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When I Left My Uncle, He Unraveled
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00:00My adopted uncle Robert was spiked and I became his only cure. My grandfather Klaus Cullen demanded
00:06Robert to marry me. However, Robert was against this arranged marriage for his true love. On a
00:11drunken night he attempted suicide to save his life. I lost both of my legs. He had no choice
00:17but agreed to the marriage. But on our wedding night, he threw me into an underground club.
00:22He tied me to a bed and sat back watching, amused. After endless humiliation, I found a chance to
00:27set the curtains on fire, burnt down the entire club, including me and Robert. When I opened
00:32my eyes again, I returned to the day he was drugged. This time, Robert, I'd step aside.
00:37Let you have your true love. A large hand gripped my waist, jolting me awake. I opened my eyes
00:42and met Robert's bloodshot gaze. It was clouded with a deep, bottomless lust. I scanned the
00:48room, didn't see the sickening tools of the underground club, nor unforgettable stench
00:52hanging in the air. Did you not hear me? Take it off. Then I realized I had been reborn
01:00into the night he was drugged. He was so close to me, reminding me of the men who had forced
01:04themselves onto me in my past life. Their stinky lips against my neck, greasy hands tearing my
01:10clothes. I forced myself not to think about it, biting Robert's arm hard. Get off me! The sharp pain
01:16snapped Robert back to his senses, noticing my collar's rip. Unease flickered in his eyes,
01:21instantly replaced by hate. Caroline, you disguise me. Sleeping with me won't change anything. I will
01:28never love you! A sharp ache shot through my heart. Where's your girlfriend? I'll go pick her up. I
01:35didn't expect him to freeze when he heard that. The potion made him shake all over, but he still
01:40forced his upper body up from the floor. He lunged forward and grabbed my waist tightly. Why isn't it you?
01:48Why are you bringing her to me? Why aren't you staying here? Didn't you love me the most growing
01:54up? Weren't you willing to do anything for me? Weren't you? This was the man I loved for so long,
01:59and he was losing his mind over me. There was no way I didn't feel anything, but I couldn't forget.
02:04After sleeping with me in my past life, he threw me into an underground club. The humiliation,
02:09the abuse, the fire.
02:17Caroline, stop, please! I can't hold back anymore.
02:24Robert, are you okay? Do you feel sick? Let's go to the hospital and-
02:28Before she could finish, Robert yanked her inside. The door slammed shut right in my face.
02:32My heart finally settled. In this life, the toxic bond between Robert and me would end for good.
02:37Melody was my classmate. She was a scholarship student. Couldn't even afford a decent meal at
02:42the cafeteria. I used to pretend I'd ordered too much and asked her to eat with me. When she told
02:47me
02:47she would spend the holiday alone, I brought her back to my home. We had maids, but she still woke
02:52up early to help and asked everyone about their favorite dishes for dinner. I truly believed I had
02:56found a best friend for life, until the necklace Robert gave me suddenly disappeared. I searched every
03:01inch of the mansion, only to find it shattered in the kitchen. I was a gift I treasured the most,
03:06only Melody knew where I kept it. She was also the only person who knew about my forbidden feelings
03:11for my uncle. When I finally confronted her, she knelt at our front gate, sobbing that it was an
03:16accident. I had her things thrown out anyway. She stood up from the pavement and began to limp away.
03:22She ran into Robert at the entrance. Seeing her swaying as if she was about to collapse,
03:27Robert felt a surge of pity. I was furious, but terrified that Robert would discover my true feelings
03:33and distant me, so I could only watch her put on the show. I never imagined they would actually
03:37become lovers. Melody sent me intimate photos of them over and over again. I tried to tell Robert
03:43about the things Melody had done, but he didn't believe me at all. Caroline, people like you only
03:47care about business. You never understand a thing about true love. It was too much tension in the
03:51mansion. Robert eventually moved out for good. That night, Grandpa asked me to deliver some documents
03:57to Robert. That was how I ended up there when he was drugged. I still remember the smug look Melody
04:02gave
04:02me when I walked in. That's when I knew. It was all a trap. For a poor girl desperate to
04:07marry into
04:07Upper East Side. Drugging became the easiest way. In my past life, I had ruined her plans, but this
04:13time, I will watch Robert jump straight into her trap. After my parents passed away, I lived with my
04:19grandpa, but he was always occupied with company's affairs. In the mansion, there were just maids,
04:24and my uncle, Robert. He used to help me with my homework and taught me how the world worked.
