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00:02I took pictures of them in bed, and blasted them online for everyone to see.
00:07Vanessa could not take the humiliation, and jumped from the third floor.
00:11She was fine.
00:12Adrian hated me for it, and had his men drag me to the rooftop.
00:16He choked me, and forced half my body over the railing.
00:21If you don't apologize to Vanessa, I'll push you off!
00:24It finally hit me that I should not cling to someone who no longer loved me.
00:29I'm sorry. This is all my fault. I won't bother you two again.
00:34There are three million on this card. Take it, and disappear from my life for good.
00:38I had no choice but to agree.
00:41Just as I was about to leave with my mother, Vanessa refused to let me go.
00:45She had people force me onto a balcony.
00:47I fell from the eighth floor, and ended up in a coma.
00:51When I woke up, I learned that my mother had even fallen into loan shark debt to pay my hospital
00:57bills.
00:57In the end, she died from overwork and exhaustion.
01:01I had to hand out flyers on the street to pay off my debt.
01:05A black Bentley stopped in front of me.
01:08Adrian was inside.
01:10Our restaurant just opened, and we're running a special today.
01:13Stop by sometime, sir.
01:14Before I could pull my hand back, he grabbed my wrist.
01:17Evelyn, you hid from me all these years, and this is what you've become?
01:21I glanced at my watch. The street was almost empty, and most of my shift was already gone.
01:26But I still had a thick stack of flyers left. If I did not finish them, my pay would be
01:32docked.
01:33Sir, could you let go of me first? I still haven't finished handing these out.
01:38Adrian's grip around my wrist tightened.
01:40Evelyn, stop acting pitiful. You took my money, hid for years, and now you show up in front of me
01:45again.
01:45It's obvious what you're after.
01:47In his eyes, I was already the kind of woman who would do anything for money.
01:52You're overthinking it. I've been handing out flyers here for almost a month.
01:56I didn't suddenly show up. So sorry for this understanding.
02:00Can you let me go now? My boss will dock my pay if I don't finish.
02:04After a long while, he slowly closed his eyes.
02:07Evelyn, you never let anyone see you looking this beaten down.
02:10And now, can't you find a job with a little dignity?
02:14It's fine. I'm just handing out flyers. What's undignified about that?
02:19People have to grow up. It's hotter than cleaning hotel rooms, but three hours pays $50.
02:25I'm grateful enough.
02:27He stared at my sunburned face.
02:29You're giving up your dignity for $50?
02:31Back then, so many rich men threw money at you, and you would not even look at them.
02:36And now you've let yourself fall this far?
02:39Just then, my phone suddenly rang, and he finally let go of my hand.
02:44It was a debt collector calling.
02:46I know. I already have the money ready.
02:50Don't worry. I won't delay it again.
02:52The call ended.
02:54You borrow from loanharks?
02:56Evelyn, didn't I give you $3 million before you left?
03:00It should have been enough to pay them back.
03:02I gave a bitter smile.
03:04So Adrian had no idea Vanessa had pushed me off the rooftop and taken the card.
03:10Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Blackburn.
03:13But that money belonged to you.
03:14How could I use your money to pay my family's debt?
03:18I'm running out of time.
03:19I need to keep handing out flyers.
03:21I won't stay and catch up with you.
03:23Please excuse me.
03:24After that, I held the flyers and walked toward the crowd.
03:27When I handed a flyer to a middle-aged woman, she shoved me away hard.
03:32I took a bad fall and hurt my knee.
03:34Are you blind?
03:35You're dressed like that, and you still dare come near me?
03:38Do you know how much this outfit costs?
03:41If you ruin it, can you afford to pay for it?
03:44I'm sorry.
03:45I'll be more careful next time.
03:47The woman cursed as she walked away.
03:50I let out a breath.
03:51I picked up the flyers and climbed back to my feet.
03:54A hand suddenly grabbed my wrist.
03:58Enough, Evelyn.
03:59How much longer are you going to degrade yourself like this?
04:03Are you a beggar?
04:05For a mere-slee $50 you let people push you around like that?
04:10And you still did not fight back?
04:12I felt helpless.
04:13Mr. Blackwood, $50 may mean nothing to you.
04:17But to me, it is a week of groceries.
04:20There is no need to make a scene over something like this.
04:23No need?
04:25As long as you ask.
04:26I can give you as much money as you want.
