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Once the Contract Ends the Heiress Regrets Billionaire Romance
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00:03Two hundred gold coins. Shut up and get out.
00:08Thanks. We're square now. I'll see myself out.
00:15Six years as Victoria's punching bag, her little trained dog, all for my sister's anti-venom.
00:21She was obsessed with making me into Elliot's mirror image.
00:24Sent me up a cliff in a blizzard to pick some damn flower.
00:28Nearly snapped both my legs, threw me at three beasts.
00:34Came back torn to shreds.
00:39And now the real Elliot's back, I'm out with the trash.
00:44That was fast.
00:48Not even gonna beg me to let you stay? I figured you'd be on your knees by now.
00:53I do what I'm told, Lady Victoria.
01:01Two hundred coins and you just take it?
01:04Wow. I gave you way too much credit.
01:07And the clothes I had made for you? Leave them. Every last piece.
01:12I had them tailored to make you look like Elliot.
01:15I'd rather set them on fire than let you keep a single one.
01:27I got it.
01:32He actually left? Who does he think he is?
01:36No guild in this city would dare take him after he walked out on the Ashford's.
01:40His sister's anti-venom. Who does he think's been paying for that?
01:45The pocket change he scrapes together killing bottom label beasts.
01:50He'll come crawling back.
02:03Want to check it? Not much in here.
02:05No need. You wouldn't dare.
02:10Kale? Nothing else you want to say? No last words?
02:15Maybe beg me to keep you?
02:17What do you want to hear? That I can't live without you?
02:20That I'm begging you to let me stay?
02:22Like I care. Stay out of my sight.
02:26Rest easy, Lady Victoria.
02:28These six years, I'll act like none of it ever happened. We're just strangers.
02:31Walk out that door, Kale.
02:33Don't you dare come crawling back.
02:35Because I won't make it easy.
02:37Fine.
02:47Six years in chains.
02:49Finally free.
03:01Piece of junk.
03:04Victoria had some silversmith engrave Elliot Winston's initials on the inside.
03:09She pierced my ear herself with a silver needle.
03:12Said it'd make me look more like him.
03:14Then I got infected.
03:15Couldn't sleep for days.
03:17She called it a dog's collar.
03:19Told me I was never allowed to take it off.
03:25Finally.
03:27Free.
03:42Victoria, what's wrong?
03:44You seem off.
03:46Did you really cut Kale loose?
03:49Yeah.
03:51Elliot's back.
03:53So I told him to pack up.
03:57And he just...
03:59Left?
04:01Six years together and you feel nothing?
04:05The real thing's home.
04:07Why would I keep the knock off?
04:10What'd he say when he left?
04:12Nothing.
04:13Did exactly what he was told.
04:15I tossed him 200 gold on the way out.
04:17Only 200?
04:18With how devoted that guy was, I figured he'd lose his mind trying to stay.
04:21Watch.
04:22He'll crack by tomorrow.
04:23Actually, forget tomorrow.
04:24Send him a message right now.
04:26Tell him to come pick you up.
04:27Bet he shows up in five minutes.
04:30Ugh.
04:30Forget him.
04:31Kills my mood.
04:33Let's talk about Elliot.
04:34If Elliot found out I kept a shadow around for six years,
04:38what would he think?
04:41If Elliot found out I kept a shadow around for six years,
04:44what would he think?
04:45Aren't you worried he'd be pissed?
04:48I'd rather he finds out.
04:50I'll use Kale to see how he reacts.
05:01Ugh.
05:02My stomach.
05:04It's killing me.
05:06Kale!
05:07What are you doing?
05:08Get my oatmeal ready!
05:11Right.
05:12He's gone.
05:20Again with the drinking.
05:21Come on, eat this before your stomach acts up.
05:24Yeah, yeah.
05:30I can't even handle this without you now.
05:38So...
05:39That rich girl from the merchant house.
05:41What happened?
05:46Contract's done.
05:51Good.
05:52You always came back beat up.
05:56Your ear...
05:58It's nothing.
05:59Healing up.
06:01You just focus on getting better.
06:06This room...
06:07We can't stay much longer, can we?
06:10The holy light apothetary only takes patients referred by the merchant house.
06:16I get it.
06:17I'll find a regular apothetary tomorrow.
06:20It'll be fine.
