He Hated Me Until He Met Our Son Burning Heart

CineBrief

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00:00:06I think I'll leave a souvenir.

00:00:11Stop!

00:00:28On our 10th anniversary, my boyfriend told me he's getting gauged to his briar's enemy.

00:00:34I'm going to let him see for himself how the very thing he threw away is now being cherished by

00:00:39someone else.

00:00:51You've been working hard.

00:00:55It's not every day you stay for breakfast.

00:00:57I'm getting engaged next month.

00:01:02What?

00:01:04The Lorraine heiress.

00:01:05Political match.

00:01:06You know how it works.

00:01:08And where does that leave me?

00:01:10Nothing changes for you.

00:01:12We can keep things exactly the way they are, under the radar.

00:01:15You know, I can't quit you.

00:01:17So what you're saying is, I'm your mistress.

00:01:22Good girl.

00:01:23I'll stop by tonight.

00:01:26I am not your damn dog!

00:01:3910 years.

00:01:4110 years.

00:01:42And all I get are four words.

00:01:43Keep it a secret.

00:01:5210 years.

00:01:54I finally found you.

00:01:5710 years.

00:01:58I finally found you.

00:01:5910 years.

00:02:0010 years.

00:02:0110 years.

00:02:17In this downpour, are you looking to catch a fever, miss?

00:02:22Or would you rather grab a hot coffee on the way?

00:02:24It's him, Matthias' biggest rival.

00:02:26Why is he here? A coincidence? Or coffee?

00:02:29You don't strike me as the terrible type, sir.

00:02:31Maybe I'm just someone who hates seeing good things go to waste.

00:02:35Take a look at this.

00:02:40Matthias and his fiancée, taken at Amber Manor last week.

00:02:42Perfect match, aren't they?

00:02:43Ten years. He wouldn't even give you a title.

00:02:46Now he's getting married, and you are still his dirty little secret.

00:02:49Don't you know what you are to him by now?

00:02:50What exactly are you trying to say?

00:02:53Get in.

00:02:54Or do you plan to keep standing in the rain, crying over someone who isn't worth it?

00:02:58Okay.

00:03:01Ten years. I finally found you.

00:03:03This time, I won't let you out of my sight again.

00:03:11Speak.

00:03:13What is it you want from me?

00:03:14No rush. Clean yourself up first.

00:03:16Is it really worth ruining yourself over a man who doesn't love you?

00:03:19No need. Just say what you have to say.

00:03:22I have a proposal.

00:03:24Partner with me, and let's pull Matthias down from the throne he's so proud of.

00:03:28No. No matter what, he's sheltered me for ten years.

00:03:31I won't do anything to hurt him.

00:03:32Stop the car. I'm getting out.

00:03:33He is unfaithful to you, yet you refuse to hurt him?

00:03:35Ten years.

00:03:36He hid you away for ten years, then throw you out when he was done, and you're still defending him?

00:03:40It's different.

00:03:41He raised me for ten years.

00:03:42I will never harm him.

00:03:43Do you hear me?

00:03:44Never! Open the door!

00:03:45No.

00:03:46What's wrong with you?

00:03:48She passed out from the fever.

00:03:51Back to the mansion.

00:03:54Ten years.

00:03:55I've been looking for you for ten years, too.

00:03:58You don't get to check out on me.

00:04:07It's you?

00:04:10Awake?

00:04:11You were in the rain for too long and running a fever.

00:04:14The doctor said you need rest.

00:04:17You've got a fever. Don't move.

00:04:19Staying right here with me is the safest place you could be.

00:04:23My clothes? Who changed them?

00:04:25Relax.

00:04:25Everything I should see and everything I shouldn't, I've seen it all.

00:04:28No one gets to touch you but me.

00:04:29You- you're unbelievable!

00:04:32Unbelievable?

00:04:33I just had the maid change your wet clothes so you wouldn't catch pneumonia.

00:04:36Your life is worth more than mine. I'm not taking any chances.

00:04:39I should go.

00:04:39It's pouring out there.

00:04:41You leave now, you'll just be a half-dressed mess.

00:04:43Why not stay?

00:04:44Let me take good care of you.

00:04:48Why are you helping me?

00:04:50I rejected you.

00:04:51I hate being rejected, but I hate seeing you cry in the rain even more.

00:04:56You gave him your whole heart, but he's already holding someone else while planning their wedding.

00:05:00Your feelings mean nothing to him.

00:05:01Stop!

00:05:01I won't stop. He doesn't deserve you, but I want you. Stay with me. Be mine. What he couldn't give,

00:05:08I will. I'll spoil you. I'll hold you. And I'll take all your sorrow away.

00:05:11I did mine. I won't be your mistress. And I won't ruin him.

00:05:16You've got spine, I'll give you that. But a spine doesn't fill the void in your heart, and it won't

00:05:20buy you the truth.

00:05:22Don't you want to ask him yourself? If he ever actually felt anything for you?

00:05:27Take me to his wedding reception.

00:05:28Fine. Next week, I'm taking you. I want Matthias to see for himself what he missed.

00:05:42Can you stand?

00:05:45I'm not that fragile.

00:05:47Good. We're dress shopping this afternoon. You're going to his wedding reception, right? Tell me you're not planning to show

00:05:53up looking like that.

