They Left Me, Then They Left Everything

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00:00:00Sous-titrage Société Radio-Canada

00:00:31I saw the two drained faces

00:00:36I said, you both deserve to die

00:00:42Alexander Sterling, the billionaire heir to the Sterling Empire, planned to publicly dump me for a club girl

00:00:49A club girl named Lily Evans

00:00:53Furious, my father Robert Vance pulled strings to blacklist her

00:00:57He intended to ship her overseas to fend for herself

00:01:01Unexpectedly, Alexander did not intervene

00:01:04He did not fly into a rage

00:01:06He simply watched

00:01:09My 18th birthday was approaching

00:01:12The entire upper class of Kingston was preparing for my birthday banquet at the Vance estate

00:01:20Alexander and I had been engaged since we were children

00:01:25Everyone said we were the perfect match

00:01:29The Sterlings and the Vances

00:01:32Two empires united through marriage

00:01:35But something felt wrong

00:01:37Alexander had been distant lately dot cold, even

00:01:41When I asked him about it, he dismissed me with a single word

00:01:44Busy

00:01:46That was all I got

00:01:48I stood before the full-length mirror in my room

00:01:51Adjusting the sapphire necklace Alexander had given me last week

00:01:54The stone matched my eyes, he'd said

00:01:58Now I wondered if he'd even remember giving it to me

00:02:02Downstairs, the orchestra was already tuning their instruments

00:02:11Guests in haute couture gowns and tailored suits streamed through the marble foyer

00:02:16My father descended the grand staircase beside me

00:02:19His hand firm on the small of my back

00:02:23Eleanor, tonight, keep your smile on

00:02:26No matter what happens

00:02:28He said under his breath

00:02:30I looked up at him

00:02:31His jaw was tight

00:02:33What do you know that I don't

00:02:36He didn't answer

00:02:37He just squeezed my shoulder once and walked ahead to greet the first arrivals

00:02:44Something was coming

00:02:47I could feel it in the air

00:02:49Heavy and suffocating

00:02:51Like a storm gathering behind closed doors

00:02:57The banquet hall glittered with crystal chandeliers and whispered secrets

00:03:03I circulated through the crowd

00:03:05Smiling until my cheeks ached

00:03:09Alexander arrived fashionably late, as always, but he didn't come alone

00:03:14Lily Evans hung from his arm like a silk scarf draped over furniture

00:03:18She wore red

00:03:20Not just any red

00:03:22The exact shade of crimson that Alexander had once told me was

00:03:27Too bold for anyone but you, Eleanor

00:03:30My stomach dropped

00:03:32Guests exchanged glances

00:03:34Murmurs rippled through the room like wind through wheat

00:03:40Robert's face went dark across the room

00:03:42He started moving toward us

00:03:44His stride sharp and purposeful

00:03:50I caught his eye and shook my head frantically

00:03:52Not here, not now

00:03:54Not in front of everyone

00:03:57He stopped

00:03:59But the damage was already done

00:04:04Lily leaned into Alexander and giggled at something he whispered in her ear

00:04:11Her fingers traced the lapel of his tuxedo

00:04:15Possessive.deliberate, a declaration written in body language

00:04:21I turned away before anyone could see my expression crack

00:04:24The balcony doors were just ahead

00:04:27I needed air

00:04:28I needed to breathe

00:04:31Behind me, I heard Alexander's voice cut through the music

00:04:35Everyone

00:04:37May I have your attention

00:04:39The room fell silent

00:04:41Every head turned toward him

00:04:43Toward us, toward Lily

00:04:45Still clinging to his arm

00:04:47Toward me

00:04:48Standing alone near the glass doors that led out into the cold night

00:04:57Alexander said

00:04:59I have an announcement

00:05:01His voice rang clear and confident through the banquet hall

00:05:07Lily pressed closer to him

00:05:09Her painted lips curving into a smile that didn't reach her eyes

00:05:16I felt every pair of eyes in the room burning into my back

00:05:22This engagement

00:05:23Alexander continued

00:05:24Was arranged by our families a long time ago

00:05:27A pause, deliberate, calculated

00:05:31But I've come to realize that neither Eleanor nor I are happy with this arrangement

00:05:35Gasps

00:05:36Scattered

00:05:37Like broken glass across marble

00:05:39So today

00:05:42I am officially announcing the end of our engagement

00:05:46The room erupted

00:05:47Phones came out

00:05:48Whispers became shouts

00:05:50Someone was already live streaming

00:05:54I stood frozen

00:05:55I stood frozen

00:05:56My hands still resting on the balcony door handle

00:05:58This was how it ended

00:05:59Not in private

00:06:00Not with decency

00:06:02But in front of 300 people

00:06:04Live streamed to the world

00:06:07Thank you all for understanding

00:06:09Lily stepped forward

00:06:11Wrapping both arms around Alexander's waist

00:06:13She said

00:06:14Her voice dripping with false sweetness

00:06:16Alexander and I are very much in love

00:06:21Robert exploded across the room

00:06:26You disgusting

00:06:29Mr. Vance

00:06:30One of them said evenly

00:06:32We suggest you calm down

00:06:34Alexander's bodyguards intercepted him before he could reach the stage

00:06:37Calm down?

00:06:38You said

00:06:39You can't get a four in the end

00:06:42Robert's voice cracked

00:06:47Alexander looked down at my father with something close to pity

00:06:51Eleanor will find someone else

00:06:53She always was

00:06:54Resilient

00:06:58The way he said that word made my skin crawl resilient

00:07:03Like I was a problem to be managed rather than a person to be loved

00:07:06I pushed through the balcony doors and stepped out into the freezing night

00:07:13The sound of the crowd faded behind me

00:07:15Replaced by the lonely whistle of wind across the mansion's rooftop gardens

00:07:22I gripped the railing until my knuckles turned white

00:07:28I would not cry

00:07:29Not here

00:07:31Not ever in front of them again

00:07:34I left the banquet through the garden exit

00:07:37Avoiding the main hall entirely

00:07:39My white supercar waited in the circular driveway

00:07:43Gleaming under the decorative lights

00:07:49One of the valets brought the keys to me

00:07:53Ms. Vance

00:07:54Should I have the driver ready?

00:07:56No

00:07:58I'm driving myself tonight

00:07:59My voice came out steadier than I expected

00:08:04I slid into the driver's seat

00:08:09The leather still held the faint scent of the custom cologne Alexander had picked out for me on my birthday

00:08:14five years ago

00:08:19Alexander had sat right where I was sitting now

00:08:22He'd taken my hands in his and said

00:08:26This car is yours Eleanor

00:08:27Only yours

00:08:29No one else will ever sit in this seat

00:08:31I started the engine

00:08:32The roar vibrated through my chest

00:08:34Familiar and comforting

00:08:39I pulled out of the driveway and onto the main road

00:08:44Kingston at night was beautiful

00:08:47Skyscrapers glittered

00:08:48Streetlights cast golden pools on wet pavement

00:08:52I didn't know where I was going

00:08:53I just drove

00:08:5820 minutes later

00:08:59The GPS signal flickered and died

00:09:01The engine made a strange sound

00:09:04A grinding cough that no sports car should ever make

00:09:08Then the power steering failed

00:09:09I wrestled with the wheel

00:09:11Managing to guide the dying car toward the side of the road

00:09:14It rolled to a stop in front of a narrow alley between two brick buildings

