The Billionaire Twins' Substitute Bride - Ep - FULL ✅ #fullmovie #engsub #tvseries #trending2026 #dramaseries #romancemovies #fullhd
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00:00My boyfriend Jackson thinks I don't know that the man who spent the night with me was his twin brother.
00:04But I know.
00:06And I was very satisfied with Killian's performance last night.
00:09Buy me some soothing cream.
00:11What's wrong with you?
00:13You were too rough last night.
00:15You worked me so hard I'm red and swotin' it hurts to walk.
00:18I can still feel it pulsing.
00:19He goes still, but I smile.
00:21I knew the truth from day one.
00:23The man in my bed all night wasn't Jackson.
00:25It was his twin brother Killian Sterling.
00:27The billionaire whose name Wall Street barely dares to say out aloud.
00:32I fold.
00:33Ava is yours tonight.
00:35You sure about that?
00:37Sure.
00:38But she's been with me a year.
00:41If that bothers you...
00:42I don't care.
00:44She'll work.
00:45Fine.
00:45Have fun tonight, Killian.
00:49Jax, you're serious?
00:50That's Ava.
00:51You played nice for three months just to get her in bed and now you're already over it?
00:55I lost the bet.
00:56That's how it goes.
00:57She's just a woman.
00:59I thought Ava meant something to you.
01:02The hard-to-get act gets old after a while.
01:04Now?
01:05She's boring.
01:05She does whatever I say.
01:07It's pathetic.
01:08I can't even look at her anymore.
01:09In that case, Jax...
01:11Mind if I get a turn next time?
01:15What if Killian actually goes through with it?
01:18Then what?
01:19He won't touch her.
01:21Killian's a control freak.
01:22He thinks women are more trouble than they're worth.
01:25I don't know about that.
01:27I saw him staring at Ava for a while the night she wore that slit dress.
01:31He probably just thought she looked easy.
01:33Let's make another bet.
01:35Think Killian actually goes for it tonight?
01:36And don't forget, that woman is obsessed with me.
01:39She's stubborn as hell.
01:40She'd sooner die than let another man near her.
01:42You'll lose your money betting against that.
01:49Out in the hallway, a girl in a tight dress was waiting.
01:53She giggled and pressed up against him.
01:55Jackson felt the bourbon hit his head.
01:58He grabbed her waist, shoved her against the wall and kissed her hard.
02:02Anything to shut up the noise in his head.
02:04I sat on the floor with my back against the cold door.
02:07I usually slept like a rock after drinking.
02:09That's why Jackson didn't bother keeping his voice down.
02:12But tonight a nightmare pulled me awake early.
02:15I heard every single word.
02:17Something cracked open in my chest.
02:18I didn't push the door open.
02:19I didn't scream.
02:20He'd bet me away.
02:22I was worth nothing to him.
02:23If I made a scene, I'd only humiliate myself.
02:25A man like him could wreck my life with one phone call.
02:28I crawled back to bed.
02:29Numb.
02:30Even under the heavy duver, I couldn't stop shaking.
02:33Then the door opened.
02:34Steady footsteps crossed the room toward the bed.
02:36I caught the scent of tobacco and cedar.
02:39I didn't recognize it.
02:40Jackson never smelled like that.
02:42I clenched my fists and kept my eyes shut.
02:44The dupie lifted gently.
02:46Ava, let's go home.
02:48Then I was lifted off the bed.
02:50His voice was deeper than Jackson's.
02:52Low and rough.
02:53I played along and reached up to wrap my arms around his neck.
02:56Jax, what took you so long?
02:58His whole body went ragged for a second.
03:00Have you been waiting long?
03:01Hmm.
03:02My head hurts.
03:03We'll get you some medicine at home.
03:04You'll feel better after some sleep.
03:06He carried me out, his arms like iron.
03:08His stride was steady, unhurried.
03:11I buried my face in his chest.
03:12Are you going to be as rough as you were last night?
03:15His Adam Junnel moved as he tightened his grip on me.
03:17Yeah.
03:18I'm going to make you cry tonight.
03:20We got back to the house.
03:22I took a shower.
03:23The moment I walked out of the bathroom, Kilvan grabbed my waist from behind.
03:28He leaned down to kiss me.
03:30I laughed softly.
03:31Why are you so impatient tonight, Jax?
03:34The kiss stopped suddenly.
03:37Call me something else.
03:38What do you want to hear?
03:39How do you usually call me?
03:41Jax, or Mr. Sterling, sometimes babe.
03:48The kiss became fierce and hungry.
03:51Tonight, call me daddy.
03:53You have never called me that.
03:55Daddy?
03:55My eyes widened in surprise.
