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00:00:06Why doesn't my husband stare at me the way Baron Damian Ashwick does?
00:00:14Well, if my husband were to look at me the way Baron does,
00:00:21it would disgust me anyways.
00:00:23His clammy touch makes my skin crawl,
00:00:26and the sour taste of his mouth on mine,
00:00:28and his temper. Worst of all, his foils,
00:00:31just a forced marriage that keeps us together.
00:00:34But since I'm stuck here,
00:00:37I might as well find some pleasure in this hell.
00:00:41Keep watching me, my Baron.
00:00:43That gaze makes me drift with sins I haven't even committed yet.
00:00:48Don't move away.
00:01:12Move faster, you useless woman.
00:01:15If Baron Ashwick realizes I forgot those documents,
00:01:18I'm screwed.
00:01:22That's my husband, Brad.
00:01:24A man who treated me like a servant for the last five years,
00:01:28and I so badly want a divorce.
00:01:31God knows I do, but I'm a woman of faith.
00:01:48Are you all right?
00:01:52Are you all right?
00:01:57I'm sorry.
00:01:58I didn't see it.
00:02:01Are you okay?
00:02:08Somehow, I am now.
00:02:13Yeah, I'm sorry.
00:02:14That was my fault.
00:02:15I didn't mean to bump into you.
00:02:18Don't be.
00:02:20Where are you off to?
00:02:21I'm just here to deliver these papers to my husband,
00:02:23Brad Hartley.
00:02:24He's the head driver to the Baron here.
00:02:27Do you work here?
00:02:28Am I in the right place?
00:02:30You are.
00:02:31Go on that way.
00:02:32Let's see them in for you.
00:02:34Okay, thank you.
00:02:37Wait.
00:02:45She looks familiar.
00:02:53How many gold candlesticks is one man or need?
00:02:56Doesn't the Baron know we live in the year 2025?
00:02:58I've been polishing for days.
00:03:00Yeah, you know for how big this place is?
00:03:02The Wi-Fi is shit.
00:03:03I can't even doom scroll on my brakes.
00:03:05Brakes?
00:03:05What brakes?
00:03:06If we were proper ladies, we wouldn't have to slave away all day.
00:03:10Unless.
00:03:12What?
00:03:14We charm our way into the Baron Damien's bed.
00:03:18You know, I heard from the kitchen maids.
00:03:19He's quite the playboy.
00:03:21Oh, who looks like that?
00:03:22Who could turn him down?
00:03:23He's so dreamy.
00:03:26And wealthy.
00:03:29One time, Grace caught a glimpse of him while changing in the shower.
00:03:32Let's just say he's packing more than just big titles.
00:03:37I'd do anything for him to notice me.
00:03:39But the only thing getting my attention are these dirty candlesticks.
00:03:43I can't even get this streak out.
00:03:51Sorry, I didn't mean to overhear your conversation.
00:03:58Who are you and what are you doing here?
00:04:00What are you, some stray off the street?
00:04:02Do you know how much that vase was worth?
00:04:04You can't even afford to look at it.
00:04:07Damn it, that's right.
00:04:08I said stay out of sight.
00:04:09Now you're picking fights with the staff.
00:04:11I didn't.
00:04:12Ladies, I am so sorry.
00:04:14Please forgive my wife.
00:04:16Wife?
00:04:16Well, if she can get married, there's definitely a chance for us, Sally.
00:04:22Take the back door.
00:04:24Okay, the Baron doesn't like strangers on his property.
00:04:27I can get fired for this.
00:04:36I'll be late for that, Brad.
00:04:46I've already seen her.
00:04:47Sir?
00:05:11It's you.
00:05:16I'm the one who let her in.
00:05:19Any objections?
00:05:21None at all, sir.
00:05:25The kind stranger is Baron Damien Ashwick?
00:05:28Sir, this is my wife.
00:05:30I'm terribly sorry for the inconvenience that she caused.
00:05:33No need to apologize.
00:05:35Your lovely wife was just trying to help.
00:05:37And God knows we need more help around here.
00:05:43Yes, Esther's actually an expert in cleaning.
00:05:46It's all she really does at home.
00:05:48Is that so?
00:05:50Yes, actually.
00:05:51I was wondering if you needed another housekeeper on staff.
00:06:00You too?
00:06:01Please get the housekeeper's cottage ready.
00:06:03Leave me with you.
00:06:03But that's where Grace lives.
00:06:06This is fine.
00:06:07Why?
00:06:08You're on your boss.
00:06:09Esther, would you like to be Ashwick Manor's new head housekeeper?
00:06:51What are you doing here?
00:06:53Aww, how cute.
00:06:56An angel-loving slut.
00:06:57That's fresh.
00:06:59Please, okay, those are the last things I have for my mother,
00:07:01so I beg you, can you please...
00:07:03Ouch, my hands are still raw from scrubbing these floors.
00:07:07How come she gets to stay in this house?
00:07:09We've been here longer.
00:07:12Here.
00:07:14Oops, too slow.
00:07:20No!
00:07:25The broken skull churn.
00:07:28Oops.
00:07:32I guess this maid likes it dirty after all.
00:07:36That is none of your business.
00:07:38And you have no business being here.
00:07:40Now clean up your slutty crap.
00:07:52That's enough.
00:07:58That's enough.
00:07:58Sir, we were just helping Esther unpack.
00:08:01Oh, and putting away her clothes.
00:08:03Esther, as the head housekeeper of this manor,
00:08:07you need to make sure that your staff always stays in line.
00:08:11Um, yes, sir, they were just...
00:08:14I hired a leader, not a liar.
00:08:17Show me.
00:08:21Uh, okay.
00:08:23Well, um, you must apologize.
00:08:28Try again.
00:08:32You go get a broom, and you pick up the garments.
00:08:36No.
00:08:37Try again.
00:08:42There are 21 bathrooms in this house.
00:08:45Eight half baths.
00:08:46Each of which should be cleaned to the highest standard.
00:08:49If I see a streak in the mirror,
00:08:52or the white porcelain of the toilet does not blind me,
00:08:54then you will be fired.
00:08:58Now, stop right there.
00:08:59I wasn't finished.
00:09:03Apologize.