06:21Yeah.
06:23Maybe in a little while the venom will be gone for good.
06:26And I can finally get out of this stupid bed.
06:29Yeah.
06:30You will.
06:33I'm gonna get some fresh air.
06:41Kale, reminder from the Stonehammer Guild, your annual mission quota is incomplete.
06:47Report to the guild house within three days, or your deposit will be forfeited.
07:00Elliot! You just got back! I made all your favorites!
07:05You still remember what I like? That's sweet!
07:08How could I forget? Especially that night you saved me from that wild dog!
07:13I still don't get why you had to leave for the royal city!
07:16We have a perfectly good academy right here!
07:19Oh, that? Honestly, I barely remember. But wow, you've changed!
07:23Changed how?
07:23Prettier, more refined. Actually, you're starting to remind me of your sister, Cecilia. Must be in the jeans.
07:29Cecilia again! Why does everyone have to bring her up?
07:33Oh, did you know your sister's back in Blackstone?
07:36I was hoping to travel with her, but she moves fast. She is already a gold-ranked hunter.
07:41No, and I don't care. Elliot, can we not talk about her?
07:46My birthday's this weekend. Family's throwing a party. You have to come.
07:51I wouldn't miss it.
08:01Baby, when are you coming home?
08:05Soon.
08:15Sorry about that. Just some girl from the academy.
08:18Didn't think she'd call. Long-distance transmissions aren't cheap.
08:21It's fine. Whatever. Let's just eat.
08:24Actually, it's getting late. I've still got things to take care of.
08:27We'll catch up at the party.
08:30Oh, make sure you invite your sister, Cecilia.
08:54This is the guy I've been pining over.
08:56This is the guy I've been pining over.
09:04He blocked me?
09:06Kale actually blocked my transmission signal?
09:16Kale, my boy.
09:17Finally came to visit this old bag of bones?
09:20I've been dying for your roasted rock lamb skewers.
09:25So, that thing I mentioned last time. Thought about it?
09:32You mean...
09:34My granddaughter, Cecilia.
09:3728. Gold-ranked hunter. Adventurer's Guild council member.
09:42Took down three full-grown scorpion lions solo.
09:46You're 25. She's 28. Perfect match.
09:51Plus, she's stronger than you. She can protect you.
09:54She's gold-ranked. I can't even pass the bronze exam.
09:59And...
09:59I spent six years as an errand boy for the Ashfield Merchant House.
10:03So what?
10:05You did that for your sister.
10:07That takes guts.
10:09I raised Cecilia.
10:10She doesn't give a damn about gossip.
10:15And...
10:16She's always had a thing for good-looking guys.
10:20You're exactly her type.
10:45Kale, quick question.
10:47You cool with being with someone three years older?
10:50It doesn't bother me.
10:52Good. Here's a marriage contract. Sign it.
10:58What?
10:59Marriage contract. Guild certified. The real deal.
11:02Cecilia, isn't this a little too fast?
11:04Too fast? Fine. Let's talk it through.
11:06Kale, marriage is a big deal.
11:08You're thinking she doesn't know my character, background, strength, or my past. Am I right?
11:13Yeah.
11:15Grandma raised me.
11:18I trust her eye for people.
11:22And I trust you.
11:25Background, strength, I couldn't care less.
11:28No one's beating me anyway.
11:29As for the past, everyone's got one.
11:31I care about now, and what comes next.
11:37Here's what I'm offering.
11:3950 gold a month, plus an unlimited guild credit token.
11:44You want connections?
11:46Resources?
11:47I'll open doors.
11:49Anything you're not comfortable with, I won't push.
11:52That's way more generous than Victoria ever was.
11:58But when something sounds this good,
12:01you gotta wonder what the catch is.
12:03If you still have concerns, add your own terms to the contract.
12:07Name it. I'll agree.
12:09My only ask, give me respect.
12:11At least make Grandma Martha believe I'm happy.
12:14When the time's right, if you want out, I'll let you go.
12:16No strings.
12:18What about your family?
12:19They'd be okay with you marrying some nobody?
12:22I don't care what they think.
12:23And they won't come after you.
12:25That's my problem, not yours.
12:33Kale!
12:34You blocked my transmission signal?
12:41What do you want?
12:42Kale, you are going to unblock me.