03:57He prized me onto the bed.
03:59I could barely breathe.
04:00He gripped my waist.
04:01His voice was thick with lust.
04:04Ava, say it again.
04:06I gasped for air.
04:07Mr. Sterling.
04:08He lost control completely.
04:10He drove into me with a heavy thrust.
04:12I cried out.
04:13Tears filled my eyes instantly.
04:15He kissed my tears away.
04:17His breath was ragged.
04:18What did I tell you?
04:19Did you forget?
04:21I stared at him through my tears.
04:23Daddy.
04:23I sobbed.
04:24My nails dug into his muscles.
04:26He flipped me over.
04:27My long hair spilled across the sheets.
04:29I felt a wave of tremors.
04:31He gripped my hips.
04:32He slammed into me again and again.
04:34Ava, don't stop.
04:36I cried and trembled.
04:37I obeyed him over and over.
04:39Daddy!
04:40Daddy!
04:41I opened my eyes at noon.
04:43The sun hit my face.
04:44My whole body ached.
04:45He had used me all night.
04:46The room was empty.
04:47Killen was already gone.
04:48The night felt like a dream.
04:50I forced myself out of bed.
04:51My legs shook with every step.
04:53My inner thighs felt swollen and hot.
04:54I went to the window.
04:56Jackson stood in the garden, smoking.
04:57He looked like he hadn't slept.
04:59I stared at the back of his head.
05:01Something inside me went still and cold.
05:04My nails bit into my palms.
05:06I buried it.
05:07I put on a soft, helpless face.
05:09I picked out a short slip dress.
05:11The marks on my neck were visible.
05:13I came downstairs slowly.
05:15I held the railing the whole way down.
05:17Jackson came in through the front door.
05:20He stared at my legs and froze.
05:22I avoided his eyes and touched his sleeve.
05:24I asked him to pick up some ointment for me.
05:27Jackson's expression went dark.
05:32Stay home.
05:33Don't go anywhere.
05:35He turned and bolted out the front door.
05:37I watched him go.
05:38The softness in my eyes dropped away.
05:41Nothing left but cold.
05:42I called the chef and ordered my favorite meal.
05:44A loud engine growled outside.
05:46I set down my fork and watched Killian climbed out of a black SUV.
05:50The twins were easier to tell apart than people thought.
05:52Killian was taller, broader in the shoulders.
05:55I knew the only way out of their sick game ran straight through Killian.
05:57He was built different from Jackson.
05:59Killian walked toward me.
06:00I smiled and threw myself into his arms.
06:02Jax, you're back.
06:04Killian looked down at me.
06:05He didn't say a word to correct me.
06:07His dark eyes were impossible to read.
06:10I wrapped my arm around his and playfully deg through his suit pockets.
06:15Where's the ointment?
06:16Hand it over.
06:17My hand slipped into his pants pocket.
06:19His warm hand pressed down over mine.
06:21What ointment?
06:21His voice was even lower than the night before.
06:23I stamped my foot.
06:24Stop playing dumb.
06:25I already told you it hurts.
06:26You were way too rough, La-
06:27Killian said nothing.
06:29His jaw tightened.
06:30He looked annoyed.
06:31He loosened his tie and fixed me with that burning stare.
06:33I just thought of something.
06:35I should check the injury myself.
06:36That way I can tell the doctor exactly what you need.
06:39My face went red and I acted offended.
06:41Jackson Sterling!
06:42Killian held my gaze.
06:44His eyes swept over the marks on my neck.
06:46His eyes were dark.
06:47What's got you shy, Ava?
06:49I've already seen every inch of you.
06:51Jerk!
06:51I'm leaving!
06:52I glared at him and turned to leave.
06:54Killian caught my wrist.
06:55He pulled me back against his chest.
06:57Okay.
06:57I'll stop.
06:58His arms locked around me from behind.
07:00My back pressed flat against his chest.
07:02He leaned down.
07:03His breath warm against my ear.
07:05I closed my eyes.
07:07Then tires shriek outside.
07:09We both turned.
07:11A black sports car skidded to a stop.
07:14The door swung open hard.
07:15The real Jackson got out.
07:17He stared at us, holding onto each other.
07:19His face was a storm.
07:20My eyes flew open.
07:22I stared at the man holding me.
07:23My whole body shaking.
07:25I yanked my hand free and stumbled back.
07:27Killian?
07:28Jax?
07:29I...
07:32Jackson walked over holding a brown paper bag.
07:35He wore a cold smile.
07:37His eyes locked on where Killian's hands had been.
07:40The blood drained from my face.
07:43Jax, I got confused.
07:45I thought it was you.
