteo, listen to me.
00:46:32The fact is not like that. Catalina had never liked me. The recording is fake.
00:46:41As soon the words fell, Matteo laughed and shouted her with red eyes.
00:46:45Valerie, do you think I'm a fool? I really can't tell what's true and what's false?
00:46:54Valerie was tainted back. She grabbed Matteo's sleeve and her eyes turned red. Matteo, you believed me.
00:47:05Matteo pushed her away and said coldly.
00:47:11Believe you? Then how do you explain the roses behind you?
00:47:19I have already had someone investigated. This is already the nine-ninth time you have bought roses.
00:47:29Valerie knew that no matter how much she said, it was useless, and she put on a pitiful expression.
00:47:36Matteo, I did all this because I loved you too much.
00:47:40I didn't want you to care about other people. Until now, you were still standing by that woman's side,
00:47:47then what about me? Matteo turned away from her, so he directly sent someone to buy a cake with a
00:47:52different cream. Valerie looked at the various sizes of cakes being brought into the villa and asked
00:47:57nervously, Matteo, what is this for? You know, I was allergic to cream, so I couldn't eat cake.
00:48:04As soon as the words fell, Matteo chuckled.
00:48:06Really? Then you eat them all, and let me see how allergic you really are.
00:48:12Valerie shook her head, and immediately her eyes turned red.
00:48:17Matteo, don't do this! I don't want to eat it! The doctor said if I'm allergic, what if-
00:48:23The words were cut off before they couldn't finish.
00:48:27Seeing that Valerie still hadn't moved, Matteo had someone shove the cake into
00:48:30Valerie's mouth. Matteo, I don't want to! Matteo!
00:48:32Listening to her crying voice, Matteo stood still. Until she finished eating all the cakes,
00:48:37there was not a single change in her body. Matteo sneered.
00:48:41Are you allergic?
00:48:42Valerie was startled by the expression on Matteo's face.
00:48:45Matteo, don't be angry! I just wanted to get your attention!
00:48:48I didn't mean to hurt Catalina on purpose! I really loved you to do this!
00:48:56Her explanation was filled with tears, but Matteo's face didn't change.
00:49:01Enough!
00:49:03She looked at Valerie with a fierce look in his eyes and said,
00:49:07Tell me, was the ring on our wedding day also deliberately planted on Catalina by you?
00:49:11Valerie hesitated. It wasn't.
00:49:13Matteo had long lost his patience. Is it or isn't it?
00:49:17Valerie was startled by Matteo's shout and cried, saying,
00:49:20Yes, but it's because I love you too much, Matteo! Listen to me!
00:49:28Upon hearing these words, Matteo's face went pale, but he forced a smile and laughed out loud.
00:49:32Seeing Matteo's appearance, Valerie's heart was always filled with unease.
00:49:36She sat paralyzed with fear on the ground, grapping at Matteo's pant leg.
00:49:40Matteo, can you give me another chance? I really know I was wrong. I won't do it again in the
00:49:46future,
00:49:46Matteo looked down at her with the same gaze he used to look at me in the past,
00:49:50but he never gave her a chance to catch her breath. So why does Valerie deserve one?
00:49:55He sneered, then kicked her away with a cold voice.
00:49:59Valerie, you are really disgusting. You are now packing up and getting out of my house.
00:50:07Valerie was taken aback, but she knew that Matteo was telling the truth.
00:50:12Matteo, don't treat me like this. We just got married not long ago.
00:50:18Others will see our jokes. Please give me a chance. I beg you.
00:50:22Matteo lifted her chin, watching as her tears fell down, feeling a hint of satisfaction.
00:50:28Forgive you? You deliberately targeted Catalina. What right do you have to seek my forgiveness?
00:50:36Daydreaming.
00:50:37He harshly slapped her face. Valerie was stunned for a moment, then suddenly smiled.
00:50:46So in the end, it was still because of that woman? What about me? What am I?
00:50:52Matteo couldn't be bothered to look at her anymore, just glanced at her lightly.
