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00:00:00My name is Alexia Vance, the fake daughter of the Jenkins family, the discarded wife of the Gibson family.
00:00:11Today, they show me what it means to lose everything.
00:00:14Mrs. Gibson, your husband just announced your divorce publicly. Any comment?
00:00:18Marily is the real daughter. You stole her place for 20 years. Don't you feel guilty?
00:00:23Before I could answer, Roger answers for me.
00:00:30You are never good enough for me. I never touch you because you disgust me.
00:00:34I laugh. I splash champagne right in his face.
00:00:43You never deserve me!
00:00:48I run into the rain.
00:00:52Marily's fans knock me down onto the street.
00:00:55Go back to your slum!
00:00:57So ridiculous.
00:00:59A failed marriage, a family that never gives me warmth, and they've brought me to this.
00:01:04If I'd known, why do I bother pretending?
00:01:07Before I pass out, I have only one thought.
00:01:11Roger, I'll make sure you leave with nothing.
00:01:15That's when a black umbrella cuts through the rain and appears above me.
00:01:20I look up and meet a sharp, intense gaze.
00:01:24Waylon.
00:01:25My childhood rival.
00:01:27Now the most powerful man in business.
00:01:32It's been years, Alexia. Look at you.
00:01:34What a mess. Did you finally cure that lovesick brain of yours?
00:01:38He lifts me into his arms.
00:01:40In front of everyone's stunned eyes, he carries me to that black Maybach.
00:01:48I feel the comfort of a matrice.
00:01:51A high fever pulling me into darkness.
00:01:54In my dream, I went back 10 years.
00:01:59Waylon, why do you even care? I hate you!
00:02:03Fine. But never see each other again.
00:02:09That was the last time we saw each other. A huge fight.
00:02:13He blocked me, I blocked him.
00:02:16My phone rings, pulling me back. It was Roger.
00:02:24Alexia, where are you? You're signing that divorce agreement tomorrow!
00:02:27Stop standing in the way of Marillin and me!
00:02:30She's asleep. Right here. Next to me.
00:02:34What did you say? Who are you?
00:02:36He hangs up. I think he will leave.
00:02:39But he turns and sits on the edge of the bed.
00:02:42Listen. Whatever you want to do. Divorce. Or grind their faces into the dirt.
00:02:47You can use my power. My influence. My money. My connections. Take them.
00:02:52I freeze. He is willing to help me. But what right do I have to accept?
00:02:57I am no longer the Alexia who can argue and bicker with him without a care.
00:03:03Why?
00:03:04Because I want to.
00:03:05He stands and walks away without looking back. When the door closes, my heart aches.
00:03:11He is willing to give, but I don't dare take it. We aren't the same anymore. The fever breaks.
00:03:17I walk to the bathroom and look at myself in the mirror. For five years, I wear old lady clothes
00:03:23and ugly glasses.
00:03:25I played dumb. Pleased everyone. And what do I get? Betrayal. Humiliation. Enough.
00:03:32This farce is over. I burn those ugly clothes and glasses.
00:03:44And pull out my best gown and jewelry from the bottom of my suitcase.
00:03:49Then, I dial a number I haven't called in years.
00:03:54Luna, you finally answered. I heard you're getting a divorce. Is it true?
00:04:01Luna, that's my codename in the financial world. The traitor who makes Wall Street tremble.
00:04:09Divorce is great. Roger never deserves you.
00:04:14I smile. Roger, let's see who wins.
00:04:21The day of the divorce negotiation.
00:04:26I walk into the white dove club in a red dress.
00:04:33Alexia, I heard you fell in the rain. It must have been so cold yesterday.
00:04:39Maraley, the real daughter of the Jenkins family. A famous actress. And Roger's first love.
00:04:45You didn't know, did you?
00:04:48Roger gave me this necklace on your wedding day. It's a symbol of his devotion.
00:04:53That cherry garden in the backyard was built for me too.
00:05:04Roger, are you going bankrupt? This is all I get?
00:05:07The prenup is clear. That's all you're worth.
00:05:11You owe me all of this.
00:05:14I owe you?
00:05:16Did I go to the Jenkins family begging to be taken in?
00:05:20Was I the one who refuses a DNA test and calls myself the real daughter? Did I chase after Roger?
00:05:28I slap her.
00:05:33You!
00:05:36I walk away without looking back.
00:05:40From now on, I won't stop for Roger.
00:05:44Outside the club.
00:05:47My best friend Ada Douglas is waiting.
00:05:53Alexia, we found out a huge secret.
00:05:55What?
00:05:57The Jenkins family knew Maraley was their real daughter 24 years ago.
00:06:01They adopt you because you and her share a rare blood type.
00:06:05You've been a blood bank your whole life! Every time you donate blood it's to save her!
00:06:09So that's it. No wonder they never treat me like a daughter.
00:06:13Also, a batch of biotech chips is smuggled out of the Garden of Eden.
00:06:18The most important one is in a crown called the Adam's Heart. It will appear at this weekend's charity auction.
00:06:25We need you to get that crown. Ideally through Waylon.
00:06:29Why him?
00:06:31He's about to become the new president of the Chamber of Commerce.
00:06:34I sigh. Looks like I have no choice but to get close to Waylon.
00:06:40That evening, I go to the Gibson estate to see Eleanor.
00:06:44The moment I walk in, I run into Maraley.
00:06:49Oh look, the fake daughter still has the nerve to show up.
00:06:53My heel comes down on her toes, and I slap her across the face.
00:06:58Shut your filthy mouth.
00:07:06Unfortunately, I see my scumbag ex-husband to be Roger again.
00:07:11His grandmother, Eleanor, calls him in.
00:07:15The Chamber of Commerce has a new president, Waylon.
00:07:20You want a position on the council? Then you need a respectable marriage and wife.
00:07:27Not an actress like that woman.
00:07:29But I don't love Alexia.
00:07:32Love, marriage is a business. A lifelong performance.
00:07:38You maximize profit. No divorce.
00:07:41Roger gets torn apart. But I will never turn back again.
00:07:47I text him to finalize the divorce. He replies that he's busy.
00:07:52I text again. You're busy? Sounds like you haven't been humiliated enough.
00:07:59Roger texts. Alexia, you think everyone is as worthlessly free as you?
00:08:06You're unemployed. Scumbag. I curse under my breath.
00:08:11But I know. He's not busy. He just doesn't want the divorce anymore.
00:08:17Because without a respectable wife, Roger can't climb the ranks.
00:08:22He's finally tasting the bitter fruit he planted.
00:08:25But does he think stalling will help?
00:08:28I smile. Roger, you'll be on your knees begging me to sign.
00:08:35The moment we walk in, I run into Marily again.
00:08:40She's with her gang of useless friends.
00:08:45Oh, isn't this my fake sister? Are you here to mess around?
00:08:50I don't say a word. One pull sends her tumbling down 20 steps.
00:09:02The whole place erupts.
00:09:05That's when the crowd parts like the Red Sea.
00:09:15I watch him walk toward me. My heart suddenly beats a little faster.
00:09:23Wally, can we talk?
00:09:26Wally? She dares call Wayland that?
00:09:31Come in.
00:09:31I walk beside him into the arena.
00:09:34Roger and Marily stare at me from a corner. Their faces dark.
00:09:43The equestrian and shooting competition is about to start.
00:09:47Everyone's placing bets on the favorites. Marily.
00:09:58I haven't placed my bet. Any suggestions?
00:10:02Pick me. Silence falls.
00:10:08What did she say? She's not even on the roster.
00:10:12Adding one more person is easy. Take it as a meeting gift from you to me.
00:10:18How much do you want me to bet?
00:10:21Everything.
00:10:23But if you lose, Alexia, the payment is you.
00:10:27My heart tightens.
00:10:29How to compensate?
00:10:31Five years. You work for me. For free.
00:10:36Fine. I go change.
00:10:38When I appear in my riding suit, half my face masked.
00:10:42My name appears on the screen, and everyone's eyes widen in shock.
00:10:47Black Swan? The legendary female shooter who took Europe by storm five years ago?
00:10:53Ten shoots. Ten rings. Thirty seconds. After five years of silence.
00:10:58She's here?
00:10:59That's right. I am Black Swan.
00:11:03You're just using that name for attention.
00:11:05You'll never break records in this arena.
00:11:08How about a bet? If I win?
00:11:10Anytime I'm in a competition, you're out.
00:11:12You think you're worthy?