04:29Can you stop being so pathetic?
04:30You were admitted to Hawthorne University at 16.
04:34Every research project you joined won awards.
04:37Have you forgotten all of that?
04:38How could I forget?
04:40At 16, even after I caught my father having an affair,
04:43I still earned a full scholarship to Hawthorne University.
04:46Back then, almost nothing could hold me back.
04:49But everything changed when I met Vanessa Hayes.
04:52She had no parents and paid her tuition by working part-time jobs.
04:57So when she nearly dropped out, I paid her tuition with my research prize money
05:01and brought her home for the holidays.
05:04We became best friends.
05:05But she stole the man I loved.
05:08I was 19 when the university sent me overseas as an exchange student.
05:12I knew no one there and was often bullied by others.
05:16It was Adrian who protected me when I was at my most helpless.
05:20He waited after class, picked me up every morning, and kept unwanted men away.
05:27We naturally fell in love.
05:28But one day, Adrian and I got into a car accident on the road.
05:32A shard of glass flew toward his eyes.
05:35I raised my hand to block it without thinking.
05:38The glass cut deep into my wrist.
05:40After that, I could no longer enter a lab, operate precision instruments again.
05:46Adrian swore he would never marry anyone but me.
05:49I brought Adrian to meet Vanessa.
05:51I thought my best friend would bless us.
05:54But I was so wrong.
05:56Vanessa was in the hospital.
05:58And after I paid her bills, I came back to find her and Adrian naked in bed together.
06:03Vanessa hid in Adrian's arms, crying and saying she was sorry.
06:08But Adrian looked more relieved.
06:10Evelyn, since you saw it, I won't hide it anymore.
06:13Vanessa and I are together.
06:14Let's end this cleanly.
06:15End this cleanly?
06:17How dare the people who betrayed me say that?
06:20So I blasted those pictures online.
06:22And what I got in return was Adrian and Vanessa's revenge.
06:26After I woke up, I learned the rest from a few relatives.
06:30My mother went to find both Adrian and Vanessa.
06:33She got on her knees and begged them to lend her money.
06:37Your vicious daughter deserves death.
06:40My mother finally collapsed from exhaustion and died.
06:43So I never expected Adrian to come to me himself.
06:47Mr. Blackwood, you're too kind.
06:49But we have nothing to do with each other.
06:52How could I take your money?
06:54My life is hard now, but at least my debt is almost paid off.
06:58That gives me something to look forward to.
07:00Adrian stared at me stubbornly.
07:02Evelyn, you call the life you're having now hope?
07:05I know you still hate me.
07:07What I did back then was too cruel.
07:10Please, let me help you.
07:12Consider it compensation.
07:13No need, Mr. Blackwood.
07:15It's all in the past.
07:16I was young back then, and I took love too seriously.
07:20I really should not have.
07:21Should not have?
07:24Evelyn, you regret it, don't you?
07:26You regret loving me?
07:28I've thought about it so many times over the years.
07:31If Vanessa had not jumped back then, I would not have pitied her so much in that moment.
07:35And I wouldn't have married her so easily.
07:38You regret it, but you have no idea how much I regret it too.
07:41I kept thinking that if I ever saw you again, I would make it up to you.
07:44I went silent.
07:45Then I suddenly laughed.
07:47There's nothing worth bringing up anymore.
07:49Mr. Blackwood, you really should not let your wife hear you say that.
07:52She would be heartbroken.
07:54You chose your road.
07:56Keep walking.
07:57Don't look back.
07:58Adrian heard the meaning in my words.
08:00Even when he lowered his head, he still could not stand being rejected again and again.
08:07Evelyn, can you stop being so ungrateful?
08:10Look at yourself now.
08:12You look worn out, and no man would want you like this.
08:15And I never said I would divorce Vanessa.
08:18We have a child together.
08:19For old times' sake, I can pay off your debt and buy you a place.
08:24You can live there quietly, as long as you listen to me.
08:27The more I listened, the more uncomfortable I felt.
08:30Mr. Blackwood, what exactly do you mean?
08:32Evelyn, don't you understand?
08:34I just want to treat you well and make up for what I did back then.
08:38It finally hit me that I should not cling to someone who no longer loved me.
08:42I'm sorry.
08:43This is all my fault.
08:45I won't bother you two again.
08:47There are three million on this card.
08:48Take it and disappear from my life for good.