00:50:56Nothing counted. I will have the divorce agreement sent to you by the housekeeper.
00:51:01And once you have signed it, get out immediately.
00:51:06Valerie chuckled softly.
00:51:12Matteo, why do you get to decide when we get married and when we break up?
00:51:16Am I just your plaything? To be discarded at your whim?
00:51:21Matteo chuckled lightly.
00:51:24Is that so?
00:51:29Matteo, you really had no heart.
00:51:33No wonder all the people who loved you had to leave you.
00:51:37It was you who destroyed everyone's happiness with your own hands.
00:51:42Clearly, you are the one who should go to hell. Why should we bear all your suffering?
00:51:50Matteo was taken a rack. Images of a flash through his mind. He restrained his anger and grabbed Valerie's neck
00:51:58tightly.
00:52:01Can you say that again?
00:52:04Valerie blushed and burst into laughter.
00:52:11Then just strangle me! Just like you did to Catalina!
00:52:15Matteo roughly threw her to the ground, filled with disgust.
00:52:23Valerie looked at Matteo with pain and said,
00:52:27Why can't you just give me a chance?
00:52:31I was sincere to you too.
00:52:33Matteo wanted to laugh, but she had killed the most important person in his heart.
00:52:37He hated me and wanted to possess me, not allowing anyone to touch me for a moment.
00:52:42He couldn't bear to part with me. He loved me.
00:52:46But he never had the courage to face this feeling.
00:52:49If it wasn't for my sudden departure,
00:52:54Matteo might never have understood his feelings for me.
00:52:57You didn't deserve it.
00:52:59Sign the paper and get out of here.
00:53:01Valerie could tell that Matteo was determined to make her leave,
00:53:04and she had no intention of pretending otherwise.
00:53:09Matteo, do you really think you were not wrong?
00:53:13Forcing her to apologize to me, personally putting on the burning ring for her,
00:53:18making her crawl into the dog cage and bark like a dog, even humiliating her.
00:53:22Aren't all these things done by you?
00:53:24All because the person you love is me. That's why you did all this.
00:53:29These words stuck in Matteo like a thorn.
00:53:33Shut up!
00:53:34If it weren't for what happened back then,
00:53:37the person I loved would have always been Catalina.
00:53:40It wouldn't have been you!
00:53:43Valerie was taken aback and let out a cold laugh.
00:53:50Do you think you can justify yourself to me?
00:53:52The things you did with her in the office, do you think I don't know?
00:53:57Hating her on one hand, yet still being with her?
00:54:00Wanting to possess her completely? Can you justify yourself to me?
00:54:05Matteo fell silent for a moment, only to hear Valerie said,
00:54:09I will not divorce you unless I die!
00:54:13If you insist on forcing me to leave, then I will expose the fact that you deliberately framed the Higgin
00:54:20Group!
00:54:22I am not happy and neither will you be!
00:54:26Hearing Valerie's threat, Matteo was even somewhat incredulous.
00:54:31Was this a threat to me?
00:54:36Matteo chuckled lightly.
00:54:38But what I fear the least is threats.
00:54:42Valerie did not expect Matteo to be even calmer than she had imagined.
00:54:46But the truth is, he had already established connections long ago.
00:54:51Matteo, no matter how many times she appealed, it was useless as long as Matteo didn't relent.
00:54:58Valerie suddenly understood why she would rather die than be by her side.
00:55:03Matteo, you are really heartless.
00:55:05If I were Catalina, I would rather die than stay by your side for even a moment!
00:55:10Someone like you doesn't deserve to have happiness.
00:55:14You should just lose everything you love, living in pain forever!
00:55:17These words had also been said to Matteo by me before I died, and he paused for a moment.
00:55:23Is that so? Then I'll wait.
00:55:27Valerie knew that it was useless for Matteo to say anything, and she was also too lazy to struggle anymore.
00:55:33She picked up the pen and signed his name on the divorce agreement.
00:55:38Just as she was packing up and getting ready to leave, Matteo suddenly called out to her.