00:11:16The competition begins.
00:11:23Marilly takes the stage first and breaks her own record with a time of 52.05 seconds.
00:11:33Drawing enthusiastic cheers from the audience.
00:11:36See? That's real skill. Alexia?
00:11:41A housewife for five years? She'll be lucky to stay on the horse.
00:11:46My turn. I mount the horse and gallop into the arena.
00:11:53Marilly lets out a sharp whistle.
00:11:56My horse suddenly loses control and bolts frantically toward the large barrel.
00:12:03Everyone holds their breath.
00:12:05Weyland's eyes are locked on me.
00:12:07I grip the horse with my legs, lean close to its path.
00:12:12As it leaps over the barrel, I raise my shotgun, angle it just right, and pull the trigger.
00:12:18Perfect hit.
00:12:22The arena goes silent. The screen flashes.
00:12:2630 seconds. 10 rings.
00:12:3030 seconds! Oh my god!
00:12:34She's Black Swan! She truly is!
00:12:39Impossible! No way!
00:12:41I turn to Marilly and Royal Lion and smile.
00:12:45Remember the bet. From now on, any arena I'm in, you're not welcome.
00:12:54Want to back out? Then kneel and apologize.
00:12:57You insufferable woman!
00:13:00He lunges at me. Security tackles him. I give him a thumbs up, then turn it down.
00:13:07Marilly turns livid and kneels down in front of me with extreme reluctance.
00:13:11Yet this is only the beginning of my counterattack.
00:13:17Black Swan, what inspired you to come back?
00:13:21Because I promised someone I'd give this trophy to him.
00:13:27Who? Which lucky guy?
00:13:29Everyone turns to look at Weyland.
00:13:31His face is blank, but he can't hide the smile.
00:13:36I walk to him, trophy in hand.
00:13:41For you. And I need a favor.
00:13:47Talk.
00:13:48This weekend's charity auction helped me get the Adam's heart crown.
00:13:55After how you treated me, what makes you think I'd help you for nothing?
00:13:59I force a fake smile.
00:14:02I was young and stupid, always competing with you. I'm past that now.
00:14:08I'm sorry.
00:14:10He suddenly leans in, one hand bracing the wall behind me.
00:14:14I have nowhere to go.
00:14:16An apology? Words mean nothing without sincerity.
00:14:21He comes closer, his nose almost touching mine. My heart is about to leap out of my chest.
00:14:31One second, his face is inches from me. I think he is going to kiss me.
00:14:37The next, he smiles that knowing smile.
00:14:41You didn't seriously think I was about to kiss you, did you?
00:14:48I want the floor to swallow me whole. Ten years ago, it was the same. He always knows how to
00:14:53make fun of me.
00:14:59Listen, Alexia. I don't need your apology. And you shouldn't change for anyone.
00:15:08Then what do you want?
00:15:10I'll help you get the Adam's heart, but on one condition. That auction night, your time belongs to me.
00:15:21I nod and agree to him after that. After that, we go to choose my gown.
00:15:33This one.
00:15:34He picks a black feathered gown for me, then fastens a sapphire necklace around my neck called Stellar.
00:15:43Why give me this?
00:15:46Because it fits.
00:15:47Fits? Does this necklace have any special meaning?
00:15:51In the mirror, he stands behind me, his gaze intense.
00:15:57I can't help but wonder what exactly will happen at the charity gala.
00:16:02The doors of the charity gala swing open. I walk in on Waylon's arm.
00:16:08The lights aren't half as burning as the eyes on me.
00:16:15Oh my god, who is that? She's stunning.
00:16:19Waylon's date. She's even more beautiful than that actress Marilly.
00:16:24The reporters who had been crowding Marilly swarmed toward us.
00:16:30She stands in the corner, her face pale.
00:16:34I need to mingle. Wait here for me.
00:16:38Okay.
00:16:49Oh, the moment Waylon leaves you, drop the act? You think clinging to him can make you superior?
00:16:54She doesn't know I'm not the same Alexia who let people push her around anymore.
00:16:59Come closer.
00:17:02What for?
00:17:04The next second, I slap her hard on her face.
00:17:08She bends over, humiliated.
00:17:11Remember this. Next time you run your mouth, I'll cut out your tongue.
00:17:16She slinks away. Then a woman approaches, staring at my necklace.
00:17:22Oh my god, that's stellar. Do you know its meaning?
00:17:26I'm confused.
00:17:27It is born for unrequited love.
00:17:31Symbolizing that someone is willing to guard a lonely star for a lifetime.
00:17:36I freeze. Could it be? Waylon has been in love with me? For 10 years?
00:17:43Before I can recover from the shock, an angry voice comes from behind.
00:17:48Alexia! What did you do to Marilly?
00:17:52He grabs my wrist hard enough to hurt. I used to endure it. Not anymore. Let go.
00:17:58You think you're something now that you've latched onto Waylon? I ought to.
00:18:05Release her.
00:18:08Waylon's voice cuts through like a blade of ice. Roger's hand drops instantly.
00:18:14Roger. Don't you want that project? Fine.
00:18:24Alexia, what do you say?
00:18:34He drinks. Until I'm satisfied.
00:18:38You're crazy! He's still recovering!
00:18:40What, don't want the project?
00:18:42I know Roger can't drink, but I want to watch him kneel.
00:18:46In front of Waylon, he doesn't even deserve to stand.
00:18:50Ten shots of vodka.
00:18:52He passes out on the seventh.
00:18:55As they carry him away, he doesn't even dare look at me.
00:19:01The ballroom lights dim.
00:19:04Waylon takes my hand and leads me onto the dance floor.
00:19:13His hand rests on my waist.
00:19:16The music begins.
00:19:19That waltz.
00:19:21He spins me once.
00:19:23My gown blooming like a flower.
00:19:27Every step lands on a heartbeat.
00:19:32What is Roger to you?
00:19:34Ex-husband?
00:19:35Or someone you once loved?
00:19:39Nothing at all.
00:19:43Have you been well these ten years?
00:19:45Have you?
00:19:47We fall silent together.
00:19:50As we spin.
00:19:51His chin nearly touches my forehead.
00:19:54His breath so light.
00:19:56You actually learned to waltz?
00:20:04I had a reason.
00:20:06I remember.
00:20:08Coming of age ceremony.
00:20:10You promised to be my dance partner.
00:20:16In that moment, my heart skips a beat.
00:20:19He really does remember.
00:20:21But that day, I never showed up.
00:20:26Ten years later, tonight, we finally finish the dance we never had at 18.
00:20:31The same man stands before me.
00:20:34But everything between us has changed.
00:20:40As the song ends, he doesn't let go.
00:20:44What are you going to plotter?
00:20:46Pay me back for what you owe me.
00:20:50On the auction block, the atom's heart blazes under the lights.
00:20:54Roger has crawled back from the hospital.
00:20:57Marilly fuming beside him.
00:21:00Whatever you want, I'll bid for you.
00:21:02That crown?
00:21:03I want it.
00:21:07150 million.
00:21:09Roger glances at me.
00:21:11His eyes filled with disting.
00:21:13200 million.
00:21:14250 million.
00:21:18300 million.
00:21:26One billion.
00:21:27The room goes dead silent.
00:21:29The gavel falls.
00:21:32Then Waylon picks up the crown and walks toward me.
00:21:36Don't move.
00:21:38He places the crown on my head.
00:21:45Perfect.
00:21:46Oh my god, Waylon bought it for her!
00:21:50Thank god Alexia dumped Roger, or she'd never have this kind of devotion.
00:21:54Marilly clutches Roger's hand jealously, her nails digging into his skin.
00:21:59Why?
00:22:01What makes her so special?
00:22:03Shut up!
00:22:05In that moment, I know, I have won, completely and utterly.
00:22:10The auctioneer clears his throat and strikes the hammer hard once.
00:22:15Next up, a piece by the gifted painter Sirius.
00:22:20Vengeance!
00:22:22Sirius' revenge appears on the big screen.
00:22:25A woman stepping on her husband's corpse, nestled in the King of God's arms,
00:22:30yet gripping a dagger aimed at his nape.
00:22:34The whole room gasps.
00:22:36And Roger?
00:22:37He stares at that painting as if nailed to the spot.
00:22:42That is me, Alexia Vance, the wife he never truly knew.
00:22:48Roger, do you know this Sirius?
00:22:53I saw her sketchbook once.
00:22:55She drew me after every match.
00:23:00She made me look like I mattered.