07:47My voice cracked as I dropped my head.
07:49My hair falling forward hid the look in my eyes.
07:53I needed them both to buy it.
07:54I needed it to make sense.
07:56The Jackson from last night left too deep an impression.
08:00Jackson stormed over and pulled me behind him.
08:03His grip was tight enough to bruise bone.
08:07Ava, you make me sick.
08:08You've been with me a year and you can't even recognize me?
08:11I'm sorry.
08:15It's not her fault.
08:17Twins are easy to mix up.
08:19Jax, don't take it out on her.
08:21Jackson sneered.
08:22His eyes went darker.
08:24He tipped his chin up.
08:26She's just dumb.
08:28Maybe I haven't been clear enough with her.
08:31She's only met me once.
08:34He turned and walked inside.
08:36Even leaving, he filled the whole room.
08:39Jackson stood there for a moment.
08:41His knuckles cracked as his fists tightened.
08:44Then he turned to me slow.
08:46He shook the paper bag in my face.
08:48His eyes had that sick, obsessive look.
08:51Stop embarrassing me.
08:53Get to your room.
08:54He leaned close to my ear.
08:56His breath was warm against my skin.
08:58Let me see how bad it is.
09:00I'll do it myself.
09:04My nails dug into my palms.
09:06Jackson had been with some other woman last night.
09:08And now he wanted to put those same hands on me.
09:11My stomach turned.
09:14I swallowed the nausea and followed him back.
09:18Jackson washed his hands.
09:20Slow and deliberate.
09:21He looked down at me.
09:23Cold.
09:24Take off your clothes.
09:25Get on the bed.
09:27I trembled and acted confused.
09:30Jax, why are you being so mean today?
09:33For the past year, he had been patient, playing the loving boyfriend.
09:38This was the first time he'd talked to me like this.
09:42Are you still upset because I mixed you up with Killian?
09:45Jackson cut her off.
09:47No.
09:47You're overthinking.
09:49I'm worried about you.
09:50Is it still bad?
09:52Let me see.
09:53His voice went soft again.
09:55Which somehow made it worse.
09:57I'd turned him down at first.
09:59I only said yes because I was scared.
10:03Someone had told me about his history.
10:06Jackson used to date a lead ballerina.
10:09He chased her for three months.
10:11She thought she was it for him.
10:13He was over it in less than six months.
10:19When she found out the truth, she slapped him at a gala.
10:24She made him a joke in front of everyone.
10:26A few days later, she fell off a stage during rehearsal.
10:31She's been paralyzed ever since.
10:33Ava, stay away from him.
10:35If you make him angry, he will destroy your life.
10:38I was scared for my life.
10:40Scared for my family.
10:42So I wore that mask of obedience for a whole year.
10:45I even let myself think he loved me.
10:48Instead, he traded me away like a chip on a poker table.
10:51Jackson pushed me back onto the bed.
10:53He knelt between my legs.
10:55You must have seduced me again last night, Ava.
10:58Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so rough.
11:00He chuckled, his eyes wrong.
11:02He slowly lifted the hem of my dress.
11:04I turned my head and bit down on my lip.
11:07I kept myself from throwing up.
11:10Somebody knocked at the door.
11:11Jackson, study.
11:13Now.
11:13Killen's voice came through the door.
11:15Ice cold.
11:16Jackson swore under his breath.
11:18He got up and has straightened his jacket.
11:20He shoved the tube into my hand.
11:21Do it yourself.
11:23I need to go deal with him.
11:24He left.
11:25My fingers closed around the tube.
11:27I sank down onto the bed and finally breathed.
11:30My phone buzzed.
11:32Unknown number.
11:33It's Killian.
11:34Save my number.
11:35I stared at the screen.
11:37My fingers went numb.
11:42I texted back after a long pause.
11:45Okay, Killian?
11:46He didn't reply.
11:48Jackson never came back to the room.
11:50He called later.
11:51His voice clipped with annoyance.
11:53The Seattle office had a serious problem.
11:55He had to fly out for a few days.
11:57Killian had clearly thrown a wrench in things.
12:00The tension in my chest eased.
12:01The next morning, after I got ready for class, I found Killian downstairs.
12:06He had on gold-rimmed glasses today.
12:08Cold, professional.
12:09A completely different man.
12:11I put on my polite face.
12:13Good morning, Killian.
12:14He gave a brief nod and looked at me over his glasses.
12:17Heading back to campus?
12:19Yes.
12:20I'll drive you.
12:21It's on my way.
12:23I started to say no.
12:24He cut me off.
12:25Jackson's gone.
12:26I'll keep an eye on you.
12:28Eat something first.
12:29I sat down across from him.