08:51I had no choice but to agree.
08:54Just as I was about to leave with my mother, Vanessa refused to let me go.
08:58She had people force me onto a balcony.
09:01I fell from the eighth floor and ended up in a coma.
09:05When I woke up, I learned that my mother had even fallen into loan shark debt to pay my hospital
09:10bills.
09:11In the end, she died from overwork and exhaustion.
09:15I had to hand out flyers on the street to pay off my debt.
09:19A black Bentley stopped in front of me.
09:21Adrian was inside.
09:23Our restaurant just opened and we're running a special today.
09:26Stop by sometime, sir.
09:27Before I could pull my hand back, he grabbed my wrist.
09:30Evelyn, you hid from me all these years.
09:33And this is what you've become?
09:35I glanced at my watch.
09:36The street was almost empty and most of my shift was already gone.
09:40But I still had a thick stack of flyers left.
09:43If I did not finish them, my pay would be docked.
09:46Sir, could you let go of me first?
09:49I still haven't finished handing these out.
09:52Adrian's grip around my wrist tightened.
09:55Evelyn, stop acting pitiful.
09:56You took my money, hid for years, and now you show up in front of me again.
10:00It's obvious what you're after.
10:01In his eyes, I was already the kind of woman who would do anything for money.
10:07You're overthinking it.
10:08I've been handing out flyers here for almost a month.
10:10I didn't suddenly show up.
10:12So sorry for this understanding.
10:14Can you let me go now?
10:16My boss will dock my pay if I don't finish.
10:18After a long while, he slowly closed his eyes.
10:22Evelyn, you never let anyone see you looking this beaten down.
10:24And now, can't you find a job with a little dignity?
10:29It's fine.
10:30I'm just handing out flyers.
10:31What's undignified about that?
10:33People have to grow up.
10:35It's hotter than cleaning hotel rooms, but three hours pays $50.
10:40I'm grateful enough.
10:41He stared at my sunburned face.
10:43You're giving up your dignity for $50?
10:46Back then, so many rich men threw money at you, and you would not even look at them.
10:51And now you've let yourself fall this far?
10:53Just then, my phone suddenly rang, and he finally let go of my hand.
10:59It was a debt collector calling.
11:00I know.
11:02I already have the money ready.
11:04Don't worry.
11:05I won't delay it again.
11:06The call ended.
11:09You borrow from loanharks?
11:12Evelyn, didn't I give you $3 million before you left?
11:15It should have been enough to pay them back.
11:17I gave a bitter smile, so Adrian had no idea Vanessa had pushed me off the rooftop and
11:23taken the card.
11:25Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Blackburn.
11:28But that money belonged to you.
11:29How could I use your money to pay my family's debt?
11:33I'm running out of time.
11:35I need to keep handing out flyers.
11:36I won't stay and catch up with you.
11:38Please excuse me.
11:39After that, I held the flyers and walked toward the crowd.
11:43When I handed a flyer to a middle-aged woman, she shoved me away.
11:47I took a bad fall and hurt my knee.
11:49Are you blind?
11:50You're dressed like that, and you still dare come near me?
11:54Do you know how much this outfit costs?
11:56If you ruin it, can you afford to pay for it?
11:59I'm sorry.
12:00I'll be more careful next time.
12:02The woman cursed as she walked away.
12:05I let out a breath.
12:07I picked up the flyers and climbed back to my feet.
12:10A hand suddenly grabbed my wrist.
12:13Enough, Evelyn.
12:14How much longer are you going to degrade yourself like this?
12:18Are you a beggar?
12:20For a mirsely $50, you let people push you around like that?
12:25And you still did not fight back?
12:27I felt helpless.
12:29Mr. Blackwood, $50 may mean nothing to you,
12:33but to me, it is a week of groceries.
12:35There is no need to make a scene over something like this.
12:38No need?
12:40As long as you ask.
12:42I can give you as much money as you want.
12:44Can you stop being so pathetic?
12:46You were admitted to Hawthorne University at 16.
12:49Every research project you joined won awards.
12:52Have you forgotten all of that?
12:54How could I forget?
12:55At 16, even after I caught my father having an affair,
12:59I still earned a full scholarship to Hawthorne University.
13:02Back then, almost nothing could hold me back.
13:04But everything changed when I met Vanessa Hayes.
13:07She had no parents and paid her tuition by working part-time jobs.