12:44Right now.
12:45Two days out there on your own.
12:47That should have knocked some sense into you.
12:48You're nothing without me.
12:49Lucky for you, I'm feeling generous.
12:51Say you're sorry and I'll let you come back.
12:53Keep dreaming.
12:56He hung up on me?
12:58He's got a death wish.
13:05Cut off every cent going to Kale's account.
13:09Now!
13:09And kick his sister out!
13:17Mr. Kale,
13:18the Holy Light Apothetory regrets to inform you
13:21that your sister's VIP room must be vacated immediately.
13:24All anti-venom costs will now be your responsibility.
13:28Victoria figured you'd go there.
13:31Good thing I'm not starting from scratch this time.
13:35I've saved up a decent amount over the years.
13:39And I finally got a lead on a real cure for the venom.
13:44This is Cecilia,
13:45gold-ranked hunter-adventure-hilled council member.
13:48The patient, Kale's sister,
13:50stays here.
13:52Transfer all charges to my account
13:54and move her to a better room,
13:56nicer than what she had.
13:57Top privacy.
13:58Even if someone from the Ashford Merchant House comes asking,
14:03you tell them nothing.
14:08Understood, Lady Cecilia.
14:10Right away.
14:22Cecilia,
14:23why are you doing all this for me?
14:27Because I'm going to marry you.
14:29Crisis averted.
14:30So,
14:31ready to go sign that contract?
14:35Here's the agreement.
14:36See if anything needs changing.
14:42There's something you should know.
14:43I was kept by your sister.
14:46Victoria treated me like a pet for six years.
14:48Her shadow of Elliot.
14:51Did you love her?
14:57You don't fall for someone who treats you like dirt.
15:00And if I still want to sign?
15:07Then,
15:08take your time.
15:09No rush.
15:10Already did.
15:12Contract's right here.
15:15Your answer.
15:20Already did.
15:22Contract's right here.
15:25Your answer.
15:27Your answer.
15:34Signed.
15:37Good.
15:39Good.
15:57By the authority of the Adventurer's Guild and sworn upon your souls, Cecilia, gold rank hunter, do you take Kael
16:05as your bonded partner, to protect him, to stand beside him,
16:09until the contract is dissolved or life ends?
16:12I do.
16:14Kael, do you take Cecilia as your bonded partner, faithful and true, to stand beside her until the contract is
16:21dissolved or life ends?
16:23I do.
16:29The bond is sealed, witnessed by the Guild.
16:44Cecilia, I knew it!
16:53You signed a marriage contract with him?
17:01Victoria tracking my contract signature in the middle of the night.
17:10What do you want?
17:13He's mine!
17:16You knew he was my guard and you signed him anyway!
17:20You did this on purpose!
17:22Yours?
17:23Last I heard, it was a six-year service contract with the Merchant House.
17:28Contract's up.
17:30Debts are paid.
17:31How is he yours?
17:36Kael!
17:38You left me three days ago!
17:40Three days!
17:42And you signed a marriage contract with her?
17:45My own sister?
17:46The contract ended, Lady Victoria.
17:49The second I walked out that door, we were done.
17:53Done?
17:55Six years?
17:56You stood by my side for six years and just like that, we're done?
18:00What those six years looked like, you know better than anyone.
18:05The piercings, the punishments, the injuries.
18:08I did everything you asked.
18:10Nearly died for it.
18:12Contract's up.
18:13Paid in full.
18:14I'm free.
18:15End of story.
18:18Victoria, you heard him.
18:20He's with me now.
18:21A gold rake hunter's bonded partner under national protection.
18:26Touch him again, and you're not just dealing with me.
18:29You're dealing with the whole country.
18:31Fine.
18:32Fine!
18:33Kael, remember what you said today.
18:36You've been back five minutes and you're already taking what's mine.
18:39So that's how you want to play this.
18:42You'll regret this.
18:44Both of you!
18:53Cecilia, you just wait.
18:55I'll make you regret this.
19:02Victoria, where are you?
19:04Dinner tonight.
19:04I'm at the moonlight.
19:07Elliot!
19:08Elliot!
19:08I'm in my way!
19:16I'm in my way!
19:17I'm in my way!
19:29I'm in my way!
19:29Did I just almost call out Kael's name?
19:31No.