12:31I barely touched my food.
12:33Killian didn't say anything.
12:35He just stood.
12:37I followed him out to the car.
12:39The door of the phantom clicked shut.
12:41Killian raised the partition.
12:43Killian?
12:44I pressed my legs together.
12:46He took off his glasses.
12:47His eyes were dark.
12:48Focused.
12:50How are you holding up?
12:51My face turned red.
12:54It's a lot better.
12:55He held out a small tube.
12:58This one's better for bruising.
13:00Take it.
13:01No, it's okay.
13:02Jackson already took care of it.
13:07Killian's face didn't change.
13:10The air in the car got thick.
13:13Take it.
13:14My eyes filled up.
13:17I really can't.
13:18Jackson's already upset about what happened.
13:21He'll lose it if he sees this.
13:22Kilvan watched me and slowly put it down.
13:25You really care about him that much?
13:26He's my first real boyfriend.
13:28He's good to me.
13:30I love him.
13:32Killian gave a short, dry laugh.
13:33He leaned back and turned to the window.
13:35He didn't say another word the whole ride.
13:38We pulled up to the school.
13:40Thanks for the ride.
13:41I'll head in.
13:42He nodded once.
13:43I reached for the door.
13:45Ava.
13:46I turned to look at him.
13:48This ointment is best for scars.
13:50Use it on the scar on your leg.
13:52I went still.
13:53How do you know about that?
13:55Kilian didn't answer.
13:56He took my hand and pressed the tube into it.
13:58His thumb dragged across the back of my hand.
14:01I got out.
14:01The car pulled away fast.
14:03I stood there for a moment.
14:05I pulled out my phone and texted Jackson, smiling.
14:08Miss you.
14:09You back in 10 days?
14:10Probably.
14:11I'll wrap it up as fast as I can.
14:14Okay.
14:14I'll be here.
14:15The next 10 days were quiet.
14:17Things were calm with Jackson gone.
14:19Kilian basically dropped off the map.
14:21He didn't reach out once.
14:23I second-guested myself sometimes.
14:25Had that really been Kilian Sterling?
14:27Why would someone like him go along with it?
14:29Why play that kind of sick game with his own brother?
14:32Friday afternoon, Jackson called.
14:35He sounded up-dee and pushy, as usual.
14:38Baby, I'm heading back to New York tonight.
14:41Go to the house and wait up for me.
14:46After showering, I curled up on the leather sofa.
14:49I fell asleep with my phone in my hand.
14:53The sound of the front door opening woke me.
14:55I sat up.
14:56A tall figure stood in the dark.
14:59The room filled with the smell of tobacco.
15:01It was Kilian.
15:03My heart tightened.
15:04He wasn't wearing his glasses.
15:06He looked exactly the way he had that night.
15:09Inwardly, I sneered.
15:11Outteriorly, I smiled.
15:13I opened my arms.
15:14Kilian leaned down and held me.
15:17I tilted my face up and pressed my lips to his jaw.
15:20What took you so long?
15:22I almost fell asleep waiting for you.
15:28Kilian's whole body went rigid.
15:29His arms locked tighter around me.
15:31He held me like he wanted to press me into nothing.
15:34I made a small sound.
15:35I pressed my face into his neck.
15:37You're hurting me again.
15:38The marks from before barely faded.
15:41Don't be so rough this time, Jackson.
15:43What did you just call me?
15:44Kilian grabbed my chin.
15:46His grip was iron.
15:47He tilted my face up to his.
15:48His hot breath hit my face.
15:50He kissed me fiercely.
15:51He held back at first.
15:53Then it turned rough.
15:54You miss me?
15:55Yes.
15:56He wasn't satisfied.
15:57He squeezed my chin.
15:59Miss who?
16:00Say the name.
16:01I miss Jackson.
16:02He bit down on my lip.
16:03I tasted blood.
16:04My eyes stung.
16:05I tried again.
16:06He stopped me with another kiss.
16:07My breath was cut short.
16:09He pinned me to the bed and took me.
16:10Using me until I broke down completely.
16:13His hands cupped my face.
16:15He wiped the tears.
16:17Ava.
16:17One last time.
16:18What's my name?
16:19I sobbed and gave up.
16:20Daddy.
16:21Daddy.
16:22Kilian hovered over me, breathing hard.
16:24You like it when I'm like this with you?
16:26I cried until I had nothing left.
16:28I tried to shake my head.
16:29He kissed me until I stopped fighting it.
16:32All I could do was nod.
16:33His kisses finally went soft.
16:35I want this every day.
16:37Okay?
16:38I'll get hurt.
16:39It's too much.
16:40My voice shook.