00:55:45Wait a moment. Leave behind what doesn't belong to you.
00:55:48Valerie chuckled lightly and picked out all the things he had dread give her.
00:55:51Matteo just quietly on the sofa, the smoke from his fingertem lingering in the air.
00:55:57Valerie's face showed obvious impatience.
00:55:59Matteo, have you had enough?
00:56:01I've taken out everything you've given me! What else is there?
00:56:04Matteo got up and walked over to her.
00:56:06Suddenly grabbing her hand, he glanced at Valerie's arm and casually remarked,
00:56:11And Catalina's skin.
00:56:13Upon hearing this, Valerie suddenly widened her eyes.
00:56:17Matteo, are you crazy?
00:56:18Catalina is already dead. Do you expect me to give her skin back to her?
00:56:23This skin was given to me by you, not something I wanted. Why should I give it away?
00:56:28Matteo's face immediately darkened.
00:56:30So you mean you don't want to stay?
00:56:33Valerie glanced at him and said,
00:56:36She's already dead. What else does she want me to do?
00:56:39Then you just cut it off and give it back to her.
00:56:43Matteo said it so casually, but Valerie was still scared, her heart trembling along with it.
00:56:48Matteo, are you crazy? I won't! Let me go now! I'll pretend I don't know anything and won't speak ill
00:56:54of you!
00:56:56Matteo was convinced that once she made up her mind, no one could change it.
00:57:01I said, leave the skin.
00:57:05Matteo's face immediately turned serious.
00:57:08Don't understand?
00:57:09The moment Valerie looked into his eyes, she was ready to rush out, only to find that the door had
00:57:14been locked.
00:57:15She desperately pound on the door.
00:57:17Help! Someone help me!
00:57:19Matteo had known what she would do early on and had removed all the people long before.
00:57:24Seeing Matteo approaching her, Valerie couldn't hold back her emotions any long and sat down on the ground, crying.
00:57:29Matteo, can you please forgive me? This skin is of no use to her anymore. Can I give you money
00:57:36instead?
00:57:37Matteo just looked her coldly.
00:57:40But her skin, you don't deserve to touch.
00:57:44He approached her with a knife, and Valerie couldn't hide her panic on her face.
00:57:49What are you doing? Don't come over! Go over! Go away!
00:57:53Matteo snatched her arm and viciously cut into her skin.
00:57:56Without any hesitation, Valerie screamed in pain, her pleas mixed with sobs.
00:58:02Matteo, however, did not feel a shred of pity.
00:58:04Until he was satisfied and cut the skin off, Valerie's hands were covered in blood,
00:58:08and she was in so much pain that she almost passed out.
00:58:11His face turned pale all of a sudden.
00:58:12Matteo, you will not have a good death.
00:58:16Matteo ignored her and simply wiped away the fresh blood on his skin, placing it in a box.
00:58:24Watching his behavior, Valerie burst into laughter.
00:58:28Matteo, did you really think Catalina would forgive you for what you did?
00:58:32Even if you went down to apologize to her, she would definitely not give you another glance.
00:58:37You were really puriful.
00:58:39Not long after the words fell, she fainted.
00:58:43Matteo ordered someone to throw her out of the door.
00:58:46Because my body had been kept in the freezer, but it was also starting to decompose.
00:58:51Others all suggested that I should be cremated as soon as possible and laid to rest.
00:58:56Although Matteo was reluctant, he still did as he was cold.
00:58:59Before the cremation, he kissed my forehead.
00:59:02Soon, he would join me as well.
00:59:04I hoped no matter where I was, I wouldn't forget him.
00:59:07In order to let me leave quietly, he even held a grand funeral for me.
00:59:12The people who came were all the circle well-known fingers, and everyone knew that today's Duranagor was me.
00:59:18I used to conservate Fonimus Eriger, but no one had ever thought I would now lie quietly in the coffin.
00:59:25Matteo also contacted the prosecutor's office and had the case of the Higgin group retrialed.
00:59:31My father, Rodney Higgin, was released from prison because he was found not guilty.