00:05:53What?

00:05:5530 minutes. I'll be downstairs.

00:05:57I can handle it myself.

00:06:03Something wrong?

00:06:05Something wrong?

00:06:06Nothing. It's just, the dresses here are expensive.

00:06:09Worried I can't foot the bill?

00:06:14What's wrong? Do you know them?

00:06:16No. Never seen them.

00:06:19This one doesn't suit you. Let's try the next place.

00:06:22Okay.

00:06:26That woman. I swear I've seen her somewhere.

00:06:29You're probably just overthinking it.

00:06:30Is that so?

00:06:32Something urgent came up. I've got to take care of it.

00:06:34Pick out a dress yourself. Whatever you like. Put it on my tab.

00:06:36All right.

00:06:36I'll pick you up in an hour.

00:06:49I'll be taking this one. I'm afraid I had it first.

00:06:53Do you have any idea who I am?

00:06:55This dress is custom made for nobility.

00:06:57Let me spell it out for you.

00:06:58It's not something you can just buy with money.

00:07:00A nobody who'd even dare say her name trying to wear the same dress as me?

00:07:03Are you trying to humiliate me?

00:07:11Let go of me!

00:07:18If a single hair on her head is harmed, I will make you pay tenfold.

00:07:26No.

00:07:30Are you okay?

00:07:32I'm fine.

00:07:35What's going on?

00:07:36You're here!

00:07:37They hit me!

00:07:38I want that woman to kneel and apologize!

00:07:40I want to-

00:07:40Shut up!

00:07:43Do you know what you're doing?

00:07:45I was merely reminding your woman,

00:07:47some people shouldn't be touched.

00:07:49Are you sure you want to go to war over this?

00:07:54Fine.

00:07:55I'll remember this.

00:08:06It's over.

00:08:09Thanks.

00:08:15Go change.

00:08:17Now?

00:08:18I'm not in a good state.

00:08:19Go change.

00:08:20I'll wait outside.

00:08:22I'll wait outside.

00:08:50You're clearly beautiful.

00:08:51Why do you never dress up?

00:08:52He didn't like me dressing up.

00:08:54Said it was too flashy.

00:08:55Just needed to stay clean, not beautiful.

00:08:58Now that you've left him, you can dress like this for anyone.

00:09:00For example, for me.

00:09:03Varen, I have no intention of being anyone's decorative boss.

00:09:06Being my lover, have you really not considered it?

00:09:09Stand with me, and he'll go mad.

00:09:13No.

00:09:14He showed me kindness.

00:09:17Without him, I would have died long ago.

00:09:24You'll change your mind someday.

00:09:26This dress considered a down payment.

00:09:28Let's go.

00:09:29Change.

00:09:29You have a banquet to prepare for.

00:09:41We're here.

00:09:46Nervous?

00:09:47Remember you asked for this.

00:09:48It's not too late to back out.

00:09:49I'm fine.

00:09:52Go ahead.

00:09:53Go see for yourself.

00:09:55What kind of trash the man you've guarded for ten years really is.

00:10:10Excuse me for a moment.

00:10:12Someone is looking for me.

00:10:16Oh, look who's here.

00:10:18I recognize you.

00:10:20You're that wild woman Martias got tired of playing with, aren't you?

00:10:23I don't know what you're talking about.

00:10:24Don't know?

00:10:25Let me make it clear.

00:10:26Does a lowly mistress deserve to be at my wedding banquet?

00:10:37Matthias.

00:10:38Looks like even he doesn't want to care about you.

00:10:42What are you going to do?

00:10:48This is to punish your pestering on behalf of Matthias.

00:10:54Don't just stand there.

00:10:56Grab him.

00:10:58No!

00:10:58Let go of me!

00:11:04You think this is over?

00:11:06I think there's a lot of beautiful women here.

00:11:09Sir, we have a situation.

00:11:10Elena is attacking Ms. Dove.

00:11:11Matthias is ten steps away doing nothing.

00:11:13What?

00:11:14No need to call security.

00:11:15I'll personally make them regret what they've done.

00:11:18What?

00:11:19Does it hurt?

00:11:20Stop.

00:11:27Why cover up?

00:11:28Now do you feel ashamed?

00:11:29Should have thought of that before stealing someone else's fiance.

00:11:37Come on, smile for the camera.

00:11:39Let's see who wants you after this.

00:11:43To the loser.

00:11:54I think I'll leave a souvenir.

00:12:00Stop!

00:12:19Sophia, I am Vance Sterling's legal wife, Quinn Hartwood.

00:12:23When my husband's mistress publicly stripped me, I finally decided to reveal the identity even my husband didn't know about.

00:12:30It was time to make them all regret it.

00:12:32My friend Haley and I were about to leave after lunch.

00:12:35A woman suddenly blocked our way.

00:12:37Pay for my table, too.

00:12:39Are you crazy?

00:12:41I don't even know you.

00:12:42Why would I pay for you?

00:12:43In New York, if you dare disrespect Sterling Corp, you won't live to regret it!

00:12:47Do you know who I am?

00:12:48Sophia, wife of Vance Sterling, CEO of Sterling Corp!

00:12:52Isn't Vance your husband?

00:12:54I was about to call Vance and ask what was going on.

00:12:57Still calling someone?