00:23:02She's the one I've been looking for.
00:23:04But I never met her.
00:23:06He is talking about me.
00:23:08That foolish girl who anonymously sent him that sketchbook.
00:23:12Revenge!
00:23:13By Sirius!
00:23:15Opening bid, 20 million!
00:23:1940 million.
00:23:2160 million.
00:23:29You think you can compete with me?
00:23:32500 million.
00:23:33He doesn't even lower the paddle.
00:23:35No matter how much anyone offers next, I will add an additional 300 million.
00:23:41Are you crazy?
00:23:44I will help you get everything you want.
00:23:47Roger's face turns ashen.
00:23:50Muriel bites her lip.
00:23:52She knows a woman has taken root in Roger's heart.
00:23:56One she can never drive out.
00:24:00The auction ends.
00:24:02As I step out of the hall, Roger lunges from the shadows and grabs my wrist.
00:24:09His eyes are wild, like a mad dog.
00:24:12Alexia!
00:24:12Don't get too cocky!
00:24:14You're just Waylon's toy.
00:24:16Besides using men, what else can you do?
00:24:18Using men?
00:24:19You've depended on your family since birth and you're still useless.
00:24:22My talent, my ability, my money.
00:24:25You can't even dream of them.
00:24:27You!
00:24:30Still here?
00:24:31Need me to call security?
00:24:33Roger slinks away like a defeated dog.
00:24:36Waylon turns to look at me, his gaze both probing and amused.
00:24:41Just how many identities and secrets do you have?
00:24:44I smirk and don't answer.
00:24:47Surprises?
00:24:48There are plenty more.
00:24:51So what are you planning to do now?
00:24:53First, finish what I left undone.
00:24:56I want to go back to school, restart my research.
00:24:59Then go.
00:25:00You deserve better.
00:25:01I take off the gemstone necklace and hold it out to him.
00:25:05I should return this.
00:25:07It's too valuable.
00:25:09Keep it.
00:25:11It's an apology.
00:25:13For leaving without a word ten years ago.
00:25:17He walks away.
00:25:19I stand there.
00:25:21Fingers on the cold gem on my palm.
00:25:25But my heart burns.
00:25:30The next day.
00:25:33I step onto the campus I haven't seen in years.
00:25:44Dr. White's office door is open.
00:25:48When he sees me, his eyes go moist.
00:25:52Alexia, you finally came back.
00:25:55It broke my heart when you gave up research to get married.
00:26:03Professor, I'm sorry.
00:26:05This time I won't leave again.
00:26:08I want to restart my research.
00:26:12Leaving the building.
00:26:14Roger walks toward me, still wearing that smug look.
00:26:18Are you here to be a janitor?
00:26:20Or to beg me to take you back?
00:26:22Dream on.
00:26:23I ignore him.
00:26:26The bell rings.
00:26:28The department head stands at the podium.
00:26:31Today, I'm thrilled to announce great news.
00:26:34My outstanding apprentice has finally returned and joined our research group today.
00:26:41I've long heard about the legendary apprentice.
00:26:44Everyone, let's welcome her with applause.
00:26:48I smile disdainfully.
00:26:51Roger's obsequious look will surely freeze the moment he knows the truth.
00:26:55I push open the door and walk in.
00:26:59Roger's pupils shrink when he sees me on the podium.
00:27:03Impossible.
00:27:04How could she be?
00:27:06The unsolved problem has hung on the bulletin board for five years.
00:27:11Everyone says whoever solves it gets into the research institute.
00:27:18During a break, I glance at it.
00:27:21Interesting.
00:27:22I pick up a pen and write down the solution.
00:27:27I don't leave my name.
00:27:34But the next day, the whole campus is buzzing.
00:27:38Someone has solved it.
00:27:40He stands before the bulletin board, in front of reporters and professors, shamelessly taking credit.
00:27:46The department head is impressed.
00:27:49Excellent.
00:27:49The research spot goes to you.
00:27:54Roger smiles smugly.
00:27:56He doesn't know I keep that scrap of paper.
00:28:00Three days later, at the academic assembly, he'll nail himself to the pillar of shame.
00:28:06The academic assembly packed to the brim.
00:28:09Roger stands on stage, chalk trembling in his hand like a knife that will cut him instead.
00:28:15The second line he writes is wrong.
00:28:18Whispers begin to spread through the audience.
00:28:21Your deduction is completely wrong.
00:28:25Let me start over.
00:28:29The more he writes, the messier it gets.
00:28:33He even mixes up basic algebra.
00:28:36The whispers turn into laughter.
00:28:45The third line is wrong.
00:28:50You didn't even understood the problem, yet you dared to pretend you solved it?
00:28:55All eyes turn to me.
00:28:56I walk onto the stage and take the chalk from his hand.
00:29:02On the blackboard, I write the first line, smooth as water.
00:29:06The second and the third, every step flawless.
00:29:12Oh my god, this is the real solution.
00:29:17Alexia!
00:29:19This is my star student!
00:29:21The research spot goes to you!
00:29:26Roger slinks off the stage, not even daring to look up.
00:29:32The applause is the loudest slap he's ever received.
00:29:39After the meeting, he blocks me in the hallway, his eyes vicious as a mad dog.
00:29:48You think this means you've won?
00:29:51I look at him coldly.
00:29:54I never considered you my equal opponent.
00:29:57Roger clenches his fingers until they turn white, forcing his voice out through gritted teeth.
00:30:03I'll destroy you.
00:30:08Try me.
00:30:09His eyes are like poison-tipped knives.
00:30:13I turn and walk away, my footsteps echoing in the empty hallway.
00:30:19Behind me, he stands frozen.
00:30:22Around the corner, Waylon leans against the wall. He has heard everything.
00:30:27Be careful. He's capable of anything. Make sure to back up your experimental data.
00:30:33I know.
00:30:35That night, the lab lights stay on until 3am.
00:30:40I lock all the data in an encrypted drive and make three extra backups.
00:30:46I think that is foolproof. The day of the paper evaluation.
00:30:51I stand on stage and open my PPT. The data page. Blank.
00:30:58You come to an evaluation with no data? Is this nepotism?
00:31:01The judges whisper among themselves. Doubts flooding in like a tide.
00:31:08Alexia, what's going on?
00:31:12Professor. My data couldn't just vanish. I request a one-hour postponement.
00:31:19I will prove everything.
00:31:21Off stage, Roger's lips curl up. He thinks he has won.
00:31:24He doesn't know for three years. Every page of my data is handwritten.
00:31:29I hold up that yellowed lab notebook. Three years.
00:31:33Over a thousand pages. Every data point handwritten. Every correction annotated.
00:31:39This is my complete record from the past three years. Please review page by page.
00:31:45If you're still not convinced, I can demonstrate the entire experimental process live.
00:31:53Excellent.
00:32:01Every data point has a numbered backup. This couldn't be fabricated.
00:32:08Allow me to show you something.
00:32:12The big screen lights up. Surveillance footage begins to play.
00:32:18Roger's face appears, next to the lab's security guard.
00:32:24Roger's face appears, next to the lab's security guard.
00:32:24In that moment, Roger's face turns paler than a corpse.
00:32:33The next second, Waylon pushes open the door and walks into the hall.
00:32:46I've notified the police. All numbered backups will be forensically reviewed.
00:32:51His family's resources move like a thunderbolt.
00:32:55The security guard is taken away on the spot.
00:32:58Roger's qualification is revoked.
00:33:01Roger, academic misconduct.
00:33:05Colluding with outsiders to destroy experimental data.
00:33:09Permanent expulsion.
00:33:17Alexia! I won't let this go!
00:33:23You've already run out of chances.
00:33:30As they drag him out, I turn to look at Waylon.
00:33:33He gives me a slight nod.
00:33:35In that moment, I know. I have never been fighting alone.
00:33:44In the corners out of my sight, Mariel is watching everything in the shadows.
00:33:50And she dials a phone call amid the crowd.
00:33:59Do it now. I'll make Alexia pay.
00:34:03This time, she's doomed.
00:34:08Overnight, the entire internet turns against me.
00:34:11People call me a fake heiress who craves wealth and luxury.
00:34:15Stealing everything from Mariel.
00:34:16The comments section is a cesspool.
00:34:19Every word vile.
00:34:21My phone won't stop buzzing.
00:34:23All hate texts.
00:34:31Waylon walks in carrying hot soup.
00:34:34He doesn't speak, just sets it down and sits beside me.