00:09:17The neighborhood was wrong

00:09:19Neon signs flickered in languages I didn't recognize

00:09:22Figures loomed in doorways

00:09:24Watching

00:09:24I reached for my phone dead

00:09:29The car's emergency system

00:09:31Usually so reliable

00:09:32Stayed silent

00:09:36I unlocked the door and stepped out

00:09:39My heels clicking on the grimy pavement

00:09:44Lost princess

00:09:49A voice from the shadows

00:09:51Then another

00:09:52And another

00:09:53Three men emerged from the alley's mouth

00:09:55Forming a half circle around me

00:09:58Their smiles held nothing human

00:10:00I tried to run

00:10:02My heel caught on a crack in the pavement

00:10:04And I went down hard

00:10:05Palms scraping against rough concrete

00:10:09Someone grabbed my hair

00:10:10Another wrenched my arms behind my back

00:10:12The third

00:10:13I never saw his face clearly

00:10:15Forced something between my teeth

00:10:17A bottle

00:10:19Liquid burned down my throat

00:10:20Bitter and chemical

00:10:22Making my vision swim

00:10:25Look at her

00:10:27All dressed up like a doll

00:10:30She's worth a fortune

00:10:31Another said

00:10:32Check her bag

00:10:33Design her everything

00:10:34One of them laughed

00:10:39Another said

00:10:41Phones came out

00:10:42Flashes blinded me

00:10:44They were recording everything

00:10:45I wanted to scream

00:10:47But my throat had clenched shut

00:10:49Around the terror lodge there

00:10:50My mind detached

00:10:52It floated somewhere above my body

00:10:54Watching the scene unfold like a bad movie

00:10:57I couldn't walk out of

00:10:58This wasn't happening

00:11:00This couldn't be happening

00:11:01Not to me

00:11:02Not to Eleanor Vance

00:11:04Daughter of the Vance medical empire

00:11:06Fiancé of Alexander Sterling

00:11:08Time blurred

00:11:12When I finally became aware of myself again

00:11:14I was curled on the ground

00:11:16My dress was torn

00:11:18My body shook with cold or shock or both

00:11:21The men were gone

00:11:23Their laughter echoed somewhere in the distance

00:11:25Fading into the city noise

00:11:27I pushed myself upright

00:11:29My phone was missing

00:11:31My jewelry was gone

00:11:32Even my shoes

00:11:34One had fallen off during the struggle

00:11:38I limped back to my car on bare feet

00:11:43The engine wouldn't start

00:11:44Of course it wouldn't

00:11:46Someone had made sure of that

00:11:50I slumped against the driver's side door

00:11:52And let the darkness swallow me whole

00:11:54I don't know how long I lay there

00:11:56An hour, maybe more

00:11:58Headlights swept across the alley mouth

00:12:00A black sedan slowed to a stop

00:12:03Two men in dark suits stout

00:12:07My father's security detail

00:12:09They'd tracked my car's emergency beacon

00:12:14Mrs. Vance?

00:12:16I couldn't speak

00:12:19They helped me into the back seat

00:12:21Wrapped me in a wool blanket

00:12:23And drove me straight to Vance Manor

00:12:27My father was waiting in the foyer

00:12:29One look at me and his face crumpled

00:12:32He didn't ask questions

00:12:34He didn't demand answers

00:12:36He simply carried me upstairs to my room

00:12:39Laid me on my bed

00:12:41And called the family doctor

00:12:44The examination was quick

00:12:48No permanent physical injury

00:12:50The doctor said gently

00:12:52But the psychological toll

00:12:54He left that sentence unfinished

00:12:56Morning came to fast

00:12:58I refused to leave my room

00:13:00But the world refused to let me hide

00:13:03By noon

00:13:03The story was everywhere

00:13:05Dot photos, videos, speculation

00:13:08The Vance heiress found intoxicated

00:13:10In red light district

00:13:12Sterling airs ex

00:13:13Fiancé caught in compromising position

00:13:16Sources say Alexander Sterling

00:13:19Ended the engagement hours

00:13:20Before the incident

00:13:21My phone blew up with messages

00:13:23Most were from people

00:13:25I'd once called friends

00:13:26Are you okay

00:13:28What happened

00:13:29Oh my god

00:13:30Eleanor

00:13:31I'm so sorry

00:13:32And then the other kind of message

00:13:34The ones that came from numbers

00:13:36I didn't recognize

00:13:39Slut

00:13:40Whore

00:13:41She deserved it

00:13:43Damaged goods

00:13:45I deleted them all

00:13:46Every single one

00:13:48But the words had already

00:13:50Burrowed under my skin

00:13:51Where they would fester

00:13:52For a long time to come

00:13:55Julian Montgomery arrived

00:13:57That afternoon

00:13:58We'd grown up together

00:14:01Alexander

00:14:02Julian

00:14:03And I

00:14:04The three of us

00:14:06Had been inseparable

00:14:07Since kindergarten

00:14:08Julian was different

00:14:10From Alexander

00:14:13Softer

00:14:14More thoughtful

00:14:19Where Alexander blazed

00:14:21Julian warmed

00:14:22He sat beside my bed

00:14:24Holding my hand

00:14:25With careful gentleness

00:14:28Eleanor

00:14:30His voice was low

00:14:32Steady

00:14:35I know you're going

00:14:36Through hell right now

00:14:37I said nothing

00:14:38But I want you to know

00:14:39None of this

00:14:40Changes how I see you

00:14:41I finally looked at him

00:14:43His brown eyes

00:14:45Held no judgment

00:14:46No pity

00:14:47Just something

00:14:48That might have been warmth

00:14:50Marry me

00:14:51He said

00:14:53I blinked

00:14:54What?

00:14:56Marry me Eleanor

00:14:58Not because of what happened

00:15:01Not because I feel sorry for you

00:15:06He squeezed my hand tighter

00:15:12Marry me

00:15:16Because I've loved you

00:15:17Since we were kids

00:15:18And I was too cowardly

00:15:19To say it until now

00:15:23Marry me

00:15:24Because

00:15:26I don't care about

00:15:27Your reputation

00:15:28Or what people are saying

00:15:33The Montgomerys

00:15:34And the Vances

00:15:35Have been allies

00:15:35For generations

00:15:37Our families

00:15:37Would celebrate this union

00:15:39There isn't

00:15:40And most importantly

00:15:46Marry me

00:15:48Because I will spend

00:15:49The rest of my life

00:15:50Making sure

00:15:51No one ever hurts you again

00:15:55I stared at him

00:15:57This was Julian

00:15:58My childhood friend

00:16:00The boy who once

00:16:01Carried me three miles

00:16:03Through a rainstorm

00:16:03Because I'd twisted my ankle

00:16:08Julian was offering me

00:16:10A lifeline

00:16:11A way out of the wreckage

00:16:13Alexander had made

00:16:14Of my life

00:16:17I

00:16:17I need time

00:16:19My voice caught

00:16:22Take all the time you need

00:16:23He smiled

00:16:24And for a moment

00:16:25It almost looked genuine

00:16:26I'm not going anywhere

00:16:28He leaned down

00:16:29And pressed a soft kiss

00:16:30To my forehead

00:16:33Rest now Eleanor

00:16:34Everything is going to be okay

00:16:36After he left

00:16:37I lay in the dark

00:16:38Staring at the ceiling

00:16:39Everything was not going to be okay

00:16:41I could feel it in my bones

00:16:43The shape of the trap

00:16:44Closing around me

00:16:45Invisible but unmistakable

00:16:48Julian's proposal

00:16:49Was too convenient

00:16:50Too perfectly timed

00:16:51And something in his eyes

00:16:53When he mentioned

00:16:54Alexander's name

00:16:56Something that didn't match

00:16:57The words coming out

00:16:58Of his mouth

00:16:58The marriage registration

00:17:00Was scheduled

00:17:01For the following Monday

00:17:02I wore white

00:17:03Not a wedding dress

00:17:05I wasn't ready for that

00:17:06But a pristine

00:17:08White haute couture ensemble

00:17:09It felt like armor

00:17:10Against what was coming

00:17:11The civil registry office

00:17:13Was a modest building

00:17:14Compared to the cathedral weddings

00:17:16The upper class usually favored

00:17:17But Julian had insisted

00:17:19On simplicity

00:17:26For us

00:17:27It's not about the spectacle

00:17:28It's about

00:17:29The commitment

00:17:31He'd said

00:17:32I stood in the lounge area

00:17:34Waiting for our appointment number

00:17:35To be called

00:17:37Julian had stepped away

00:17:38To take a call

00:17:39Through the half-open door

00:17:41Of the adjacent conference room

00:17:42I heard voices

00:17:45Two women

00:17:47Secretaries

00:17:47From the sound of it

00:17:48Their conversation

00:17:49Drifted toward me

00:17:50Like smoke

00:17:51Did you hear about

00:17:52Mrs. Vance?