16:41You've never been this rough before.
16:42Kilian pressed me against his broad chest.
16:44Did I hurt you?
16:45I shook my head.
16:46He'd been harder on me than before.
16:48But the pleasure outran the pain.
16:50Did it feel good?
16:51I bit my lip.
16:53My face burned.
16:54Yes.
16:55The fire came back into Kilian's eyes.
16:58He pinned me down again.
16:59He laced his fingers with mine.
17:04From here on, you only do this with me.
17:07Understood?
17:08I gave a small laugh.
17:10What is your problem tonight?
17:12Of course it's only you, Jackson.
17:14Don't say that name.
17:16Kilian's voice went flat.
17:18What is your problem tonight?
17:19My eyes flew open.
17:20He released my hands.
17:22He covered my eyes with his hand.
17:24Ava, I love hearing you say that.
17:26It makes me want you even more.
17:27Say it from now on.
17:28I tried to peel his hand back.
17:30My fingers found a scar on the back of his hand.
17:33Something flickered in my memory.
17:35I couldn't hold on to it.
17:37Okay, daddy.
17:38Kilian gave all the staff extended time off.
17:41He moved into every corner of my days.
17:43We spent the days together.
17:45He used me until I was exhausted at night.
17:47On the third night, he took me down to the Hudson.
17:49We ate at a seafood place on the pier.
17:51I had too much of the fruit wine.
17:53It hit me hard on the way back.
17:55I could barely walk.
17:56Kilian didn't say anything.
17:58He just picked me up.
17:59His fingers grazed the old scar on my leg.
18:02Ava, where'd this scar come from?
18:04Looks like it was bad.
18:05I rested my head against his back.
18:07Eyes closed.
18:09Some rich kid.
18:10His family had money.
18:12He loved showing it off.
18:14I ignored him, so he kept at it.
18:17I was too busy to bother.
18:19Until we fought.
18:21He shoved me.
18:22I hit a marble planter.
18:24There was blood everywhere.
18:24I started laughing, but I bit back.
18:27Got his hand good.
18:29My mouth was full of blood.
18:30He bawled like a baby.
18:39I was getting sloppier.
18:41He wasn't all bad, though.
18:42He brought medicine later.
18:44He said the scar looked like a flower petal.
18:47And then what?
18:48He was quiet for a long time.
18:51I don't remember much.
18:53He moved back to the city.
18:54I had too much going on.
18:56I didn't think about him.
18:57I started to go under.
18:59Ava.
19:00I heard him whisper my name.
19:02He said something else.
19:03Low.
19:04The wind took his words.
19:06I didn't catch any of it.
19:08The night Jackson officially came back Sterling House.
19:11Killen arranged a formal dinner.
19:12I stood by the window watching at Killen.
19:15Killen.
19:15Jax has been back for days.
19:17Why the dinner now?
19:20Killen stood in the dark corner of the room.
19:22His stare made my skin crawl.
19:25I pulled back.
19:26I could feel Killen's eyes on my back the entire time.
19:30At dinner, Jackson was in a foul mood.
19:32He was on his third glass of bourbon.
19:35I softly put my hand over his glass.
19:37Daddy.
19:38Stop drinking.
19:39It's bad for your stomach.
19:41The air went right out of the room.
19:43Two sets of eyes snapped to my face.
19:45Killen looked sharp in his dark suit.
19:47His knife scraped the tortling with a sharp screech.
19:50He looked up and fixed me with a hard stare.
19:52Jackson frowned.
19:54His voice went cold.
19:55What did you just call me?
19:57I opened my eyes wide and played innocent.
20:01Daddy.
20:02What's wrong?
20:06Ava Sterling!
20:09Jax.
20:10Who the hell are you calling that?
20:12Who put that in your head?
20:16You told me to!
20:17You said you liked it!
20:19You made me do it!
20:19That's a lie!
20:20I never said that!
20:22You said it yourself!
20:24You liked it when I gave in!
20:26You made me do it!
20:30The room felt airless.
20:32I let myself tremble.
20:34Killivan looked at me for a moment.
20:35Don't do that.
20:37She's just a girl.
20:39Upstairs.
20:39Study.
20:40Now.
20:43My phone buzzed.
20:45Text Killian.
20:46Don't be scared.
20:48I've got you.
20:49I wiped my face and smiled in the dark.
20:51Does Killian think I'm stupid?
20:53Does he think I don't remember?
20:54I heard it at the gala the night he came back.
20:57People were congratulating him on his engagement to some European airsys.
21:01He didn't deny it.
21:02He just lifted his glass.
21:04He was walking into a political marriage.
21:07And still he played this sick game with his own brother.
