00:02I've been Matthew's mistress for seven full years.
00:05Now he's on the verge of getting married.
00:07Tonight he was like a feral beast, as if he meant to tear me apart.
00:12After our night of passion, he slid a five-carat diamond ring onto my finger.
00:18From now on, come here every night, just like you always have.
00:24My body went stiff.
00:27Matthew let out a cold, scornful laugh.
00:30You really think I can't live without you?
00:33You're going on that blind date tonight.
00:38Why?
00:42To keep my fiancé from suspecting us.
00:45I said nothing more.
00:51This time, I'm leaving for good.
00:55The moment Matthew finished speaking, I felt like I had been slapped in public.
01:01My face burned with shame.
01:03He leaned back against the headboard, looking at me with a cold, bored smile.
01:08Why that face?
01:10Did you actually fall in love with me?
01:12I looked up and saw red scratch marks on his back.
01:16They were fresh from our night together.
01:18From 18 to 24, I had stayed with Matthew for seven long years.
01:24We acted just like a real couple.
01:26I looked down at the five-carat diamond ring on my finger.
01:30Matthew leaned down and kissed me.
01:35You always wanted this ring, right?
01:37Think of it as a breakup gift.
01:39From now on, you're just my employee.
01:45Elizabeth is a famous actress, and you're a top news ank in Seattle.
01:49Don't get messy and try to hurt her.
01:52I protect the people who belong to me.
01:55His words were a warning.
02:00My eyes stung with tears, but I forced a smile.
02:04I was about to speak, but my stomach turned.
02:07I ran straight into the bathroom.
02:10Matthew followed me.
02:11He stared coldly at my stomach.
02:15The McGonnelly family doesn't want a mistake.
02:19You know what happens if you get pregnant without my permission.
02:23I froze and quickly moved my hand away from my stomach.
02:26I tried to act calm.
02:30I didn't sleep well.
02:32It's just a cold.
02:33He frowned, turned around, and walked out.
02:37I finally let out a breath.
02:39Yesterday, the doctor told me I was pregnant.
02:41I was going to tell him today.
02:44Now there was no point.
02:45I knew how his family worked.
02:48Six years ago, his brother's mistress got pregnant.
02:51After the baby was born, both the mother and child disappeared.
02:55I calmed down and took the ultrasound picture from my bag.
03:00I touched the little black.
03:02Then crumbled the paper and threw it into the trash.
03:09When I came out, Matthew was standing by the window in a sharp suit, reading the news.
03:15He saw my suitcase and put down the paper.
03:21Diardrith, you don't have to rush.
03:23You and Pedo can stay here for now.
03:25I shook my head.
03:26No, I want a clean break.
03:28Give me a few days, I'll find a new place.
03:33Matthew didn't argue.
03:34When I followed him, breakfast was ready.
03:37A bowl of hot medicine was on the table.
03:43Drink this.
03:45It's getting cold outside.
03:47Don't get sick.
03:48I froze.
03:49He actually believed my lie about having a cold.
03:52I didn't want him to know the truth, so I took a few sips.
03:56He took a lemon candy from a jar, opened it, and told me to open my mouth.
04:01This candy was always his way of making me feel better after my medicine.
04:06But now, it wasn't sweet at all.
04:08I said with a sad smile.
04:13It's bitter.
04:17Matthew frowned for a second.
04:19Then he grabbed the whole jar and threw it into the trash.
04:24Fine.
04:25Let's just throw it away.
04:28Elizabeth hates candy.
04:30The smell makes her sick.
04:33I stared at the jar in the trash.
04:35It felt like someone was twisting my heart.
04:38He had bought that jar for me in Paris when I was 20.
04:41As I was leaving, Matthew sent me a text.
04:46Owen Mercer, the second son of the Liber Group.
04:53Here's the address for your date tonight.
04:55The press will be there to take photos.
04:58I knew what he was doing.
04:59The Macmillan family had already officially announced his business marriage.
05:03Now, I...
05:05This ticking time bomb had to be completely removed from the picture.
05:10I replied.
05:12Don't worry.
05:13I'll go.
05:13But Matthew suddenly grabbed my wrist.
05:16Didra.
05:18We've been together for seven years.
05:21I'll take care of you.
05:23Tell me what you want.
05:24I looked at him and smiled softly.
05:27I want you to marry me.
05:29Will you?
05:32Matthew froze for a moment, then furrowed his brows.
05:36Before he could speak, I swallowed all the bitterness in my throat and forced a smile.
05:42Just kidding.
05:44I'm heading to work.
05:47The station is awarding me the annual Golden Journalist Award today.
05:51I can't be late.
05:54At 7.50 a.m., when I hurried to the television department,
05:58I saw Elizabeth in a red dress walking out of the director's office with a radiant smile.
06:04The director's secretary held up a document and announced loudly.
06:08Everyone, Diera is moving to the web department today.
06:12Elizabeth will take her place as the main anchor.
06:15A sudden transfer.
06:17My mind instantly buzzed with a deafening roar.
06:20The secretary gave me an awkward look.
06:27Matthew arranged this himself.
06:30He's also giving the best journalist award to Elizabeth.
06:33Elizabeth walked down the steps and threw all my coffees into the trash.
06:38Her eyes revealed a mix of provocation and smugness.
06:42Are you at Deirdre?
06:45Sorry for taking your job and your trophy.
06:51After leaving the television department, I took out the elevator card Matthew had given me and rode straight up to
06:57the 112th floor.
06:59As the elevator reached the 50th floor, the rain grew heavier.
07:04I suddenly remembered the very first time I laid eyes on Matthew seven years ago.
07:09Because I was so desperate for money, I was tricked into a private club.
07:14A group of rich kids tried to drag me into their private dining room.
07:17I cried and fought back until Matthew appeared.
07:21He was in a sharp suit, his face dark and stern.
07:27Get out of the way.
07:29I just wanted to survive so badly that I followed closely behind him.
07:33But just as we reached the club's entrance, a group of men rushed out with guns, intent on killing him.
07:40You might have no idea.
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