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00:01I wish I'd never made you my bodyguard three years ago.
00:07Iris isn't even in the same universe as Maddie.
00:11Out here all by yourself?
00:12I would have thought you're the sick one.
00:15I'd worry about myself if I was the bastard kid.
00:18We're really not that close, sweetheart.
00:22Honestly, watching her try is just pathetic.
00:26Do it!
00:29Your family owns like half of New York.
00:32I love Maddie, but for Iris, I am eventually not able to hate her.
00:38She is actually special.
00:42He's the one.
00:54I've made my decision.
00:56I'll marry the comatose colonel from the Archibald family.
01:01That's wonderful.
01:02You've finally come to your senses.
01:04The Archibalds have been pushing hard.
01:07They expect you to move into their Florida state within two weeks.
01:10Tell me, what kind of wedding dress do you want?
01:12I can have designers from Paris or Milan flown in.
01:15Since I'm taking your precious little love child's place, the least you can do is make it worth my while.
01:23Watch your mouth! She's your sister!
01:26Sister? My mother only had one daughter.
01:29She's not my sister.
01:30She's just proof you couldn't keep it in your pants.
01:35Cut that childish crap and just tell me, what do you want?
01:41I want...
01:4310 billion.
01:4510 billion?
01:4710 billion?
01:57You know, that would drain the entire family trust.
02:02One more thing.
02:03Once I'm married, have Ryan reassigned to babysit your precious love child.
02:08Ryan? The man you were ready to marry? I thought you'd take him with you to the Archibald estate.
02:14Just say yes or no, Dad.
02:16Two years ago, Liam Archibald was a rising star. The youngest colonel in history.
02:22I pulled every string to get Madison to agree to marry him.
02:25Thought I'd set her up for life. Then he gets himself blown up and ends up all comatose.
02:31Lucky for me, I've got another daughter. If you marry him instead, Madison gets another chance.
02:37Fine. You go through with the marriage and I'll make both things happen.
02:42Wait!
02:43I understand why you'd want the money.
02:47But you love Ryan.
02:49How can you just hand him over to Madison?
03:00I love you so much, Maddie.
03:03You asked why I could hand him over.
03:05Because he's just like you, Daddy. He only ever loved Madison.
03:13Ryan, I wish I'd never made you my bodyguard three years ago.
03:29Anyone else?
03:32Shirts off.
03:36Muscles mean nothing. I need someone who can actually fight.
03:46That's it. He's the one.
03:51Ryan, my heel broke. Can you carry me back to my room?
03:56I'll grab you a new pair.
04:03Ryan, it's storming out there. I'm scared. Can I stay with you tonight?
04:10You'll be fine. Ask one of the maids to stay with you.
04:18Ryan, help me!
04:25I fell for you before I even knew what love was.
04:28Maybe because after Mom's death, you were the only constant left.
04:33But three years passed, and despite my efforts, you never saw me as I saw you.
04:39I thought you simply didn't feel anything.
04:41Until that day before graduation.
04:47Dude, your family owns like half of New York.
04:50You can have any girl you want. Just go for Madison.
04:53Why waste time playing bodyguard for the sister?
04:55You don't get it. Maddie's different.
04:58She's been the family secret her whole life.
05:01If I push too fast, she'll shut down.
05:06Okay, but seriously though.
05:08Nothing for the sister? I mean, the way she throws herself at you, bro.
05:12Oof.
05:14Please, Iris isn't even in the same universe as Maddie.
05:18Honestly, watching her try is just pathetic.
05:22Huh. We're graduating tomorrow. Still gonna keep playing her guard dog, huh?
05:26For Maddie, I'd do anything.
05:29That was the moment I decided I'd never love you again.
05:45Miss Iris, what do you need?
05:48You never change. You worship everything about her, even her damn picture.
05:53But the second you see me, you turn to stone.
05:56If it's not important, please leave. I'd like to get some sleep.
06:01There's this auction tomorrow night. I need you to come with me.
06:05I can't. I'm taking the night off.
06:09Madison will be there.
06:11Then I'll be there.
06:12Of course, the second her name comes up, every rule goes out the window.
06:18Don't worry, Ryan. I'll make sure you end up where you've always wanted to be.