00:59:38But when Dad tried to share the good news with me, Matteo was stunned.
00:59:43He stood there and let Rodney insult him. He endured all the harsh insults.
00:59:48I'm sorry, Mr. Higgin. I made a mistake back then.
00:59:53Mistake? Just because of one mistake, their whole family endured all the hardships.
00:59:59Rodney suddenly chuckled.
01:00:00Can a simple, I'm sorry, bring back their lives? You get out here!
01:00:05Matteo knew that no matter what he said, he wouldn't be listened to, so he simply shut his mouth.
01:00:10After the funeral was over, Matteo wanted to take Rodney back, but as he approached him, he received a slap
01:00:15in the face.
01:00:16Rodney Higgin! How could I have agreed to let you be with Catalana in the first place?
01:00:22From childhood to adult, she has never asked me for anything.
01:00:25But in order to be with you, she knelt down and begged me for a full three hours before I
01:00:29agreed.
01:00:30She has never suffered any hardships since she is willing to do this for you!
01:00:34She said how good you were, how happy she was with you, and how she didn't mind your background.
01:00:38But you, you will have to destroy her in the end!
01:00:41These words hit Matteo like a blow.
01:00:45Just as Rodney was about to leave, a familiar figure suddenly appeared before his eyes.
01:00:53It was Valerie, her arms wrapped in bandages.
01:00:57Mr. Higgin, I was a friend of Catalina's before.
01:01:01Matteo ignored her and turned to Rodney, saying,
01:01:05Mr. Higgin, let me take you back first. You don't need to deal with this crazy woman.
01:01:10Just as they were about to leave, Valerie stopped them in their tracks and immediately turned on on her phone.
01:01:19Don't leave yet, Mr. Higgin. I have a video I want to show you.
01:01:23It was something Catalina had specifically instructed me before she passed away.
01:01:27As soon as she finished speaking, she opened her phone and played the video in front of Rodney.
01:01:32In the scene, Catalina was pinned down tightly by Matteo, followed by the sound of her painful screams.
01:01:39Rodney's eyes welled up as he heard his daughter scream in his ear.
01:01:49Valerie turned off her phone and said,
01:01:51Matteo not only harmed you all, but he also kept Catalina captive by his side.
01:01:59As his lover, forcing Catalina to serve him.
01:02:07This kind of thing has happened countless times.
01:02:12Rodney was stunned for a moment. He had never known what she had suffered outside.
01:02:16Suddenly unable to control his emotions, he collapsed to the ground and cried in pain.
01:02:21Matteo pushed Valerie down and said,
01:02:24Say one more word, try me? Are you done yet?
01:02:27He was just about to explain when he saw...
01:02:30Rodney wiggling in pain on the ground.
01:02:34Matteo took Rodney directly to the hospital.
01:02:37But shortly after arriving at the hospital, the news came.
01:02:41Rodney couldn't withstand the blow. He had passed away from a brain hemorrhage.
01:02:44Matteo slumped in the chair.
01:02:46How dare he go to see me again?
01:02:48He burst into tears, muttering...
01:02:51I'm sorry. I'm sorry. It's all my fault.
01:02:57He sent someone to take Valerie directly to the villa.
01:03:00Are you satisfied now?
01:03:03His eyes were tundered hohened.
01:03:05Upon hearing the news of Rodney's passing, Valerie was also stunned for a long done.
01:03:11However, she never expected that he wouldn't handle with the blast.
01:03:19You don't deserve anyone's forgiveness!
01:03:23I said if I'm not doing well, don't expect you to be doing well either!
01:03:28What right do you have to earn forgiveness from Catalina's father? Stop pretending.
01:03:32Matteo chuckled lightly. He grabbed Valerie's neck directly.
01:03:35Since you like to court death so much, I'll let you taste what I like to court life.
01:03:41Not long after the conversation ended,
01:03:44Matteo sent someone to Valerie's house to bring her parents,
01:03:47at Kacen and at Jennifer, directly to him.