00:17:53I heard it's been a scent

00:17:54Of like

00:17:54We don't ever go to wear

00:17:56A poor thing

00:17:57Her reputation

00:17:58Is ruined

00:17:59In the upper class

00:18:00And in the end

00:18:01She has to rely on

00:18:02Mr. Montgomery

00:18:02With pieces

00:18:03My blood went cold

00:18:05What do you know

00:18:06To marry that little

00:18:08Influencer

00:18:09Lily Evans

00:18:09Mr. Sterling

00:18:11Orchestrated the trap

00:18:12To ruin

00:18:12Miss Vance

00:18:14My hand

00:18:15Flew to my mouth

00:18:18He even paid

00:18:19Those thugs

00:18:19To disappear

00:18:20No witnesses

00:18:21No evidence

00:18:23He destroyed her

00:18:24Just to clear the way

00:18:25For Lily

00:18:28The second secretary

00:18:29Lowered her voice

00:18:30Further

00:18:31And Mr. Montgomery

00:18:33He doesn't love

00:18:34Miss Vance either

00:18:35My heart stopped

00:18:37He's only marrying her

00:18:38Because he's afraid

00:18:39She used the Vance's power

00:18:40To take revenge on Lily

00:18:45He wants to keep her

00:18:46Under his nose

00:18:46Where he can watch her

00:18:48Withstanding

00:18:48It's a move

00:18:49And in burst

00:18:49It is on it

00:18:50Rape and in burst

00:18:50For sphernoxus

00:18:51This priest

00:18:52Miss Canditz

00:18:52And in seed

00:18:53You the grex

00:18:57It turned out

00:18:57That both of thee

00:18:58Were in love with Lily

00:19:01Despair

00:19:01Like an invisible hand

00:19:02Strangled my throat

00:19:04Both of them

00:19:05Both of the men

00:19:06I trusted my entire life

00:19:07They were both in love

00:19:09With the same woman

00:19:10The woman who had

00:19:11Taken everything from me

00:19:12And Julian's proposal

00:19:13It was never about

00:19:14Saving me

00:19:15It was about

00:19:16Controlling me

00:19:18I walked out

00:19:19Of the registry office

00:19:20Into the bright

00:19:20Afternoon sun

00:19:21My legs felt

00:19:23Like they belonged

00:19:24To someone else

00:19:26Julian was waiting

00:19:27Sitting by the fountain

00:19:28In the courtyard

00:19:29Wearing that same gentle

00:19:31Warm smile

00:19:32That had comforted me

00:19:33For days

00:19:35Now it made me

00:19:36Want to scream

00:19:37He saw my expression

00:19:39Change and his smile

00:19:40Faltered

00:19:43Eleanor

00:19:45What's wrong

00:19:47What's wrong

00:19:49You look pale

00:19:49I pulled the marriage

00:19:51Registration papers

00:19:52From my bag

00:19:52I looked at them

00:19:53For a long moment

00:19:54All those carefully

00:19:55Printed words

00:19:56All those official stamps

00:19:58And signatures

00:19:59Waiting to be added

00:19:59All of it built

00:20:01On a foundation of lies

00:20:02I ripped the papers

00:20:03In half

00:20:03Then in quarters

00:20:06Then I kept tearing

00:20:08Until there was nothing left

00:20:09But white confetti

00:20:09Scattered around my feet

00:20:13I'm not marrying you Julian

00:20:15Julian's expression

00:20:16Changed instantly

00:20:18The warmth drained away

00:20:19Replaced by something

00:20:20Sharp and calculating

00:20:21He stepped forward

00:20:23Gripping my wrists tightly

00:20:26Eleanor

00:20:27Have you lost your mind?

00:20:30Right now

00:20:30In all of Kingston

00:20:31I'm the only one

00:20:33Who doesn't mind your past

00:20:34His voice was a low hiss

00:20:36Meant only for me

00:20:38By breaking off the engagement

00:20:40Do you plan on being

00:20:42Pointed at and judged

00:20:43For the rest of your life?

00:20:46I know you're still

00:20:47Obsessed with Alexander

00:20:50But if you really love him

00:20:52Shouldn't you just let him

00:20:53Be happy with Lily?

00:20:55My nose stung

00:20:56I looked up

00:20:57Forcing back the tears

00:20:59And asked him with a cold sneer

00:21:01So you love Lily too?

00:21:03You're sacrificing yourself

00:21:04To marry me

00:21:04Just to let her and Alexander

00:21:06Be together?

00:21:09To stop me

00:21:10From hating her

00:21:11Out of jealousy

00:21:12And causing trouble

00:21:14For Lily

00:21:16You're marrying me

00:21:17As a decoration

00:21:19To keep me under surveillance

00:21:21Right?

00:21:22A trace of panic

00:21:23Flashed across his face

00:21:25But he kept denying it

00:21:27His eyes rimmed with red

00:21:30Eleanor

00:21:30How can you think of me like that?

00:21:32We grew up together

00:21:33You know I'm not that kind of person

00:21:38Around us

00:21:39Guests and passersby

00:21:41Had stopped to watch

00:21:42The whispers started immediately

00:21:45Mr. Montgomery

00:21:46Is only marrying her

00:21:47For old times sake

00:21:48Yet she's throwing mud

00:21:49At him in public

00:21:50What an ungrateful bitch

00:21:51Since she doesn't appreciate

00:21:53His kindness

00:21:53He should just cancel

00:21:54I don't think anyone else

00:21:56Would dare take her

00:21:56Except him

00:21:57Robert appeared at my side

00:21:59His face dark with rage

00:22:01He was about to open his mouth

00:22:03To defend me

00:22:04To tell everyone the truth

00:22:06About that night

00:22:06I hurriedly grabbed his hand

00:22:09Shook my head at him

00:22:10Leaned close

00:22:12And whispered in his ear

00:22:13Dad

00:22:14Don't say it

00:22:15If the Sterlins

00:22:17And the Montgomery's

00:22:17Join forces

00:22:18We can't win

00:22:24Alexander just secured

00:22:25Those major projects

00:22:26He's untouchable right now

00:22:28Alexander has everyone

00:22:30In his pocket now

00:22:33He destroyed me for Lily

00:22:35And he'd do it again

00:22:40If we fight him

00:22:42He'll bury us under his lies

00:22:47No one will believe us now

00:22:52They'll just think we're fishing

00:22:54For sympathy

00:22:54And slanting the two great families

00:22:56Robert's chest heaved

00:22:58With violent anger

00:22:59His fists clenched

00:23:00At his sides

00:23:05Robert could only storm

00:23:06Back into the building

00:23:07In frustration

00:23:09Leaving me to face it alone

00:23:12Julian took my hand again

00:23:14Looking at me with deep affection

00:23:15That I now knew was an act

00:23:18Eleanor

00:23:19If you're in a bad mood today

00:23:20I can wait

00:23:22This engagement

00:23:26Stands forever

00:23:30As long as you promised me

00:23:32Not to harass

00:23:33Alexander and Lily

00:23:34Anymore

00:23:36I shook off his hand

00:23:37My eyes were cold as ice

00:23:42I won't marry you

00:23:44Nor will I go look for

00:23:45Alexander again

00:23:52Not in this lifetime

00:23:58Because I'm about to

00:24:00Just as I was about to reveal my plan

00:24:01My real plan

00:24:03A familiar engine roar

00:24:04Cut through the air

00:24:05A white supercar screeched

00:24:07To a curb nearby

00:24:08Lily Evans stepped out

00:24:10Dressed in haute couture Chanel

00:24:12Swaying her hips

00:24:13Like she owned the sidewalk

00:24:14Her eyes found mine

00:24:16And when she looked at Julian

00:24:18There was a trace of subtle

00:24:20Lingering affection in her gaze

00:24:22A fragmented light

00:24:24Instantly lit up in Julian's eyes

00:24:26But he suppressed it just as quickly

00:24:29Lily walked up to me

00:24:31Tears flowing on command

00:24:33Crocodile tears bathed in artificial sunlight

00:24:38Eleanor, why did you still wear these clothes

00:24:40To go see Alexander today?