06:22With Madison.
06:29Up front.
06:31What?
06:31The passenger seat. That's where the bodyguard belongs.
06:40That's strange. Usually she'd lose her mind if I didn't sit next to her.
06:54Sit next to me. Say no and you're fired.
07:02From now on, you always sit next to me.
07:08It's just me, you, and the moonlight. Your name's still shining in my mind.
07:33Oh, gosh, Iris. What are the odds? I didn't know you'd be here.
07:47Don't touch me.
07:49I was just trying to be nice.
07:53Ryan.
07:56Last time?
07:57That was so sweet of you. Going all the way to Brooklyn in the storm, just get to get me
08:02those croissants?
08:03Gosh, I've been so sick. I didn't even get to thank you properly.
08:07No, it's nothing. It was on the way.
08:10On the way? You stood in line before sunrise, in the pouring rain, and came back soaked.
08:17At least let me buy you dinner. I insist.
08:21Whatever you want.
08:22We should invite Iris, too.
08:25You don't look so good, Iris.
08:28Gosh, I would have thought you're the sick one.
08:31I'd worry about myself, if I was the bastard kid.
08:34We're really not that close, sweetheart.
08:39Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is about to begin.
08:43Hmph.
08:44Ryan, what's going on with her?
08:48Don't worry about it.
08:50Come on.
08:55Once I marry into the Archibalds, I'm on my own.
08:59Definitely can't count on Dad.
09:00I need to buy something that guarantees me a seat at the table.
09:11First item tonight, an 18th century sapphire crown by French master Lucien Marchand.
09:17Opening bid $500,000.
09:201 million.
09:221.5.
09:24Oh, Iris, that crown is so my vibe.
09:28Maybe let me have this one?
09:29I mean, your allowance doesn't exactly keep up with mine.
09:33Allowance?
09:34Richard couldn't be bothered to give me lunch money.
09:37If it weren't for Mom's trust fund, I'd be starving.
09:40But that was then.
09:42Now I've got 10 billion to my name.
09:452 million.
09:452 and a half.
09:473.
09:513 and a half.
09:53You sure you have enough to pay the bid?
09:55I'd hate to see you embarrass yourself.
09:585 million.
09:595 million?
10:00Is she out of her mind?
10:02Funny.
10:04I'm starting to think you're the one who can't pay.
10:07Ma'am, would you like to continue?
10:11Of course.
10:12Just... just give me a sec.
10:13Call my dad.
10:16Tell him I need more funds.
10:18Now.
10:23You know I always get what I want.
10:26Daddy makes sure of it.
10:28Not this time.
10:30I've got every cent of Carter money locked under my account.
10:33Daddy's dry, bitch.
10:395 million once.
10:415 million twice.
10:475 million.
10:485 million.
10:4810 million.
10:50To be clear, what I'm saying is...
10:53Whatever she bids, I'll add 10 million on top.
10:57Are you sure you wish to continue, miss?
11:06Allow me to introduce myself.
11:08I'm here on behalf of Mr. Vanderbilt.
11:12He's asked me to inform you that anything Miss Madison Carter has her sights set on tonight.
11:18He'll buy it.
11:19No limits.
11:22Mr. Vanderbilt.
11:23Mr. Vanderbilt.
11:24The Vanderbilt heir.
11:25I heard he's never married.
11:27Rumor is he's been crazy in love for years.
11:30You think Madison's the one?
11:35Could you tell me where Mr. Vanderbilt is?
11:38I'd love to thank him in person.
11:40Mr. Vanderbilt isn't available to appear tonight.
11:43When the time's right, he'll reach out himself.
11:46Well, dear sister, still planning to keep bidding?
11:50Oh, silly me.
11:51I forgot Mr. Vanderbilt is covering everything I want.
11:55You should probably stop now.
11:57Before you bid yourself into bankruptcy.
12:00Everyone knows the Vanderbilts are the richest family in the country.
12:05Next up, a rare canary yellow diamond.
12:09Add 10 million.
12:11An 18th century oil painting.
12:14Add 10 million.
12:16A hand-carved mammoth fossil sculpture.
12:21Add 10 million.
12:22The eternal flame necklace.
12:27Opening bid at 200 million.