00:09:05Sorry, Mrs. Hartley.
00:09:17What about us?
00:09:19Sorry, sir.
00:09:20I don't usually bring this much chaos with me to a new job.
00:09:25Don't need to apologize.
00:09:27Just thank me.
00:09:29Still, minions can be a bit...
00:09:32Scrappy, I've heard.
00:09:39Oh.
00:09:41Thank you, sir.
00:09:42I'll leave you to clean this...
00:09:44mess.
00:10:04Ready to mix every color
00:10:08Honestly
00:10:11The rest I got in the trash
00:10:31This is for my wedding anniversary, sir
00:10:34A private matter between my husband and I
00:10:36So I won't be throwing it away
00:10:37And your husband
00:10:41Does he make you happy?
00:10:44That's none of your business
00:10:46People talk around here, Esther
00:10:49It's kind of hard to keep secrets
00:10:55Brad is the most attentive husband in the world
00:11:00And yes, I mean, maybe he has some health issues
00:11:03But he takes really good care of me
00:11:05Okay, so please, sir, the room's a mess
00:11:08And you can...
00:11:13You're going to remember me, too
00:11:20I'm not sure
00:11:27Please, sir, you have to go
00:11:28Now
00:11:35Sir
00:11:36What can I help you with?
00:11:38Just making sure you and your wife have everything you need
00:11:43That's very kind of you, sir
00:11:45Thank you
00:12:04Unbelievable
00:12:05You had the Baron in this mess
00:12:07With all your things
00:12:09No, no, no
00:12:10It's not what it seems, Brad
00:12:11Let me explain to you
00:12:12I was showering
00:12:14Jesus, Esther
00:12:15I get you a job
00:12:17As the lead housekeeper
00:12:19And this is how you repay me?
00:12:21You act like you forget
00:12:23Whose bed you sleep in
00:12:27No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
00:12:29Please, please
00:12:29No, you don't get to say no
00:12:31I'm your husband
00:12:42Sir
00:12:45Sir
00:12:51I want to use the Bentley when we're going to town today
00:12:53Can you please get it ready?
00:12:55Washed, detailed and gassed up right away
00:12:57Certainly, sir
00:12:58I'll be on it
00:13:03The Baron needs me
00:13:05He trusts me, not you
00:13:07Remember that
00:13:08You wouldn't even have this job if it wasn't for me
00:13:11You're pathetic
00:13:12This is how I lost our child, Brad
00:13:14Because you wouldn't stop laying your hands on me
00:13:16That's what your violence has cost us
00:13:19Or maybe your body was just looking for an excuse to fail, Esther
00:13:23Don't blame me for your fragility
00:13:27Besides, once my ED treatment's all done
00:13:29We're trying again
00:13:30Now that I have real money coming in
00:13:32I want sons
00:13:34Strong ones
00:13:36Ones that can carry my name
00:13:38And not break
00:13:42Clean this up
00:13:50Saved you twice today
00:13:59Ashwick Manor
00:14:02The Duke's condition has worsened
00:14:05Yes, of course
00:14:06I'll inform the Baron at once
00:14:08Leave that to me
00:14:10I'll inform the Baron
00:14:24I'm busy
00:14:25Sir, your brother called
00:14:27It's about your father
00:14:29You must go to the City Center Hospital right away to see the Duke
00:14:32He's had another episode
00:14:36Who gave you permission to barge in here like this?
00:14:40This is far beyond your station
00:14:41My apologies, sir
00:14:42I was merely trying to help
00:14:45Message received
00:14:46I'll take care of it
00:14:52Now leave
00:15:00Esther
00:15:01Come in
00:15:04Um, yes, sir
00:15:06Close the door behind you
00:15:11Come in
00:15:21It's just
00:15:22Art
00:15:26What do you think?
00:15:29Um, you're very talented
00:15:34Tell me something that I don't know
00:15:38Uh, okay
00:15:43The brush angles you're using are slightly off
00:15:46And the colors you've chosen
00:15:50They're deliberately dark
00:15:52Almost reflecting a profound inner turmoil
00:15:59Pain, even
00:16:00Is this pain from his father's illness?
00:16:06Sorry, I've spoken out of turn
00:16:10You may leave now
00:16:17Not so fast
00:16:25I need a new muse
00:16:29I want to paint you
00:16:38You're drunk, sir
00:16:39I don't think I'm
00:16:39Model material
00:16:44I know your beauty when I see it
00:16:48How would that look to everyone here?
00:16:50My husband?
00:16:52My staff?
00:16:53This manor?
00:16:54Last time I checked
00:16:55It's a walk
00:16:58Sir, I think you should go check on your father
00:17:09Enough about my father
00:17:11I know what it's like to have a sick parent
00:17:19Do you believe in God?
00:17:21Esther?
00:17:22My mom
00:17:23She raised me Catholic
00:17:28A good Catholic girl
00:17:33Let's see about that
00:17:39You know what I love about painting, Esther?
00:17:42It actually has very little to do
00:17:44With what's on the canvas
00:17:48But it does have everything to do with
00:17:52Feelings
00:17:54Behind
00:17:58Every stroke
00:18:00For me, it's the colors
00:18:06And you get a special eye for it
00:18:11If I were to paint
00:18:12Your blush
00:18:15Cheeks
00:18:18Maybe a soft cherry
00:18:21Or perhaps
00:18:25A scarlet red
00:18:27Like your husband likes so much
00:18:38Please, sir
00:18:38I can't
00:18:40Is it because of your husband?
00:18:43Or because I'm your boss?
00:18:45How about both?
00:18:47What loyalty do you have
00:18:48Towards a man that abuses you?
00:18:50How did you?
00:18:51I mean, it's nothing that I can't handle
00:18:54Is that so?
00:18:57Please, sir, don't fire him
00:18:59If you do, you're
00:19:00You don't deserve that type of pain
00:19:02You don't
00:19:02You're drunk
00:19:06I said I want to paint you
00:19:07And we can't
00:19:09Why?
00:19:11It's your body
00:19:11You say otherwise
00:19:17Why?