00:12:59Let's see if you can even walk out of this restaurant.

00:13:01Stop it!

00:13:02Is this all the manners Sterling Corp people have?

00:13:04Blocking others, making them pay, and even getting physical?

00:13:08Manners?

00:13:09In New York?

00:13:10The name Sterling Corp is manners.

00:13:12Making you pay is a privilege I'm giving you, understand?

00:13:15I laughed.

00:13:16Even if Sterling is great, it doesn't give you the right to block people and rob them.

00:13:21I'm giving you access to my network, and you can't even appreciate it.

00:13:24Do you know how many people in New York would love the chance to buy me dinner?

00:13:27Connections.

00:13:28Huh.

00:13:29I'm a Hartwell.

00:13:30I've never needed to ride anyone else's coattails.

00:13:33I glanced at Haley.

00:13:34Her face was pale as iron.

00:13:37Haley's family was also top-tier wealth.

00:13:39When had she ever been humiliated like this?

00:13:42And by a mere VP from a mid-sized company?

00:13:45I wasn't about to waste my time on her.

00:13:47Yet Sophia waved dismissively toward the door.

00:13:50In New York, I make the rules.

00:13:53Hold down these two trash.

00:13:57No sooner had she spoken than seven or eight black-suited bodyguards swarmed in, surrounding us.

00:14:04Haley instinctively pulled me back, her eyes sharp.

00:14:07There were too many of them.

00:14:08Before she could act, two guards clamped down on her arms.

00:14:11Haley!

00:14:12I rushed forward, but a strike hit the back of my neck, and my vision went black.

00:14:16In a daze, I saw Haley curse.

00:14:19Bastard!

00:14:20Before a punch hit her cheek, and blood instantly ran from her mouth.

00:14:23Pinned to the ground, all I could do was watch Sophia lift her foot and kick Haley in the stomach.

00:14:29Today, you'll learn the consequences of offending Sterling Corp!

00:14:32The bodyguards' fists came down hard.

00:14:34Haley had only come to have fun.

00:14:36This had nothing to do with her.

00:14:38Sophia, I am Vance Sterling's legal wife, Quinn Hartwood.

00:14:41She is Haley Langley from Washington's Langley family.

00:14:44Let us go now, and this could still be resolved!

00:14:49Vance's wife?

00:14:50The Langley family?

00:14:51Are you two idiots?

00:14:53Who in New York doesn't know the only woman around Vance Sterling is Sophia?

00:14:56At least do some research before you start lying.

00:14:59Langley?

00:14:59Never heard of it.

00:15:00She's making it up to scare people.

00:15:02Sophia bent down, grabbing my hair with a vicious grin.

00:15:05One more word about being his wife, and I'll tear your mouth apart.

00:15:08Vance is mine!

00:15:09Quinn, even the mistress is acting like this?

00:15:13And you're just letting this happen?

00:15:16That made me pause for a second.

00:15:18Then I laughed, too, when I suddenly turned my head and bit down hard on her wrist.

00:15:23I drove my knee into another bodyguard's backside.

00:15:26I grabbed a nearby wine bottle and smashed it across another guard's forehead.

00:15:29By the time Sophia reacted, I was already in front of her.

00:15:32My fist slammed into her face.

00:15:34She staggered back two steps, blood pouring from her nose.

00:15:38You hit me?

00:15:39She reached for my face, but I caught her arm and threw her hard onto the floor.

00:15:43I climbed on top of her and started punching.

00:15:45The Sterling Corp employees, reeking of alcohol, rushed toward...

00:15:48Vance!

00:15:49At some point, Haley had broken free.

00:15:51Beat the hell out of her!

00:15:52I'm not swallowing this today!

00:15:53In the middle of the chaos, someone swung a tear into my back.

00:15:57Sophia shrieked while clawing at my hand.

00:16:00Kick her ass!

00:16:01Triple the bonus!

00:16:02The employees rushed us like madmen.

00:16:04Some grabbed my arms.

00:16:05Some wrapped around my waist.

00:16:07Others kicked at my legs.

00:16:09Taking advantage of the moment I was distracted,

00:16:11Sophia suddenly kicked me in the stomach.

00:16:13I stumbled back two steps.

00:16:15Everybody stop!

00:16:17Several police officers pushed their way inside.

00:16:20The moment their eyes landed on Sophia, their expressions changed.

00:16:24Sophia?

00:16:24What happened here?

00:16:25A heavyset officer named Richards hurried over,

00:16:28his tone full of flattery as he reached out to help her up.

00:16:30The second Sophia saw the police, she finally found someone to back her up.

00:16:35Officer Richards!

00:16:35These two crazy bitches attacked me!

00:16:37They dined and dished, assaulted people, and even injured my employees!

00:16:40You two did this?

00:16:41Fighting in broad daylight and injuring Sterling Corp employees?

00:16:44You've got some nerve.

00:16:45She stopped us first and attacked us.

00:16:47That's a lie!

00:16:47I gave them a chance to enjoy Sterling Corp's influence,

00:16:49and they attacked me, even pretending to be my husband's wife.

00:16:52One of them even claimed to be from some Langley family.

00:16:55Total nonsense!

00:16:55The officer clearly believed her.

00:16:57That's your fault.