00:24:43I'd never been to the Sterling Manor today

00:24:45She was lying

00:24:50Why are you still clinging to him so tightly

00:24:51When you're about to get married?

00:24:53The surrounding whispers became even more piercing

00:24:55Just now

00:24:56She was swearing she wouldn't stalk Mr. Sterling

00:24:59But the moment she turns around

00:25:01The official girlfriend shows up

00:25:02She really has no shame

00:25:05Mr. Montgomery even spent a forge

00:25:07Wing that pink diamond necklace for her

00:25:08What a waste of genuine affection on a dog

00:25:10This kind of woman should be blacklisted

00:25:12Hearing that I had gone to see Alexander today

00:25:15Julian's eyes turned cold

00:25:16He instinctively shielded Lily

00:25:18His tone full of reproach

00:25:20Eleanor, I know you look down on Lily

00:25:22You think she comes from a club

00:25:24You think she isn't clean

00:25:27That she isn't good enough for Alexander?

00:25:29But she only worked as a receptionist at the club

00:25:31She never sold her body

00:25:33She is still pure

00:25:34Look at yourself, Eleanor

00:25:36After what happened in that red light district

00:25:38You're damaged goods

00:25:40I took a deep breath

00:25:41The winter wind sliced my face like a knife

00:25:44Stabbing straight into my heart

00:25:50Yes

00:25:50To whitewash Lily's background

00:25:53To make her worthy of the Sterling's family prestige

00:25:57Alexander had forced several media outlets

00:25:59To change their stories overnight

00:26:01He'd even had a university professor recognize her

00:26:04As his influential sponsor to rewrite her past

00:26:08Overnight, I became the slut spurned by everyone in the upper class

00:26:12She became the inspirational, innocent goddess

00:26:15The apple of Mr. Sterling's eye

00:26:17Lily suddenly pointed at the ruby necklace around my neck

00:26:21And screamed emotionally

00:26:22You thief

00:26:24You stole the necklace Alexander gave me

00:26:27How could you put your filthy hands on my engagement gift?

00:26:30I froze

00:26:31I looked at Julian with bloodshot eyes

00:26:34Didn't you send this necklace to me last night?

00:26:39Julian's eyes flickered

00:26:40He avoided my gaze

00:26:42Yet his tone was unusually firm

00:26:44I never gave you anything, Eleanor

00:26:46I nemeth you adjunal or sinna

00:26:48Don't lie just to cover up your own crimes

00:26:50You're making yourself look pathetic

00:26:52My ears filled with voices calling me a thief

00:26:55Those vicious words smashed into me like stones

00:26:58Leaving me breathless

00:27:00Enduring the tearing pain in my heart

00:27:02I yanked the necklace off with trembling hands

00:27:05I smashed it viciously onto the ground

00:27:10The gem shattered

00:27:11Shards grazed Lily's calf

00:27:14I said

00:27:15My voice flat

00:27:17I've never been to the Sterling Manor

00:27:19So how could I possibly steal this necklace?

00:27:23Lily clutched her leg

00:27:24A flash of triumphant malice crossed her eyes

00:27:27She wailed to the crowd

00:27:29We missed the servants at the Sterling Manor

00:27:32All saw her come by today

00:27:33If you don't believe me, go ask them!

00:27:38A cold, deep male voice suddenly came from outside the crowd

00:27:45Lily, it's just a necklace

00:27:47If she wants to steal it, let her steal it

00:27:55I'll win a better one for you at auction

00:27:58After all, Eleanor and I grew up together

00:28:02Let's not make things too ugly on her big day

00:28:06Alexander parted the crowd and strode over

00:28:08He unceremoniously shoved Julian aside

00:28:13He wrapped an arm around Lily's shoulder

00:28:16His eyes burning with undisguised possessiveness

00:28:24Thank you, Mr. Montgomery

00:28:26For looking out for Lily

00:28:28You two carry on with your business

00:28:31Lily and I are heading back

00:28:35I called out to him

00:28:38Alexander, you know perfectly well

00:28:40I never went to your house today

00:28:44Why didn't you defend me?

00:28:48He stopped

00:28:49Turned his head

00:28:55Alexander's eyes were cold as ice

00:28:57He leaned in close to my ear

00:28:59Whispering so only I could hear

00:29:02I'm doing this so you'll finally get the message

00:29:05I don't care how much you cry

00:29:08You disgust me, Eleanor

00:29:09Stay on disgust to you, Eleanor

00:29:12Mitramasher

00:29:12Stay away from us

00:29:14Or I'll make sure you lose everything else

00:29:17My eyes stung terribly

00:29:19Yet it felt as if my tears had already run dry

00:29:24My memory drifted back to our childhood

00:29:28Back then, no matter who wronged me

00:29:31Alexander would be the first to step up and take them down

00:29:34He used to say I was his little princess

00:29:37No one was allowed to bully me

00:29:40Yet now, to force me away

00:29:42He allowed the woman he loved to frame me in front of everyone

00:29:46He didn't know that even if I wanted to cling to him

00:29:49I wouldn't have the chance anymore

00:29:51After tomorrow, Eleanor would no longer exist in Kingston

00:29:55After they left, Julian dispersed the onlookers

00:30:00Seeing my face drained of color

00:30:02He grabbed my hand

00:30:03His tone laced with a trace of barely perceptible guilt

00:30:09I'm sorry, Eleanor

00:30:10I didn't actually buy that necklace

00:30:13Lily just tossed it to me

00:30:14I saw it looked expensive enough

00:30:16And since you don't have much jewelry

00:30:17I thought I'd use it to help you keep up appearances

00:30:22I pulled my hand back expressionlessly

00:30:25You didn't say that just now

00:30:27What good does saying it now do?

00:30:28Alexander defended himself with self-righteous logic

00:30:32If I had taken your side, Lily would have looked like a monster

00:30:34Sir, you should drive

00:30:35You don't out-rip her

00:30:36So what's the thing if you know level one to my son?

00:30:38Lily was only trying to help

00:30:40She's fighting so hard to fit in

00:30:41Did you really want to destroy her life?

00:30:44She's the apple of Alexander's eye right now

00:30:45She struggled so hard to gain a foothold in the upper class

00:30:48Did you want to ruin her?

00:30:52Anyway, I know the truth

00:30:54Knowing you are innocent is enough

00:30:58We're the ones living our lives together in the future

00:31:00You don't need to care about how others look at you

00:31:05He was wrong

00:31:06I no longer cared about anyone's opinion

00:31:08I just felt a bone-deep chill of heartbreak toward both of them

00:31:12It was a fact that Lily had framed me

00:31:15Yet to shield that woman

00:31:17He had personally branded me a thief

00:31:19And then he had the nerve to blame me for being unreasonable

00:31:24I couldn't bear to think about why the boy who once carried me for miles

00:31:27Through a rainstorm had turned into this

00:31:30I turned and walked into the villa

00:31:33Returned to my room, Julian followed me

00:31:35He watched as I frantically threw all those designer bags and clothes onto the floor like a mad woman

00:31:44I curled up on the bed

00:31:46Hugging my knees

00:31:47Sobbing uncontrollably

00:31:52Eleanor

00:31:52Stop crying

00:31:53I was wrong about this

00:31:55I'll make it up to you double in the future, okay?

00:31:57I grabbed a crystal ornament within reach

00:32:00I smashed it violently toward him

00:32:03The impact left a bloody gash on his forehead

00:32:05I told you!