00:19:19It's your body
00:19:23I said no
00:19:29So she does know how to fight back
00:19:40Bingo
00:19:44Brad, please
00:19:45Not the baby fund
00:19:47Saving
00:19:48For the baby
00:19:49That we will never have
00:19:50And whose fault is that?
00:19:52You tell anyone
00:19:53About my issue
00:19:55I'll kill you
00:19:56Too bad
00:19:57Because it's already
00:19:58The talk of the manor
00:20:05Get off
00:20:18What a pathetic excuse for a wife
00:20:21Let alone a woman
00:20:23All you're good for is a screw
00:20:25And even that is
00:20:32You promised me a child
00:20:34After the one that we lost
00:20:36Because of you
00:20:36And your temper
00:20:37No, the doctor said
00:20:38It was a miscarriage
00:20:39I lied to protect you
00:20:43If we can't even have
00:20:44A child together
00:20:45Then I see no reason
00:20:46As to why I should be
00:20:47With a monster like you
00:20:49That's because you promised
00:20:50Your dead-ass mother
00:20:51You'd marry me
00:20:58You know what?
00:21:01I'm tired of pretending
00:21:02I don't give a fuck
00:21:05I'm done
00:21:05And I want a divorce
00:21:25Do you still need a muse?
00:21:28I don't give a fuck
00:21:30I don't give a fuck
00:21:35I don't give a fuck
00:21:38I don't give a fuck
00:21:38I don't give a fuck
00:21:39I don't give a fuck
00:21:39I don't give a fuck
00:21:41I don't give a fuck
00:21:42I don't give a fuck
00:21:42I don't give a fuck
00:21:43I don't give a fuck
00:21:43I don't give a fuck
00:21:46I don't give a fuck
00:21:46I don't give a fuck
00:21:54I don't give a fuck
00:22:03I paid on my own terms, not yours.
00:22:06But you said you wanted to pay me, and I'm ready.
00:22:14I changed my mind.
00:22:20Why?
00:22:21Because I don't need another muse.
00:22:25I won.
00:22:27More.
00:22:28Like what?
00:22:30Yes.
00:22:32Love.
00:22:35The infamous playboy's ready for love?
00:22:39I find that a little hard to believe.
00:22:42Maybe.
00:22:43But you're married, so...
00:22:45Brad and I are through.
00:22:47You were right.
00:22:49It doesn't make me happy.
00:22:51But can you?
00:22:55Okay.
00:23:02Can I?
00:23:05I know your wildest imagination, but...
00:23:20Pleasure is earned.
00:23:25Now leave.
00:23:28Your impulsiveness comes off as desperate.
00:23:43Fine, then.
00:23:44If this is how he wants to play, I'll play.
00:23:49Not an angel after all.
00:23:51I'll be sure to tell Brad everything.
00:23:58Could what Sally said be true?
00:24:06No.
00:24:08How could the Baron desire my worthless wife?
00:24:20Brother?
00:24:21Father.
00:24:21Father pulled through.
00:24:22The surgery was successful.
00:24:24That's good.
00:24:26Look, I know you're still a man, father, but...
00:24:29He nearly died.
00:24:29Damien, please, can't you just grant this man some peace?
00:24:32He just wants to see you.
00:24:35Doesn't seem like I have a choice in the matter, do I?
00:24:39Fine.
00:24:43Let's prepare the car, Brad.
00:24:45I need a new suit.
00:24:47My father, the Duke, will be coming to town in a few days.
00:24:50Right away, sir.
00:24:57Is something the matter?
00:24:59I've tore my uniform, so I'd like to go get it repaired.
00:25:02How dare you?
00:25:03As the housekeeper, I represent the manor, so I'd like to look decent.
00:25:08She's right, Brad.
00:25:10Let's go.
00:25:12Let's go.
00:25:12Let's go.
00:25:44You seem different, too.
00:25:47How so?
00:25:49I don't know.
00:25:51More bold.
00:25:56Well, you said I had to earn my pleasure.
00:25:59Just following your rules, my Baron.
00:26:05Eyes on the road, Brad.
00:26:06For not to die in your hands.
00:26:11Let's get that divider up.
00:26:13We don't want to pick this back.
00:26:34I'm so sorry.
00:26:40You see something interesting, sir?
00:27:01I'm just protecting my leather seats.
00:27:07I think you're going to need more than a little hanky to clean up that spell.
00:27:12Careful, Esther.
00:27:14I told you, no games.
00:27:16Consequences.
00:27:17Can you see this?
00:27:18What can I say?
00:27:19I'm a Catholic girl.
00:27:21I'm used to being punished.
00:27:25Your husband's right there driving.
00:27:28He won't be my husband once I sign the divorce papers.
00:27:54Yes, sir.
00:27:56We've arrived.
00:28:03Let the games begin.
00:28:13Welcome back, Baron Ashwick.
00:28:15It's always an honor.
00:28:17The help must wait in the lobby.
00:28:20She's with me.
00:28:23Please let her have you in a room.
00:28:25We'll need measurements for any address.
00:28:28My deepest apologies, Madden.
00:28:31Please, come this way.
00:28:39You are out of control.
00:28:41I don't even recognize you.
00:28:42Where is my wife?
00:28:43I said I wanted a divorce.
00:28:45I'm not going to agree to have a divorce.
00:28:46What would your mother think?
00:29:09Esther, name the baby after me, please.
00:29:16Mom, how did you know?
00:29:20A mother knows everything.
00:29:24I don't know.
00:29:24I just, I, I don't think I'm ready to be a boy.
00:29:30Marry a good man like Brad.
00:29:32And have the child.
00:29:36And live a good Catholic life.
00:29:40Like I raised you.
00:29:45And everything will be fine.
00:29:54I don't know.
00:30:01Promise me.
00:30:04Please.
00:30:13I promise, Mom.
00:30:17Maybe I'm making a mistake.
00:30:18I think I should keep my promise to my mother and stay with Brad.
00:30:22I don't know.
00:30:49I don't know.
00:31:07Everything all right, darling?
00:31:09I'm fine.
00:31:10I just tripped on my shoes.
00:31:16Pretty hard.
00:31:23You're all right.
00:31:25About what?
00:31:28Earlier, about being married, I should behave like a housewife, not for sure.
00:31:35I thought you were getting a divorce.