13:12So when she nearly dropped out,
13:14I paid her tuition with my research prize money
13:17and brought her home for the holidays.
13:19We became best friends.
13:20But she stole the man I loved.
13:23I was 19 when the university sent me overseas as an exchange student.
13:28I knew no one there and was often bullied by others.
13:31It was Adrian who protected me when I was at my most helpless.
13:36He waited after class, picked me up every morning,
13:39and kept unwanted men away.
13:42We naturally fell in love.
13:44But one day, Adrian and I got into a car accident on the road.
13:48A shard of glass flew toward his eyes.
13:50I raised my hand to block it without thinking.
13:53The glass cut deep into my wrist.
13:55After that, I could no longer enter a lab,
13:59operate precision instruments again.
14:01Adrian swore he would never marry anyone but me.
14:05I brought Adrian to meet Vanessa.
14:07I thought my best friend would bless us.
14:10But I was so wrong.
14:12Vanessa was in the hospital.
14:14And after I paid her bills,
14:15I came back to find her and Adrian naked in bed together.
14:20Vanessa hid in Adrian's arms,
14:22crying and saying she was sorry.
14:24But Adrian looked more relieved.
14:27Evelyn, since you saw it, I won't hide it anymore.
14:29Vanessa and I are together.
14:31Let's end this cleanly.
14:32End this cleanly?
14:33How dare the people who betrayed me say that?
14:36So I blasted those pictures online.
14:38And what I got in return was Adrian and Vanessa's revenge.
14:43After I woke up, I learned the rest from a few relatives.
14:46My mother went to find both Adrian and Vanessa.
14:50She got on her knees and begged them to lend her money.
14:53Your vicious daughter deserves death.
14:56My mother finally collapsed from exhaustion and died.
15:00So I never expected Adrian to come to me himself.
15:03Mr. Blackwood still hate me.
15:05What I did back then was too cruel.
15:08Please let me help you consider it compensation.
15:12No need, Mr. Blackwood.
15:14It's all in the past.
15:15I was young back then and I took love too seriously.
15:19I really should not have.
15:20Should not have?
15:23I took pictures of them in bed and blasted them online for everyone to see.
15:28Vanessa could not take the humiliation and jumped from the third floor.
15:32She was fine.
15:33Adrian hated me for it and had his men drag me to the rooftop.
15:37He choked me and forced half my body over the railing.
15:42If you don't apologize to Vanessa, I'll push you off.
15:45It finally hit me that I should not cling to someone who no longer loved me.
15:50I'm sorry.
15:51This is all my fault.
15:53I won't bother you two again.
15:55There are three million on this card.
15:57Take it and disappear from my life for good.
15:59I had no choice but to agree.
16:02Just as I was about to leave with my mother, Vanessa refused to let me go.
16:06She had people force me onto a balcony.
16:09I fell from the eighth floor and ended up in a coma.
16:12When I woke up, I learned that my mother had even fallen into loan shark debt to pay my hospital
16:18bills.
16:19In the end, she died from overwork and exhaustion.
16:23I had to hand out flyers on the street to pay off my debt.
16:26A black Bentley stopped in front of me.
16:29Adrian was inside.
16:31Our restaurant just opened and we're running a special today.
16:34Stop by sometime, sir.
16:35Before I could pull my hand back, he grabbed my wrist.
16:38Evelyn, you hid from me all these years.
16:41And this is what you've become?
16:42I glanced at my watch.
16:44The street was almost empty and most of my shift was already gone.
16:47But I still had a thick stack of flyers left.
16:50If I did not finish them, my pay would be docked.
16:54Sir, could you let go of me first?
16:56I still haven't finished handing these out.
16:58Adrian's grip around my wrist tightened.
17:01Evelyn, stop acting pitiful.
17:03You took my money, hid for years, and now you show up in front of me again.
17:07It's obvious what you're after.
17:08In his eyes, I was already the kind of woman who would do anything for money.
17:14You're overthinking it.
17:15I've been handing out flyers here for almost a month.
17:17I didn't suddenly show up.
17:19So sorry for this understanding.
17:21Can you let me go now?
17:23My boss will dock my pay if I don't finish.
17:25After a long while, he slowly closed his eyes.
17:28Evelyn, you never let anyone see you looking this beaten down.
17:31And now, can't you find a job with a little dignity?
17:36It's fine.
17:37I'm just handing out flyers.