00:16:58In New York, everyone gives Sterling Corp some respect.

00:17:01Sophia is Mr. Vance Sterling's woman.

00:17:03Touching her means going against the rules of this city.

00:17:06Enough talking.

00:17:07You're coming with us.

00:17:09The bill for Miss Sophia's table, the restaurant damages,

00:17:11medical expenses, and emotional distress compensation will all be paid by you.

00:17:14What?

00:17:14If you kneel and apologize to Sophia, we might be able to settle this privately.

00:17:18She started this.

00:17:19You're judging us without even investigating.

00:17:21Why?

00:17:21You follow the rules here.

00:17:23Sophia was giving you face.

00:17:24Don't be ungrateful.

00:17:25I'd like to see whether your rules are bigger than the law.

00:17:28Still acting tough?

00:17:28The thin officer stepped forward and tried to cuff me.

00:17:32Then I'll have to teach you a lesson.

00:17:33You are abusing your authority!

00:17:36Abusing authority?

00:17:37This is called doing our job.

00:17:39Anything involving Sterling Corp is important.

00:17:41People who don't know their place need to be taught some rules.

00:17:44You pathetic bootlickers!

00:17:46Your day is coming!

00:17:47Really?

00:17:48Once you're locked up and getting beaten every day,

00:17:50we'll see how tough you still sound.

00:17:51Sophia, is this enough?

00:17:52If not, I can turn it up?

00:17:53More.

00:17:54Let them know who makes the rules here.

00:17:57By the way, Sophia, when's your due date?

00:17:59My partner and I will definitely prepare a nice gift to congratulate you and Mr. Sterling.

00:18:03Four or five more months.

00:18:04We had it checked.

00:18:05It's a boy.

00:18:06Sophia was pregnant.

00:18:07The news hit me like a truck.

00:18:10I had been away on a business trip for six months.

00:18:12I had just returned to New York, and Vance already had a child on the way.

00:18:16The words slammed into me one after another.

00:18:19Blood rushed straight to my head.

00:18:21We had been married for to get up.

00:18:23Seeing that I was still moving, the thin officer immediately struck the back of my neck with a stun

00:18:28electrician.

00:18:28Electricity exploded through my body.

00:18:30My vision went dark, and I nearly collapsed.

00:18:33Sophia grabbed a chair and raised it over her head, ready to smash it into me.

00:18:37At that moment, hurried footsteps echoed from the restaurant entrance.

00:18:41Vance walked in.

00:18:42What happened?

00:18:45Vance looked over the destruction without much reaction.

00:18:48Only when his eyes landed on Sophia did his expression soften slightly.

00:18:52Who hurt you?

00:18:53Vance, you're here.

00:18:55These people went mad, pretended to be your wife, and even attacked people.

00:19:00Even hit the police.

00:19:02Mr. Sterling, you arrived just in time.

00:19:04These outsiders caused trouble and insulted you and Mrs. Sophia.

00:19:08We are handling it according to the law.

00:19:10Quinn, I really underestimated you.

00:19:12You, returning from a six-month trip and already learning how to fight and throw a scene.

00:19:15And your friends?

00:19:16What a disgrace.

00:19:18Coming here to make a scene as if Sterling Corp were just for show.

00:19:21You know her?

00:19:22Yes.

00:19:22Just an annoying woman.

00:19:23Hearing that, Sophia visibly relaxed.

00:19:25Vance, you better find out what really happened first.

00:19:28Officer Richards, what exactly happened?

00:19:31Richards rolled his eyes.

00:19:33Mr. Sterling, it was this woman.

00:19:35She came in, lost her temper at Sophia, and insisted on pay for Sophia's table,

00:19:38claiming she wanted to get close to her.

00:19:39Sophia was polite, but this woman accused her of down on hard on Kaisa Troubles.

00:19:43Exactly.

00:19:44Sophia refused to let her pay, so she lost her temper and attacked her.

00:19:47Completely upside down!

00:19:48She was the one blocking us!

00:19:49Shut up!

00:19:50Do you have the right to speak here?

00:19:52Vance, she didn't have to go this far.

00:19:54She got angry over not being allowed to pay and even threatened Sterling Corp to make you look bad.

00:19:59Quinn, really?

00:20:00You can be this shameless?

00:20:02Wanting to connect with someone, and when refused, you get angry and start hitting people?

00:20:05I didn't.

00:20:06Didn't?

00:20:07Even the police said it.

00:20:08And you still want to argue?

00:20:10Vance, don't get upset.

00:20:12Maybe she just lost her mind for a moment.

00:20:14Lost her mind?

00:20:15I think she's incurable.

00:20:17Handle it however it needs to be handled.

00:20:18Not a single cent less for compensation.

00:20:20I want to see how she's going to pay.

00:20:23Lunged at me with terrible form.

00:20:25Before she even got close, she dropped to her knees and started slapping herself.

00:20:29It's my fault!

00:20:30I shouldn't have tried to marry Cork!

00:20:31I'm sorry!

00:20:32Just then, a flying kick came at me.

00:20:35I left the window open on purpose with another man all night.

00:20:39The next morning, he came to me with a dark look on his face and asked who the man was.

00:20:43I couldn't even be bothered to look at him.

00:20:45What's the rush?

00:20:46Aren't you only interested in that woman, Lily?