00:31:41I'll turn around.
00:31:45You have very good symmetry.
00:31:49You make a perfect ease.
00:31:52You make a perfect ease.
00:32:00I'm so cold.
00:32:04My turn.
00:32:35Wait, there's Scar.
00:32:40Please, can I just be on my way?
00:32:47Stay back!
00:33:00Could it be him?
00:33:06Are you...
00:33:08No, you can't be...
00:33:13Can be...
00:33:15Can be what?
00:33:19Marry a good man like Brad.
00:33:22Promise me, please.
00:33:24Nothing.
00:33:26Look, I must apologize.
00:33:29I realize how reckless I've been.
00:33:31I approached you, hoping that you'd protect me from Brad's temper and escape.
00:33:36It wasn't fair to lead you on.
00:33:40I'm committed to my fate, and I can't betray that.
00:33:45So this has to stop now.
00:33:49I won't leave Brad.
00:33:50I just can't.
00:33:52Very well.
00:33:53It's done then.
00:33:55That's it.
00:33:56What is going on?
00:34:05Excuse me, how dare you barge in here?
00:34:09Where's the bear?
00:34:13What's the commotion about Brad?
00:34:16Nothing, sir.
00:34:17I must have been hearing things.
00:34:19I don't think I got enough sleep last night.
00:34:22That's not my problem.
00:34:24No, my apologies.
00:34:26It won't happen again.
00:34:47The tailor mentioned something disturbing, Brad.
00:34:51She noticed bruises on Esther's body.
00:34:56They wouldn't happen to be your doing, would they?
00:35:05I have zero tolerance for domestic violence.
00:35:20No, it was my own carelessness, sir.
00:35:23Brad had nothing to do with it.
00:35:28Exactly, sir.
00:35:29I'm not that kind of man.
00:35:31I always value and respect and integrity.
00:35:36I have a special ointment in my room.
00:35:39It works wonders on bruises.
00:35:49Esther?
00:35:51Just come upstairs with me to get the ointment.
00:35:53It's an order.
00:35:56The Baron must do this with every woman he desires, right?
00:36:00I mean, he is a playboy after all.
00:36:03Or am I different?
00:36:05I don't want to go there.
00:36:05I am.
00:36:05I am.
00:36:06I am.
00:36:09I am.
00:36:19I am.
00:36:23I am.
00:36:30I don't want to do this.
00:36:33I am.
00:36:39Just a second.
00:36:58Wait.
00:36:59The Baron can see everything.
00:37:11I hope you know that no one deserves to be physically armed.
00:37:16Especially by those we're supposed to love them.
00:37:22For the ointment.
00:37:31The Baron just accepted the engagement to Countess Helena Carrington.
00:37:35She's back from the lawn already?
00:37:37Yeah.
00:37:37I guess her wealthy parents are ready to marry off their princess.
00:37:41And I guess the Baron won't be settling for some commentaire with delusions of grandeur after all.
00:37:47Exactly.
00:37:48Servants should remember their places.
00:37:51Especially certain housekeepers with high ambitions.
00:37:55You're not paid to gossip, ladies.
00:37:57Get back to work or I'll have you in the scullery until next Christmas.
00:38:17Tell me everything that happened in that change room.
00:38:20What do you think?
00:38:21I'm a fool, Esther?
00:38:22Did you try to seduce the Baron?
00:38:24Nothing happened, Brad.
00:38:25You're delusional.
00:38:25I'm delusional.
00:38:27You're the peasant who thinks that she can convince the Baron she's an actual lady.
00:38:38Go ahead and hit me, Brad.
00:38:40I have zero tolerance for domestic violence.
00:38:44Because this time I am not going to cover for you if the Baron sees.
00:38:47I swear to God, Esther, if I lose my job over your stupid games, you will regret this.
00:39:09What am I doing with my life?
00:39:27I'm on the concrete now.
00:39:30I can feel it all around.
00:39:43If the rumors are true and the Baron is engaged, what is he doing with me?
00:40:16The Baron thinks he can have anyone he wants.
00:40:21But he's wrong.
00:40:39You only want what you can't have.
00:40:55I can feel it all around.
00:41:25Listen if we aren't.
00:41:41If sin feels this good, then I'm ready to burn.
00:42:01He took the bait.
00:42:04So what's going to happen now?
00:42:07My dear friends, thank you for being here on this momentous occasion, as two of the most
00:42:16powerful families of the South will soon be joining together in a marriage ceremony.
00:42:21Tonight, we are celebrating the engagement of my son, the Baron of Ashwick, and the Countess
00:42:30Helena Carrington of the East End.
00:42:57Looks like someone officially failed on becoming the new lady of the manor.
00:43:00Poor thing, back to reality, harsh.
00:43:05She's flawless, polished, effortlessly charming, everything I'm not.
00:43:13Someone made for his world.
00:43:31You're prettier than I thought.
00:43:33You know who I am, but...
00:43:34You servants must think we're ignorant to all your conspiring.
00:43:38No.
00:43:39Okay, just stop.
00:43:40Everything.
00:43:42You've been warned.
00:43:44Do you really think Damien's gonna jeopardize his family's name for someone like you?
00:43:53Candice, I think there must be a misunderstanding.
00:43:56Oh, spare me.
00:43:57I saw the way that Damien was looking at you during our dance.
00:44:02It's just a fleeting amusement.
00:44:06Men like Damien have to indulge in a little dirt before they settle into marriage.
00:44:11I don't know what you're talking about.
00:44:18Damien!
00:44:23There you are.
00:44:24I've been looking everywhere for you.
00:44:27I just need some fresh air.
00:44:31We should get back to the party.
00:44:36Well, my feet are feeling so achy from all the dancing.
00:44:42Housekeeper, kneel and massage them for me.
00:44:47Am I wrong, Damien?
00:44:50Surely it's appropriate for a servant to tend to their masters, right?
00:44:55We hired them to serve us, but perhaps we can find another.
00:45:02No.
00:45:04I want this one.
00:45:07She seems like she has a good grip.
00:45:13My guests are waiting.
00:45:15Hurry now.
00:45:18Housekeeper.
00:45:22Wait.
00:45:26Wait.