19:32No way.
19:33He was a shadow.
19:34Nothing more.
19:35The man I actually want is sitting right there.
19:39Victoria?
19:40You okay?
19:41You spaced out.
19:43Nothing.
19:44Just tired.
19:45So what's the occasion?
19:46Wanted to surprise you.
19:47By the way, is Cecilia back in Blackstone?
19:50How's she been?
19:56First thing out of your mouth and it's about Cecilia?
19:59She's your sister.
20:00Can't I ask about family?
20:02Huh.
20:03Right.
20:03Family.
20:04Well, since you care so much.
20:06Your beloved Cecilia just signed a marriage contract tonight.
20:10What?
20:11With who?
20:12Why so worked up?
20:14I just...
20:15Didn't expect it.
20:17She just got back.
20:19Who's the guy?
20:20What's his background?
20:21Every time.
20:22Every time someone mentions Cecilia, his whole face changes.
20:27Elliot, did you invite me here to see me?
20:29Or to interrogate me about Cecilia?
20:32Don't be mad.
20:33I was just wondering.
20:35Sit down.
20:36Let me make it up to you tonight.
20:42Damn it.
20:44She signed a contract?
20:46No.
20:47No one deserves her but me.
20:56Elliot, be honest with me.
20:59In your eyes, who's better?
21:00Me or Cecilia?
21:03You both have your strength.
21:05God, it's the same thing my whole life.
21:07Dad thinks Cecilia's the gifted one.
21:08The Guild thinks Cecilia's the powerhouse.
21:10And the first thing you say when I walk in...
21:12How's Cecilia?
21:14Cecilia is impressive.
21:16Maybe you could learn from her.
21:17You know, pick up some...
21:18Why does she get everything the second she walks back in?
21:24I'm gonna do something that makes this whole damn family see me.
21:28Something that proves I'm just as good as her.
21:30No.
21:31Better.
21:31What are you planning?
21:33Have you heard of Master Avicina?
21:34You mean, the one who wrote The Extraordinary Elixirs?
21:38That book changed everything.
21:39The guy behind it is a genius.
21:42Herbalesmy, pharmacology, you name it.
21:43Any one of those formulas could make the Merchant House a fortune.
21:46I'm going to find him.
21:47If I can get exclusive access to his formulas...
21:50Cecilia's done.
21:52But I've got no leads on him.
21:57What if I told you...
21:59I could help you find Avicina?
22:03You're serious?
22:08You're serious?
22:09You can actually reach Appovinus?
22:12My professor at the Royal Academy has connections.
22:15Through him, it's not hard.
22:16Then invite him to your birthday party.
22:18I need to meet him face to face.
22:20I can try through my professor, but no guarantees.
22:22I've never even met the man myself.
22:24Just ask.
22:25If this works out, no one in Blackstone will ever look down on me again.
22:29All right, all right.
22:31Relax.
22:34Professor, I have a favor to ask.
22:36My birthday celebration is coming up.
22:39Would you be able to pass along an invitation to Master Visness?
22:42I've admired his work for a long time.
22:44Avifeyan?
22:45Bold of you.
22:46But I'll ask.
22:47If he says yes, count yourself blessed.
22:50Yes!
22:51Once I have Aviladium on my side, Cecilia's got nothing on me.
22:54You took my man?
22:55Fine.
22:55I'll get something bigger.
22:56Once Avicina's formulas are mine, this whole family dances to my tune.
23:00If I pull this off, Cecilia will finally notice me.
23:02And maybe, I can make her mine.
23:27Master Avicina, forgive the intrusion.
23:31I have a student named Elliot, decent talent.
23:35He's hosting a birthday celebration in Blackstone and would be honored by your presence.
23:40He'll prepare a generous tribute.
23:44Sure.
23:45Your student.
23:46My grand student.
23:48I'll drop by.
23:49Thank you, Master!
23:53Avifina?
23:54Avifina?
23:55The author of the Extraordinary Elixirs?
23:58The book that every alchemist alive swears by?
24:03That's me.
24:07But you spent six years under Victoria's thumb?
24:10My sister's venom.
24:12Regular antidotes only suppress it.
24:14There's no cure.
24:15So every night I'd stay up reading, testing, failing.
24:21I went through every old text in Blackstone, ran my own experiments.