00:20:48That shut him up completely.

00:20:50He slammed the door and stormed out.

00:20:52Cork and I had been together for ten years.

00:20:54I helped him seize territory from rival clans and build everything he had now.

00:20:58And yet, after all that, he broke his promise to marry me and chose another woman instead.

00:21:03Even the tribe's soldiers couldn't understand it.

00:21:05Mara fought beside you for every inch of this coast.

00:21:07So what happened?

00:21:08A woman with blood on her hands gives me chills.

00:21:11Lily's different.

00:21:12She's innocent.

00:21:13But if Mara betrays you, we're finished.

00:21:16The entire Serpent Coast belongs to me.

00:21:19She's only one person.

00:21:20He had no idea I was standing in the hallway.

00:21:22I threw the ointment I'd brought him into the trash.

00:21:25Then sent a text to his biggest rival.

00:21:27Cork's territory?

00:21:28Cork's life.

00:21:29Want them?

00:21:30They're yours.

00:21:31I was making plans to leave when Cork came looking for me.

00:21:34A shipment's arriving in two days.

00:21:36You'll pick it up personally.

00:21:38And clear out your room.

00:21:39I need it.

00:21:40His tone was cold and commanding.

00:21:42But all I felt was amusement.

00:21:43The shipment was probably for the wedding.

00:21:45And my room was obviously being prepared for Lily.

00:21:48I simply nodded.

00:21:49My calm reaction seemed to irritate him.

00:21:51What are you sulking about now?

00:21:53I already told you I can't make our relationship public because the situation's unstable.

00:21:57Again?

00:21:58Back then I believed every word he said.

00:22:00Whenever he needed weapons, I became a dragon.

00:22:03Whenever he needed soldiers, I took human form and fought for him.

00:22:06Now I realized it had all been lies.

00:22:09I slid the signed clearance pass toward him between stacks of purchase lists.

00:22:12I'm not angry.

00:22:14I'm just used to it.

00:22:18Everything on this island belongs to me.

00:22:20Including you.

00:22:21So quit giving me that attitude!

00:22:23He mistook my silence for submission.

00:22:25I didn't correct him.

00:22:26I walked outside, looked at the open sea beyond the docks, and smiled.

00:22:32That evening, Lily appeared at the docks in a white dress, glowing and delicate, exactly

00:22:37the way Kor liked.

00:22:38Behind her, crate after crate of luggage was carried ashore.

00:22:41You work so hard for Koror.

00:22:43I'm sure he'll promote you eventually.

00:22:46As for me, Kor can't wait to marry me.

00:22:50I shot her a cold glance and started to walk away.

00:22:53But Lily blocked my path and pulled out a diary from her bag.

00:22:56Kor writes in this whenever he misses me.

00:22:58Could you throw it away for me?

00:23:01Then she strutted off.

00:23:03I stood at the edge of the cliff, my hands trembling as I opened the diary.

00:23:06April 12th.

00:23:07That was the day I covered Koror during a gunfight, while Zane's men broke through the line.

00:23:11He had written,

00:23:12Lily, if I make it back alive, I'm going to treat you right.

00:23:15August 5th.

00:23:16Koror got shot.

00:23:17I stormed into Zane's camp alone, changing direction while running to draw fire, and dragged

00:23:22him back out.

00:23:22That same day, he wrote,

00:23:24God, baby, you looked beautiful today.

00:23:26January 24th.

00:23:27He'd been captured by a hostile tribe.

00:23:29I volunteered to take his place.

00:23:31He wrote,

00:23:31If it were you, I'd never let you go through something like that.

00:23:34While I was risking my life for him, he was rejecting my feelings and writing love notes

00:23:38to another woman.

00:23:39The more I read, the harder I broke apart.

00:23:43Finally, I hurled the diary onto the ground.

00:23:45Right then, a message from Zane came through.

00:23:47We should talk about your offer.

00:23:49After settling the details with Zane, I headed back and overheard Kor talking to his crew.

00:23:53Lord, the wedding dress we bought at auction, the one worth billions, has arrived.

00:23:56Should we send it to Lily now?

00:23:58Yeah.

00:23:59The wedding's tomorrow.

00:24:00I won't allow any interference.

00:24:02If anyone leaps this tomorrow, they die.

00:24:04I'd already decided to leave, but hearing Koror talk about me like I was some threat that

00:24:08needed controlling still hurt.

00:24:10I went back to my room to pack, only to realize I owned almost nothing besides weapons.

00:24:14Of course, Koror had never given me anything else.

00:24:16The one time I asked, he told me,

00:24:18Even if you wear dresses and earrings, you still don't look like a woman.

00:24:22Don't embarrass yourself.

00:24:23The memory hollowed me out all over again.

00:24:25Meanwhile, Lily's luggage was overflowing with jewelry,

00:24:28beautiful clothes, and expensive accessories.

00:24:30I dug out the red dress I'd hidden away years ago,

00:24:33put it on, applied makeup, and watched the last traces of silver shimmer fade from my skin.

00:24:38Just then, Lily walked in without knocking.

00:24:40Mara, you read the diary, didn't you?

00:24:43Koror's feelings for me.

00:24:44Her voice stopped abruptly.

00:24:45She stared at me in stunned silence, shocked by how beautiful I looked dressed up.