00:45:30Esther needs to supervise the maids in the kitchen for tea service.
00:45:34We wouldn't want our guests to get cold tea, will we, darling?
00:45:49No one can hurt you unless you let them.
00:45:52I've heard that before.
00:45:55Kate, you're losing too much blood.
00:45:57We need to get you to a hospital.
00:45:58Does it matter?
00:45:59Why would you say that?
00:46:01I don't want kids.
00:46:04My own patterns is all good.
00:46:08Kate, listen.
00:46:09You matter to me.
00:46:10No one can hurt you unless you let them.
00:46:15Damien, why are you defending her?
00:46:21Carly, you're not the lady of the manor yet.
00:46:26Esther is my housekeeper.
00:46:27You will get your own.
00:46:31Fine.
00:46:32Suit yourself.
00:46:40A few years ago, a stranger rescued me from a bad situation.
00:46:49Was that you?
00:46:51Sir.
00:46:53Sorry to interrupt.
00:46:55Just hoping to steal my wife for a dance.
00:46:58It is our anniversary after all.
00:47:14Give it up, Esther.
00:47:15You belong to me.
00:47:21I saw your wife in the Baron's study.
00:47:24Naked.
00:47:25Naked.
00:47:38If you dare try to leave me, I'll tell everyone that you're the Baron's silly little whore.
00:47:46You have no proof.
00:47:48What do you think?
00:47:48I'm an idiot.
00:47:49Of course I have proof.
00:47:50Everyone has proof.
00:47:55Your father will never accept someone beneath your glass.
00:47:59Give up this foolish infatuation.
00:48:04Infatuation?
00:48:07I've loved Esther for years.
00:48:11What did you just say?
00:48:18Esther.
00:48:21I have to stand.
00:48:27Why would Damon Ashwick invite his housekeeper to dance?
00:48:31Most peculiar.
00:48:33Not to mention completely disgraceful.
00:48:35After all, this is an Ashwick party.
00:48:37Am I right?
00:48:38Anything can happen.
00:48:42I'm sorry.
00:48:43Aaron Ashwick.
00:48:44I'm going to stick with you.
00:49:01Sir, I...
00:49:03Just opened a small cabinet by your bedside.
00:49:11I found the Addison specializing in those personal angels and had them floating from Europe.
00:49:15You know, after the incident with the two maids.
00:49:22I don't know what to say.
00:49:25How can I ever thank you?
00:49:27I mean, there wasn't a favor.
00:49:39Please, let me thank you, Barrett.
00:49:55Tell me exactly how you touch me right now.
00:49:58Do you want me to watch you?
00:50:00I've never had anybody watch me the way you do.
00:50:05Well, I enjoy it.
00:50:08Are you?
00:50:11Well, tell me.
00:50:12If you were in my room right now, what would you do to me?
00:50:21I would paint you.
00:50:23But my fingers would be the paintbrush.
00:50:28And your body would be my canvas.
00:50:33I would trace every part of you.
00:50:36And the tip of my tongue.
00:50:38I'm sliding with your neck.
00:50:41And down to your breasts.
00:50:45All the way down.
00:50:46Between your thighs.
00:50:51I can't be happy.
00:51:12I'm sorry I denied you earlier.
00:51:15Everyone was looking.
00:51:17And bread.
00:51:19Oh, bread.
00:51:21Where is bread?
00:51:22Out.
00:51:23Gambling away our life savings, probably.
00:51:25Especially after a night like tonight.
00:51:29What are we even doing, Damien?
00:51:33Esther.
00:51:35You're the only one I want.
00:51:37What about Helena?
00:51:39Helena?
00:51:40Helena is merely a political match.
00:51:41It'll never be real.
00:51:43As real as what I feel for you, anyway.
00:51:45How can I trust you?
00:51:48Just give me time.
00:51:49I'll make things right.
00:51:50I promise.
00:51:51I believe you, Damien.
00:51:53You've been lying to me this whole time, Esther.
00:51:55You think it's going to be that easy to get rid of me, huh?
00:51:59Think again.
00:52:10In other news, Baron Damien Ashwick, heir to the Ashwick fortune,
00:52:15has allegedly been involved with his housekeeper, Esther Hartley.
00:52:18If the rumors are true, this could jeopardize the soon-to-be union with Countess Helena Carrington and the Carrington
00:52:25fortune.
00:52:30I get a second chance at life.
00:52:33And this is the mess I have to do with!
00:52:35You arranged a marriage without my consent.
00:52:40Are the rumors true, then?
00:52:42Father, please your heart.
00:52:44Come on.
00:52:45I took you back after your youthful indiscretions.
00:52:48Since I forgave you.
00:52:50But Damien, you will marry the Countess.
00:52:58And if I don't?
00:53:02Are you not marrying me?
00:53:06You have no choice!
00:53:10The Carrington's are vital to our family business.
00:53:15And you will not waste it away with the help!
00:53:21I'm sorry, Father.
00:53:24I'm not going to let you control my life.
00:53:26Not again.
00:53:29Clean up your act.
00:53:32Join the Countess and her family for brunch in the garden.
00:53:37Resume the plans intended for you.
00:53:40Have I understood?
00:53:43Darling.
00:53:44Here you are.
00:53:44I've been looking everywhere for you.
00:53:52You're the wife of my son, Chauffeur?
00:53:56Indeed, dear Grace.
00:53:57My wife and I are deeply grateful that we both get to serve here at Ashwick Manor.
00:54:02Rich brother.
00:54:04Not only is she help, but she's married to the help.
00:54:07Bravo, you idiot.
00:54:09Stay out of it, Nathan.
00:54:11Oh, such gossip won't affect us.
00:54:14I trust my wife completely.
00:54:16And the Baron.
00:54:18He's a very trustworthy man.
00:54:20We have nothing to worry about.
00:54:21In fact, all of us here at the Manor, we are so excited to welcome Countess Helena onto the ground.
00:54:28Well, it seems the chauffeur is the only one with common sense around here.
00:54:35From this day onward, I vow to make my wife the happiest woman alive.
00:54:40It's quite noble of your breath.
00:54:42It seems your sincerity has its limits.
00:54:48You know that horse?