21:11Maybe this was his last bit of chaos before becoming the perfect air.
21:15Getting one last taste of whatever this was.
21:17But where did that leave me?
21:20Why should I be a pawn in their sick little power game?
21:25Killian.
21:26Don't you think that was too far?
21:28Jackson was in the study.
21:30He glared across the desk.
21:32Twin brothers.
21:33But Jackson had always been the shadow to Killian's light.
21:36Killian had the brains and the discipline.
21:38The family handed him everything.
21:40Jackson was left to be the playboy.
21:42He'd always been jealous of At Killian.
21:44And terrified of him too.
21:47If I'm not mistaken, you lost her to me at cards.
21:50But you're a control freak!
21:51You never go near women!
21:53Jackson's voice cracked with panic.
21:55I thought she'd be too much for you!
21:58Jackson could never admit the truth.
22:00The bet was a jab.
22:02A way to insult Killian.
22:05He thought Killian would be disgusted by his used toy.
22:08He was dead wrong.
22:09Something shifted in Killian's eyes the second he saw Ava.
22:12Jackson watched it happen.
22:14Killian had looked at Ava twice that night.
22:16So Jackson played it.
22:17He wanted to use Ava to take a shot at his brother.
22:19He never expected Killian to actually take her up on it.
22:22Jackson didn't sleep the whole night.
22:24His mind kept going there.
22:26Was Killian with her?
22:27Did Ava know it wasn't him?
22:29The thoughts ate him alive.
22:31He raced back to the house at dawn.
22:33He breathed again when he heard Killian had left for the office.
22:36But then he saw Ava.
22:39She came downstairs covered in marks.
22:42She played sweet and shy.
22:44She complained he'd been too rough.
22:48Jackson didn't feel like he'd won.
22:51He felt a rage he couldn't name.
22:53He'd had plenty of women.
22:56He'd never cared about walking away from any of them.
22:59He thought Ava was just another one.
23:01He was dead wrong.
23:03Ava was the only one he'd actually chased.
23:06He'd thrown the one girl he cared about straight at a wolf.
23:11I don't know why you'd talk about her like that.
23:16He grabbed at Jackson by the collar.
23:18He shoved at Jackson into the wall.
23:20Say something like that about her again and see what happens.
23:23His voice was steady.
23:26His eyes were full of something else.
23:28Jackson didn't fight back.
23:30He stared up at his brother.
23:32He saw years of something he'd never noticed before.
23:37You set me up.
23:38Didn't you?
23:40The whole bet was a setup.
23:42You wanted her from day one.
23:43You wanted to take her from me.
23:45If what you had was real, nobody could have taken her.
23:48So let me say this once, Jackson.
23:51You handed me the opening.
23:53You pushed her into my arms yourself.
23:56Jackson let out a wild laugh.
23:58So what?
23:59You think she'll stay with you on her own?
24:02She grew up with nothing.
24:03But she's proud and she's stubborn.
24:07What happens once when she finds you were pretending to be me?
24:10She'll hate you for it.
24:12Fake gentleman.
24:15So what?
24:16If I hadn't stepped in, you would have lost her to some random guy.
24:19I never would.
24:20Yes, you would have.
24:21Say it, Jackson.
24:23You were already bored of her.
24:25You lost her because you'd already moved on.
24:27There's some model waiting for you in a hotel room right now.
24:30Jackson.
24:31Be honest.
24:32Isn't that exactly right?
24:34Jackson's jaw went tight.
24:36He had nothing to say.
24:38Killian dropped his collar.
24:40He looked down at Jackson.
24:42Clean up your own mess first.
24:44The board wants someone to answer for Seattle.
24:46If you can't explain it, you're out.
24:49It clicked for Jackson.
24:51The moment Killian came back, Jackson's business started bleeding.
24:55He was calculated.
24:56He'd put the family's business at risk for Ava.
24:59And if I did, if you had any real ability, people couldn't push you around like this.
25:04Killian pulled out a cigarette.
25:06After a few drags, he was composed again.
25:09Are you going to tell her or am I?
25:11Why?
25:11Why do you always have to come out on top?
25:13You have everything.
25:15London, the engagement, the whole picture.
25:17Why do you have to take Ava too?
25:19Killian ground his cigarette out in the ashtray.
25:22I win because I'm better than you.
25:25And stealing?
25:26Killian looked at him like he was nothing.
25:28I never wanted any of your garbage.
25:31So then what is Ava to you?
25:33The door swung open.
25:36I was standing in the doorway.
25:38My whole body was shaking.
25:40My face was pale.
25:42My eyes were red.
25:45In college, I was in the drama club.
25:47I learned to control my breathing.