12:30That's enough.
12:31Tell me, does Mr. Vanderbilt plan on leaving anything for anyone else?
12:36Apologies, ma'am.
12:38Mr. Vanderbilt only asked that Miss Madison Carter enjoy herself tonight.
12:43Everything else isn't his concern.
12:49Ryan, you're fucking unbelievable.
12:53Ryan, you're fucking unbelievable.
13:06Take me to Shadow Arena.
13:08Yes, ma'am.
13:11Iris, going to Shadow Arena?
13:13Perfect.
13:14I'm bored out of my mind.
13:16Take me with you.
13:19No.
13:20Drive.
13:25Ryan, why do you think Mr. Vanderbilt's being so nice to me?
13:29We've never even met.
13:31Simple.
13:32He likes you.
13:34Don't tease me.
13:36I'm not.
13:38Men don't waste money on things they don't want.
13:41You, you're hard not to want.
13:45Then...
13:45Do you want me?
13:47I am.
13:48If you two wanna eye-fuck each other, take it outside.
13:51This is my car.
13:52Sorry.
13:53I'll be quiet.
13:57Of course, men always fall for the girls who look like they need saving.
14:0310,000 on the fighter in gold!
14:05Waste your bets!
14:07Last round!
14:08Who's taking it home?
14:10Black corner!
14:12Red corner! Red corner!
14:19Another.
14:24Maddie, I saw your hand too much.
14:28He's supposed to be my bodyguard, but can't take his eyes off her.
14:32Figures.
14:36Hey, gorgeous.
14:39How about a drink?
14:44Don't be shy, sweetheart.
14:47We just wanna have a little fun.
14:50Ryan!
14:54Ryan!
15:09Get the fuck out here!
15:16Let's go!
15:21Ryan!
15:27Hmm...
15:28Didn't realize you'd switch jobs.
15:30From my bodyguard to Madison's.
15:34Sorry, I...
15:36Didn't see.
15:38Didn't see...
15:40Or...
15:41Didn't want to.
15:45You've had too much to drink, Miss Iris.
15:55What are you two whispering about?
16:10Look out!
16:11Watch out!
16:13Maddie, look out!
16:21Ah!
16:23God!
16:34Mmmh!
16:39Ah!
16:43Tystatter!
16:44It's all my fault. I shouldn't have gone with you.
16:47Hey, stop.
16:50This was my call.
16:52If it happened a hundred times over, you'd still come first.
16:58Why?
16:59Because I'm in love with you.
17:17Iris, thank God. Are you okay?
17:22Does it still hurt?
17:25It's all my fault.
17:26Get your hands off me.
17:28I'll be okay as soon as you get out of my sight.
17:31I was just trying to help.
17:33How can you say that?
17:35It was my fault. I didn't react fast enough.
17:38Don't blame Madison. I promise it won't happen again.
17:43Damn right it won't happen again.
17:46I won't give you a chance to hurt me again.
17:56Miss Iris, what do you need?
17:59You're my bodyguard.
18:01You failed.
18:03I'm going to punish you.
18:05Any objections?
18:06The Vanderbilt heir, born into the richest family in the country,
18:09with a world at his feet and a throne carved in gold.
18:12I bet no one has ever dared to lay a finger on you.
18:15Today, he learns what it feels like to bleed for a change.
18:19Go on, Ryan. Walk away.
18:22But you won't, will you?
18:24You'll stay. Just to stay close to her.
18:27No objections.
18:28Take your clothes off.
18:41Iris, stop it.
18:43If someone has to pay for what happened, punish me.
18:46Leave Ryan out of it.
18:47Move! Now!
18:49You got hurt because of me.
18:50If you need someone to blame, it's me.
18:53No, this isn't on you.
18:55It was my decision.
18:57Get Madison out of my way.
19:00Do it.
19:16Maddie, hey.
19:17Look at me. You okay?
19:19It's so, so cold.
19:24Fuck!
19:25Just get out!
19:26Get out!
19:35Once I moved to Florida,
19:37no more snow.
19:40Not like this hellhole ever gave me anything to miss.
19:52Please.
20:03Help. Help.
20:07Somebody, please, let me out.