01:03:49At the moment she saw them, Valerie immediately panicked.
01:03:53What are you going to do?!
01:03:55You'd better not mess around. Killing is illegal!
01:03:58Matteo chuckled.
01:03:59Don't you like stepping on Catalina's mother's ashes?
01:04:03You didn't kill her father, but I'll make you experience what it's like to lose both parents.
01:04:08Kacen and Jennifer still didn't know what had happened.
01:04:11They just felt like they were having a little argument.
01:04:14They comforted each other softly.
01:04:16It's normal for couples to have some misunderstandings.
01:04:19Don't really hurt each other's feelings.
01:04:23Matteo sneered.
01:04:25Friendly? It seems she didn't tell you, but we are already divorced.
01:04:29Upon hearing this sentence, Kacen and Jenna felt as though the thigh had fallen.
01:04:34Matteo was their benefactor. They immediately shouted at Valerie.
01:04:39Apologize to Mr. Nabal right away!
01:04:42Then, with a smile on his face, he said to Matteo,
01:04:45What did Valerie do to upset you? We will educate her properly.
01:04:50You adults have a lot. Don't argue with her anymore.
01:04:53Valerie immediately apologized to Matteo after hearing it.
01:04:56It's all my fault. Don't hurt them.
01:05:00If you want to do something, just come after me.
01:05:03Matteo chuckled.
01:05:05And Catalina? What did she do wrong this time?
01:05:09Her father was killed by you!
01:05:12He yelled at Valerie, who was so scared that tears streamed down her face.
01:05:15I never thought he would die! I just didn't want him to forgive you so easily!
01:05:19Matteo called two thugs over directly.
01:05:24Directly in front of Valerie, he struck out fiercely towards Karen and Jennifer.
01:05:28One after another, she just watched all this calmly, with no expression on her face.
01:05:33No matter how long had passed, they didn't stop cursing Valerie until they were beaten to a pup and spitting
01:05:38blood.
01:05:40He had killed himself to find me, but when his eyes opened again, he was back at the auction, three
01:05:44years in the past, locked inside a dog cage just like the one he had once forced me into.
01:05:49I walked through the door, and my eyes found him instantly.
01:05:52I had been reborn too, and I remembered everything.
01:05:55The host's voice rang out.
01:05:56The auction is now starting, and the first item up for bid is this man!
01:06:01Mateo looked handsome and strong. The wealthy young ladies were bidding wildly, but I stayed quiet until the last moment.
01:06:09Release the sky lantern! I want that one!
01:06:12The room went silent.
01:06:13Mateo stared at me, his face pale. He knew.
01:06:16We meet again.
01:06:18His eyelashes trembled. He could see it in my eyes. I remembered everything too.
01:06:23I smiled, coldly.
01:06:24Since you are my property now, why don't you bark for us?
01:06:28Mateo stood frozen, staring at me.
01:06:30Catalina.
01:06:31I smeared.
01:06:33What's wrong?
01:06:34You taught me well, now bark.
01:06:38Valerie knelt at Matteo's feet.
01:06:40I begged you, they will really die if this continues.
01:06:43Mateo had a blank expression on his face.
01:06:47Then I want you to watch them die with your own eyes.
01:06:51I will bring you the same pain that you brought to Catalina.
01:06:56A thousand times over.
01:06:58Do you understand?
01:07:00He forced Valerie to watch as they fell in front of her eyes, and she laughed and screamed like crazy.
01:07:08Mateo! I hate you! I was going to kill you!
01:07:12No!
01:07:13She laughed loudly, and Mateo chuckled.
01:07:16Now it's your turn.
01:07:18He had someone drag Valerie to the center of the city and specially ordered a huge dog cage.
01:07:28Valerie was locked in a cage, and everyone watched her in her madness.
01:07:34She was sometimes lucid and sometimes insane, but shortly afterwards, Valerie killed herself in the cage.
01:07:44Mateo buried Rodney and Daisy together, and after everything was over, he took care of the rest.
01:07:49Every day without me was torture for him.