00:54:50You know, the one you bet your entire savings on last night?
00:54:55I lost.
00:54:57Terribly.
00:54:59Every penny you own, gone.
00:55:02I'm right.
00:55:05But as fate would have it, I own the betting house.
00:55:08So your mountain of death could be gone.
00:55:11It's unlike a man.
00:55:12But tell me, Red.
00:55:14What matters the most to you?
00:55:16Your money?
00:55:17Your life.
00:55:27Answer the question, Red.
00:55:29Your money.
00:55:31Or your wife.
00:55:32You won't get another chance.
00:55:34Amy, leave the poor man alone.
00:55:36Please, let's just talk about this privately.
00:55:38This is not the time.
00:55:42Since the truth is already out, let's just end this charade.
00:55:48It's a room with archery.
00:55:50I'm in love with Esther, all right?
00:55:53I'm not going to let anything stand in my way.
00:55:54You disgrace our family.
00:55:59For a servant.
00:56:03You will attend brunch with Helena and fix this scandal.
00:56:10For I will personally ensure you are stripped of your inheritance and cast out from this family.
00:56:22If your father just got out of the hospital, I'm begging you to just do as you're told.
00:56:27Please, for his help.
00:56:28For our family name.
00:56:37What is it?
00:56:40The Duke of Lushwick.
00:56:42Finally believes in marital vows.
00:56:46Where was his respect?
00:56:49When you betrayed my mother.
00:56:52For his.
00:56:55How is it?
00:57:08Mom, he knows us today, right?
00:57:12Of course he does, sweetheart.
00:57:14He's your father.
00:57:17Mom, I got him to Oxford.
00:57:20I'll send this to father.
00:57:22He has to come visit this time.
00:57:23He has to.
00:57:26Mom.
00:57:29Mom.
00:57:31What was that?
00:57:32The Duke of Lushwick remarried today.
00:57:46I know she died.
00:57:49All I'm not.
00:57:52Even then you didn't come back.
00:57:55everything i have i own myself and i don't need your inheritance and i don't need
00:58:03your titles and i don't need to save this family name you hear me
00:58:17someone call an ambulance
00:58:32so anxious over that old man who humiliated you in front of everyone when i tried to save you
00:58:42humiliated do you even know what humiliation is it's smiling through bruises it's making excuses
00:58:50for a partner for a husband who sees you as his property instead of as his partner and it's losing
00:58:56myself bit by bit trying to make a marriage work that was never meant to be save me your pity
00:59:03party
00:59:03esther i didn't put you in damien's bed you not only betrayed me and your mother you committed
00:59:09the greatest sin i was never in his bed oh you might not have been in his bed but we
00:59:15damn sure
00:59:15know you entertained him let's talk about real betrayal shall we was it loyalty when you gambled
00:59:23away our life savings or when you hit me again and again and again your scandalous photos are
00:59:32everywhere i guess your noble little lover boy doesn't care enough about you to salvage your
00:59:40it was you wasn't it you're the one that leaked my photos to the police
00:59:49sign it we're done i'm divorcing you
00:59:56you think i leaked your photos why would i do that to my own wife
01:00:01only you had the photos stop lying
01:00:04maybe your little lover boy damien just got bored of you sent all your shit to the tabloids
01:00:09enough of your lies you gave helena my photos and she handled the press
01:00:16perfect teamwork but you forgot about the garden
01:00:26this proves nothing
01:00:30you can't prove what we exchanged call your little lover boy right now i want five million dollars
01:00:40you feel that the light leads with you and see what you're worth doing
01:00:55you
01:00:55you
01:00:55you
01:00:56you
01:00:56you
01:00:56you
01:00:56you
01:01:05you
01:01:05you
01:01:05you
01:01:05you
01:01:05you
01:01:05you
01:01:05you
01:01:05you
01:01:34you
01:01:36The white announcement with Helena goes public tomorrow, and it will squash the scandal.
01:01:42What the hell did you just say?
01:01:48Hello, Esther.
01:01:55Looking for Damien? Don't waste your time.
01:01:58He told me he needs to focus on his father right now, so...
01:02:02I want to hear it from him.
01:02:04Believe whatever fantasy you want.
01:02:07I bet if I call him, he'll answer.
01:02:10Go ahead, prove it.
01:02:18Who the hell gave you permission to decide my life?
01:02:21I'm doing what's best for my family.
01:02:25You love your family so much.
01:02:27Why don't you marry Helena yourself?
01:02:36What is it?
01:02:46Damien, I just heard about the Duke's condition.
01:02:49I came right away. Is there anything I can do?
01:02:51This doesn't concern you, Helena.
01:02:53Stay out of it.
01:02:56I miss you, too.
01:02:58I knew you wouldn't stoop so low as to be with a servant.
01:03:02I'll see you soon.
01:03:06Your scandal has cost Damien's family millions, and their stocks have plummeted overnight.
01:03:14Only my family can save him now.
01:03:17I don't believe you.
01:03:19Our wedding is next week.
01:03:22It's final.
01:03:23Well, Damien said that he didn't want to go through with it.
01:03:26Check the news yourself.
01:03:27If you don't want to be the reason that Damien's family loses everything,
01:03:31then run far away from here.
01:03:40Baron Damien Ashwick is set to marry heiress Helena Carrington
01:03:44in what insiders describe as the wedding of the year.
01:03:48It seems that the Ashwick dynasty is eager to secure a lucrative alliance
01:03:52with the powerful business elite Carrington family.
01:03:58I came as quickly as I could.
01:04:00I said you shouldn't be here.
01:04:02I know, but I wanted to celebrate the official wedding plan.
01:04:06There won't be a wedding, Helena.
01:04:08I've already told you.
01:04:09Esther is the only woman I've ever married.
01:04:12Damien, your father is in critical condition because of your reckless actions.
01:04:18Are you really prepared to risk everything for the help?
01:04:23I watched the security footage from the garden, Helena.
01:04:26I have proof that you and my driver leaked Esther's photos to the media.
01:04:30He...he knows?
01:04:33Cancel this ridiculous wedding
01:04:35and disappear from mine and Esther's life forever.
01:04:38And I'll consider the matter closed.
01:04:43Your so-called proof means nothing.