20:12You should have known better than to piss off the wrong people.
20:36Who...
20:37Who would do this to me?
20:44She's been in there two hours, sir.
20:47At this temp, she won't last much longer.
20:51Get her to a hospital.
20:53Ryan.
20:54It was Ryan.
20:56He almost freezes me to death in here.
20:59Just because I spilled a little water on his precious Madison?
21:08You see the guy in the room across the hall?
21:10Movie star looks.
21:12Won't leave his girlfriend's side.
21:14Yeah.
21:15Over a cold, too.
21:16Some guys are just built different.
21:18Meanwhile, this poor girl just got out of the ICU.
21:21Not a single visitor.
21:37I swore I was done with him.
21:39So why does it still hurt like hell?
21:50No more crying, Iris.
21:52No one's coming for you.
21:54You have to save yourself.
21:59Mommy!
22:01Mommy!
22:03Iris!
22:04Ryan!
22:05You made it!
22:06Come on!
22:07We're about to cut the cake!
22:13Mads, this party's like a billionaire safari, and everyone is hunting you.
22:20But aren't you, like, engaged to that Archibald heir down in Florida?
22:25That's totally over.
22:26I don't do long-term comas.
22:28Good call.
22:29The Archibalds might run Washington and Wall Street, but that heir's basically a houseplant.
22:34Marrying him is like skipping straight into widowhood.
22:37Exactly.
22:38Better pick someone from tonight's crowd.
22:40There are billionaires here who can actually blink.
22:43So, Mads, what's your type?
22:45My type?
22:46Hmm.
22:47First, he has to be obsessed with me.
22:50I want a guy who'd carve my name into his chest just to prove it.
22:53And he has to swim the darkest parts of the Atlantic to find me the perfect pearl.
23:00And...
23:00Mr. Vanderbilt is here with his birthday gift for Miss Madison Carr.
23:09Happy birthday, Miss Iris.
23:13Happy birthday, Miss Iris.
23:37I've got plans tomorrow.
23:38Drop the attitude.
23:39This might be the last birthday you spend with her.
23:42Once you marry an-
23:45What do you think, Ryan?
23:47Should I go?
23:48You should.
23:51Okay, then.
23:52Maddie's birthday it is.
24:00Come on, Dad.
24:02Thank you for always being my biggest supporters.
24:06And to everyone here, thanks for celebrating another trip around the sun with me.
24:10Cheers!
24:12Cheers!
24:14My beautiful girl.
24:16A year older.
24:18Somehow, you just keep getting brighter.
24:21You'll always be our pride and joy, sweetheart.
24:30My baby girl is turning six.
24:33She deserves the biggest party in the city.
24:37Nothing less.
24:37You're the best, Daddy.
24:39You're the best, Daddy.
24:39And what about Mommy?
24:41Mommy's the best, too.
24:49When you asked me to marry you, you swore you'd never betray me.
24:53And now, on our daughter's birthday, you waltz in with your mistress and your bastard child?
24:58Rose, I know you hate me.
25:02But please, don't take it out on my daughter.
25:04She's just a child.
25:06I'm filing for a divorce.
25:08I'm marrying Victoria.
25:15Mommy!
25:16Mommy!
25:17Mommy!
25:26A pink diamond necklace, emerald drop earrings, and an original Andy Warhol.
25:33Oh, my God.
25:34That's authentic pink diamond, worth tens of millions.
25:38And those emeralds, definitely from one of the old Italian jewelry houses.
25:43Totally museum level.
25:45All this, from Mr. Vanderbilt?
25:48That's not gifting.
25:49That's a public love confession.
25:51Please, thank Mr. Vanderbilt for me.
25:55Mr. Vanderbilt said you never need to thank him.
25:58Ever.
26:02Oh, my God.
26:04Such extravagant gifts.
26:07It's obvious he adores her.
26:09Exactly.
26:10Once the party's over,
26:12I'll take Madison to thank him in person.
26:15No need, Mr. Carter.
26:16We're practically family already.
26:21Family?
26:22Did he just say family?
26:23That sounds like an engagement to me.
26:25Madison is living every girl's dream.
26:27Everyone loves her.
26:29Poor Iris.
26:30She might as well be invisible.