24:25Six years.
24:26Hundreds of failed formulas.
24:27The ones that worked.
24:29I put them all in that book.
24:31I knew I picked the right man.
24:33My husband is the greatest alchemist alive.
24:36And Victoria had him right under her nose for six years without a clue.
24:40What an idiot.
24:42She only had eyes for Elliot.
24:45I was just a shadow.
24:47Kale, why'd you agree to go to his party?
24:50After what they put you through?
24:52Doesn't it make you sick?
24:53It does.
24:55But regular suppressors can't cure my sister for good.
24:59I've been tracking down three rare herbs that could actually eliminate the venom.
25:04And I finally got a lead.
25:06I can't miss this chance.
25:10Got it.
25:11Then we're going together.
25:16Elliot, good news.
25:19Master Avikaina agreed to attend.
25:21He's already in Blackstone.
25:23I'll deliver the invitation personally.
25:25For now, he doesn't want to be disturbed by anyone else.
25:30Victoria!
25:31It's happening!
25:32Avikaina said yes!
25:38Yes!
25:39Professor confirmed it.
25:41The Master's right here in Blackstone.
25:43Once I have Avikaina behind me,
25:46no one will ever underestimate me again.
25:49Kale's gonna come crawling back,
25:50begging me to take him in.
25:52And I'll make sure he knows how stupid he was to leave.
26:03My head is killing me.
26:06Elliot, go make me some hangover soup.
26:09Hangover soup?
26:10I don't know how to make that.
26:17The ingredients are in the kitchen.
26:19My head's splitting.
26:22Fine, fine.
26:23Wait here.
26:33Here.
26:34Drink.
26:43What the hell is this?
26:45It's disgusting!
26:46That's what hangover soup tastes like.
26:49Deal with it.
26:51Deal with it?
26:55I went to the Royal Academy.
26:57I didn't go through all that to play house servant.
27:04Again with the drinking.
27:05Come on, eat this before your stomach acts up.
27:12Added some honey.
27:13Won't be bitter.
27:15I'll warm up some milk after.
27:17Helps your stomach before bed.
27:22Kale's soup
27:24was never hard to drink.
27:29Excuse me?
27:31You're comparing me to a shadow?
27:33Are you out of your mind?
27:35A shadow!
27:37A dog you paid
27:39to sit and stay!
27:44And you're putting him above me?
27:47That's not what I...
27:51If he's so great,
27:52go find him.
27:53Let him bring you tea.
27:55Make your soup.
27:57That's all he's good for.
27:59Servant work.
28:03You...
28:04A nobody who can't even
28:06pass a bronze exam?
28:07Is that who you want?
28:12Elliot!
28:13That came out wrong!
28:15I swear I didn't mean it!
28:16Don't go!
28:18Whatever.
28:19Get some rest.
28:21I'm leaving.
28:23Oh.
28:25Don't forget to invite Cecilia to the party.
28:31Again with her!
28:32Even you!
28:33It's always about her!
28:36Cecilia.
28:37I'm done being being second.
28:40Avaphia is my trump card.
28:54Victoria!
28:55You made it!
28:56You look stunning tonight!
28:58Happy birthday, Elliot!
29:02Where's your sister?
29:03She didn't come with you?
29:04Did you even tell her?
29:07I walk in and the first thing you ask about is her.
29:10Did you invite me or her?
29:13Don't read into it.
29:14We're all gonna be family.
29:17Getting along with your sister just makes sense.
29:20She should be on her way.
29:24Is that the gold-ranked hunter, Cecilia?
29:34He's here too?
29:35Shh!
29:41Oh my god, who's the guy with her?
29:43He's gorgeous.
29:52Cecilia, so glad you could make it.
30:01And this is...
30:02I don't think we've met.
30:05Of course you haven't.
30:07That's the shadow I used to keep.
30:09Can't even pass a bronze exam.
30:13Didn't think you'd have the nerve to show up.
30:18Everyone here is somebody?
30:21Don't you feel pathetic?
30:23Easy, Victoria.
30:26But...
30:36This crowd's a little above your pay greed.
30:40If it gets awkward, the kitchen's that way.
30:57Are you done?
31:01He's my husband.
31:06Since when does he need your permission to be here?
31:13No offense, Cecilia.
31:15Your husband's welcome.