01:04:46No one can stop me from becoming Lady of Ashwick.
01:05:02What's the point?
01:05:04You're about to marry her anyway.
01:05:20You always know what I need.
01:05:25Really, Brad?
01:05:27Couldn't even wait till the divorce papers were signed.
01:05:30I'm just giving Brad the love and attention he needs
01:05:33after everything you put him through.
01:05:34Well, you're gonna have to try with all the force of the gods
01:05:37because your lover boy there can't even get it up.
01:05:40Trust me, it's pathetic.
01:05:51Have a nice night, you two.
01:05:58Five million dollars.
01:05:59Or I won't sign those papers.
01:06:01I know you have it.
01:06:02I mean, you let him screw you for free?
01:06:04Have you even watched the news, Brad?
01:06:06He's gonna marry Helena.
01:06:07There is no money.
01:06:08We're done.
01:06:09So just sign the papers already.
01:06:11Aw, how sad.
01:06:13Well, the princess didn't get her happy ending after all.
01:06:16And you really think you were gonna get your happy ending
01:06:18with that wife beater there?
01:06:19Good luck.
01:06:25Got you.
01:06:29Are you all right?
01:06:32I don't know.
01:06:35Who cares Charles and future Lady of Ashwick?
01:06:37It wasn't me.
01:06:39Brad pushed her.
01:06:40What?
01:06:43She's still my wife.
01:06:44Stay back.
01:06:50Stay back.
01:06:55It was you
01:06:56that saved me all those years ago.
01:06:59Sorry, remember.
01:07:00Good.
01:07:01Just waiting for you to come up with your
01:07:02new Slez-lo-life husband.
01:07:13Mother, I'm keeping my promise to you.
01:07:17Even though I'm not in love with Brad,
01:07:22this child deserves a home.
01:07:28A loveless marriage is crueler to the child.
01:07:42Please, could I just be on my way?
01:07:45Stay back.
01:07:47Stay back.
01:07:57Kate, you're losing too much blood.
01:07:58We need to get you to a hospital.
01:08:00It doesn't matter.
01:08:00Why would you say that?
01:08:02No one cares.
01:08:04My own father is his own.
01:08:06Kate, listen.
01:08:07You matter to me.
01:08:09No one can hurt you unless you left them.
01:08:12It was him.
01:08:14All along.
01:08:16You will sign
01:08:17those divorce papers today.
01:08:20Hmm?
01:08:21And you leave town
01:08:22before I see your pathetic face again.
01:08:42Why didn't you tell me
01:08:43that it was you that saved me
01:08:45all those years ago?
01:08:47How was I supposed to say that?
01:08:50Hey, Esther.
01:08:51I saved you once
01:08:54and suddenly fell for you.
01:08:57And to go into
01:08:58how I was
01:09:00consumed
01:09:01by
01:09:04the abandonment
01:09:05from my father
01:09:06and traumatized
01:09:08by the grief
01:09:09of my dead mother.
01:09:11Then you
01:09:12you said that one sentence.
01:09:16It really gave me hope.
01:09:18Still, it's a bit much
01:09:19for an introduction,
01:09:19anything.
01:09:21No one can really hurt you
01:09:22unless you love them.
01:09:35And you were,
01:09:36I mean, you were pregnant
01:09:37and engaged back then.
01:09:40I had no right
01:09:41to step into your life.
01:09:43But then you came back
01:09:44and you were so unhappy
01:09:46and married
01:09:46and I thought
01:09:48I could just,
01:09:49you know,
01:09:49seduce you
01:09:50into living bread.
01:09:52I thought I could win you over.
01:09:54But clearly
01:09:55it was more complicated
01:09:56than that.
01:09:59Ironically, though,
01:10:01when the gossip broke,
01:10:03I felt so relieved.
01:10:05You know?
01:10:07I thought fate
01:10:08finally gave us a chance,
01:10:10you know,
01:10:10to be together.
01:10:14Then my father got sick
01:10:16because of it
01:10:16and now my family
01:10:17wants me to marry Helena
01:10:18to silence the rumor.
01:10:22Are you
01:10:23going to marry her?
01:10:28Esther.
01:10:29Nina.
01:10:31Later.
01:10:51I'm not scared.
01:11:13Oh, my God.
01:11:25I was thirsty.
01:12:08Listen, if your family forces you to marry her, as long as your heart belongs to me, I can
01:12:14handle anything.
01:12:16Really?
01:12:18My heart?
01:12:20What about the rest of me?
01:12:23Okay, maybe not.
01:12:27I don't like sharing.
01:12:29Look, don't worry.
01:12:30I'm not marrying Alina.
01:12:31I'll handle this stupid wedding.
01:12:35Besides, my whole world is you.
01:12:40Just honestly, buy whatever you like.
01:12:44Let's call it yourself.
01:12:48I'll meet you in the car.
01:12:58Has something happened?
01:12:59Why isn't he picking up?
01:13:01Damien?
01:13:10You can leave now.
01:13:12I'm not going anywhere.
01:13:13He's not going to marry you.
01:13:14He never canceled the wedding.
01:13:16So, yeah.
01:13:17It's happening.
01:13:22My gown's just in time.
01:13:29Give it up.
01:13:31He's not going to answer you this time.
01:13:40Is it true the Duke of Ashwick is dead?
01:13:42Sir, how is the Ashwick family responding?
01:13:45Who will inherit the Ashwick estate?
01:13:46House father.
01:13:49He's dead.
01:13:49You're fucking late.
01:13:53Dead?
01:13:55I thought it was just another-
01:13:57Yeah, you thought wrong.
01:13:57His heart couldn't take it this time.
01:13:59Maybe you'd know that if you weren't out with your whore last night.
01:14:04Let's keep me real.
01:14:06I've called in the family lawyer.
01:14:08We need to discuss the inheritance.
01:14:11First things first.
01:14:12Brad, your driver, he's been taken care of.
01:14:15He accepted the payout and left quietly.
01:14:20Here are the divorce papers for him.
01:14:23Get to the jump point!
01:14:29Do you think Damien would like lace or chiffon?
01:14:36Oh, you must have heard the news then, huh?
01:14:38What news?
01:14:39The Duke is dead.
