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00:00Serena Sterling was the definition of a perfect good girl.
00:03Polished. Obedient. Never a scandal.
00:06The boldest thing she'd ever done was run when her family betrothed her to Asher Hawthorne,
00:12the city's most notorious playboy.
00:14He was troubled personified.
00:17Reckless. Headline chasing.
00:18The kind of man you never trust with your heart.
00:21Her escape didn't last.
00:24Asher tracked her down.
00:30The moment Asher cornered Serena in a dim, deserted backstreet,
00:35masked men emerged from the shadows.
00:37Asher shielded Serena, throwing a punch at the nearest attacker, but more closed in.
00:42One man clamped a gag reeking of chemical drugs over Serena's mouth and dragged her back.
00:48He could only watch helplessly as they hauled both of them away.
00:52The two were abducted by a group of black-clad men into an underground livestream ring.
00:57When they opened their eyes again, they were locked in a cold, metal cage.
01:01Serena was bound with iron chains, while Asher had been injected with powerful drugs,
01:07his pupils blown wide and glassy.
01:09Make a move! Hurry up!
01:10The audience screamed for the obvious, but Asher's gaze locked onto hers, raw yet steady.
01:22Don't panic. I won't touch you.
01:26To prove it, he sank his teeth into his own arm until blood ran down his wrist.
01:31When they forced another dose, he slammed his skull against the bars.
01:35Concussion over betrayal.
01:37Stop! This is all because I ran!
01:41They were rescued days later.
01:43Serena married him.
01:44Serena.
01:46Asher.
01:49For three years, the scandals vanished.
01:57When she told him she was pregnant, Hawthorne group threw a city-wide celebration.
02:02The world cheered.
02:03The playboy had finally settled down.
02:05The illusion shattered at a routine prenatal checkup.
02:09Asher claimed a meeting couldn't wait.
02:11Serena went alone, then headed to Hawthorne Tower with her ultrasound printout, eager to share the news.
02:17Model husband now?
02:19Why aren't you with your wife?
02:22Why bother? The kid's not mine.
02:24You never even slept with her.
02:25How is she pregnant?
02:27Serena has no idea you've only ever wanted Brion.
02:29You play husband by day, and Adrian handles the nights.
02:32That playboy act was just to scare off every rich bride your mom lined up.
02:36All for Brielle.
02:38Pretty much.
02:38Too bad the family used Brielle's safety to force the engagement.
02:42Now you'll expose her pregnant with another man's child, and they'll never arrange a marriage again.
02:49She didn't do anything to deserve that.
02:52Cruel, maybe.
02:53Her feelings don't matter.
02:55I only care about Brielle.
02:56And Adrian, three years with her, a baby on the way, nothing.
02:59She's boring.
03:00Empty in bed.
03:01I did it for Asha.
03:02The baby's reveredge.
03:03I won't claim it.
03:04When do you dump her?
03:05One week.
03:06At our third anniversary gala.
03:09Everyone will see exactly what kind of perfect wife the family chose.
03:12Outside the door, Serena stood frozen.
03:15A slow, cold smile spread across her face.
03:19Serena Sterling would make him pay.
03:22She'd barely stepped out of Hawthorne Group when someone barreled into her from behind.
03:26Brielle, hang on.
03:27I'm coming.
03:28She looked up and saw Asher with his phone to his ear.
03:31He didn't even glance her way.
03:33Serena flagged a ride and told the driver to follow him.
03:36Follow that car.
03:37She froze when she saw the person tucked under Asher's arm.
03:40I came back to surprise you.
03:42I didn't mean to tap that car.
03:45Why are they acting like I'm a criminal?
03:47I'll handle it.
03:48Brielle's grin turned sweet.
03:51That's why I trust you.
03:53You even staged that kidnapping back then, nearly got yourself killed, all to get around the
03:59family and marry me.
04:01Serena's entire body went rigid.
04:04Ma'am, do you need help?
04:07Serena, when did you get here?
04:09Just got here.
04:10I had something stolen, so I'm filing a report.
04:13What was it?
04:14I'll have someone look into it.
04:17Forget it.
04:19We were practically attached at the hip in high school, remember?
04:23Right, Serena?
04:26Funny how the girl who bullied me back then turned out to be my sister-in-law.
04:32Serena, the person you said kept tormenting you, was that Brielle?
04:37Yes, it was her.
04:41Brielle's a little wild, sure, but she's not malicious.
04:44You must have misunderstood her.