00:24:49You know he doesn't want you, and you're still trying to seduce him?

00:24:52I'll tear you apart!

00:24:54She lunged at me with terrible form.

00:24:56Before she even got close, I punched her straight in the face.

00:24:59You hit me?

00:25:00Koror's is going to destroy you!

00:25:02You attacked me first.

00:25:04Cut out those pathetic little tricks of yours.

00:25:06She suddenly dropped to her knees and started slapping herself.

00:25:09It's my fault!

00:25:10I shouldn't have tried to marry Kork!

00:25:12I'm sorry!

00:25:13Just then, a flying kick came at me.

00:25:16Mara, how dare you lay a hand on her!

00:25:18Koror's boot carried the full strength of dragon blood.

00:25:21I twisted aside just in time, but I landed badly and rolled my ankle.

00:25:25Fighting through the pain, I looked up at him.

00:25:27He went straight to Lily and pulled her to her feet.

00:25:29When he finally turned back toward me, I saw the shock in his eyes.

00:25:32Maybe he'd never imagined I could look this beautiful.

00:25:35Koror froze for two seconds before his expression turned cold again.

00:25:38No matter how pretty you make yourself, you're not even half of what Lily is to me.

00:25:42Lily buried her face against his chest and sobbed.

00:25:44Mara kept pressuring me about the wedding, and I accidentally let it slip.

00:25:47I'm sorry.

00:25:48It's fine.

00:25:49Just minutes ago, people had been threatened with death for leaking the news.

00:25:53Now suddenly, none of it mattered.

00:25:54So you're really marrying her?

00:25:56Yes.

00:25:57Tomorrow.

00:25:57Come if you want.

00:25:59Just don't cause trouble.

00:26:00Hearing him say it out loud felt like something tearing through my chest.

00:26:04I want Mara to be my witness at the wedding.

00:26:06Koror's expression softened instantly.

00:26:08Being a witness isn't a big deal.

00:26:10You don't mind, do you?

00:26:10Rage spread through me like wildfire.

00:26:13Silver light crawled up my arms.

00:26:15Both of you, get out!

00:26:18I slammed them out the door with dragon force, then collapsed onto the floor.

00:26:23Only after my hands finally looked human again did I start to cry.

00:26:27Right then, my phone lit up.

00:26:28A message from Zane.

00:26:30Look by the window.

00:26:32Confused, I turned my head and found a small package floating outside the window.

00:26:35I pulled it toward me and opened it.

00:26:38Inside was a bottle of ointment.

00:26:40Koror had always believed this island was hidden from the world.

00:26:42Turns out everything here had been under Zane's watch the whole time.

00:26:45That alone proved I'd chosen the right ally.

00:26:47I'd just finished applying the ointment and was about to sleep when Koror came back.

00:26:51He lifted me into his arms, carried me to the bed, and applied his own medicine to my ankle.

00:26:55Don't worry.

00:26:56It'll heal soon.

00:26:57He was soaked through.

00:26:58Beneath the wet fabric of his shirt, faint traces of scales showed along his shoulders where the cold had brought

00:27:03them to the surface.

00:27:03I used to be terrified of pain.

00:27:05Whenever I got hurt, Koror would press his forehead against mine and comfort me.

00:27:08Those years were hard.

00:27:09But with him beside me, I always felt safe.

00:27:12Then one day, he stopped showing up.

00:27:14After all these years, I thought I'd stopped being afraid of pain.

00:27:17So why now?

00:27:18What was he trying to do?

00:27:19Gone was the coldness from earlier.

00:27:20You've gotten thinner.

00:27:21I haven't taken care of you properly.

00:27:23I'm sorry.

00:27:24Lily saved my life.

00:27:25I have no choice.

00:27:27Once I deal with Zane, I'll end all this and come back to you.

00:27:30I stared at the ring on his finger.

00:27:31A pale white scale from Lily had been set into the silver band.

00:27:34Kerr, did you ever really love me?

00:27:37He pulled me closer, his expression unwavering.

00:27:39Yes.

00:27:40Only you.

00:27:41It's always been you.

00:27:43Then he handed me a glass of milk.

00:27:44Get some sleep.

00:27:45The moment I drank it, I tasted the sedative.

00:27:47My throat tightened instantly.

00:27:48So in the end, he was still lying to me.

00:27:50I finished the milk anyway.

00:27:52Koror smiled that bright, familiar smile, then watched as I closed my eyes.

00:27:55What he didn't know was that after enduring so many injuries over the years, sedatives no longer worked on me.

00:28:01A while later, Lily's voice drifted into the room.

00:28:03Will that really keep her asleep for a whole day?

00:28:06Of course.

00:28:08Perfect timing, sweetheart.

00:28:09He pulled Lily into his arms.

00:28:11Every sound tore at me, but I had no choice except pretend to sleep.

00:28:15The second the door closed, I shot upright.

00:28:17At dawn, I slung my bag over my shoulder and headed for the cliffs on the island's northern side.

00:28:22One of the guards spotted me and stopped me.

00:28:25Mara, where are you going?

00:28:26Does Koror know about this?

00:28:28He was one of the few people who knew the truth about our relationship and how much Koror had relied

00:28:33on me all these years.