17:38What's undignified about that?
17:40People have to grow up.
17:42It's hotter than cleaning hotel rooms, but three hours pays $50.
17:47I'm grateful enough.
17:48He stared at my sunburned face.
17:50You're giving up your dignity for $50?
17:53Back then, so many rich men threw money at you, and you would not even look at them.
17:57And now you've let yourself fall this far?
18:00Just then, my phone suddenly rang.
18:03And he finally let go of my hand.
18:05It was a debt collector calling.
18:07Evelyn, I know.
18:08I already have the money ready.
18:11Don't worry.
18:12I won't delay it again.
18:13The call ended.
18:15You borrow from loanharks?
18:17Evelyn, didn't I give you $3 million before you left?
18:21It should have been enough to pay them back.
18:23I gave a bitter smile.
18:25So Adrian had no idea Vanessa had pushed me off the rooftop and taken the card.
18:31Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Blackburn.
18:34But that money belonged to you.
18:35How could I use your money to pay my family's debt?
18:39I'm running out of time.
18:41I need to keep handing out flyers.
18:42I won't stay and catch up with you.
18:44Please excuse me.
18:45After that, I held the flyers and walked toward the crowd.
18:48When I handed a flyer to a middle-aged woman, she shoved me away.
18:53I took a bad fall and hurt my knee.
18:55Are you blind?
18:56You're dressed like that, and you still dare come near me?
18:59Do you know how much this outfit costs?
19:02If you ruin it, can you afford to pay for it?
19:05I'm sorry.
19:06I'll be more careful next time.
19:08The woman cursed as she walked away.
19:11I let out a breath.
19:13I picked up the flyers and climbed back to my feet.
19:15A hand suddenly grabbed my wrist.
19:19Enough, Evelyn.
19:20How much longer are you going to degrade yourself like this?
19:24Are you a beggar?
19:26For a mercilessly $50, you let people push you around like that?
19:31And you still did not fight back?
19:33I felt helpless.
19:34Mr. Blackwood, $50 may mean nothing to you.
19:39But to me, it is a week of groceries.
19:41There is no need to make a scene over something like this.
19:44No need?
19:46As long as you ask, I can give you as much money as you want.
19:50Can you stop being so pathetic?
19:52You were admitted to Hawthorne University at 16.
19:55Every research project you joined won awards.
19:58Have you forgotten all of that?
19:59How could I forget?
20:01At 16, even after I caught my father having an affair,
20:04I still earned a full scholarship to Hawthorne University.
20:08Back then, almost nothing could hold me back.
20:10But everything changed when I met Vanessa Hayes.
20:13She had no parents and paid her tuition by working part-time jobs.
20:18So when she nearly dropped out,
20:20I paid her tuition with my research prize money
20:22and brought her home for the holidays.
20:25We became best friends.
20:26But she stole the man I loved.
20:29I was 19 when the university sent me overseas as an exchange student.
20:33I knew no one there and was often bullied by others.
20:37It was Adrian who protected me when I was at my most helpless.
20:42He waited after class, picked me up every morning,
20:45and kept unwanted men away.
20:48We naturally fell in love.
20:50But one day, Adrian and I got into a car accident on the road.
20:54A shard of glass flew toward his eyes.
20:56I raised my hand to block it without thinking.
20:59The glass cut deep into my wrist.
21:01After that, I could no longer enter a lab
21:04and operate precision instruments again.
21:07Adrian swore he would never marry anyone but me.
21:10I brought Adrian to meet Vanessa.
21:13I thought my best friend would bless us.
21:15But I was so wrong.
21:17Vanessa was in the hospital.
21:19And after I paid her bills,
21:20I came back to find her and Adrian naked in bed together.
21:25Vanessa hid in Adrian's arms,
21:27crying and saying she was sorry.
21:29But Adrian looked more relieved.
21:31Evelyn, since you saw it, I won't hide it anymore.
21:34Vanessa and I are together.
21:36Let's end this cleanly.
21:37End this cleanly?
21:38How dare the people who betrayed me say that?
21:41So I blasted those pictures online.
21:43And what I got in return was Adrian and Vanessa's revenge.
21:48After I woke up, I learned the rest from a few relatives.
21:51My mother went to find both Adrian and Vanessa.
21:54She got on her knees and begged them to lend her money.
21:58Your vicious daughter deserves death.