25:49I knew how to look like I was falling apart.
25:51Back then it was just for fun.
25:53Now it was the only weapon I had.
25:56Killian got to his feet.
25:57A frown crossed his face.
25:59I noticed his breathing was off.
26:01I didn't look at Killian.
26:03I turned to Jackson, whose face had gone white.
26:06Tears rolled down my face.
26:09In this game, guilt is worth more than diamonds.
26:12I needed to drive it in deep.
26:14Jackson Sterling.
26:15I whispered his name.
26:18Ava, let me explain.
26:19Don't touch me!
26:21He reached for my hand.
26:22I stepped back and screamed.
26:24Ava, I can fix this.
26:26I swear I can-
26:27You were my first love.
26:29I backed up with every word.
26:32My eyes were empty.
26:33If you don't love me, I'll go.
26:35If there's someone else, I'll go.
26:37But I will not be someone's poker chimp.
26:39I was so happy this past year.
26:41I thought I was lucky.
26:43I thought I'd found someone real.
26:45And then...
26:47A broken laugh came out of me.
26:50Turns out my whole life was just someone else's dirty joke.
26:54Ava, it's not like that.
26:55I'll give you anything.
26:56I shook my head.
26:57I couldn't stop crying.
26:59It's over.
27:00Jackson.
27:01I'm done dreaming.
27:03I turned and ran.
27:04I ran for the second floor terrace.
27:06Below was the garden.
27:08Killen had the soil turned just yesterday.
27:10It would be soft.
27:11I'd done the math.
27:12At most, a twisted ankle.
27:15But this suicide act would haunt them forever.
27:17I was collecting on the bet.
27:19Behind me, both of them ran.
27:22Without hesitating, I climbed over the railing.
27:25I let myself fall backward, like I was done with everything.
27:29Ava!
27:30Their voices crashed together in the wind.
27:32Pure, helpless panic.
27:34In that one second of falling, I looked up at their faces.
27:37I let a smile touch my lips.
27:38Game on.
27:41The garden, moments later.
27:43The sterling house went into complete chaos.
27:46Killen was kneeling in the dirt.
27:48This was a billionaire.
27:49His clothes stayed perfect at the best galas in the world.
27:51Now his trousers were caked in blood and mud.
27:54His hands were shaking in the air.
27:55He wanted to hold me, but was afraid to make it worse.
27:57Ava, breathe.
27:58Look at me.
27:59Just breathe.
28:00He was trying to sound calm, but the terror was right there in his voice.
28:04I lay curled on the cold, wet ground.
28:06My right ankle was broken.
28:08I grint my teeth.
28:09Cold sweat soaked through my back.
28:11Jackson looked hollowed out.
28:12He stood a few steps back, white as a sheet.
28:15An ambulance siren cut through.
28:17I forced my eyes to stay open.
28:19I looked at both of them and spoke slowly.
28:21Don't take me anywhere.
28:23Don't bother saving me.
28:25Sweat and tears mixed on my face.
28:27I looked at Jackson and bit my lip until it bled.
28:29He flinched.
28:30His eyes were wide with it.
28:31I never want to see you again.
28:32Ava.
28:33His voice broke.
28:34He tried to step forward.
28:35I turned away from him.
28:36I found at Killen.
28:37The second our eyes met, the tears came.
28:40I don't want to see you either.
28:42Men always carry a quiet guilt about the women they've been with.
28:44I needed that guilt.
28:45Hospital first, Ava.
28:47You can hate me later.
28:48If you don't promise, I stay here.
28:51This is not the time for this.
28:52He pressed two fingers to his temple.
28:54His voice went sharp.
28:57Let the paramedics move you.
28:59Don't touch anything.
29:00I pushed myself up.
29:02Blood ran down and soaked into the petal-shaped scar on my leg.
29:05The blood turned the flower red.
29:09Killen's eyes went wide.
29:11His face drained.
29:12He was staring at the scar.
29:13Stop moving.
29:14I promise.
29:15Jackson and I will stay away from you.
29:17Both of us.
29:18I used the last of my strength to smile at him.
29:21The darkness started pulling me down.
29:23I leaned close to his ear.
29:25Just the two of us.
29:26Daddy.
29:27One last time.
29:28I'll trust you.
29:29Killen made that promise in front of everyone.
29:31He was the head of the Sterlings.
29:32His word meant something.
29:34I was in the hospital for two weeks.
29:36Neither of them came.
29:37The day I was discharged, Killen's head secretary showed up.
29:41He was holding a leather folder.
29:42Ava.
29:45Mr. Sterling said to give you whatever you want.
29:49I lay back against the pillow and watch the birds outside the window.