04:29He would slip those love notes out of my bag and set them aside. As if clearing the path of
04:33foolish
04:34suitors. When he was 18, I had my first period. He went to buy pads for me with blushing bright
04:40red.
04:41Watching the tips of his ears flush in the glow of the sunset, my heart skipped a beat. But soon
04:46enough,
04:47those feelings soured. We drifted further and further away. It was midnight when I got home, yet the lights
04:53in the living room were still on. Grandpa was sitting on the sofa, nearly asleep.
04:59If you had been any later, I would have called the police.
05:02I leaned into my grandfather's embrace. Couldn't stop crying. Grandpa had always loved me the most.
05:07But in my past life, Robert had pushed him off the stairs because of me. After my grandpa was left
05:12disabled, Robert threw him into the cheapest nursing home in the city. I was sent to a place like
05:17that too. I lost my phone. I'll buy a new one tomorrow. It took a while to coax grandpa back
05:25to his room to rest. When I returned to my own room, everything felt strange yet peaceful, turned
05:30out. Falling out of love was actually that simple. The next morning, I went down for breakfast. But
05:35Robert and Melody were there too. Grandpa sat across from them. His face clouded with anger. On the
05:40table, it was my favorite omelet. Morning, Caroline. Did you sleep well? Quite well. During breakfast,
05:48Melody didn't touch a single bite. Mel, why aren't you eating? I'm allergic. But it's fine. I'll just
05:56grab something at the school cafeteria later. Robert's face darkened. Then he ordered the
05:59maids to cook something else. What? You're allergic to eggs? They're all what Caroline likes. She is my
06:07granddaughter. She eats whatever she wants. Robert, I can eat this. Please don't upset Mr. Cunnan
06:14because of me. The meal ended awkwardly. As soon as grandpa left the dining table, Robert blocked my
06:20path. Keep your mouth shut. I don't want him knowing anything about last night. And if you ever try to
06:26seduce me again, I'll make sure the whole family knows what you really are. So he thought I was the
06:31one who drugged him. No wonder he hated me so much in my past life. Not only did he throw
06:35me into that
06:36hellhole, but he had me drugged every single day. Awake or asleep, I was tripping all the time.
06:41I had even lost my dignity, stripping in public and begging strangers to touch me. A searing pain
06:46ripped through my heart, and I doubled over. My head hurt like it was being crushed by a sledgehammer.
06:51Robert, believe it or not, I had absolutely nothing to do with what happened last night.
06:55You were the only one at my place yesterday. Who else could it be? Or are you going to tell
07:01me you're
07:01not obsessed with me anymore? Getting humiliated like that right in front of Melody,
07:05my face burnt with shame. You're not that important to me anymore. Honestly, Robert,
07:10just thinking about me loved you before, that makes me sick. What the hell did you just say?
07:16The man I loved was the kind, honorable Robert from my childhood. Not you!
07:21I thought once I stepped aside and let them be together, they could be out of my life for good.
07:25However, only a couple days later, rumors began spreading across the campus.
07:30Did you hear? Caroline is obsessed with her own Uncle Robert. Isn't that like,
07:33I heard she tried to drug him, but failed. Got kicked out. Total disgrace to the Cullen family.
07:39I've never liked Caroline. Always acts so superior. Without Cullen's name, what does she have left?
07:45I stepped up behind them. I have a straight A record and gold medals from competitions.
07:50They spun around, and I realized they were Melody's roommates. I didn't hold back.