00:32:07I'm not marrying you!

00:32:09Get the hell out!

00:32:11His temper ignited instantly

00:32:13His eyes snapped

00:32:15He grabbed me by the throat

00:32:17He slammed me against the wall so hard the pictures rattled on their nails

00:32:23If you don't marry me, who else would want you?

00:32:27Do you want to go be a mistress for some low-class thug?

00:32:30Or do you want to be scorned and gossiped about for the rest of your life?

00:32:34I only agreed to marry you out of respect for our family's long-standing ties

00:32:37Yet today, you tore up the marriage papers in public and completely humiliated the Montgomerys!

00:32:42I desperately clawed at his hand

00:32:45I couldn't breathe

00:32:46My face turned crimson

00:32:48He released me abruptly

00:32:50I coughed violently

00:32:51Gasping for air

00:32:56Tears streamed down my face

00:32:58I forced a smile that looked more painful than weeping

00:33:03Why? Why have you all changed like this?

00:33:06Julian watched my breakdown with cold eyes

00:33:08As if looking at an insignificant stranger

00:33:10I kicked him out

00:33:11I sat alone in the room until darkness fell

00:33:14That night, I packed my few documents and personal belongings

00:33:18I intended to bid this city a final farewell

00:33:22Passing the high-end jewelry store we used to frequent

00:33:25I spotted Alexander and Lily walking out

00:33:28I froze

00:33:29I watched Alexander plant a kiss on Lily's forehead

00:33:32Then, with eyes full of adoration

00:33:35He slipped a pink diamond ring onto her ring finger

00:33:39He said

00:33:40It's beautiful

00:33:41It suits you perfectly

00:33:42Lily seemed to spot me standing in the shadows

00:33:46She lifted her chin in a provocative gesture

00:33:48Turning back

00:33:49She cooed at Alexander

00:33:51It's gorgeous

00:33:53But, didn't you fly all the way to the Middle East

00:33:56Just to find this diamond for Eleanor?

00:33:58Are you sure I should have it?

00:34:00Alexander gently stroked her long hair

00:34:01He whispered soothingly

00:34:03I'll give you whatever you want

00:34:04I'd even let you play with the Sterling group if you asked

00:34:10As for Eleanor, who is she?

00:34:14She doesn't even deserve to be compared to you

00:34:16Lily cast a triumphant smile in my direction

00:34:20She took Alexander's arm

00:34:22The two of them walked intimately into the private club nearby

00:34:26In December's Kingston

00:34:28Heavy snow suddenly began to fall

00:34:31My heart turned completely cold

00:34:33I didn't want to wait until tomorrow

00:34:35I returned to the villa

00:34:37I left a letter for my father on his desk

00:34:41Then I put my white coat back on

00:34:43It felt like putting on armor

00:34:46The coat I'd worn to my volunteer medical shifts

00:34:49Before everything fell apart

00:34:51I took a taxi to Alexander's private garage

00:34:57While the security guard wasn't looking

00:34:59I slipped inside

00:35:02My supercar

00:35:03The white supercar sat in its usual spot

00:35:06The one Alexander had given me on my 18th birthday

00:35:09The one he'd just stolen back to give to Lily

00:35:13I started the engine

00:35:14The roar vibrated through my chest

00:35:17Fierce and alive

00:35:18I slammed on the gas

00:35:20Clashed through the barrier

00:35:22Sped away into the night

00:35:24The guard couldn't stop me

00:35:26He could only watch my taillights vanish into the darkness

00:35:29I rolled down the window

00:35:33Tell Alexander that I, Eleanor

00:35:35Am leaving for the Middle East right now

00:35:39This car has been with me for five years

00:35:42Let it take me on my final journey

00:35:48I sped wildly

00:35:49Tears burst forth

00:35:51They were instantly scattered by the biting wind

00:35:53Alexander

00:35:54Julian

00:35:55Our entanglement of over a decade ends today

00:35:58Severed once and for all

00:36:00The flustered security guard relayed the message to Alexander

00:36:02Who was drinking at the club

00:36:04Hearing this

00:36:05A sneer appeared on his face

00:36:08Please

00:36:08We all know it's an old doctor on that mission

00:36:11Eleanor is just faking a suicide mission to get my attention

00:36:13It's pathetic

00:36:14But Lil likes that car

00:36:15I can't let her drive it away

00:36:16He threw on his coat

00:36:18Grabbed the keys to another sports car

00:36:22And chased after me

00:36:23He chased me all the way to the gate of the Vance's mansion

00:36:27He honked the poor Nazareth

00:36:30Eleanor, leave the car here!

00:36:32Where the hell you go is your own business!

00:36:34After a long while, the butler opened the gate

00:36:36His eyes were red

00:36:37His voice choked with emotion

00:36:42He parked his car directly across the entrance of our mansion

00:36:46This is what I learned later happened after I'd left Kingston

00:36:51Vivian!

00:36:53Mr. Sterling

00:36:55Ms. Vance has already gone to the airport

00:36:58She really is going to the Middle East

00:37:00That was what his assistant apparently told him

00:37:03Alexander refused to believe any of it

00:37:06Eleanor, get the hell out here!

00:37:08Don't think making up some story about going to die in the Middle East will make me change my mind

00:37:12Everyone knows you're a spoiled princess, Eleanor

00:37:14Used to cry for hours over a scratched knee

00:37:18My father walked out when he heard the commotion

00:37:20I was told he gazed at the drifting snow

00:37:24His eyes must have been terrifyingly hollow that day

00:37:27Alexander, just leave

00:37:29Eleanor is truly gone

00:37:30What she went to process yesterday were her exit papers

00:37:34She will never be a stain on your sight to you again

00:37:37I heard that Alexander felt a chill under my father's gaze

00:37:40But he forced a smile anyway

00:37:43Mr. Vance, is it fun helping your daughter put on an act?

00:37:46You adore your daughter so much

00:37:48How could you possibly bear to let her go to a place like that?

00:37:54Alexander's expression darkened

00:37:55His tone turned vicious

00:37:57Even if she lost her verju in the red light district

00:38:00You wouldn't necessarily send her off to die, would you?

00:38:03My father gave a cold snert

00:38:05The sound seemed squeezed through clenched teeth

00:38:08You animals pushed her to the edge

00:38:10Maybe a war zone is the only place left where she can finally find some peace

00:38:14Away from you!

00:38:21Alexander stared at my father's face

00:38:23He tried to find even the slightest crack in that calm

00:38:28But all he found was despair and dead silence

00:38:32A sudden panic seized him

00:38:36He kicked open the door to my room

00:38:38The room was empty

00:38:40Save for the mess scattered on the floor

00:38:42In that heavy snow driving a sports car

00:38:46Where else could I have gone?

00:38:49Alexander walks out of the bedroom angrily and heads to the mansion gate

00:38:52No sooner had the words fallen than two figures appeared at the entrance of the mansion

00:38:58Lily and Julian

00:39:00Alexander, don't worry

00:39:02She drove into some random direction

00:39:07I don't care about that junk car anymore

00:39:10Since Eleanor likes it so much

00:39:12Let her keep it as a breakup fee

00:39:15His fists cracked as he crunched them

00:39:20I never thought that just to get back at me

00:39:22She would actually sink this low

00:39:24Mr. Vance, you really raised your daughter well

00:39:27As a big shot businessman to think you'd help her spin such a massive lie

00:39:33He wrapped his arm around Lily and walked out

00:39:35He patted Julian on the shoulder as he passed

00:39:40I truly feel for you Julian

00:39:42Having to pick up trash like her

00:39:45Once she's done with her little drama and crawls back

00:39:47I'll throw you a massive wedding gift for taking her off my hands

00:39:52Julian forced the corners of his mouth up into a smile that looked worse than crying

00:39:58Just take good care of Lily for me

00:40:00After seeing the two of them off

00:40:02Julian turned on my father

00:40:06Just now

00:40:07The Sterling family bodyguards said Eleanor went to the Middle East

00:40:11Is that actually true?