22:00My mother finally collapsed from exhaustion and died.
22:04So I never expected Adrian to come to me himself.
22:07Well, Mr. Blackwood, you're too kind.
22:10But we have nothing to do with each other.
22:13How could I take your money?
22:15My life is hard now, but at least my debt is almost paid off.
22:20That gives me something to look forward to.
22:22Adrian stared at me stubbornly.
22:23Evelyn, you call the life you're having now hope?
22:26I know you still hate me.
22:29What I did back then was too cruel.
22:31Please, let me help you.
22:33Consider it compensation.
22:34No need, Mr. Blackwood.
22:36It's all in the past.
22:38I was young back then, and I took love too seriously.
22:41I really should not have.
22:43Should not have?
22:45Evelyn, you regret it, don't you?
22:47You regret loving me?
22:49I've thought about it so many times over the years.
22:51If Vanessa had not jumped back then, I would not have pitied her so much in that moment.
22:56And I wouldn't have married her so easily.
22:59You regret it, but you have no idea how much I regret it too.
23:02I kept thinking that if I ever saw you again, I would make it up to you.
23:05I went silent.
23:06Then I suddenly laughed.
23:08There's nothing worth bringing up anymore.
23:11Mr. Blackwood, you really should not let your wife hear you say that.
23:13She would be heartbroken.
23:15You chose your road.
23:17Keep walking.
23:18Don't look back.
23:19Adrian heard the meaning in my words.
23:21Even when he lowered his head, he still could not stand being rejected again and again.
23:28Evelyn, can you stop being so ungrateful?
23:31Look at yourself now.
23:33You look worn out, and no man would want you like this.
23:37And I never said I would divorce Vanessa.
23:39We have a child together.
23:41For old times' sake, I can pay off your debt and buy you a place.
23:45You can live there quietly as long as you listen to me.
23:48The more I listened, the more uncomfortable I felt.
23:51Mr. Blackwood, what exactly do you mean?
23:53Evelyn, don't you understand?
23:55I just want to treat you well and make up for what I did back then.
23:59It finally hit me that I should not cling to someone who no longer loved me.
24:03I'm sorry.
24:05This is all my fault.
24:06I won't bother you two again.
24:08There are three million on this card.
24:10Take it and disappear from my life for good.
24:12I had no choice but to agree.
24:15Just as I was about to leave with my mother, Vanessa refused to let me go.
24:19She had people force me onto a balcony.
24:22I fell from the eighth floor and ended up in a coma.
24:26When I woke up, I learned that my mother had even fallen into loan shark debt to pay my hospital
24:31bills.
24:32In the end, she died from overwork and exhaustion.
24:36I had to hand out flyers on the street to pay off my debt.
24:39A black Bentley stopped in front of me.
24:42Adrian was inside.
24:44Our restaurant just opened and we're running a special today.
24:47Stop by sometime, sir.
24:48Before I could pull my hand back, he grabbed my wrist.
24:52Evelyn, you hid from me all these years.
24:54And this is what you've become?
24:56I glanced at my watch.
24:57The street was almost empty and most of my shift was already gone.
25:01But I still had a thick stack of flyers left.
25:04If I did not finish them, my pay would be docked.
25:07Sir, could you let go of me first?
25:10I still haven't finished handing these out.
25:13Adrian's grip around my wrist tightened.
25:16Evelyn, stop acting pitiful.
25:17You took my money, hid for years, and now you show up in front of me again.
25:21It's obvious what you're after.
25:23In his eyes, I was already the kind of woman who would do anything for money.
25:28You're overthinking it.
25:29I've been handing out flyers here for almost a month.
25:31I didn't suddenly show up.
25:33So sorry for this understanding.
25:35Can you let me go now?
25:37My boss will dock my pay if I don't finish.
25:39After a long while, he slowly closed his eyes.
25:43Evelyn, you never let anyone see you looking this beaten down.
25:46And now, can't you find a job with a little dignity?
25:50It's fine.
25:51I'm just handing out flyers.
25:52What's undignified about that?
25:55People have to grow up.
25:56It's hotter than cleaning hotel rooms, but three hours pays $50.
26:01I'm grateful enough.
26:02He stared at my sunburned face.
26:04You're giving up your dignity for $50?
26:07Back then, so many rich men threw money at you, and you would not even look at them.
26:12And now you've let yourself fall this far?