00:28:34I was stunned by what I saw.

00:28:37The royal guards and palace servants bowed to welcome me.

00:28:40When Arthur appeared at the top of the castle steps, my breath caught.

00:28:44Tall and broad-shouldered, he looked born to rule.

00:28:46But behind those clear blue eyes was a quiet, dangerous control.

00:28:49This is your home now.

00:28:50He possessively gripped my fingertips, his palm warm and dry.

00:28:53Don't be nervous.

00:28:55My fianc Seraphion was the commander of the Light Knights.

00:28:57He was sacred, restrained, and untouchable.

00:29:00And I was the royal high priestess.

00:29:02Until the night before our wedding, I saw Seraphion kneeling beside Laurel's bed.

00:29:05Her limp hand closed around him, and his whole body went rigid, hot, and feverish.

00:29:10Laurel, the only reason I agreed to marry your sister was so I could come see you every single day.

00:29:15After that night, I tore up our betrothal scroll.

00:29:17I'm not marrying Seraphion anymore.

00:29:19I'm marrying Arthur.

00:29:20Yavelle?

00:29:20Have you lost your mind?

00:29:22Arthur was mutilated by a cursed blade three years ago.

00:29:25Everyone says he can't even sleep with a woman now.

00:29:27He beats people half to death over nothing.

00:29:29You're marching straight to your grave if you marry him.

00:29:32I gently pulled my hand free.

00:29:33Mother, at this point, it does not matter who I marry.

00:29:38Besides, do you really think we can refuse the Imperial family?

00:29:41In the receiving hall, father was smiling from ear to ear.

00:29:43He poured tea for the envoys himself.

00:29:45It is an honor that his minas would consider my daughter.

00:29:47But my eldest daughter still sleeps under a holy curse.

00:29:49And my second daughter is bound to the Lankan family by engagement.

00:29:52And engagement is still only a contract.

00:29:54Break.

00:29:54Father's hands began to shake.

00:29:56The august Imperial family ruled the Empire.

00:29:57And even the Sunday temple stood under its protection.

00:30:00My family had served the temple for generations.

00:30:02And no name in the Imperial family was more feared than Prince Arthur's.

00:30:05As father hesitated, the envoy looked straight at me.

00:30:08If Lady Yithra Valian agrees to marry his highness,

00:30:12the Imperial family will offer a vassal of sacred sunblood as the bridegift.

00:30:15I hear it has awakened sleepers sealed by curses before.

00:30:18I watched my father's eyes light up instantly.

00:30:20I'll do it!

00:30:21Just like that, my marriage was decided.

00:30:23After the envoys left, father frowned at me.

00:30:26Yvette, haven't you always loved Seraphion?

00:30:28Why so suddenly?

00:30:29I did not answer.

00:30:30Because every time I thought of what I had seen that night,

00:30:33my heart ached unbearably.

00:30:34My ten years of devotion suddenly felt like a joke.

00:30:37Vial of sacred sunblood worked.

00:30:39Within three days, Aurora woke up.

00:30:41Father was overjoyed to prepare a celebration feast for her.

00:30:43Temple guests gathered beneath the high ceiling.

00:30:46That was when I saw Aurora.

00:30:47She was wearing the gown Mother had spent months making for me.

00:30:50Yvette, may I borrow this gown for tonight?

00:30:52I just woke up.

00:30:53I had no time to prepare a new gown.

00:30:55Mother tugged at my sleeve.

00:30:57Your sister just recovered.

00:30:59Let her have it.

00:31:00I forced a smile.

00:31:01Of course.

00:31:02Aurora lowered her eyes.

00:31:03May the light bless you, Yvela.

00:31:05But as I turned away,

00:31:06I heard her whisper to a noble lady beside her.

00:31:08This gown fits me better, doesn't it?

00:31:09Yedette is too thin.

00:31:10She cannot fill it out.

00:31:12My Aurora has awakened.

00:31:14From tonight on,

00:31:15she will return as the High Priestess of the Sun Temple.

00:31:18I tightened my grip on the wine cup.

00:31:20For three years,

00:31:21I had served as High Priestess in Aurora's place.

00:31:23But now that she was awake,

00:31:24everything belonged to her again.

00:31:26And I was nothing.

00:31:28Suddenly, the hall doors opened.

00:31:30The moment Seraphion stepped into the hall,

00:31:31every voice fell silent.

00:31:32He walked straight to Aurora.

00:31:35Then, in front of everyone,

00:31:36he dropped to one knee.

00:31:38Welcome back, my High Priestess.

00:31:40You were always the one I was sworn to serve.

00:31:42My breath stopped.

00:31:43He was always so aloof, so proud.

00:31:45I had never seen him kneel before anyone.

00:31:47But as long as it was about Aurora,

00:31:48even the holiest knight would lose his heart.

00:31:50See?

00:31:51The one Seraphion truly loves is Aurora.

00:31:53The marriage only fell to Yvette

00:31:54because Aurora was cursed and fell into sleep.

00:31:57I bet Yvette must be dying of embarrassment right now.

00:32:00I walked alone onto the terrace.

00:32:03But even the cold wind could not ease the pain in my chest.

00:32:06Then I heard footsteps behind me.

00:32:09Does it hurt?

00:32:13Aurora approached, a bright smile on her face.