00:40:15Julian knew Lily had been lying just now

00:40:18But he hadn't exposed her

00:40:19After all, Lily had shown him a report

00:40:22She'd said she was already carrying his child

00:40:25So no matter what she said or did

00:40:27He indulged her unconditionally

00:40:30My father let out a long sigh

00:40:32He shook his head

00:40:33He seemed to age ten years in an instant

00:40:37Mr. Montgomery, please go back as well

00:40:40If you want to find Eleanor, go look in the Middle East

00:40:42There is no longer anyone named Eleanor in Kingston

00:40:45With a final icy look

00:40:47My father had the butler throw Julian out

00:40:52Julian stood alone in the biting wind and snow

00:40:55I imagine a cold, empty ache must have opened in his chest

00:40:59Like freezing wind tearing right through his ribs

00:41:03My words outside the registry office must have flashed through his mind then

00:41:07I won't marry you

00:41:10Because I'm about to

00:41:11Could it be?

00:41:12No

00:41:13He refused to believe it

00:41:14He drove like a madman to the International Aid Office

00:41:18He didn't care about the cameras

00:41:20He didn't care about the law

00:41:21He shoved past the security guards and tried to block his path

00:41:25He slammed

00:41:25His weight against the director's door and barged inside

00:41:30Upon learning the truth

00:41:32Julian collapsed entirely into the chair

00:41:34How could you let her go?

00:41:37She is just an ordinary surgeon

00:41:39That kind of place

00:41:40The director looked at him coldly

00:41:44Mr. Montgomery

00:41:45This was Dr. Vance's own decision

00:41:48She said she had no attachments left in Kingston

00:41:51Here is her flight information

00:41:53And a copy of the signed Death We Vale

00:41:56Julian took the paper with trembling hands

00:41:58My signature

00:41:59Written with such force it nearly pierced through the page

00:42:03Now that I was gone

00:42:04He shouldn't have worried about me hurting Lily anymore

00:42:09Nor should he be torn between sides

00:42:11Yet why did his chest feel crushed by a heavy stone?

00:42:16Clutching that photocopy

00:42:18He stumbled to the Sterling Manor

00:42:20To his surprise

00:42:21The family doctor was there as well

00:42:24Congratulations Mr. Sterling

00:42:26Mrs. Evans is pregnant

00:42:27It's been two months already

00:42:29Alexander picked up Lily and spun her around

00:42:33He thrilled like a child

00:42:41Seeing Julian enter

00:42:42The smile on Alexander's face hadn't faded yet

00:42:45Julian!

00:42:47What are you doing here so late?

00:42:48Perfect timing

00:42:49I have good news for you

00:42:51Julian guiltily avoided Alexander's gaze

00:42:53He handed over the photocopy

00:42:56This is Eleanor's exit record

00:42:58And the Death Favour

00:43:01She really went to the Middle East

00:43:02The smile froze on Alexander's face

00:43:05He took the paper

00:43:06Glanced at it

00:43:07Tossed it aside with disdain

00:43:08Anyone can fake a piece of paper

00:43:10This is just another one of her desperate games to get me back

00:43:13Julian's eyes were red

00:43:14His voice trembled

00:43:16It's real this time

00:43:17I went to the office to verify it

00:43:19The plane has already taken off

00:43:21And she applied for the most dangerous combat zone

00:43:24The mortality rate is extremely hot

00:43:26Alexander frowned

00:43:27An inexplicable irritation rose in him

00:43:30Only a lunatic would go to a place like that

00:43:32She must be hiding in some resort abroad

00:43:34Waiting for me to beg her to come back

00:43:36Julian, don't be fooled by her

00:43:38If she actually dared to go

00:43:40I'll eat my hat

00:43:41Julian was about to explain further

00:43:43When Lily suddenly clutched her belly

00:43:47Lily collapsed onto the sofa

00:43:49Groaning in pain

00:43:53Alexander, my stomach hurts so much

00:43:55Something wrong with the baby?

00:43:57Alexander panicked instantly

00:43:59He scooped Lily up and rushed upstairs

00:44:02Julian, we'll talk about later

00:44:03Nothing is more important than Lily and the baby

00:44:05Julian watched Alexander's retreating figure

00:44:08He opened his mouth

00:44:09But swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue

00:44:12An hour later, Alexander came downstairs

00:44:15Covered in sweat

00:44:18Julian, what did you want to say just now?

00:44:20Julian took a deep breath

00:44:22He repeated what he had said earlier

00:44:25Eleanor really left

00:44:26And I heard a new virus has broken out over there

00:44:30Many doctors have been infected

00:44:35Julian, why are you going crazy along with her?

00:44:37Aren't we's brothers?

00:44:38If Eleanor actually had that kind of dents

00:44:40She wouldn't have called me crying then

00:44:42Just because she was afraid of the dark

00:44:46Julian raised his right hand

00:44:48He pointed at the ceiling to swear an oath

00:44:50Alexander, I'm not lying to you

00:44:53You know me

00:44:54I never joke about things like this

00:44:56Hurry up and contact people over there to search for her

00:44:59Or it really will be too late

00:45:01The smile on Alexander's face finally faded

00:45:03It was replaced by a panic he'd never felt before

00:45:07He grabbed his car keys

00:45:09He rushed into the wind and snow

00:45:13He drove straight to our mansion

00:45:15Arriving at the gate, he ignored the butler

00:45:18He shouted

00:45:19Eleanor! Get out here!

00:45:21Stop playing games!

00:45:22As long as you come out

00:45:23I can let you go back to work at the Sterling Hospital

00:45:26I can give you the best resources!

00:45:28My father looked down from the balcony

00:45:30His voice was as cold as ice

00:45:33You're too late

00:45:35She reached the Middle East days ago

00:45:37The news just broke

00:45:38Her camp was hit by an airstruck

00:45:40Alexander's whole body shuddered

00:45:42His legs went weak

00:45:47Alexander earmeely knelt on the ground

00:45:49Without another word, he prepared to rush to the airport

00:45:54Just as he got into the car, Lily ran out in thin pajamas

00:45:58Alexander, you can't go!

00:46:01Lily, move!

00:46:02I have to go and confirm it!

00:46:04Julian also arrived

00:46:05Looking at the scene with a complicated expression

00:46:08After a long while, he spoke slowly

00:46:11Alexander, if you really want to go, I'll go with you

00:46:13But as for Lily, she's pregnant

00:46:16She can't handle the stress

00:46:17Alexander looked at Lily

00:46:21She was weeping like a pear blossom in rain

00:46:23Then he checked the news notification on his phone

00:46:26Medical camp in Country R, Middle East attacked

00:46:29Casualties unknown

00:46:30He gritted his teeth

00:46:32He threw a plane ticket to Julian

00:46:34You go!

00:46:34No matter how what it costs

00:46:35You must bring her back to me

00:46:36And ask her

00:46:37Why on earth did she leave so firmly?

00:46:39If she's doing this out of spite

00:46:41I'll apologize to her personally

00:46:43Alice, we grew together

00:46:44I can't just watch her die

00:46:49Alexander carried Lily back inside

00:46:52Julian took the ticket and flew overnight to that war-torn nation

00:46:55Lily had told him that he absolutely could not let Alexander go

00:46:57Only if Julian

00:46:58When could the matter be handled properly?

00:47:00As for how to handle it

00:47:01That was a secret between them

00:47:02After more than 20 hours of travel

00:47:04Julian finally arrived at the temporary camp on the border of Country

00:47:08Our dot sky-filling

00:47:10Yellow sand and the pungent smell of disinfectant greeted him

00:47:14Two mercenaries in camouflage blocked his way

00:47:18Who are you looking for?

00:47:20I'm looking for Dr. Eleanor Vance

00:47:22The mercenaries exchanged a glance

00:47:25A meaningful smile spread across their faces

00:47:28So you're looking for that female doctor from Asia?