26:14Just then, my phone suddenly rang.
26:17And he finally let go of my hand.
26:20It was a debt collector calling.
26:22I know.
26:23I already have the money ready.
26:25Don't worry.
26:26I won't delay it again.
26:27The call ended.
26:30You borrow from loanharks?
26:33Evelyn, didn't I give you $3 million before you left?
26:36It should have been enough to pay them back.
26:38I gave a bitter smile.
26:40So Adrian had no idea Vanessa had pushed me off the rooftop and taken the card.
26:46Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Blackburn.
26:49But that money belonged to you.
26:51How could I use your money to pay my family's debt?
26:54I'm running out of time.
26:56I need to keep handing out flyers.
26:58I won't stay and catch up with you.
26:59Please excuse me.
27:00After that, I held the flyers and walked toward the crowd.
27:04When I handed a flyer to a middle-aged woman, she shoved me away.
27:08I took a bad fall and hurt my knee.
27:10Are you blind?
27:12You're dressed like that, and you still dare come near me?
27:15Do you know how much this outfit costs?
27:17If you ruin it, can you afford to pay for it?
27:20I'm sorry.
27:21I'll be more careful next time.
27:24The woman cursed as she walked away.
27:26I let out a breath.
27:28I picked up the flyers and climbed back to my feet.
27:31A hand suddenly grabbed my wrist.
27:34Enough, Evelyn.
27:35How much longer are you going to degrade yourself like this?
27:39Are you a beggar?
27:41For a mirsely $50 you let people push you around like that?
27:47And you still did not fight back?
27:48I felt helpless.
27:50Mr. Blackwood, $50 may mean nothing to you.
27:54But to me, it is a week of groceries.
27:57There is no need to make a scene over something like this.
27:59No need?
28:01As long as you ask.
28:03I can give you as much money as you want.
28:05Can you stop being so pathetic?
28:07You were admitted to Hawthorne University at 16.
28:10Every research project you joined won awards.
28:13Have you forgotten all of that?
28:15How could I forget?
28:16At 16, even after I caught my father having an affair, I still earned a full scholarship to Hawthorne University.
28:23Back then, almost nothing could hold me back.
28:25But everything changed when I met Vanessa Hayes.
28:29She had no parents and paid her tuition by working part-time jobs.
28:33So when she nearly dropped out, I paid her tuition with my research prize money and brought her home for
28:39the holidays.
28:40We became best friends.
28:42But she stole the man I loved.
28:44I was 19 when the university sent me overseas as an exchange student.
28:49I knew no one there and was often bullied by others.
28:53It was Adrian who protected me when I was at my most helpless.
28:57He waited after class, picked me up every morning, and kept unwanted men away.
29:03We naturally fell in love.
29:05But one day, Adrian and I got into a car accident on the road.
29:09A shard of glass flew toward his eyes.
29:11I raised my hand to block it without thinking.
29:14The glass cut deep into my wrist.
29:17After that, I could no longer enter a lab, operate precision instruments again.
29:22Adrian swore he would never marry anyone but me.
29:25I brought Adrian to meet Vanessa.
29:28I thought my best friend would bless us.
29:31But I was so wrong.
29:33Vanessa was in the hospital.
29:35And after I paid her bills, I came back to find her and Adrian naked in bed together.
29:41Vanessa hid in Adrian's arms.
29:43I'm so sorry, Evelyn.
29:44And saying she was sorry.
29:46But Adrian looked more relieved.
29:48Evelyn, since you saw it, I won't hide it anymore.
29:51Vanessa and I are together.
29:52Let's end this cleanly.
29:53End this cleanly?
29:54How dare the people who betrayed me say that?
29:57So I blasted those pictures online.
30:00And what I got in return was Adrian and Vanessa's revenge.
30:04After I woke up, I learned the rest from a few relatives.
30:08My mother went to find both Adrian and Vanessa.
30:10She got on her knees and begged them to lend her money.
30:15Your vicious daughter deserves death.
30:17My mother finally collapsed from exhaustion and died.
30:21So I never expected Adrian to come to me himself.
30:24Mr. Blackwood still hate me.
30:27What I did back then was too cruel.
30:29Please let me help you.
30:31Consider it compensation.
30:33No need, Mr. Blackwood.
30:35It's all in the past.
30:37I was young back then and I took love too seriously.
30:40I really should not have.
30:41Should not have.
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