04:47Adrian's throwing Brielle a welcome-back-back dinner.
04:50Come with us.
04:52On the way, Brielle filled the air with memories that belonged to her and Asher.
04:57At the banquet, Serena texted her attorney.
04:59I'm divorcing Asher Hawthorne.
05:01He's at fault.
05:02Her attorney texted back.
05:03We're filing immediately.
05:04The divorce should finalize in about a week.
05:06Once it does, Hawthorne Group will transfer to you.
05:08Three years ago, Asher insisted on signing a prenup, stating the spouse at fault would walk away with nothing.
05:14Thank you for my welcome-back party.
05:19I did it myself.
05:21I don't trust anyone else with you.
05:25Drink?
05:33Oops, sorry.
05:35I didn't see you at all.
05:36She apologized.
05:37Don't get upset, okay?
05:39Okay, let's play.
05:41Her fingers grabbed Brielle's hair, yanking hard and driving her face straight into the welcome cake.
05:47This is pretty fun, actually.
05:49Why'd you all stop laughing?
05:51Adrian started forward, but Asher cut him off with a look.
05:55All right, you idiots.
05:56Don't drag my wife into it.
05:58Let's go home.
06:01While driving, Asher secretly tampered with her seatbelt when Serena wasn't paying attention.
06:11On the drive, a scooter came a long way.
06:13Asher jerked the wheel, and the car slammed into a roadside tree.
06:17Serena wasn't wearing a seatbelt properly.
06:19The force threw her out into a drainage ditch.
06:23Stop filming!
06:24A masked reporter aimed a lens at her.
06:27The reporter dropped the camera, which smashed into Serena's head.
06:30Gotta hand it to Asher, messing with her seatbelt and door, then timing the crash so she goes
06:35straight into a sewer.
06:36And Adrian, the fake reporter move was perfect.
06:41Too easy.
06:42If she weren't still useful, I would have hit her back ten times harder.
06:45All right, I've got a performance to put on.
06:49It's okay, Serena.
06:50I'm here now.
06:57This is on me.
06:59The baby's okay.
07:00That's what matters.
07:02Liar, Serena thought.
07:03His phone rang.
07:04A special ringtone.
07:05If you talk to Serena tonight, I'll start ordering male escorts.
07:08Ten minutes.
07:09Every minute you're late, I add one more.
07:12Serena, something came up at the office.
07:13Serena silently watched his retreating figure.
07:16The next day, the door slammed open.
07:20Baby, I saw the pictures online.
07:23Of you in the gutter.
07:25Her phone rang again.
07:26Asher's mother, Victoria Hawthorne.
07:27Your little roadside circus is all over the internet.
07:30Your family is barely on the map.
07:32You were only considered because you seemed obedient.
07:34If you keep embarrassing us, I'll replace you.
07:39Dad, you always said you wanted a place with warm weather.
07:42Once the paperwork is done, we'll go.
07:46But first, I'm ending the pregnancy.
07:49Richard nodded, eyes wet, but didn't stop her.
07:52The procedure happened quickly.
07:55Serena lay on a cold table, tears slipping down her face.
07:58When they discharged her, a report was placed in her hands.
08:02Fetal sex, male.
08:04Biological father, Adrian Kensington.
08:08Serena called her attorney.
08:10I need you to secure the tissue sample and the paternity report.
08:13In a week, bring them to my third anniversary event.
08:20Serena pretended to still be pregnant.
08:23Work's been insane.
08:24Don't touch me.
08:27This time of year and we still have mosquitoes?
08:31Serena, I swore I'd love only one person in my life.
08:35Trust me.
08:36I do.
08:37Brielle, put something together.
08:38You two need to get along.
08:41The dare.
08:42French kiss the closest woman to you, Serena.
08:47What happens if you refuse?
08:48Whoever's wearing red has to chug a full bottle of liquor.
08:51We're not refusing.
08:52Don't look.
08:53A second later, a mouth pressed to hers.
08:57Cool.
08:58Practiced.
08:59It was Adrian.
09:00Serena shoved away and ran for the restroom, retching.
09:04Voices slid in through the gap.
09:06You really needed Adrian to do that too?
09:09I'm not kissing another woman in front of the person I actually love.
09:12It was like biting into fat.
09:14At least she got sick fast.
09:18The fire alarm screamed.
09:20The restroom door clicked dead under her palm.
09:22By the time she forced it open, the private room was empty.