00:47:32Our boss is spending some quality time with her right now

00:47:37Julian's heart skipped a beat

00:47:39He asked anxiously

00:47:41Where is she?

00:47:43One of the mercenaries pointed to a tent in the distance

00:47:48Over there

00:47:51Honestly

00:47:52I doubt she'll walk out of that tent in one piece

00:47:59Julian burst into the tent like a madman

00:48:03Julian ripped the curtain aside

00:48:05But he froze in his tracks at the scene before him

00:48:08I was still in my white doctor's coat

00:48:10My hands were steady as I worked on a man covered in blood

00:48:15I didn't even look up

00:48:16The man had piercing eyes as sharp as a hawk's

00:48:19The kind of eyes that looked like they had seen a thousand battles

00:48:21But right now

00:48:22He was looking at me with a strange gentleness

00:48:26Eleanor

00:48:28Let the nurses handle the small stuff

00:48:31I don't want you to overwork yourself

00:48:33Julian stared

00:48:34His mouth hung open

00:48:36He knew exactly who this man was

00:48:38Carl Anderson

00:48:39The general known as the Desert Eagle

00:48:42In this part of North Africa

00:48:43He was the man who really ran everything

00:48:45I didn't even blink

00:48:47My hands remained rock steady

00:48:49As I continued closing the gash in his side

00:48:51My voice was low

00:48:52Professional

00:48:53And utterly calm

00:48:56Carl as long as you're on my table

00:48:57You're the patient

00:48:58And I'm the doctor

00:48:59Stop moving

00:49:00Carl let out a low

00:49:02Rough chuckle

00:49:03There was a dangerous glint of amusement in his eyes

00:49:06As he finally stayed still

00:49:11They told me Eleanor Vance was just another rich girl

00:49:13With a silver spoon in her mouth

00:49:15I didn't expect your hands to be this steady with a scalpel

00:49:19You actually had the balls to storm my compound alone

00:49:21Just to save one life

00:49:23You've definitely proven me wrong doctor

00:49:25As he spoke

00:49:26He looked up

00:49:27The moment he saw Julian

00:49:29Who had just kicked the door open and stood there panting

00:49:31Carl's eyes turned cold and lethal

00:49:33As sharp as the edge of a blade

00:49:35This uninvited guest is even more annoying than the Desert Sandstorms

00:49:39Not a shred of manners

00:49:41My hands never paused

00:49:43Are you still here?

00:49:46Do you want to end up as a nameless corpse in this godforsaken place too?

00:49:50This isn't Kingston

00:49:52Your power and influence mean nothing here

00:49:54I turned to Carl

00:49:56Here, the only things that matter are the scalpel in my hand and Carl's word

00:50:00Julian stared at me in utter disbelief

00:50:02As if he had seen a ghost

00:50:03Eleanor, how could you

00:50:04How could you associate with a cold-blooded killer like him?

00:50:09I smiled faintly

00:50:11I tossed the bloody gauze into the tray

00:50:15Julian

00:50:17You know the answer perfectly well

00:50:19Why ask me?

00:50:21Fighting back the nausea rising within me

00:50:23I refused to look at him

00:50:25Go back

00:50:26Tell Alexander that I, Eleanor

00:50:28Will never return in this lifetime

00:50:30Carl's murderous gaze locked onto Julian

00:50:33Forcing him to take a frightened half-step back

00:50:37Before leaving

00:50:38Julian left one last remark

00:50:42Eleanor

00:50:42Seeing that you're doing well, I'm relieved

00:50:45If you ever regret this

00:50:47Call me anytime

00:50:49Alexander and I will come to get you

00:50:52I merely chuckled at his words

00:50:54Go back and tell Alexander that whatever bond we gared over the last decade ends today

00:50:58We are finished

00:50:59From now on, in life, my soul belongs to this land

00:51:01In death, I shall be buried beneath these deserts

00:51:04Julian stood frozen for a long moment

00:51:06The desert wind whipped sand against his face

00:51:09He opened his mouth as if to say something else

00:51:11But no words came out

00:51:12He turned and walked away

00:51:17Let's go inside

00:51:18It's getting cold

00:51:22I leaned into his warmth

00:51:24From that day on, I stopped being the ruined girl from Kingston

00:51:28Between my steady surgical hands

00:51:30And a raw grit they'd never seen in a woman

00:51:32I did the impossible

00:51:33I earned the respect of Carl and his men

00:51:37Back home, people whispered about the ruthless general

00:51:39As if he were a monster from a nightmare

00:51:42But up close

00:51:43He wasn't the demon they made him out to be

00:51:46He was a man of his word, fiercely loyal to those under his protection

00:51:50I realized his cruelty wasn't born of malice

00:51:53It was just his armor in this living hell where only the strongest survived

00:51:58I had thought coming here would be a death sentence

00:52:00But unexpectedly

00:52:02This life of brushing shoulders with death every day gave me a newfound sense of purpose

00:52:07Six months passed

00:52:09An international medical organization was holding a charity gala in Kingston

00:52:13They invited our team as special guests

00:52:18Thinking it was a good opportunity to visit my father and settle the Vance family assets

00:52:23Carl cancelled his other engagements to accompany me back

00:52:28We returned to Kingston in early summer

00:52:30The city was filled with drifting willow catkins

00:52:33Warm breeze, golden sunlight

00:52:36Everything looked the same

00:52:38And yet nothing was the same at all

00:52:40The girl who had left this city broken and humiliated was gone

00:52:44In her place stood a woman who had survived war zones

00:52:47Who had held beating hearts in her hands

00:52:49And learned that the only person she could count on was herself

00:52:54Before the gala began

00:52:55I went to the hotel's open-air garden alone for some fresh air

00:52:59And I ran into a heavily pregnant woman

00:53:01Lily

00:53:03She stared at me for a long moment

00:53:06As if struggling to recognize me

00:53:07Then she let out a sneer

00:53:10Well, well, isn't this Eleanor?

00:53:12I didn't expect you to be so tough

00:53:14You actually made it back alive?

00:53:16I ignored her and turned to leave

00:53:18But she rushed forward to block my path

00:53:20Her eyes brimmed with triumph

00:53:23I won

00:53:24Are you still not convinced?

00:53:26Hearing her words

00:53:27I only found it amusing

00:53:29Why would I care about two pieces of trash

00:53:31That never belonged to me in the first place?

00:53:37Lily stroked her protruding belly

00:53:39Her lips curved into an eerie smile

00:53:44Guess whose child is in here?

00:53:47My gaze faltered slightly

00:53:49Looked past her at two figures slowly approaching from the garden path

00:53:54Alexander and Julian

00:53:55Having not seen them for six months

00:53:57They seemed much more haggard

00:54:01They had lost weight

00:54:03Their eyes held an exhaustion they couldn't hide

00:54:07The moment Alexander's gaze landed on me

00:54:09He stopped dead in his tracks

00:54:11His face went pale

00:54:13Beside him

00:54:15Julian's hand flew to his mouth

00:54:17Eleanor?

00:54:18I didn't answer

00:54:19I didn't even acknowledge them

00:54:21I simply watched Lily Preen

00:54:23Utterly oblivious to the devastation spreading across both men's faces

00:54:27She had no idea that her little victory

00:54:30Speech was about to blow up in her face

00:54:33I'm talking to you

00:54:35Stop acting so high and mighty

00:54:37Guess whose seed this child really is

00:54:42I caught her wrist in mid-air

00:54:49I smiled coldly

00:54:52I don't know

00:54:53Isn't it Alexander's?

00:54:55She tilted her head back arrogantly

00:54:57Her voice shrill

00:54:59Of course it's not his, Miz

00:55:02I was already pregnant before

00:55:04I even met him

00:55:07Then is it Julian's?