01:07:53Looking at a photo of me, he picked up a knife and cut his wrist.
01:07:58Now he could go in a company.
01:08:02When he opened his eyes again, Mateo appeared at the banquet.
01:08:05And at this moment, he was locked in a dog cage.
01:08:09I sent someone to dig up Daniel Nahavin's grave.
01:08:12When Mateo saw his father's urn, he fell to his knees.
01:08:15No! Catalina, don't do this to me!
01:08:18I laughed.
01:08:21Cruel?
01:08:22Isn't that exactly what you did to my mother?
01:08:26He crawled toward me, begging.
01:08:29But I stepped back.
01:08:31That night, Mateo tried to kill himself.
01:08:34He slit his wrists in his cage.
01:08:36When he woke up, he was in a damp basement.
01:08:40I stood over him.
01:08:41Die?
01:08:42That would be too easy.
01:08:43The more you want to die, the more I won't let you.
01:08:47I turned to the doctor.
01:08:49Take one of his kidneys.
01:08:51Mateo screamed, but I just watched.
01:08:55The day before my wedding to Eric, I had him dragged to the door.
01:08:59Get out.
01:09:00I never want to see you again.
01:09:04Catalina, please!
01:09:04He reached for me.
01:09:06Rodney stepped forward.
01:09:09You don't deserve to be here.
01:09:13Two guards carried him away.
01:09:15The next day, I walked down the aisle in white.
01:09:20Mateo stood outside the venue in the rain.
01:09:23He watched Eric kiss me.
01:09:25A week later, they found him under an overpass.
01:09:29He was gone.
01:09:32In his hand, a photo of me.
01:09:35When I heard the news, I laughed.
01:09:38Tears ran down my face.
01:09:42At last, it was over.
01:09:49After the auction ended, I took him back home.
01:09:55I made him kneel in front of Rodney and Daisy.
01:09:58Take a good look at them.
01:10:01This is all because of you.
01:10:04My parents always treated people with kindness throughout their lives.
01:10:08Never harming anyone.
01:10:10But you repeatedly drove them to their deaths.
01:10:15Mateo whispered.
01:10:16I'm sorry, but I won't do it again this time.
01:10:20Can we start over?
01:10:23I really can't be without you.
01:10:26I chucked coldly.
01:10:28Mateo, do you believe the words you just said?
01:10:32Do you think I am still the same Catalina as before?
01:10:36I never thought that after I died,
01:10:39I would still have the chance to get revenge on you.
01:10:44I arranged a dark room for him.
01:10:46Removed all shiny things.
01:10:49I poured three meals a day into a bowl.
01:10:51Asked him to eat with his hands.
01:10:55Wherever I went, I put a leash on him.
01:10:58Mateo never objected.
01:11:00One day, Eric Bryant, the young master of the Bryant Group, arrived.
01:11:05The Higgin Group was preparing to merge with the Bryant Group.
01:11:09I was stunned.
01:11:11In my past life, I had rejected this because I loved Mateo.
01:11:16But this time, I agreed.
01:11:20Dad, I am willing to get married.
01:11:24Are you sure?
01:11:25Rodney cared about my thoughts.
01:11:28If you don't want to get married, we can cancel it.
01:11:32In my past life, my antics cost them their lives.
01:11:37Dad, don't worry.
01:11:39I really want to get married.
01:11:42Mateo appeared out of nowhere.
01:11:44I disagree!
01:11:47Mattia, this is our family matter.
01:11:50Please don't get involved.
01:11:52Rodney was taken aback.
01:11:54No!
01:11:54I did not agree to Catalina getting married!
01:11:58He smiled slightly.
01:12:00What do you think you are?
01:12:02Don't you agree?
01:12:04I, the daughter of the Higgin Group.
01:12:06How could you possibly be worthy of me?
01:12:08Go back to your cage and be a good dog.
01:12:13Mateo stood there in shock.
01:12:14Joe Dick!
01:12:17Much...
01:12:17I'm glad you did.
01:12:18I love you.
01:12:18I know where there was,
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