00:34:42Drink something. Tomorrow, I'll help you.
00:34:50Why are you so good to me?
00:34:53Because you're Alexia.
00:34:56No matter what others say.
00:34:57At that moment, my eyes sting with tears.
00:35:01I have always been overly strong-willed, determined to handle everything on my own.
00:35:07I finally realize what it feels like to be taken care of once in a while.
00:35:11The next day, I open my livestream app.
00:35:15My finger hovers over start.
00:35:18Waylon stands behind me.
00:35:24Go back to being the little devil who always got even, from ten years ago.
00:35:30Anyway, if you really can't handle it, just ask me, and I'll block everything for you.
00:35:39I laugh, and my nerves relax.
00:35:42Don't dream on.
00:35:46I won't beg my rival.
00:35:48At eight sharp, I press live.
00:35:51My palms are sweating.
00:35:53I barely say hello everyone when the stream starts lagging.
00:35:58Garbled text floods the chat like a virus.
00:36:02Someone is attacking my stream.
00:36:05The chat is full of get lost and fake heiress, go die.
00:36:11I turn to look at him.
00:36:13He is typing furiously on his laptop.
00:36:16His brows furrowed so deep they could crush a fly.
00:36:26I stare at the screen.
00:36:27Every second feels like a year.
00:36:30The chat keeps cursing, but I hear the keyboard behind me non-stop.
00:36:34He is fighting for me.
00:36:37Thirty seconds later, the chat is back to normal.
00:36:40His tech team has blocked every attack.
00:36:44I look back at him.
00:36:45His forehead is covered in sweat.
00:36:50When did you prepare this?
00:36:52From the very first second they came after you.
00:36:54My nose stings.
00:36:56So he has been quietly blocking all the knives aimed at me.
00:37:05I take a deep breath and pick up the package.
00:37:09I tear the tape open.
00:37:11A bloody dead rat rolls out onto the table.
00:37:15The chat explodes instantly.
00:37:17My stomach churns, but I don't flinch.
00:37:20I look straight into the camera.
00:37:27They want me to shut up.
00:37:29With threats.
00:37:31With online hate.
00:37:32With this dead rat.
00:37:35But today, I'm telling the whole truth.
00:37:38The chat is full of doubt.
00:37:39I open my mouth, but no words come.
00:37:43Waylon steps out of frame and puts his hand on my shoulder.
00:37:47I'm here.
00:37:51I grip the mouse and show the bank statements page by page.
00:37:56My phone rings.
00:37:58Marie Lee.
00:37:59I hit speaker.
00:38:05You ungrateful rat.
00:38:07The Jenkins family raised you for 20 years.
00:38:11A thousand a month for 20 years never increased.
00:38:15This is your idea of raising me?
00:38:19A thousand?
00:38:21My dog costs more.
00:38:24Meanwhile, your real daughter spends 10 years of my living expenses on one dress.
00:38:30You're lying!
00:38:31And my blood.
00:38:33You take it whenever you want.
00:38:35I roll up my sleeve and hold my scarred wrist to the camera.
00:38:39The chat goes silent.
00:38:41Then a flood of monster fills the screen.
00:38:46You failure!
00:38:48Mary Lee keeps screaming, but no one listens.
00:38:51I hang up.
00:38:53Trending number one.
00:38:55We stand with Alexia.
00:39:0220 years of humiliation today.
00:39:05I finally breathe free.
00:39:10Next, it's Roger's turn.
00:39:12You did it.
00:39:14No.
00:39:15We did it.
00:39:17Without you, I wouldn't have made it.
00:39:20He reaches out and pulls me into his arms.
00:39:23I rest against his chest, listening to his heartbeat, feeling safe for the first time.
00:39:31Wayan, you've been so good to me.
00:39:33How can I ever repay you?
00:39:35Wayan cups my face, his thumb brushing away the tears at the corner.
00:39:38Of my eye.
00:39:39Give me the Alexia from 10 years ago.
00:39:42The one who chased after me to argue.
00:39:45Who rolled her eyes at me.
00:39:51The you who hadn't learned to swallow her pride.
00:39:56But, I'm not the same person anymore.
00:39:59That's okay.
00:40:00I'll help you find her again.
00:40:03I freeze.
00:40:03He doesn't want repayment.
00:40:06He wants me to be me.
00:40:08He leans down and kisses my forehead.
00:40:12Soft as a falling feather, I close my eyes, and for the first time, I don't pull away.
00:40:18Roger hides from me for a whole week.
00:40:21He won't sign, so I go to him myself.
00:40:25Roger sees me in his office, his face turning pale with anger.
00:40:29What are you doing here?
00:40:31Bringing you a gift.
00:40:34I put the recording pen onto his desk.
00:40:38Press play.
00:40:39Five years ago, his voice coaxing an underage girl in a private club, crystal clear.
00:40:45Roger's face instantly turns white.
00:40:54How do you have this?
00:40:56Want me to give this to the police, or will you sign?
00:41:00I'll sign.
00:41:01I'll sign.
00:41:01I'll sign.
00:41:03Roger grabs the pin, his hand shaking.
00:41:07Alexia, we were married after all.
00:41:10Can't you just-
00:41:11No.
00:41:12I want you to walk away with nothing.
00:41:14One cent short, and this recording goes online.
00:41:21He signs and slumps in his chair.
00:41:23I take the divorce papers and walk out without looking back.
00:41:27That night, I post on Moments.
00:41:30Just two words, free now.
00:41:33Waylon likes it.
00:41:39The next second, Ada calls.
00:41:44Congrats on being single.
00:41:45Single party.
00:41:46I booked the most expensive male escorts.
00:41:48Tonight, we drink till we drop.
00:41:51Okay.
00:41:53At the party, I get drunk, dizzy.
00:42:01Someone pushes me to kiss one of them.
00:42:14The door bursts open.
00:42:16Waylon stands there.
00:42:17His face dark as a storm cloud.
00:42:19Let's see who dares.
00:42:25He throws me over his shoulder.
00:42:27I struggle a bit.
00:42:31He tosses me into the car and drives home.
00:42:35Inside, he sets me on the sofa and turns to leave.
00:42:44Drunk, I grab his tie, hold his face, and kiss him.
00:42:48He freezes, then pushes me away.
00:42:50His voice hoarse.
00:42:55That night, he sleeps on the couch.
00:42:58I toss and turn.
00:43:00My heart aching and warm all at once.
00:43:03In the underground garage, the lights flicker.
00:43:05I walk toward my car.
00:43:07Footsteps come from behind.
00:43:08More than one.
00:43:09A hand covers my mouth.
00:43:10A gun presses into my waist.
00:43:12Roger steps out of the shadows.
00:43:13His eyes wild as a mad dog.
00:43:15Alexia, you ruined me.
00:43:17Today, you're not leaving alive.
00:43:18I am shoved into a van, blindfolded.
00:43:22The ride is long, ending at an abandoned factory.
00:43:26The stench of rust stings my nose.
00:43:34Boss, this chick is gorgeous.
00:43:37Let us have some fun first?
00:43:39Whatever, just keep her breathing.
00:43:43The thug's hand reaches for my collar.
00:43:46I fetched the silver needle in my ring, and stab it in.
00:43:50He screams and falls.
00:43:54Another lunges, I grab a pipe and swing at his head.
00:43:58I crouch down and grab his gun.
00:44:01At the same time, the scar-faced man pulls out a gun as well.
00:44:05A gunshot.
00:44:07The scar-faced man drops.
00:44:09I hold the smoking pistol.
00:44:12My hand is shaking.
00:44:13But my eyes don't flinch.
00:44:18Roger presses a gun to my head.
00:44:25You ruined me.
00:44:27I won't let you live either.
00:44:29Compare shooting skills with me.
00:44:31Can you really pull the trigger?
00:44:32Your hand is shaking.
00:44:37His finger is on the trigger.
00:44:40Veins bulging.
00:44:41Outside, hurried footsteps approach.
00:44:49Bang.
00:44:49A gunshot.
00:44:51The door is kicked open.
00:44:53And Waylon stands in the backlight, with smoke still rising from the muzzle of his gun.
00:45:01Waylon's bullet tears through Roger's wrist.
00:45:04Roger screams and collapses, the gun skittering away.
00:45:13Waylon walks over and pulls me into his arms.
00:45:21I'm late.
00:45:25His arms are tight, as if trying to press me into his bones.
00:45:30Cut off his fingers.