01:14:41I guess that last fight really pushed him to the edge.
01:14:45Soon the news will flood every headline, combined with Damien's scandals.
01:14:51The Ashwick estate will collapse overnight.
01:14:57Only I can save him.
01:15:00In the end, money always wins.
01:15:05Do you really want Damien to be ridiculed as a spoiled heir who drove his own father to death?
01:15:13All for a maid?
01:15:14It wasn't his fault.
01:15:16It wasn't his fault.
01:15:17But it's yours.
01:15:18This would have never happened if he just didn't meet you.
01:15:23Look at the mess that you've made.
01:15:25If you truly care about him, Esther, do him this favor.
01:15:30And vanish from his life forever.
01:15:39Your father instructed me that if he were to remain unconscious for more than three days with no chance of
01:15:46recovery, I was to deliver this to you.
01:15:48He named you CEO of the Ashwick estate, effective immediately.
01:15:53While Nathan is secondary, he will now become your trusted support in this family venture.
01:16:01I don't understand.
01:16:04I thought he ate at me.
01:16:06He always regretted the way that he treated you.
01:16:09He never doubted for a second that you were truly the one who could lead this family forward.
01:16:15Thousands of livelihoods, they depend on you.
01:16:18A family name that expands generations.
01:16:20Are you truly prepared to throw it all the way for a while?
01:16:28The wedding will happen tomorrow.
01:16:46Father, forgive me. I have no one else to go.
01:16:49Could you please take me in?
01:16:51Isn't that a scandalous date from the views?
01:16:56Disgrace.
01:16:57That affair basically drove the Duke to his death.
01:17:01What a shame.
01:17:02Mind your words, please.
01:17:04This is a holy place.
01:17:06Please stay, my child. You're safe here.
01:17:25Father, forgive me, for I have sinned.
01:17:29I'm so lost, I don't know what else to do.
01:17:33I've made a complete mess of my life.
01:17:36And everyone around me.
01:17:45Damien.
01:17:47Can we meet?
01:17:58I'm sorry about your father.
01:18:00I'm sorry too.
01:18:02This is all my fault.
01:18:05No, it's not.
01:18:07It's all by yourself.
01:18:09You have to marry her tomorrow, don't you?
01:18:14Yes.
01:18:18Esther.
01:18:20You don't have to explain, Damien.
01:18:24But I can't take this.
01:18:28Keep it.
01:18:30Don't need it.
01:18:36I've made this for you.
01:18:38It's a little bit better.
01:18:40Please.
01:18:42I've met every single word I've ever said to you.
01:18:46My feelings will never change.
01:18:51Goodbye, Damien.
01:19:09The press is everywhere.
01:19:12The head of finance and commerce are here too.
01:19:14Even the prime minister is showing up, sure.
01:19:18Maybe you should mingle with some of these guests.
01:19:22Let's just wait.
01:19:24I just want everyone here to witness a moment.
01:19:26You know?
01:19:27Especially the prime minister.
01:19:29Look.
01:19:30This wedding?
01:19:31It's inevitable.
01:19:32It's happening whether you like it or not.
01:19:35Just pretend to be happy.
01:19:36It's already boosting our public shares.
01:19:39Now let's just give them the show they're won.
01:19:43Now if anyone here objects to this union, speak now or forever hold your peace.
01:19:55I object.
01:20:03What the hell is going on?
01:20:05I love this man with all my heart and I refuse to stand by and watch him marry a killer.
01:20:14In exactly three seconds you'll all receive proof that Countess Helena Harrington is in fact a murderer.
01:20:21Three.
01:20:23Two.
01:20:25One.
01:20:26One.
01:20:28Two.
01:20:29One.
01:20:53One.
01:20:54would I kill him? Because I changed my mind. And you heard it. When I regained consciousness,
01:21:04the first thing I told Nathan was my permission for Damien to marry Esther.
01:21:12You were in my room at the time. You overheard everything. That's when you decided I had to die.
01:21:20I thought my father was never really dead. His old thing was a trap. Nathan and I set up for
01:21:25you.
01:21:25The doctor all injected my father with saline. Nothing more. What? As soon as the doctor found out
01:21:31your plan, he informed Nathan. Nathan called me repeatedly and told me everything.
01:21:38You were right, son. I deeply regret how I treated your mother. I married without love and caused her
01:21:47great pain. I couldn't bear to see you make the same mistake. My father recovered quickly. But I
01:21:55told them I needed some time to fully forgive him. In the meantime, he would indulge me with
01:22:01the sale plan to patch things up. The only thing I'm sorry about is that I had to hurt the
01:22:07woman
01:22:07I love. Even briefly. From that moment on, the game was fun. Because the truth is out there.
01:22:20From that moment, I started gathering evidence on you. But you had us followed every step of
01:22:26the way. Everyone at the wedding, the church, was your informant. So I tied the evidence somewhere
01:22:32under your nose. Marry me. But first, I crashed my wedding to Helena.
01:23:00So, here I am crashing my wedding, essentially.
01:23:06You bitch!
01:23:09You're under arrest, Elaine Harrington.
01:23:11No.
01:23:12Oomi, get this off!
01:23:14Brother, our stock is reaching an all-time high.
01:23:18Congratulations. You've officially become the heir
01:23:22to the Ashwick Estate.
01:23:26Thank you, Linda.
01:23:28Thank you, Linda.
01:23:30You've proven yourself, son.
01:23:33All I want now is for you and Esther to have the happiness your mother and I never had.
01:23:38With my full blessing.
01:23:43I now pronounce you husband and wife.
01:23:45You may kiss the bride.
01:23:54For what?
01:23:56For saving me.
01:23:58You saved me, too.
01:24:01But, um...
01:24:01For what?
01:24:03Now that we're married, are you going to stop spying on me?
01:24:09Probably not.
01:24:11Okay, good. I love that for us.
01:24:13And I love you, Esther.
01:24:14I love you, too.
01:24:17I love you, too.
01:24:20Thank you, Esther.
01:24:22Thank you, Esther.
01:24:24Thank you, Esther.
01:24:25Thank you, Esther.
01:24:26Thank you, Esther.
01:24:26Thank you, Esther.
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