31:17If he had an invitation.
31:19I don't remember sending one.
31:22House rules.
31:28Who said I don't have one?
31:40Impossible.
31:41I didn't even know who you were before tonight.
31:44I only sent one invitation to Cecilia.
31:49That's a forgery.
31:52Kale, seriously?
31:53You faked an invitation to sneak in?
31:56That's a new low, even for you.
31:58Look.
31:59Look at him.
32:00This is the dog I used to keep on a leash.
32:02Can't get through the door on his own, so he fakes his way in.
32:07Forging invitations?
32:08Pathetic.
32:09Gold-ranked hunter's husband?
32:11More like a freeloader and a fraud.
32:14Can't even pass a bronze exam, and he thinks he belongs here?
32:19Shut your mouths, all of you!
32:21That's my husband you're talking about.
32:26The invitation's real.
32:28But you're right.
32:30You didn't send it.
32:32Oh, yeah?
32:33Then who did?
32:35Go ahead.
32:36Make something up.
32:38Your professor.
32:41My professor?
32:42Why would he send you anything?
32:44He doesn't even know who you are.
32:46That invitation my professor sent?
32:47It was for Master Avikina, the greatest alchemist on the continent.
32:52Wait.
32:53The professor gave it to you?
32:56Are you saying you're Avikinas?
33:03This is insane, at Victoria.
33:05Don't forget.
33:06This is the dog you paid to keep for six years.
33:08A nobody who can't pass a bronze exam, and he's Avikina's?
33:12Avikina's?
33:14Exactly.
33:15No way this loser is Avikina's.
33:17The invitation's obviously a fake.
33:19He must have heard about it somewhere and forged one.
33:25A god dog pretending to be a master?
33:28That's rich.
33:30Absolutely shameless!
33:32Do you have any idea what you've done?
33:34The real Avikini is coming tonight.
33:36The second he walks in, you're exposed.
33:39And the guild?
33:40They'll bury you.
33:43Fake invitation!
33:45Fake identity!
33:46Throw him out!
33:47How'd a gold-rank hunter end up marrying a con artist?
33:50Embarrassing!
33:53Cecilia, I'm saying this for your own good.
33:56A liar like this will only drag you down.
33:59Cut him loose while you still can.
34:02Worry about yourself.
34:06Worry about yourself.
34:10Kyle?
34:11Get on your knees right now.
34:13Beg me.
34:15Come back, be my dog again, and maybe, maybe, I'll introduce you to the real Avikasa.
34:21No thanks.
34:24Idiot!
34:25Ungrateful piece garbage!
34:31My sist!
34:33Tonight I'll meet Master Avikasa in person.
34:35Once he's backing me, I'll leave you so far behind.
34:40And the entire Ashford family?
34:44They'll be answering to me.
34:47He won't help you.
34:49The Wong Chung mentor has arrived.
34:59Professor's here!
35:01At Kale, you're done.
35:04My professor has met the real Avikania!
35:14Professor, thank you for coming.
35:20Where's Master Avikasinus?
35:21Is he not here yet?
35:23Professor!
35:24Perfect timing!
35:25There's a fraud here claiming to be Avikana.
35:28You've seen the real one.
35:29Call him out!
35:31Him!
35:31A dog I used to own.
35:34Can't pass a bronze exam, and he's pretending to be Avikana?
35:37Cecilia's husband is a fraud.
35:39Once the professor exposes him in front of everyone, let's see if she still has the nerve
35:44to show her face here.
35:45Come on, professor!
35:46Get the fraud out of here!
35:48Fake invitation, fake identity, shameless!
35:51You hear that?
35:52My professor learned from Avenida himself.
35:54Your game's up, fraud.
35:55Once this fraud is exposed, Cecilia will leave him, and then she's mine.
36:02Professor, tell everyone!
36:03Is this man Avenida's or not?
36:13Professor?
36:15You fool!
36:23Master!
36:26Forgive me.
36:27My student is an idiot.
36:28I'm so sorry.
36:36No, that's impossible.
36:38Professor, are you sure?
36:40He...
36:40He can't be...
36:41Shut your mouth!
36:42Do you have any idea who you just insulted?
36:44He is Master Avikina.
36:46I delivered the invitation to him personally.
36:48I delivered the invitation to him personally.
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