00:45:33Roger is pinned down.
00:45:35His screams pierce in the space.
00:45:38Waylon!
00:45:39Please!
00:45:40Let me go!
00:45:41I'll never do it again!
00:45:43Kneel.
00:45:45Kneel to Alexia.
00:45:52In the end, he kneels, his head hitting the floor.
00:45:58Waylon carries me out of the factory.
00:46:03Don't worry about repaying this favor.
00:46:06The night wind is cold, but his chest is warm.
00:46:10Waylon.
00:46:19Don't.
00:46:21You never have to thank me for anything.
00:46:24But I need you to tell me.
00:46:28Who do you love now?
00:46:30I lean closer on him and hear his heartbeat.
00:46:36Fast and heavy.
00:46:38I look at him and suddenly ask,
00:46:40Who do you think I love?
00:46:43Definitely not Roger.
00:46:45I smile, then I ask the question that has been stuck in my throat.
00:46:51Why did you block me back then?
00:46:55Why don't own did you without a word?
00:46:59Why'd you leave without a word?
00:47:01Waylon is silent for a long time, his voice very low.
00:47:06My mother was sick.
00:47:10Mentally ill.
00:47:12She cut off all my connections.
00:47:14Including you.
00:47:16I freeze.
00:47:17I have never seen Waylon like this.
00:47:20Vulnerable, as if he might shatter.
00:47:23Why didn't you tell me sooner?
00:47:26Back then, your eyes were only on Roger.
00:47:31If I had told you, would you have believed me?
00:47:33I stay silent.
00:47:34He is right.
00:47:35Back then, I couldn't see him at all.
00:47:38What about now?
00:47:40Guess.
00:47:41He doesn't speak.
00:47:43He just holds my hand.
00:47:45Outside, dawn is breaking.
00:47:49My phone lights up.
00:47:51Ada texts.
00:47:53Check the news.
00:47:54Jenkins' stock is crashing.
00:47:56The legendary Luna made her move.
00:47:59I pick up another phone and log into Luna's account.
00:48:02On the screen, the stock prices of Jenkins Group and Gibson Group are diving.
00:48:07I make a phone call.
00:48:09This is Luna.
00:48:09I'm shorting Jenkins and Gibson.
00:48:11I need your capital.
00:48:13How much do you want to make?
00:48:16It's not about money.
00:48:19I want both families destroyed.
00:48:28Interesting.
00:48:29We're in.
00:48:32I hang up and look out the window.
00:48:36This city is about to change.
00:48:38What?
00:48:39Multiple institutions withdrawing at once?
00:48:42Who is behind this?
00:48:44I can't trace it.
00:48:46They have top tier cybercurity.
00:48:49News spreads online.
00:48:51Mystery trader Luna suspected of personal vendetta against Jenkins.
00:48:56I know Muriel's hands will start trembling.
00:49:02The next day at opening, Jenkins' stock plunges.
00:49:13Who did you people piss off?
00:49:16My stocks are crashing too!
00:49:19You dare blame me?
00:49:21If you hadn't provoked Alexia.
00:49:23What does Alexia have to do with this?
00:49:26What can a divorced woman do?
00:49:28This technique?
00:49:30Too precise.
00:49:38I can't do it.
00:49:39Then Muriel remembers.
00:49:4110 years ago, I minored in finance.
00:49:44I graduated top of her class.
00:49:50No.
00:49:51Luna can't be her.
00:49:57Waylon has also found something.
00:49:59He places a photo on my desk.
00:50:02Is this you?
00:50:04Luna's award photo.
00:50:09I look up and meet his eyes.
00:50:12When did you find out?
00:50:14Earlier than you think.
00:50:16Need a hand?
00:50:20He doesn't press.
00:50:22I smile.
00:50:26You're already helping.
00:50:29Next, they'll tear each other apart.
00:50:34This is all your fault!
00:50:36If you hadn't stolen Alexia's grades back then, would she be doing this to us?
00:50:42My fault?
00:50:44You're the one who brought her home.
00:50:46Just then, I call Marilly.
00:50:53Want to save Jenkins?
00:50:55Come alone.
00:50:57Who are you?
00:50:59I don't answer.
00:51:00Just hang up.
00:51:01Marilly arrives at the meeting spot.
00:51:03Pushes open the door.
00:51:05I sit on the sofa, coffee in hand.
00:51:12It's you.
00:51:14It's you.
00:51:15It's really you?
00:51:16It's you.
00:51:18Surprised?
00:51:20How can you be Luna?
00:51:22You were just a housewife!
00:51:24Housewife?
00:51:24You forced me into that role.
00:51:27Now, it's time to pay back.
00:51:30I stand and walk toward her, step by step.
00:51:35She backs away until she hits the wall.
00:51:39The name, Jenkins, is about to become history.
00:51:43In your dreams!
00:51:45She slams the door and leaves.
00:51:52I pick up my phone and dial.
00:51:55Keep selling.
00:51:56The next round of selling begins.
00:52:00Jenkins' stock plummets non-stop.
00:52:03Buy!
00:52:05Buy!
00:52:06Whatever it takes!
00:52:09Numbers flicker on the screen.
00:52:11Their wealth evaporating by the second.
00:52:16I calmly hit confirm.
00:52:20They won't last much longer.
00:52:22Margin is running out.
00:52:24Your margin is critically low.
00:52:27Forced liquidization imminent.
00:52:31No!
00:52:32Give me more time!
00:52:34Sorry.
00:52:35Automatic system.
00:52:37Forced liquefaction.
00:52:38Jenkins' stock crashes to an all-time low.
00:52:41Marley collapses in her chair.
00:52:46It's all...
00:52:48over.
00:52:49I open my account.
00:52:51The profit holds steady at nine figures.
00:52:54I pick up my phone and dial the next number.
00:52:59I pick up my phone and dial the next number.
00:53:01Next, Gibson.
00:53:04News reaches the Gibson estate.
00:53:07Roger's grandmother suffers a heart attack and is rushed to the hospital.
00:53:13Roger watches the screen at the exchange.
00:53:16Then drops to his knees.
00:53:20The doorbell rings.
00:53:22I open it.
00:53:23Roger kneels on the doorstep.
00:53:25His forehead pressed to the cold tiles.
00:53:32Alexia, please stop.
00:53:35Gibson is finished.
00:53:36I have nothing left.
00:53:39I lean against the doorframe.
00:53:41Arms crossed.
00:53:42Looking down at him.
00:53:45Remember what you said when you walked away with nothing?
00:53:49I...
00:53:50I said a lot of terrible things.
00:53:52You said...
00:53:54Alexia.
00:53:54You think you're something just because you latched onto Waylon.
00:53:58You're worthless.
00:54:00Now who is worthless?
00:54:02Roger's tears fall.
00:54:03I was wrong.
00:54:04I truly know I was wrong.
00:54:05In the distance,
00:54:06Wayden's car sits across the street.
00:54:08He doesn't get out.
00:54:08He just watches.
00:54:09I turn and close the door.
00:54:11Behind me, Roger's voice fades.
00:54:13I lean against the door and close my eyes.
00:54:17The crying outside slowly disappears.
00:54:23My phone lights up.
00:54:25Wayden is downstairs.
00:54:32I pull back the curtain.
00:54:35Across the street,
00:54:36he leans against his car and waves.
00:54:39The city has never felt so quiet.
00:54:42The finance summit opens.
00:54:44Industry titans gather.
00:54:47Security is tighter than an airport.
00:54:49Waylon and I walk in side by side.
00:54:52I heard Luna is showing up today.
00:54:55No way.
00:54:56Luna never appears in public.
00:54:58In the corner,
00:54:59Marley and Roger fidget sweat glistening on their foreheads.
00:55:02Marley is caked in makeup,
00:55:04hoping to salvage her reputation.
00:55:07Luna won't come.
00:55:09Those trading records must be fake.
00:55:10Ladies and gentlemen,
00:55:12please welcome today's special guest.
00:55:16One Edward Nguyen.
00:55:17The lights suddenly dim.
00:55:19A spotlight hits the stage entrance.
00:55:21Let's welcome
00:55:22the legendary trader,
00:55:25Luna!
00:55:26Luna!
00:55:30I stand and smooth my dress.
00:55:33Every eye in the room turns to me.
00:55:37No!
00:55:38It really is her!
00:55:41This is...
00:55:43Luna?
00:55:43Luna?
00:55:44I walk onto the stage.