09:26She ran, only to be slammed sideways by a panicked crowd.
09:29Through the chaos, she saw Asher with one arm around Brielle, shielding her.
09:34Serena forced herself upright.
09:43A hand shot out from the side room and yanked her inside.
09:47A masked man pinned her wrists and tore at her clothes.
09:50Let me go!
09:50Then the man's mask shifted.
09:53Close eyes.
09:53Adrian Kensington.
09:55The masked man chopped the side of her neck.
09:57When she came to, she was naked on a busy downtown street.
10:00People stood around her, filming.
10:03Hands reached in from the crowd, bold and hungry.
10:06By the time she reached the Hawthorne estate, she could barely breathe.
10:14First a sewage dretch.
10:16Now naked in public.
10:18Do you have any idea what you've done?
10:20Asher rushed in, throwing his suit jacket over Serena's shoulders.
10:23I looked into it, retaliation from that underground live-screen ring.
10:31If you keep attracting, disgrace.
10:34You're not fit to be our daughter-in-law.
10:37Serena caught the smallest curve at his mouth.
10:39Serena walked upstairs and showered until her skin flushed raw.
10:47Then she heard Brielle's voice.
10:49Something's wrong.
10:50Serena's dad collapsed.
10:51I told him I had 10,000 copies of your nude photos printed.
10:56He had a heart attack.
10:57The doctor says he might not make it.
10:59Victoria raised her hand again.
11:01But Asher stepped in, shielding Brielle.
11:04Serena turned for the door.
11:06Asher grabbed her arm.
11:07Your father never remarried.
11:09If he's at the end, maybe it's not the worst thing that he gets to reunite with your mom.
11:12If anything happens to my dad, I will never let her walk away.
11:15And I won't let you either.
11:17She ripped her arm free and ran.
11:19Serena burst into the hospital room.
11:22Her father lay with his eyes shut.
11:24Tubes everywhere.
11:25She stayed by his bed for three straight days and nights.
11:29When morning light finally touched the hospital sheets, her father's eyes opened.
11:34Asher drove them home himself.
11:35Acting perfect.
11:36With gifts and promises of investment.
11:39The message, don't hold Brielle accountable.
11:41That night, Serena felt a body press close behind her.
11:45Want me to make it up to you tonight?
11:46No.
11:47I'm pregnant.
11:48Adrian tightened his arm anyway.
11:50Serena caught his wrist and shoved it away.
11:53Your call.
11:53A few minutes later, Adrian spoke into the hallway.
11:56Asher, I checked.
11:57She's not in the mood tonight.
11:58Sleep.
11:59Appreciate it.
12:00You've taken a lot from me these three years.
12:02If it means you and Brielle end up together, it's worth it.
12:06When I had that crash back then,
12:08Brianna dragged me out.
12:11She risked her life.
12:13Serena was shocked to hear this.
12:15She was the one who had rescued Adrian back then.
12:18Before he slipped under, he'd shoved a jade pendant into her hand.
12:23Later, Brielle had taken it and claimed it belonged to a friend.
12:27The next morning, her attorney texted.
12:30Divorce finalized.
12:31Asset transfer will complete within 24 hours.
12:35That happy because you're excited for tonight?
12:39Love you.
12:40Love you too.
12:41After Asher left, Serena packed a small bag.
12:44Before heading to the airport,
12:45she stood at the front door,
12:47looked back once,
12:48then didn't look back again.
12:50Serena calls her lawyer once she gets to the airport.
12:54You're going to attend the anniversary event for me.
12:56No problem, Mrs. Sterling.
12:58I'll bring all the evidence
12:59and make sure Mr. Hawthorne walks away with nothing.
13:01And everyone will know this was his fault.
13:05Ten minutes until the program started
13:07and Serena hadn't arrived.
13:11The ballroom glittered.
13:13Asher Hawthorne stood near the front,
13:14but he kept checking his watch.
13:17Serena hadn't arrived.
13:18Asher, why isn't she here yet?
13:20The people we hired to expose her are about to go on.
13:23She's your sister-in-law.
13:25Don't talk about her like that.
13:27She's a decoy, not family.
13:30Stand back.
13:32You two may be siblings on paper,
13:34but people will assume the worst.
13:36Then she looked Brielle up and down.
13:39And why are you dressed like that?
13:41Brielle likes red.
13:42Victoria studied him.
13:45Where is Serena?
13:48Asher opened his phone and typed,
13:51Where are you?