29:52I want money.
29:54A lot of it.
29:55And I want out of the country.
29:56The secretary bow his head.
29:59The trust is set up.
30:00Your family's taken care of.
30:01London, Paris, New York.
30:03Your choice.
30:04The acceptance letter will come tomorrow.
30:07Tell him I said thank you.
30:09The secretary got up but stopped.
30:11Ava.
30:13Is there anything else you want to say to him?
30:15To men like them I was fragile.
30:17Expendable.
30:18Just something to pass around.
30:20Maybe Killen felt something real during those nights.
30:22But feelings didn't stand a chance against family interest.
30:25Yes.
30:26The secretary's face lifted.
30:28Tell him I hope he has a long, quiet life.
30:30That's it.
30:31Nothing else?
30:32No asking him to come by or wait for you?
30:38He left with the answer he'd been dreading.
30:40As I left the hospital, Killian's black phantom was sitting outside.
30:44The windows were blacked out.
30:45It sat in the shadows.
30:46Engine off.
30:47I couldn't see through the glass, but I knew he was in there.
30:50He was a man of his word.
30:52I didn't look back.
30:54He watched her through the tinted glass.
30:56She turned a corner in Manhattan and was gone.
30:59Sir, should we follow?
31:00There is still time.
31:02No.
31:04Take me back to the office.
31:06The car pulled into the evening traffic.
31:08He leaned back and shut his eyes.
31:10He hadn't slept properly in days.
31:12A restless dream pulled him back to the night of the bet.
31:15He'd known about Jackson's plan from the beginning.
31:18That's why he'd gone to that party.
31:19He stepped into the game to protect her.
31:22The thought of some stranger getting her was unbearable.
31:25He hadn't planned to touch her.
31:26But she'd reached for him.
31:28She'd pressed her face to his chest and said his scent was familiar.
31:31And in that moment, want beat out reason.
31:34He told himself just once.
31:36Just the one night.
31:37But some lines can't be uncrossed.
31:39Once he had her, he didn't want to let her go.
31:42He lost control completely.
31:43He watched at Jackson yell at her.
31:45He heard Jackson say he wanted to check her wound.
31:48Something in him finally snapped.
31:49He figured they could all burn together.
31:52But he never expected her to jump.
31:54That fall wrecked both him and Jackson.
31:57She'd said she never wanted to see him again.
32:05Years ago, a little girl bit him with blood already on her lips.
32:09Her eyes had been full of hate even then.
32:11She'd said the exact same words.
32:17Second year at NYU.
32:18I ran into Atleo in the village.
32:20Old friend of Jackson's.
32:21Designer everything.
32:22Typical rich kid energy.
32:23He dragged me into some high-end steakhouse.
32:24Killen almost shipped him off to Southeast Asia.
32:26But he kept him around.
32:27Jackson changed.
32:29He's heads down on the business now.
32:31Obsessed with it.
32:31He hasn't been with anyone else.
32:33Someone brought your name up at a party recently.
32:35Ava, the look on his face.
32:37Like someone had ripped him open.
32:38I kept my smile and cut into my steak.
32:40I hadn't liked Jackson at first.
32:42The gap between our worlds was too wide.
32:43But he was good to me for a while and I had genuinely cared.
32:46Then reality hit.
32:47He and his brother are practically enemies now.
32:49They go at it openly in board meetings.
32:52Kilton's big political engagement fell through.
32:55The heiress got engaged to someone else.
32:57Sorry, Leo.
32:58I've got class.
32:59I need to go.
33:00Ava, is it actually over between you two?
33:02He was a mess.
33:03But there was a misunderstanding.
33:05He didn't actually do anything with that model that night.
33:07Leo, don't.
33:08Got it.
33:09Forget I said anything.
33:10I waved and stepped out into the cold Manhattan night.
33:13A black phantom rolled slowly past me.
33:15The windows were blacked out.
33:16I stopped.
33:17I felt someone staring at me through the tinted glass.
33:19The car didn't stop.
33:20It disappeared into traffic.
33:22I shook my head at myself and kept walking.
33:24The light turned at Washington Square Park.
33:26The wind cut sharp.
33:27I pushed my hair back.
33:28I stepped off the curb.
33:29A deep voice came from behind me.
33:31It hit me like a weight and I went still.
33:33Hey, Ava.
33:34The streetlights were low.
33:36I looked into a pair of dark eyes.
33:38Full of restraint.
33:40And something else.
33:41It was Killian.
33:42He wasn't wearing his glasses.
33:45The scar on his hand was plain in the cold light.
33:48So that's why I left with it.
33:49By the way, I said it that was very chaotic.
33:51It's aimt.
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