00:55:47My heels echo in the dead silence.
00:55:54The big screen lights up,
00:55:56playing Luna's ten years of trading records.
00:56:00Every trade is proof.
00:56:06The collapse of Jenkins and Gibson was my design.
00:56:10The images keep rolling on the screen.
00:56:14Marley's face shifts from arrogance to sheer terror.
00:56:20Turn it off!
00:56:22Turn it off!
00:56:23Turn it off now!
00:56:24Turn it off?
00:56:25When you stole my math competition results and faked your way into college,
00:56:30why didn't you say stop then?
00:56:32Dead silence.
00:56:33The click of cameras is like a hailstorm.
00:56:37And you, Zane.
00:56:3920 years.
00:56:40How much blood did you take from me?
00:56:42Zane slumps in her seat.
00:56:44Today,
00:56:45in front of everyone,
00:56:47I am taking back what's mine.
00:56:50I pull up the final trade,
00:56:52before today's opening bell.
00:56:55The profit on the screen
00:56:56makes everyone gasp.
00:56:59That's...
00:57:00nine figures.
00:57:02Jenkins halted.
00:57:04Gibson bankrupt.
00:57:05I keep my word.
00:57:07Off stage,
00:57:08Marley slumps in her chair like mud.
00:57:10Roger keeps his head down,
00:57:12unable to look at me.
00:57:13The room falls silent for a few seconds.
00:57:15Then applause surges like a wave.
00:57:17I stand on stage under everyone's gaze.
00:57:20Those who once looked down on me,
00:57:22now don't even have the courage to raise their heads.
00:57:25On my birthday,
00:57:27Waylon books the entire revolving restaurant.
00:57:30Candles flicker,
00:57:31the city glittering beyond the windows.
00:57:37Birthday present.
00:57:39He takes a small box from his pocket.
00:57:43I open it and freeze.
00:57:45This is...
00:57:46companion?
00:57:47It matches my stellar?
00:57:49I have been wearing it since the year you left.
00:57:52You...
00:57:53wore it all this time?
00:57:57Ten years.
00:58:01Now,
00:58:02it's time to return it to its owner.
00:58:05He kneels and holds the ring up to me.
00:58:10I reach out,
00:58:12my fingers trembling.
00:58:14The moment the ring slides onto my finger,
00:58:18fireworks explode outside.
00:58:21I love you.
00:58:23Will you marry me?
00:58:26I shyly nod.
00:58:28He kisses me.
00:58:30Under a sky full of stars.
00:58:33Beneath the lights of the whole city.
00:58:35When did you start liking me?
00:58:38Much earlier than you think.
00:58:40He leads me to the window and points at a distant star.
00:58:44That star is called CX-330.
00:58:47A lonely star.
00:58:50The necklace around my neck was made after it.
00:58:53He holds my hand tight.
00:58:55In that moment,
00:58:56I know I will never be alone for the rest of my life.
00:59:00My 10-year retrospective opens at Amos Gallery.
00:59:04The crowd surges.
00:59:06Reporters swarming.
00:59:08In the corner, I see a familiar figure.
00:59:11Roger is there too.
00:59:13He doesn't know Sirius as me.
00:59:15Sirius is the artist I heard most in my life.
00:59:18Her paintings once saved me.
00:59:20Have you ever met her?
00:59:23No.
00:59:24She sent me a sketchbook anonymously back then and I...
00:59:28I gave it back.
00:59:30I stand in the shadows.
00:59:32Watching him coldly.
00:59:33A mocking smile on my lips.
00:59:36He will never know that the person he pushed away is right in front of him.
00:59:41Everything is ready?
00:59:44Unveil the next painting.
00:59:46Which one?
00:59:49First love.
00:59:51The curtain slowly rises.
00:59:54Like a trial 10 years overdue.
00:59:57The curtain slowly rises.
00:59:59First love is unveiled.
01:00:01The girl in the painting has a gentle profile.
01:00:05A hairpin in her hair.
01:00:07The very one he had given her back then.
01:00:10No.
01:00:12This can't be.
01:00:13He...
01:00:14He freezes.
01:00:15Reaching toward the frame.
01:00:17Security stops him.
01:00:19I walk over slowly.
01:00:25You...
01:00:25You're serious?
01:00:28Surprised?
01:00:31That rainy night.
01:00:33The one who gave me the sketchbook...
01:00:36Was you?
01:00:38Yes.
01:00:39And you threw it back in my face.
01:00:42In front of everyone.
01:00:44Farewell is unveiled.
01:00:46The room falls dead silent.
01:00:49The face in the painting is Roger's.
01:00:51He shoves to the front.
01:00:55Staring at the name on the sketchbook.
01:00:59I...
01:01:01I didn't know it was you.
01:01:03If I had known...
01:01:04If you had known it was me, would you have treasured it?
01:01:08No.
01:01:10You are just bitter about losing a trophy.
01:01:13That's not true!
01:01:14Alexia, I really...
01:01:17I don't need your repentance.
01:01:20I don't care about your regret.
01:01:23He collapses on the floor like an abandoned doll.
01:01:30Reporters snap photos, flashbulbs leaving him nowhere to hide.
01:01:36Outside the gallery, Waylon leans against the car waiting for me.
01:01:40The night wind tousles his hair.
01:01:42When he sees me come out, he puts out his cigarette.
01:01:50Feel better?
01:01:54Yes.
01:01:57Let's go home.
01:01:58I get into the car and lean against the window.
01:02:03I steal a glance at him, unable to hide my smile.
01:02:08So this is what it feels like to have someone waiting for you.
01:02:12Roger rushes home and pulls out the torn then glued sketchbook.
01:02:17Looking at the pages, tears fall one by one.
01:02:21He clutches the sketchbook and sobs, saying he missed the best thing.
01:02:25The doorbell rings.
01:02:27Mariel stands at the door.
01:02:30Having heard what happened, she's here to comfort Roger.
01:02:33She tells him he still has her, and she will always stay by his side.
01:02:38Get lost!
01:02:40I never loved you!
01:02:46What are you saying?
01:02:48Your eyes look like hers.
01:02:51Your smile, too.
01:02:53But now the real one is back!
01:02:55You are nothing!
01:02:56Get lost!
01:03:00Mariel leaves crying.
01:03:04Roger rushes back to his room.
01:03:08Kissing.
01:03:12And smashing my photos.
01:03:14The next day, I have just stepped out of my company building when I see Roger kneeling at the bottom
01:03:19of the steps.
01:03:20The marble floor is cold, dust smudged across his forehead.
01:03:26Alexia! I have completely cut ties with Mariel!
01:03:30Look, here are our chat logs, and here's proof I blocked her!
01:03:34You think this clears your name?
01:03:40I just want you back!
01:03:42I'll do anything!
01:03:44Whether you have cut ties or not has nothing to do with me.
01:03:48I stopped wanting you long ago.
01:03:50I turn and walk away on Waylon's arm.
01:03:53Behind me, hurried footsteps.
01:03:56Roger lunges, his fingers nearly touching the hem of my coat.
01:04:01One more step, and I'll make you disappear from this city completely.
01:04:05Behind me, muffled crying.
01:04:07Not sobbing.
01:04:09The kind of weeping that wants to scream but can't.
01:04:11I don't look back.
01:04:13In the car, Waylon holds my hand.
01:04:15His hand is warm.
01:04:17Calluses on his palm.
01:04:19I lean on his shoulder and close my eyes.
01:04:22In the rear-view mirror, Roger's figure grows smaller.
01:04:25Then becomes a speck.
01:04:27Then gone.
01:04:28The video of Roger kneeling goes viral.
01:04:32Some comments say he deserves it.
01:04:34Others say he is pathetic.
01:04:36But I don't care anymore.
01:04:41Late at night, I leave the lab.
01:04:44I open the car door and start the engine.
01:04:49In the rear-view mirror, a dark figure flickers.
01:04:59Suddenly, road blocks appear ahead.
01:05:02Orange cones across the road.
01:05:04I slam the brakes.
01:05:07The door slides open, and a hand covers my mouth and nose.
01:05:11I struggle, kick, dig my nails into that hand.
01:05:15Don't be afraid.
01:05:16I would never hurt you.
01:05:18Never.
01:05:19When I wake up.
01:05:21I am in a wedding gown.
01:05:23Tied to a cross in an abandoned church.
01:05:27Candles flicker.
01:05:28Balloons float.
01:05:30Roger wears a black suit.