13:52A glaring exclamation icon appeared.
13:55Serena had blocked him.
13:59She's fine.
14:00This is about my joke with her dad.
14:01She's skipping tonight to get back at you.
14:03Asher stopped.
14:04If she's not coming,
14:05the plan to expose her has to wait.
14:07No, this party exists to expose her.
14:10Three years ago, they sent me away.
14:12I can't keep waiting.
14:13Asher looked at the shine in her eyes
14:14and felt his resolve bend.
14:16Fine.
14:17We do it as planned.
14:19Tonight marks the third anniversary
14:20of my marriage to my wife, Serena Sterling.
14:23Unfortunately,
14:24Serena and I had a small disagreement,
14:25and she hasn't arrived yet.
14:27But tonight,
14:28to thank Serena for carrying our child,
14:30I'm transferring all Hawthorne group shares
14:32under my name to our baby.
14:34Applause crashed through the room.
14:36Then the door slammed open.
14:39Mr. Hawthorne,
14:39I know you asked us to run the paternity test
14:41for the share transfer paperwork,
14:42but there's an issue with the results.
14:44What issue?
14:45The results indicate that the baby your wife is carrying
14:47is not biologically yours.
14:49The room exploded.
14:52Victoria Hawthorne rose from her seat
14:55so fast her chair scraped.
14:57She walked onto the stage
14:58and took the microphone.
14:59Our family apologizes for the spectacle.
15:02Serena Sterling has disgraced the Hawthorne name.
15:06From this moment on,
15:07she is no longer my daughter-in-law.
15:09Per the Premier Weddle agreement,
15:11she will leave this marriage with nothing.
15:14And as for the Sterling family,
15:16what they owe the Hawthornes,
15:18we will collect.
15:23Tonight's celebration will continue.
15:25Thank you all for coming to witness
15:28Asha Hawthorne no longer being deceived.
15:31The applause hit even higher.
15:34Then the door swung open.
15:36A lawyer walked in with a live stream crew.
15:39My client, Ms. Serena Sterling,
15:40has authorized me to handle a few matters on her behalf.
15:43First, Mr. Adrian Kensington.
15:44This is the paternity report
15:46Ms. Sterling instructed me to deliver to you.
15:50Serena's baby is Kensington's?
15:52It says male.
15:53A son.
15:54That child could be the only successor Kensington gets.
16:00Adrien's head rang.
16:02How did Serena know?
16:03Had she realized the man in the dark wasn't Asher?
16:09Adrien, we cannot let this fall apart.
16:11Say she came after you.
16:12Make everyone believe it.
16:14Adrien's first instinct was to refuse.
16:16But then he thought of the time Brielle had saved him,
16:19and finally nodded.
16:21Serena Sterling has tried to seduce me more than once.
16:23I turned her down every time.
16:26There was one exception.
16:28She drugged me and got what she wanted.
16:31I didn't expect that one incident to result in a pregnancy.
16:34The ballroom erupted.
16:36Asher's hand clenched into a fist.
16:38He knew Serena wasn't like that,
16:40but he couldn't say a word to defend her.
16:42I never plan to marry,
16:44but I'll take responsibility for the child.
16:46I will marry Serena Sterling.
16:48The room went sharp.
16:50Asher felt relief.
16:51He didn't want to examine.
16:52Instead, the emptiness in his chest widened.
16:57Across the ballroom,
16:58the lawyer turned toward the enormous screen.
17:02The real show was only just beginning.
17:07It's not my kid.
17:09What's there to go for?
17:11Cruel?
17:12Maybe.
17:13Her feelings don't matter.
17:14I only care about Brielle.
17:16The recording revealed everything.
17:18The ballroom erupted.
17:20Victoria Hawthorne moved fast.
17:22Her palm landed across Brielle's cheek.
17:25I told you three years ago,
17:26this would never happen.
17:28If I'd known you drag him into this again,
17:31I would have kept you out of this city.
17:33She hit Brielle again.
17:34Brielle clutched her face,
17:36looking at Asher,
17:37then Adrian.
17:38Neither moved.
17:40Asher stood.
17:40Asher stood there like something had been dropped on his chest.
17:46I was wrong.
17:47I hurt Serena and I own that.
17:49There will be no divorce.
17:51Serena will not be thrown out with nothing.
17:53She is my wife and she will remain my wife.
17:55He turned to Adrian.
17:57Brielle and I are done.
17:58If there's anyone I trust with her, it's you.