26:36That's a good place.
26:38Is this a family's family?
26:39I don't know.
26:40I don't know.
26:41I don't know.
26:42I don't know.
26:44I don't know.
26:50But to be a part of my relationship,
26:52You're not in a family with locate me.
26:54There's not a family and dead.
27:02vegetable? How poetic. Your mom lost to mine, and now you're losing to me. Guess the loser
27:08genes runs in the family. Say that again. I said, your worthless mother deserved to
27:16die in childbirth. What are you doing? Iris, no, don't!
27:49You okay? Don't blame Iris. It's my fault.
27:57I shouldn't have upset her.
28:07Sweetheart, are you hurt?
28:12I'm fine. If hurting me makes Iris feel better, I don't mind it.
28:18Is this how I raised you? She's your sister, not your punching bag.
28:24God, what a heartless bitch. It's Madison's birthday, for Christ's sake.
28:28Jealousy really looks ugly on her.
28:31Funny thing is, I didn't push her. But since everyone already decided I did...
28:39No!
28:45I'll prove you right.
28:51I can't believe I raised something this vile.
29:04Iris!
29:06What? Gonna avenge your little princess again?
29:10What the hell does that mean? Does she know? No way. I covered my tracks.
29:16Madison. You already do it all, Iris. Why keep picking on Madison?
29:25Have it all?
29:27Now? I have nothing.
29:33The day showed up.
29:35My mom went into obstructed labor and died.
29:40Then, she took everything from me.
29:43My room, my jewelry, my father, my life.
29:48She used to light fires just to watch me scream, knowing how much I'm afraid of it.
29:56That's impossible. Madison's the one who's afraid of fire.
30:04Knowing how much I'm afraid of it.
30:06That's impossible. Madison's the one who's afraid of fire.
30:14Also, I heard Maddie's the one who's having a hard time in this house.
30:18Believe whatever you want.
30:23Miss Iris, I would like to take a few days off.
30:29Do whatever you want.
30:58I want a guy who'd tattoo my name into his chest.
31:07I want a guy who'd tattoo my name into his chest.
31:10And the pearl.
31:12She wants the pearl from Atlantic Reefs.
31:15I have to get it for her.
31:23Bleeding, half delirious, and already running off to make her dreams come true.
31:29You'd really die for her.
31:34Mom, I brought your favorite roses.
31:38And some good news.
31:41I'm getting married.
31:43To Colonel Archibald.
31:48Although he's comatose.
31:50At least I'll never cheat.
31:55And that bodyguard I told you about?
31:57I'm done with him.
31:59I'll leave for Florida tomorrow and hand him over to Madison.
32:04This time, I'm not looking back.
32:07You can rest easy, Mom.
32:10I learned your lesson.
32:13Love isn't worth dying for.
32:16From now on, I'm done breaking for anyone.
32:21I live for me.
32:45Miss Iris.
32:48Miss Iris.
32:52I'll need a few more days off.
32:56Car accident?
32:57No.
32:59You actually dove into the reefs for Madison's stupid pearl and nearly killed yourself.
33:06Do whatever you want.
33:09Thank you for understanding.
33:16Ryan.
33:18After today, we'll never see each other again.
33:37Evening, sir.
33:38Which suite is Miss Iris in?
33:39Second floor.
33:40The VIP room is just down the hall.
33:43Thanks.
33:47To bad decisions and men who can't afford us.
33:55So, that white pearl, is it really that rare?
34:01Duh.
34:02It's from one of the deadliest reefs in the Atlantic.
34:05Even pro divers wouldn't go near it.
34:07And Ryan really risked his life to get it?
34:11That's insane.
34:13Duh.
34:15Didn't he tattoo your name on his chest right after the party?
34:18If he brings you that pearl, too.
34:20He's basically your fiancΓ©e.
34:28FiancΓ©e?
34:29Please.
34:29He's a friggin' bodyguard.
34:31A minion.
34:34Anyway.
34:36Vanderbilt's in my orbit now.
34:38He's the one who matters.
34:40Heir to the richest family in America.
34:43Ryan's just nice to look at.
34:46I might keep him around in case I'm bored.
34:48What if he finds out?
34:50What's a little minion gonna do?