00:55:13To tell you the truth

00:55:14Even I don't know which client this child belongs to

00:55:19You're two good brothers

00:55:20One treats me like a chevel and raises a bastard for me

00:55:23While the other thinks the child is has and obeys my every command

00:55:27It's hilarious

00:55:29Tell me, wouldn't I your wind surround completely?

00:55:32I smirked

00:55:33I looked at the pale-faced Alexander and Julian behind her

00:55:40Did you both hear that?

00:55:41Lily rolled her eyes dismissively

00:55:44Who are you trying to scare?

00:55:46It's not like Stanheim me is

00:55:50She glanced back casually

00:55:52But upon seeing two faces grimmer than death

00:55:55She was so terrified she collapsed onto the ground

00:55:58She clutched her belly and screamed

00:56:00Why are you both here?

00:56:02Did Eleanor call you here?

00:56:03Those words weren't true

00:56:04Eleanor forced me to say them

00:56:08Lily scrambled frantically toward Alexander

00:56:13Alexander

00:56:14The child is yours

00:56:16My stomach hurts so mad

00:56:18Please save our child

00:56:21Alexander's face was dark as thunder

00:56:23He looked as if he might collapse

00:56:25Lily

00:56:25Lily, you wretch

00:56:27You've been lying to me for so long

00:56:29But when I took you to the hospital for the checkup

00:56:31The doctor clearly said it was my child

00:56:33Were those test reports all fake?

00:56:35I let out a cold laugh

00:56:38How hard is it to forge a report?

00:56:40How easy is it to bribe a doctor?

00:56:43Don't you understand these kinds of tricks?

00:56:45Julian rushed forward from the side

00:56:47He slapped Lily viciously across the face twice

00:56:49Those two slaps are for Eleanor

00:56:51And these two are to help you wake up and realize who the real fool is

00:56:55Stop hitting me! Stop hitting me!

00:56:56I admit everything!

00:56:58Please just save me and the child first

00:57:00The doctor said if I lose this pregnancy I'll die

00:57:03I know you both love me

00:57:04You wouldn't have the heart to let me die, would you?

00:57:06As soon as the baby's born I can take a parenting test

00:57:09I beg you

00:57:10Alexander pulled a self-defense dagger from his inner pocket

00:57:13He walked toward Lily with hollow eyes

00:57:17You and this bastard both deserve to die

00:57:22I watched the circus unfold before me

00:57:24My heart was as cold as stone

00:57:27Not a single spark of pity remained

00:57:29Alexander's eyes were bielode

00:57:31His face wet with useless tears

00:57:34Eleanor, I failed you, I was blind

00:57:38Please, can we just start over?

00:57:40Even if we're just friends?

00:57:42No

00:57:44We're nothing

00:57:45The word hung in the air between us like a death sentence

00:57:49Alexander staggered back as if I had struck him

00:57:51His hand reached toward me

00:57:53Then it dropped to his side

00:57:56He understood

00:57:57There was no coming back from this

00:57:59Not ever

00:58:00Julian dropped to his knees with a heavy thud

00:58:03He sobbed like a child

00:58:05Eleanor, if you hate Alexander, fine

00:58:07But please forgive me

00:58:08I never wanted to hurt you

00:58:10I just...

00:58:10You just what?

00:58:11Let me save you from that, General?

00:58:12I'll give you a life of luxury?

00:58:14You shouldn't be in this war-torn hell

00:58:16I arched an eyebrow

00:58:17Forgive me?

00:58:18You've gotta be kidding me

00:58:20You stood by and watched while Lily made me the city's punch tome

00:58:24You were his partner in crime the day my life was ruined

00:58:32Besides, I've already fallen for Carl

00:58:35I'm spending the rest of my life with him

00:58:37Impossible!

00:58:38How could you love a beast like him?

00:58:40He kills without a second thought

00:58:42He isn't even half the man I am

00:58:44Tell me the truth

00:58:45Is he holding you hostage?

00:58:47Just say the word and I'll spend every cent I have to rescue you

00:58:50Even if it bankrupts the Sterling Empire

00:58:52I calmly smoothed the hem of my gown

00:58:54I looked at them both like they were insects

00:58:56You're overthinking it, Alexander

00:58:58The Middle East is dangerous, sure

00:59:01But I've never felt more free

00:59:03Do you want to know why?

00:59:04The two exchanged glances

00:59:06They shook their heads in turn

00:59:08Because he truly understands me

00:59:11Cherishens me

00:59:12And treats me like the only treasure in the world

00:59:17He saves the best of everything for me immediately

00:59:21Even if it's just a piece of candy

00:59:24He'd cross half a desert just to bring it to me

00:59:27Just like how you used to treat me when we were children

00:59:30If you're willing, we can go back to how things were

00:59:33We can be even better than before

00:59:35Before their words could settle, Carl strode over

00:59:38He was dressed in an immaculate suit, walking with purpose

00:59:42Eleanor, the banquet is about to start

00:59:45Why aren't you inside yet?

00:59:46What is there to talk about with such boring people?

00:59:49I'm coming right now

00:59:55We can never go back

00:59:56We can never go back, not ever

00:59:59With that, I linked my arm tighter through Carl's

01:00:02And walked away without looking back

01:00:04Leaving them with nothing but my firm silhouette

01:00:06Fading into the golden afternoon light

01:00:09I didn't glance back once

01:00:13Not even when I heard Alexander's voice crack behind me

01:00:16They were strangers to me now

01:00:18Complete strangers

01:00:20Not long after, news came from Kingston

01:00:23Alexander and Julia had both committed suicide

01:00:26It was said that the day after

01:00:28Lily died from a massive hemorrhage following a miscarriage

01:00:32They knelt outside the gates of our mansion for an entire night

01:00:36Eventually they were found dead in the freezing cold, still kneeling

01:00:40They were tightly clutching the birthday gifts

01:00:43I had given them when we were children

01:00:45To engraved silver lockets bearing their names

01:00:48Eleanor, I'm sorry

01:00:49If there is a next life, I promise to cherish you with my life

01:00:52The paper trembled slightly between my fingers

01:00:55I'd already called my father

01:00:57He was safe

01:00:59He told me not to come back

01:01:01Not for them, not for anyone

01:01:03Not from grief

01:01:04From something I couldn't name

01:01:08Carl's hand covered mine

01:01:09Steading it

01:01:10He didn't speak

01:01:12He didn't need to

01:01:14That night, I sat alone in Carl's tent

01:01:17And read the full report for the second time

01:01:19The desert wind howled outside

01:01:21Carrying sand that stung like tiny needles against the canvas

01:01:27Carl sat across from me

01:01:28Watching my face

01:01:33Carl didn't ask how I felt

01:01:35He didn't offer platitudes or empty condolences

01:01:38He simply reached

01:01:39Across the table and took my hand

01:01:43His palm was rough

01:01:44Calloused from years of handling weapons

01:01:47But warm

01:01:48Steady

01:01:49Real

01:01:50Do you regret it?

01:01:52I thought about his question

01:01:54I thought about the girl I used to be

01:01:56The one who cried over scratched knees

01:01:59Who believed every promise

01:02:01Who thought love was enough

01:02:03I thought about the woman lying in that alley

01:02:06Broken and bleeding

01:02:07While the two men she trusted most

01:02:09Were planning their futures with someone else

01:02:11I thought about the surgeon

01:02:13Who'd learned to hold a scalpel steadier than a sword

01:02:16Who'd walked through fire to save lives

01:02:18Who'd found that the only person worth trusting

01:02:21Was the one who'd never lied to her

01:02:24No, I'd regret a single choice I made

01:02:29Carl lifted my hand to his lips

01:02:31And kissed my knuckles

01:02:32One by one

01:02:35Good

01:02:36Because neither do I

01:02:37Outside

01:02:38The desert stretched endless in every direction

01:02:41Brutal

01:02:42Beautiful

01:02:43And ours

01:02:44Two

01:02:44Firstû

01:02:44COLUS implicit

01:02:47Yoriėming

01:02:47H Vegetable

01:02:48Chama

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