18:02I don't want that.
18:03I want you.
18:05I agree with Brielle.
18:07This marriage ends tonight.
18:09Serena is carrying a child that isn't ours.
18:11I failed her first.
18:13I will raise that child as my own.
18:16Serena, I was wrong.
18:18Come back.
18:19Please.
18:21Then he turned toward the live stream lens.
18:26The attorney stepped in.
18:28Mr. Hawthorne, you seem to be forgetting something.
18:30Mrs. Sterling is not the at-fault party.
18:32You are.
18:33As of this morning,
18:35the divorce agreement is already in effect.
18:36As the at-fault spouse,
18:38all assets under your name will be transferred to Miss Serena Sterling
18:41within 24 hours.
18:42Victoria snatched the papers,
18:44read them,
18:44and sank into a chair.
18:50Adrian.
18:51With the Hawthorne's in chaos,
18:53I'll listen to Asher.
18:54I'll give us a chance.
18:55Brielle, I'm not going to abandon you.
18:57I'll always take care of you.
18:58I'll treat you like a sister.
19:00But the woman I intend to marry
19:02is Serena Sterling.
19:05Mr. Kensington,
19:06your promise may not hold the way you think it will,
19:09because there's a truth that's been 10 years overdue.
19:12Security footage.
19:1310 years old.
19:14It began to play.
19:15And the girl sprinting toward the smoke
19:16was not Brielle.
19:18It was Serena.
19:19The color drained from Adrian's face.
19:21His hand shot forward
19:23and clamped around her throat.
19:28Asha!
19:29Let go.
19:30You're hurting her.
19:31Adrian, are you going to choke her in front of everyone?
19:33Adrian released Brielle abruptly.
19:35She stumbled back, coughing.
19:37Around them,
19:37the room's attention shifted.
19:39An adopted daughter,
19:40and she acted like she owned the family.
19:43I knew she was nasty.
19:45In the livestream chat,
19:46women started coming forward.
19:47guests together with superglue.
19:49She ruined our clothes,
19:51our food.
19:53Brielle stammered,
19:55grabbing Asher's arm.
19:56I didn't do it.
19:58I must be blind.
19:59I believed you.
20:00Victoria's palm cracked across Brielle's face.
20:03We fed you.
20:04We raised you.
20:06You are nothing to this family.
20:08Brielle straightened and hit back.
20:10Old witch.
20:12You're broke.
20:14You're done.
20:15Cold clicked around her wrist.
20:17You didn't stop after high school.
20:18I'll make sure the evidence sticks.
20:21Adrian, please.
20:24But as officers led her away,
20:25Adrian didn't look at her again.
20:29He walked toward the camera.
20:31Serena,
20:31I know this was you.
20:33I was wrong.
20:35I did lie to you,
20:36but my feelings for you are real.
20:39You're carrying my child.
20:41Give me a chance.
20:42I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you.
20:45The attorney cut through.
20:46Mr. Kensington,
20:47Mrs. Sterling also asked me to deliver something to you.
20:50He lifted a small box.
20:51It carried a faint, metallic scent.
20:54Blood.
20:57Adrian stared at the box.
20:58His fingers shook as he opened it.
21:01Something split inside his chest.
21:03He doubled over and coughed blood onto the floor.
21:10Serena,
21:11Serena,
21:11thousands of miles away,
21:12was watching the live stream.
21:14They both look like they regret it now.
21:16Would you ever consider either of them?
21:18No.
21:18I will never forgive them,
21:20and I will never choose them.
21:23Good.
21:25The next morning,
21:26her attorney called.
21:28The Hawthorne assets have been fully cleared.
21:30Everything is now under your name.
21:33Victoria Hawthorne was removed from the estate.
21:36She caused a scene.
21:37There's one more matter that needs your decision.
21:40How would you like to handle Hawthorne Group?
21:43Bring in a professional to run it.
21:45Arati.
21:46Her father had built a business out of grit,
21:48but he'd never loved the game.
21:50He deserved to rest.
21:55Half a day later,
21:56the quiet shattered.
21:58Asher and Adrian found her.
22:00Both men looked wrecked.
22:02Serena,
22:03I regret everything.
22:04I do love you.
22:06Remember that day when I risked my life to protect you?
22:08Give me one chance.
22:10Asher Hawthorne,
22:11you really do have nerve.
22:13You didn't honestly think I still didn't know you staged that kidnapping?