01:05:32A red rose on his chest.
01:05:36He walks towards me.
01:05:38He walks towards me.
01:05:48Don't be afraid.
01:05:50Today is our wedding day.
01:05:56You're insane!
01:05:57Let me go!
01:05:58Smile.
01:06:00Wedding photos.
01:06:02The flash stings my eyes.
01:06:04I struggle, but the ropes only tighten.
01:06:07Will you marry me?
01:06:11Somebody help!
01:06:13His face changes instantly.
01:06:16Willing or not, tonight is our wedding night.
01:06:23He presses frantic kisses to my collarbone.
01:06:25I close my eyes.
01:06:27My teeth biting down on my tongue.
01:06:29If I am going to die, I don't want to see his face.
01:06:33Just then, a loud crash.
01:06:35The church door is kicked open.
01:06:40Against the light, I see a figure.
01:06:43Tall, straight.
01:06:52Waylon rushes in.
01:06:55And kicks Roger flying with one foot.
01:06:58Roger falls to the ground.
01:07:01Waylon.
01:07:04I'm sorry.
01:07:06I'm late.
01:07:18She is my wife!
01:07:20We are going to consummate!
01:07:22Police rush in and pin Roger down.
01:07:25Handcuffs click shut.
01:07:35Next life, I'll find you again.
01:07:38Don't listen.
01:07:39You can't escape.
01:07:41I'm here.
01:07:43Outside the church, the red and blue lights of police cars flash on Waylon's face.
01:07:48I touch his face.
01:07:50He smiles and sweeps me up into his arms, carrying me to the car.
01:08:01Weyland takes me home and helps me sit on the sofa.
01:08:04He kneels down and gently lifts my wrist.
01:08:08The rope burns coil around my skin like a serpent.
01:08:12Does it hurt?
01:08:14No.
01:08:15Just a little cold.
01:08:18He gets up.
01:08:19To get a blanket.
01:08:21An ointment.
01:08:23I curl up on the sofa.
01:08:27When he returns, he drapes the blanket over my shoulders.
01:08:35Then opens the ointment and carefully applies it to my wrists.
01:08:40From now on, no driving home alone.
01:08:43You're not my chauffeur.
01:08:46I am your husband.
01:08:47That's a husband's right.
01:08:49I can't help but smile.
01:08:52He looks up at me.
01:08:53Our eyes meet.
01:08:55This time, not drunk, not impulsive.
01:08:58I just want to kiss him.
01:08:59I hold his face and kiss him.
01:09:01His lips are a little dry, but warm.
01:09:04Are you sure?
01:09:06Yes.
01:09:07He freezes for a second, then cups the back of my head and deepens the kiss.
01:09:13His fingers thread through my hair, his other arm around my wah-ist, pulling me into him.
01:09:20The tulle of the wedding gown wrinkles, whispering softly.
01:09:25The next morning, sunlight streams through the floor-to-ceiling window.
01:09:31I reach beside me, empty.
01:09:42Waylon is frying eggs in the kitchen.
01:09:45I lean against the door frame and watch his back.
01:09:49When did you learn to cook?
01:09:52The year you left.
01:09:57I thought if you ever came back, I could cook for you.
01:10:00My nose stings.
01:10:02I walk over and hug him from behind, pressing my face to his back.
01:10:07His body stiffens for a moment, then he holds my hand.
01:10:13Waylon.
01:10:16Hmm?
01:10:18I want to make you breakfast every day.
01:10:27Promise?
01:10:31I promise.
01:10:32He kisses my forehead.
01:10:35Sunlight streams through the window, falling on us.
01:10:39In that moment, I feel that all the suffering has been worth it.
01:10:44Outside, the sun is shining.
01:10:46I have finally waited for my sunny day.
01:10:49I think it's all over.
01:10:51But Marili won't give up.
01:10:53She stops reporters at the Chamber of Commerce banquet, crying on cue.
01:10:58Excuse me, excuse me.
01:11:01Alexia didn't earn her place in the research institute.
01:11:04She uses Waylon's money and power.
01:11:07She is his mistress, trading her body for resources.
01:11:11Those academic achievements were all bought.
01:11:14The news spreads across the internet.
01:11:17The comments start calling me academic whore again.
01:11:21This time, I don't panic.
01:11:23Want me to kill the trending?
01:11:27No.
01:11:29I'll go live myself.
01:11:32On camera, I pull out our marriage certificate.
01:11:35And show it to everyone.
01:11:37Waylon and I have been married for some time.
01:11:39We are legal husband and wife.
01:11:41Calling me his mistress?
01:11:43Since when does a mistress get a marriage certificate?
01:11:48Oh my god.
01:11:49They have been married all along.
01:11:54She is my wife.
01:11:55Anyone else who tries to slander her will see me in court.
01:11:58The comments explode.
01:12:00Marili's face is thoroughly slapped.
01:12:03She hides in a corner, grinding her teeth.
01:12:06Alexia, just wait.
01:12:09I won't let you go.
01:12:11On the trial day, Marili is brought to the defendant's box.
01:12:17She has lost weight.
01:12:19Her eyes like a trapped beast.
01:12:21Defendant Mariel Jenkins, you are charged with hiring kidnappers,
01:12:25academic slander, evidence forgery, and bribery.
01:12:29Do you plea guilty?
01:12:34I'm mentally ill! You can't sentence me!
01:12:37I have proof!
01:12:40Her lawyer produces a diagnosis, claiming she has severe schizophrenia.
01:12:47The judge frowns.
01:12:52May I submit evidence?
01:12:56These are three independent psychiatric evaluations, all confirming the defendant is mentally competent.
01:13:01The so-called diagnosis was bought for $500,000.
01:13:06How...
01:13:07How do you know?
01:13:09The room erupts.
01:13:10The judge strikes the gavel.
01:13:11Defendant Mariel Jenkins, on multiple counts, is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
01:13:20No parole.
01:13:23Alexia!
01:13:24Even as a ghost, I won't let you go!
01:13:28Then be a ghost properly first.
01:13:35She is put into the police van.
01:13:38When the door closes...
01:13:43I finally let out a long breath.
01:13:49Waylon takes my hand.
01:13:51It's over.
01:13:51From now on, no one will dare bully you.
01:14:00The once grand mansion is auctioned off, and the hangers-on scatter.
01:14:07After Marilee goes to prison, the Jenkins family completely collapses.
01:14:14I stand in front of the old Jenkins estate, watching them paste the seal on the door.
01:14:22Childhood memories rush back.
01:14:24The first time they brought me home, I thought I finally had a family.
01:14:35What are you thinking?
01:14:37Thinking about the past.
01:14:39I was so stupid.
01:14:41Not stupid.
01:14:42You just wanted to be loved too much.
01:14:44I turn and bury my face in his chest.
01:14:47He pats my back gently.
01:14:54Waylon, thank you for never giving up on me.
01:14:58I couldn't bear to.
01:14:59Sunlight falls on us.
01:15:01The dust of the Jenkins estate scatters in the light.
01:15:04I know it's time to let go of the hate.
01:15:07Take me somewhere.
01:15:09Where?
01:15:11The orphanage.
01:15:12I want to see the children.
01:15:14He smiles, takes my hand, and gets into the car.
01:15:24In the rearview mirror, the Jenkins estate grows smaller.
01:15:28I don't look back.
01:15:31On the day Waylon is officially inaugurated as the Chamber of Commerce president,
01:15:35I accompany him.
01:15:37Those who once looked down on me line up to curry favor.
01:15:41Mrs. Mason!
01:15:43You look beautiful today!
01:15:45You and Waylon are a match made in heaven!
01:15:49I heard you are also Sirius and Luna?
01:15:52Oh my god, you're a genius!
01:15:55You flatter me.
01:15:56They aren't flattering me.
01:15:58They are flattering the position beside Waylon.
01:16:01I don't care anymore.
01:16:03Alexia, I was blind before.
01:16:06Could you and Waylon spare Roger?
01:16:08He already knows he was wrong.
01:16:10The law will decide he's guilty.
01:16:12It's not up to me.
01:16:15You!
01:16:17Madam, please behave.
01:16:19One more word, and I'll call security.
01:16:23She slinks away.
01:16:25Waylon leads me out of the banquet hall, but doesn't get into the car.
01:16:31He takes my hand and walks me through the garden to the century-old auditorium.
01:16:40Why are we here?
01:16:44Do you remember this place?
01:16:46I pause.
01:16:47Of course I remember.