07:54I've recorded everything you just said. Just wait for my lawyer's letter.
07:58You're right. The Cullens have my back. But what do you have? Just lying mouths and zero shame?
08:04We aren't lying. Go check the campus group chat yourself. There's a video!
08:09I found the video they talked about. It was the surveillance footage from outside Robert's penthouse.
08:13It showed the door hanging open, with Robert looking flushed and disoriented.
08:17But the clip cut off right after he kicked me out. Melody wasn't in it at all.
08:21It was crystal clear who was behind this.
08:23Before I got to track Melody down, Robert showed up.
08:26He threw his phone onto my lap.
08:28Delete the post. I'll take care of the damage control.
08:30Does he really think I posted that? I looked at him, confused.
08:34You've got the wrong person. It was Melody.
08:36I had someone trace the ID. It leads straight back to your laptop.
08:41The account registered with your phone number.
08:43You owe an apartment in that neighborhood. It's easy for you to get that footage.
08:48His gaze grew even colder.
08:49Should I keep going?
08:50Every word of defense died in my throat.
08:52Even though I knew he didn't care for me, being accused like this still hurt my feeling.
08:56He had been the center of my entire world for as long as I could remember.
08:59Right in front of him, I used my phone number to reset the forum password and deleted the post.
09:04He let out a cold snort, about to say something more.
09:07But he stopped when he saw me open my WhatsApp and permanently delete his number.
09:11Our chat history was literally me talking to myself.
09:14Robert, the ribs at the cafeteria were great today but I still prefer yours.
09:18Robert, grandpa says we're having dinner at home tonight.
09:20He wants to set me up on a blind date.
09:23What should I do?
09:24His replies had always been a single cold character.
09:27I wiped everything related to him from my phone.
09:30The chats, the contacts, the photos.
09:32As he watched me do this, his calm facade finally cracked.
09:36Karen, what the hell are you doing?
09:37My voice was flat.
09:38I know, you think I'm annoying.
09:40Even mentioning me is a disgrace.
09:41Fine, let's cut everything off.
09:43As I was getting out of the car, he grabbed my arm.
09:46Caroline, I told you to delete the post, not to cut me out of your life.
09:49If you just behave yourself and stop picking up on Melody, we can still make things work.
09:54Me? Picking up on her?
09:56Come on.
09:56I knew you got her kicked out of the campus clubs and you accused her of cheating so she'd lose
10:00her scholarship.
10:01Isn't that enough?
10:01But look, I can fix all of that.
10:02I'll let it pass.
10:03I slowly pried his fingers off my arm, one by one.
10:07Uncle Robert, you're misunderstanding something.
10:10He froze, stunned by the formal, distant way I addressed him.
10:13I hadn't called him that in years.
10:15I don't want anything to do with you anymore.
10:17I'm already engaged.
10:19After getting home, I finally agreed to the marriage alliance grandpa he'd been pushing for.
10:24But he didn't look as happy as I expected.
10:26Caroline, be honest with me.
10:28Why did you agree to it suddenly?
10:30My heart skipped a beat, but I kept my face perfectly calm.
10:34I thought I was too young to think about it.
10:36But an old classmate of mine just had her first baby.
10:39I'm already 25.
10:41If I get engaged now, maybe in two years, I can still give you a great grandchild while I'm in
10:46my prime.
10:47Isn't that what you wanted?
10:51I knew exactly what he wanted to hear.
10:53He didn't suspect a word, I said.
10:54The next day, I met the head of the Thorne family, Gabriel Thorne.
10:58Everyone in the city said he was a cold, untouchable man, a saint.
11:01But the moment I saw him, I froze.
11:03In my past life, after I set that underground club on fire, some people stormed into the building.
11:08Gabriel was at the front.
11:09The flames didn't stop him.
11:11He rushed to my side and evacuated all the other victims.
11:14I remember him reaching out his hand to me, but I pushed it away.
11:17I'm so tired.
11:18I don't want to be here anymore.