22:16From the beginning,
22:17you were lying to me.
22:18When you protected me,
22:19were you protecting my dignity or your loyalty to Brielle?
22:22I shouldn't have lied,
22:23but you loved me for three years.
22:25I don't believe you can just-
22:26No.
22:26You swore before.
22:27You lied.
22:28We signed an agreement.
22:29You paid for the deception.
22:30We're even.
22:32Serena.
22:33Five minutes.
22:39Five.
22:41That's it.
22:42I treated Brielle like she could do no wrong
22:44because I thought she saved my life.
22:46And somewhere in these three years,
22:47I caught feelings for you.
22:48I just refused to face it.
22:50There hasn't been anyone else.
22:52It was always you and me.
22:53You said it yourself.
22:55You treated me like a slab of grease.
22:57So I did what you did.
22:59I treated it like getting bit by a dog.
23:01Stop showing up in my life.
23:02If you don't,
23:03I won't hesitate to sell Hawthorne Group
23:05to someone who'd nothing more than to gut your company.
23:07If you could forgive me,
23:09I'd sign Kensington over to you.
23:10You're the woman I love,
23:12and you're the person who saved my life.
23:13Anything.
23:14Really?
23:15Yes.
23:15I swear.
23:16Good.
23:17Then do one thing for me.
23:19Disappear.
23:20Don't come near me again.
23:21Don't call.
23:22Don't follow.
23:23I can't.
23:24Not that.
23:25So you were negotiating.
23:26Your sincerity is cheap.
23:29Fine.
23:30I'll do it.
23:32Make sure you actually keep your word.
23:34He broke the promise again.
23:36Letting go of Serena was the one thing he couldn't do.
23:39And he wasn't the only one.
23:41Asher couldn't either.
23:42Serena got back to the inn.
23:44Serena got back to the inn.
23:45Her father had chicken soup going.
23:46For the first time in forever,
23:49her smile was real.
23:51Afterward, they grabbed their bikes.
23:53They'd barely stepped outside when she saw two figures,
23:56Asher and Adrian.
23:59Take him.
24:00Make sure he never shows up in Serena's line of sight again.
24:03The guards grabbed Asher, who twisted in disbelief.
24:06Adrian!
24:07We were brothers!
24:09Serena doesn't want you around.
24:12Serena.
24:12Sir.
24:13I know I failed Serena.
24:15But I'm going to spend the rest of my life making it right.
24:17If you need anything, tell me.
24:19Serena's father is my father.
24:21I do need something.
24:23I need you to leave.
24:24That's the one thing I can't do.
24:25Serena stared at him.
24:27Didn't you promise yesterday you'd stop bothering me?
24:29I promised I wouldn't disturb your life.
24:31I removed the disturbance.
24:33That means I kept my word.
24:35He wasn't leaving.
24:37He was going to cling to Serena.
24:39You're sick.
24:40Terminally.
24:41They swung onto their bikes and rode off.
24:44Fireworks burst open above them that night.
24:48Serena called her attorney.
24:51Sell Hawthorne Group to Kensington's Biggest Rivable immediately.
24:56I see.
24:56The deal went through.
24:58Adrian had no choice but to stop haunting her doorstep.
25:03A month later, Adrian boarded a plane back to Cloudhaven.
25:07He pushed through the indoors.
25:09Are you really a very important friend?
25:11Because if you were, how come you weren't invited to her engagement today?
25:15Adrian drove to a cliffside estate.
25:17A wide lawn dressed in soft lights.
25:21Serena stood, holding out her hand.
25:24Another man slid a diamond onto her finger.
25:27No!
25:27I can't do this!
25:28He stood there, trapped behind iron, and watched the ring settle onto her finger.
25:34Adrian stood outside the gate for a long time, then turned around and disappeared.
25:39After he was gone, Serena faced Damien.
25:42Thank you for helping me pull this off.
25:44If there ever comes a day when you'd be willing to make the pretend part real, you tell me.
25:49No pressure.
25:50Something in Serena's chest flicked.
25:52She smiled.
25:53Okay.
25:56Weeks later, her attorney called.
25:59Adrian had handed over control of Kensington Industries and entered a monastery.
26:05Asher took the hardest munial jobs he could find to keep himself and Victoria afloat.
26:12Briella was sentenced to 20 years.
26:14Come eat your favorite soup.
26:17Serena walked toward them with an easy smile.
26:19From here on out, her life would stay warm.
26:22Good.
26:23Good.
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