01:16:49Ten years ago, I competed here in the national math competition and won gold.
01:16:54He was there too.
01:16:56You sat in the third row staring at me.
01:16:58I thought you were looking for a fight.
01:16:59Not a fight.
01:17:00I was afraid someone else would take you.
01:17:02I freeze.
01:17:04He leads me up the steps and pushes open the heavy wooden door.
01:17:08Moonlight streams through the windows.
01:17:11In the empty auditorium, there are only the two of us.
01:17:16Ten years ago, I sat here watching you receive your award on stage.
01:17:22In that moment, I thought one day I will have you standing beside me.
01:17:26Not as a rival, but as mine.
01:17:29So you always picked fights with me?
01:17:33Deliberately made me angry?
01:17:36Because that was the only way you would notice me.
01:17:40My nose stings.
01:17:42My nose stings.
01:17:42All those years of arguments and silent treatments.
01:17:46They were his clumsy confessions.
01:17:53Wayan, you're such a fool.
01:17:55Yes.
01:17:56Fool enough to wait for you for ten years.
01:18:04Wayan takes me to a villa by the sea.
01:18:08Only the sound of waves.
01:18:10Only moonlight.
01:18:16He opens a bottle of red wine and pours two glasses.
01:18:24Candles flicker.
01:18:26His eyes brighter than the stars.
01:18:30You know?
01:18:31Ten years ago, I wanted to bring you here.
01:18:38Why here?
01:18:40Because you love the sea.
01:18:42You said you wanted a small by the ocean to see the sunrise every morning.
01:18:48I freeze.
01:18:49That was a casual remark when I was fifteen.
01:18:52He actually remembers.
01:18:55You...
01:18:56You remembered for ten years?
01:19:05Every word you said, I remember.
01:19:11I'm going to kiss the sea.
01:19:12He walks over and gently unclasps the stellar necklace from my neck.
01:19:16Then he lowers his head and kisses my collarbone.
01:19:33Back in the room, I paused by the bed and slowly untied my sash.
01:19:38He smiled and walked toward me.
01:19:42As our eyes locked, he leaned down and pressed his warm lips to mine.
01:19:49He lifted me into his arms, my legs wrapping around his waist, as he gently lowered me onto the bed.
01:19:56His weight pressed down heavily as his trembling, burning hands went straight to my chest, urgently kneading.
01:20:06He was kissing and caressing me.
01:20:12Below, he pressed tight, grinding with a restless, instinctive fervor that drove our temperatures to the absolute limit.
01:20:23I have waited too long for this day.
01:20:27Then what are you waiting for?
01:20:29He smiles like a wolf who finally caught his prey that night.
01:20:32The waves can't drown out our breaths.
01:20:38Does it hurt?
01:20:39No.
01:20:42Just too hot.
01:20:47Then one more time?
01:20:55Sunlight streams through the window, falling on us.
01:21:00When did you wake up?
01:21:02Didn't sleep.
01:21:04Couldn't bear to.
01:21:06My fingers trace his brow, his nose, and land on his lips.
01:21:13Flirting with me this early?
01:21:15I'm not flirting.
01:21:17You're the one too close.
01:21:20Alexia, I want a child with you.
01:21:28What did you say?
01:21:30I said, I want to be a father.
01:21:35My face burns to my ears.
01:21:37He holds my hand slowly, threading his fingers through mine.
01:21:44Then, let's start tonight.
01:21:47Tonight?
01:21:49Why not now?
01:21:53Go make breakfast.
01:21:55I'm hungry.
01:22:01Fine.
01:22:02Feed you first, so you'll have energy tonight.
01:22:05He gets out of bed and heads to the kitchen.
01:22:09I lean against the headboard, unable to suppress my smile.
01:22:16On the day of the tenure ceremony, I stand on the podium in my academic gown.
01:22:23Seated below are my students, colleagues, and Waylon.
01:22:27Today, we award Professor Jenkins' tenure.
01:22:37Her contributions to bioengineering have advanced the entire field.
01:22:55The meaning of science is not to make a few stronger, but to give everyone an opportunity.
01:23:02I was an orphan as a child.
01:23:04Science gave me a second life.
01:23:08I step off the podium.
01:23:10Waylon walks toward me with a bouquet of irises.
01:23:14Students start cheering.
01:23:16Kiss!
01:23:17Kiss!
01:23:20What are you doing?
01:23:21This is a university!
01:23:24I know.
01:23:25But I want everyone to know that you are my wife and the greatest pride of my life.
01:23:32He leans down and kisses me.
01:23:35Under the gaze of the entire department, I don't pull away.
01:23:44The applause is even louder than before.
01:23:47Professor Bai laughs out loud.
01:23:54Three months later, I find out I am pregnant.
01:23:58Two red lines on the pregnancy test.
01:24:02My hands tremble.
01:24:08Waylon is in a meeting in his study.
01:24:10I can't wait for him to finish.
01:24:13I push the door open.
01:24:14He looks up and sees what is in my hand.
01:24:20Meeting adjourned.
01:24:24He turns off the computer, walks over, and takes the test from my hand.
01:24:31He stares at the two red lines, frozen.
01:24:40Really?
01:24:42Really.
01:24:43He holds the test up to his eyes, examining it several times.
01:24:46Then he suddenly lifts me up and spins me around, three times.
01:24:51I'm going to be a father!
01:24:54I'm going to be a father!
01:24:57Put me down!
01:24:59I'm dizzy!
01:24:59He carefully puts me down, his hand resting on my still flat stomach.
01:25:05His touch is light, as if afraid of breaking something.
01:25:09In here.
01:25:11Our child is here.
01:25:14Yes.
01:25:15I'm going to name him.
01:25:17If it's a boy, Waylon Jr.
01:25:19If it's a girl, Stella.
01:25:22Meaning star.
01:25:23I look down, touching the unborn life inside me.
01:25:27Tears fall.
01:25:28He is no longer alone.
01:25:30Neither am I.
01:25:31Pregnancy is hard, but Waylon never leaves my side.
01:25:35He cancels all business trips and makes me breakfast every day.
01:25:38Open up.
01:25:39Ah.
01:25:42I can feed myself.
01:25:44No.
01:25:44You're a protected asset now.
01:25:46I roll my eyes, but still open my mouth.
01:25:49He smiles smugly.
01:25:51A week before the due date, we are at the hospital.
01:25:54He is more nervous than me, pacing the hallway.
01:25:59I'm scared.
01:26:01What are you afraid of?
01:26:03Losing you.
01:26:05Childbirth is too dangerous.
01:26:07Let's not have more.
01:26:08One is enough.
01:26:09My nose stings.
01:26:11He isn't afraid for the child.
01:26:13He is afraid for me.
01:26:14I won't.
01:26:15I'm strong.
01:26:19Contractions hit.
01:26:20I grip his hand in pain.
01:26:24A few hours later, a baby's cry rings out.
01:26:29A girl.
01:26:30Waylon rushes in.
01:26:32He holds her, carefully places her beside me.
01:26:35Then he leans down and kisses my forehead.
01:26:40Thank you, Alexia.
01:26:41Thank you for giving me a home.
01:26:43I cry.
01:26:45It's not from pain, but because I have finally waited for this day.
01:26:54On our daughter's first birthday, Waylon takes me to the Maldives.
01:26:59He says it's to make up for our honeymoon dot.
01:27:02The yacht floats on the sea, surrounded by dark water and a sky full of stars.
01:27:08He carries me to a deck chair.
01:27:23Are you scared?
01:27:28It's not when you're here.
01:27:33He kisses me from my forehead to my ankles.
01:27:38Each kiss is like saying, I love you.
01:27:40I love you.
01:27:51Waylon.
01:27:53Hmm?
01:27:59I love you.
01:28:00He stops and looks at me.
01:28:02In his eyes are starlight and tears.
01:28:06Say it again.
01:28:13I love you.
01:28:15I have loved you for a very long time.
01:28:19I just didn't dare to admit it.
01:28:22That night, the yacht drifts for a long time.
01:28:26The sea is calm.
01:28:28Only the sound of our breaths and heartbeats.
01:28:31I smile in my dream.
01:28:33The person I hated the most became the one I love the most.
01:28:39Fate is a strange thing.
01:28:41If you ask me what the luckiest thing in this life is,
01:28:45I would say, that rainy night, he came to me with an umbrella.
01:28:50I love you.
01:28:50I love you.
01:28:50Here we go.
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