11:20He had granted me my final wish, his eyes filled with pity.
11:23I knew that winning over a man like him, a truly good man, would be easy.
11:26For the next two weeks, whenever I didn't have classes, he would pick me up.
11:30Dinner.
11:31Movies.
11:32Shopping.
11:32Every single plan was perfect.
11:34Maybe too perfect.
11:35I began to wonder if he was actually a playboy who had mastered the art of charming women.
11:40That was until I accidentally caught a glimpse of his search history.
11:44I couldn't help but burst into laughter.
11:47His face turned red instantly and he looked away.
11:50After a long moment of awkward silence.
11:53Stop laughing.
11:55I just, I've never been good at this.
11:56I don't know how to act around you.
11:58I was still giggling.
11:59You could have just asked me.
12:01I can do that?
12:03Of course.
12:04What if the internet recommends something I hate?
12:06What if I get angry?
12:08Whatever you say, Kara.
12:09No one had ever called me Kara before.
12:12That made the tips of my ears burn.
12:14One month.
12:14That was all it took for me to know he was the man I wanted to marry.
12:17Maybe our love wasn't that dramatic.
12:19But he was there.
12:20Every single time.
12:22He replied to every message.
12:24Listened to every word.
12:25And made me feel truly seen.
12:26I once asked him how he managed to reply to my texts so quick.
12:30Even he was so busy.
12:32Nothing is more important than you.
12:34I had doubted him where his love came from.
12:36Cardo, time will tell.
12:38Don't push me away.
12:39Give us a chance.
12:42I will.
12:43The next day, I formally brought Gabriel home to meet the family.
12:46I had specifically asked Grandpa to keep it quiet.
12:49Especially from Robert.
12:50So Robert still had no idea who my boyfriend actually was.
12:53Besides, Gabriel liked to keep his low profile.
12:56In the business world, there were only a few people knew what he looked like.
13:00With his perfect manners and gifts, Gabriel won over the entire family.
13:04Except for Robert and Melody.
13:06The whole night, Robert's face stayed grim.
13:09Every time he saw Gabriel holding my hand, his expression grew darker.
13:13After dinner, Grandpa called us all to the study.
13:16He pulled a heavy legal folder from the safe.
13:18This was supposed to stay sealed until my passing.
13:21But as you're getting married, it's best you see this now.
13:23Melody, assuming it was the final will.
13:26Caroline, don't worry.
13:27Even though the bulk will go to your uncle, we'll make sure you're taken care of.
13:30Robert and I will manage the Cullen Empire together.
13:33You can just focus on your life.
13:34She hadn't even married into the family yet, and she was already counting her chickens.
13:39Shame she would be disappointed.
13:41Grandpa shot her a freezing glare.
13:43Cullen fortune is to be split between Robert and Caroline.
13:47No way!
13:49She's just a junior!
13:51I'm the primary heir!
13:52Melody has a point.
13:54Caroline never cared about money.
13:56But now she's seizing it.
13:57Is it her will, or is it her boyfriend told her to?
14:01Besides, with my brother and his wife gone, it's only natural that I take full control of the legacy.
14:06He wasn't just asking for a share.
14:08He wanted it all.
14:09Grandpa's face hardened instantly.
14:11Listen, Robert.
14:13You are an adopted son.
14:14You have no right to challenge my granddaughter.
14:17No way.
14:18I've been a current since I could walk.
14:20How could I be adopted?
14:21His chest heaved with every breath, his gaze shifting between Klaus and me.
14:25His eyes were a mess.
14:26He looked like his whole world just blew up.
14:29Your dad was one of my men.
14:30He took a bullet for me.
14:32Your mother was carrying you then, and the grief destroyed her.
14:35I poured every resource into saving her, but she didn't make it.
14:38She died when she was seven months along.
14:40Enough with the stories.
14:42My birth records prove I was born full term.
14:44That was because of your mother's will!
14:46Grandpa whacked the table so hard.
14:48Come on.