34:53He's worships me.
34:54A few tears and he'll just crawl right back.
35:07Jesus, ever heard of knocking, you fucking idiot?
35:10Do you know who I am?
35:12I'm so sorry, Miss Madison.
35:13Truly.
35:14It's just, there's a gentleman over there asking for you.
35:17He said it was urgent.
35:19Sir, my mistake.
35:20It's this one.
35:21Seriously?
35:23These goddamn lowlifes have no manners.
35:26Ryan?
35:27Oh my gosh.
35:28When did you get here?
35:31I just got scared back there.
35:33It's fine.
35:34You can go.
35:36Yes, sir.
35:37Of course.
35:38Am I interrupting?
35:39Of course not.
35:46This is for you.
35:58Oh my God.
36:00The white pearl?
36:03Ryan.
36:04I can't believe it.
36:08You're so good to me.
36:22Miss Iris, what's all this?
36:26Packing up.
36:27I'm moving out.
36:29Okay.
36:30Let me help.
36:32I've got something else for you to do.
36:35What's that?
36:37Go down to that fancy dessert place uptown.
36:40Get a strawberry cheesecake
36:43and deliver it to Madison.
36:46Cheesecake?
36:47Why?
36:48You'll find out when you get there.
36:51Alright.
36:52Oh, remember to send me your new address.
36:55I'll be there later.
36:56As your bodyguard,
36:57it's my duty to always keep you safe.
37:03Goodbye, Ryan.
37:07Did you say something?
37:10Nothing.
37:11Go on.
37:13Go on.
37:19I don't know.
37:21Go on.
37:26I don't care.
37:27But...
37:28It's not even...
37:29It's not even...
37:34It's not even more.
37:55what the hell why is my heart beating like this feels like it's gonna burst
37:59is the injury acting up nah i'm just too damn excited to see madison
38:0810 billion you gave iris 10 billion dollars daddy have you completely lost it
38:15i didn't have a choice the archibalds are too powerful i can't just call off the engagement
38:22if i don't pay iris you'd be the one marrying into that family you want that god no i'm not
38:30marrying some half-dead vegetable especially not when mr vanderbilt is chasing after me
38:36he's everything i want in a husband
38:46ryan is this for me
38:54burnt cheesecake from levain this is my favorite you remembered
39:08it's perfect you always know how to make me smile ryan
39:12i should be happy sitting here like this but why does it hurt worse than before
39:20like something inside me is breaking glad you like it i should go miss iris is waiting
39:34iris is gone
39:37she gave you to me
39:41she gave
39:43what's that supposed to mean
39:45she's marrying the archibald heir
39:47yes the vegetable one
39:49she already left for florida this morning
39:51you don't have to protect her anymore
39:53from now on
39:54you're my bodyguard
39:58what she's marrying liam archibald
40:05ryan you're hurting me
40:10what's with you
40:11why do you care iris is getting married
40:18the archibald's rival the vanderbilts in fortune
40:23liam is a decorated officer
40:25iris is marrying into power not tragedy
40:29what's there to worry about
40:37guess iris really did luck out
40:39she wasn't moving out she was leaving
40:41getting married
40:43to liam archibald
40:57no i don't believe it
40:59she was always so proud
41:01so radiant
41:02she'll never marry for money
41:05especially to
41:06to a man who can't even open his eyes
41:10are you okay ryan
41:13don't you want to protect me
41:17of course i want to
41:19it'll be my honor
41:21yay i'm so happy
41:22come shopping with me
41:24i'm in the mood for something new
41:27maybe diamonds
41:31isn't this what i wanted
41:32to protect her for real
41:34not from the shadows
41:36not under iris's name
41:43iris always made maddie cry
41:46maybe it's better this way
41:48no one will hurt maddie anymore
41:59ryan i can't believe you bought me all this
42:01you're spoiling me
42:05anything to make you happy
42:10when you were iris's bodyguard
42:13were you this nice to her too
42:15no
42:16no only you
42:19you're the best ryan
42:25come with me tonight
42:26my friend's throwing a bonfire party
42:28i thought you were terrified of fire
42:31i
42:39maddie
42:55maddie
42:56i'm leaving out here
43:03Ryan, stay with me.
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