14:48You said you'd keep your cool, remember?
14:50He took a beat to calm down.
14:52Your mom didn't want a C-section.
14:54She demanded to stay with you until the very last...
14:57I failed your parents, so I tried to make it up to you.
15:00I treated you like my own blood.
15:02I even considered giving you the whole empire after the crash.
15:05Nice story.
15:06Too bad I don't buy it.
15:08Dad, I get it.
15:10You love Caroline.
15:11But this lie?
15:13It's ridiculous.
15:14Robert refused to even glance at the papers.
15:17His jaw set in stubborn denial.
15:19Grandpa sighed deeply.
15:21Read it, Robert.
15:22It's all here.
15:23If you don't believe the ink, go get a DNA test.
15:26During my second year of college, Grandpa needed blood.
15:28They used yours, which is impossible for direct kin.
15:32That's when I found...
15:35We weren't related.
15:38That was the day I stopped fighting my heart.
15:40We weren't family by blood, and an eight-year gap was nothing.
15:43Why couldn't we be a couple?
15:44For three years, I kept a secret diary on my inns, set to only me.
15:49Every single word was about him.
15:51These were my deepest secrets, meant to stay buried forever.
15:53I never expected Melody to accidentally take my phone.
15:57And she was clumsy enough to open my private feed right in front of Robert.
16:01Everything just went south.
16:02He waved my phone in my face, just totally trashing me.
16:06He called me a total freak, said he wished I wasn't even his niece.
16:10He even moved out to get some space for me.
16:12Robert finally took a look.
16:13As his eyes hit his parents' names, they welled with tears.
16:17Dad, why bring this up?
16:19Why today?
16:20Since you decided to hide it from me back then, why couldn't you just keep it from me forever?
16:24I...
16:25I'm leaving.
16:26I might have imagined it, but he gave me a long, deep look before walking away.
16:30The old flutter in my chest was dead.
16:32I looked at him and felt nothing.
16:34Melody glared at me, her eyes dripping with pure greed.
16:37Once the two were gone, Grandpa officially amended his last will.
16:41Robert isn't a bad man,
16:42but that girl is trouble.
16:44I'm not handing the company over to him with her around.
16:47You're taking over.
16:48Grandpa, come on.
16:49I don't even know how to run a company.
16:50So you're just gonna let the Cullen name go bust right here?
16:53Ugh, bite your tongue.
16:54Don't say that.
16:55Grandpa gave my arm a light, playful slap.
16:58Gabriel was being all quiet.
16:59Then he just soothed my arm like it actually hurt.
17:02Grandpa and I just blinked.
17:04Totally didn't see that coming.
17:06Gabriel caught us looking, and his face flushed.
17:09Caro, you might not be up for it, but Gabriel's a pro.
17:12With a burning face, I hurried Gabriel out of the room.
17:16I didn't see Robert for a long time after that day.
17:19Even when Grandpa sent him the notarized will, he offered no single reaction.
17:23Melody's been riding him hard, telling him to ask Grandpa for shares.
17:27But the man who once gave her everything finally said no.
17:29Dad founded the company.
17:31He can do whatever he wants with it.
17:33But you put in all for the company!
17:35It's so unfair that you end up with nothing!
17:37Let's face it.
17:39He's freezing you out because you aren't blood.
17:42Because of this, the two of them had a massive argument.
17:45The whole school was gossiping.
17:47Their drama was literally everywhere.
17:49Melody's roommate saw her selling all of Robert's gifts on eBay.
17:52She was making this huge deal about being so over him.
17:56Fast forward two days, and she's at his door with a lunchbox.
17:59I couldn't care less.
18:00I'm totally over it.
18:02Things with Gabriel have been amazing lately.
18:04Since I saw his phone.
18:05I've been living to mess with his head.
18:07It's too easy.
18:09Mr. Thorne, aren't you going to Google where to take me tomorrow?
18:12Did your GP tell you the eye-closing rule for a first kiss yet?
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