00:32:15You must have enjoyed yourself while I was in a coma, didn't you?

00:32:18You even took my bedrothal to Seraphion.

00:32:20I looked at her in silence.

00:32:21Father told me it was Arthur's sacred sunblood that woke me.

00:32:24But do not expect me to thank you.

00:32:26Remember this clearly, Yvette.

00:32:28You will always live in my shadow.

00:32:31Just like when we were children.

00:32:32You only ever got what I had already grown tired of.

00:32:35Before I could answer, Aurora suddenly raised the chalice.

00:32:38She poured the golden wine over herself.

00:32:39Her scream cut through the feast hall.

00:32:41Seraphion rushed straight to Aurora.

00:32:42Before I could explain.

00:32:43What have you done?

00:32:45Seraphion drew the holy sword and flinged at me.

00:32:47A sharp wave of force crossed my lips.

00:32:49Kurt Moore was the way he looked at me.

00:32:51Full of disgust.

00:32:52My eyes burned.

00:32:53I forced myself to turn away.

00:32:54Before anyone could see me break.

00:32:56But the moment I stepped outside.

00:32:57I saw a runaway war horse charging toward a child's eye.

00:33:00Its iron-shod hoof scraped across my leg.

00:33:02And crushed me against the stone steps.

00:33:04Searing pain tore through my body.

00:33:05Through the blur.

00:33:06I saw Seraphion take one hesitant step toward me.

00:33:08I'm so scared.

00:33:09I feel dizzy.

00:33:10Seraphion held Aurora at once.

00:33:11Then he turned away without hesitation.

00:33:13When I woke up again.

00:33:14Emma was sitting beside my bed in the temple healing chamber.

00:33:16She was cursing through her tears.

00:33:18Seraphion, that bastard.

00:33:20Stop crying, Emma.

00:33:21Remember?

00:33:22I'm marrying Arthur.

00:33:24Then Emma cried even harder.

00:33:28To keep Mother from worrying.

00:33:29I told her I was leaving for a quiet prayer retreat.

00:33:31In truth, I stayed alone in the temple healing chamber for three days.

00:33:35The day I was allowed to leave, one of Seraphion's attendants came to me.

00:33:38Lady Idette, Commander Seraphion wishes to see you at the garden pavilion.

00:33:42Seraphion pushed a delicate white box across the table.

00:33:45Inside was a pair of pale blue lace gloves.

00:33:47I will still honor the betrothal, as long as you stop targeting Aurora.

00:33:52No need.

00:33:53It was always my sister's betrothal anyway.

00:33:55For the first time, he actually tried to explain.

00:33:57Before he could finish, Aurora appeared beside him.

00:33:59She was dressed in a pale blue gown.

00:34:01Her lace sleeves matched the gloves in the box exactly.

00:34:03It was not a gift chosen for me.

00:34:05It was something Aurora did not want.

00:34:07Yvette.

00:34:07Aurora linked her arm through Seraphion's.

00:34:09I asked Seraphion to bring you this.

00:34:11Do you like it?

00:34:12I forced a smile.

00:34:13My nails dug deep into my palm.

00:34:14When I returned to the Veylon estate, I saw Mother limping down the stairs.

00:34:17Mother!

00:34:18I rushed over to help her.

00:34:20My fingers brushed the bruises on her wrist.

00:34:22Did Aurora push you again?

00:34:23For years, Aurora had called my mother a lowborn slut who stole her dead mother's place.

00:34:28She even laid hands on her.

00:34:29Suddenly, the front door burst open.

00:34:31Aurora walked in as if nothing had happened.

00:34:33I could not hold back.

00:34:35Aurora, why did you push my mother?

00:34:40Aurora raised her hand and slapped Mother across the face.

00:34:43Who told her to steal someone else's place?

00:34:45At that moment, she looked nothing like a priestess, only cruel.

00:34:48My mind went blank.

00:34:49When I came back to myself, my palm had already struck Aurora's cheek.

00:34:52My mother did not steal anyone's place.

00:34:54She married father three years after your mother died.

00:34:57Stop.

00:34:58Mother grabbed my arm in panic.

00:34:59Please stop.

00:35:00We are still family.

00:35:02Family?

00:35:03Who is family with you filthy people?

00:35:05She backhanded Mother again.

00:35:07I completely lost control.

00:35:08My hand was already raised when a sharp voice cut through the room.

00:35:12Yvette Veylon, what are you doing?

00:35:17Seraphine was still holding Aurora's forgotten cloak.

00:35:19Aurora's expression changed instantly.

00:35:21Seraphine, my sister tried to hit me.

00:35:23I watched him pull her closer.

00:35:25I watched the revulsion in his eyes.

00:35:26Suddenly, it all felt absurdly funny.

00:35:28A few days later, the day came for Aurora to return as High Priestess.

00:35:32You embarrassed yourself at the feast.

00:35:34Today, you will play for Aurora at her return ceremony.

00:35:38Consider it your apology to Aurora.

00:35:41Do not disgrace the Veylon name again.

00:35:43I sat at the grand piano set beside the ceremonial platform.

00:35:47My fingers moved mechanically across the keys.

00:35:49From the corner of my eye, I saw Aurora glance at me again and again.

00:35:52The moment the final note faded.

00:35:54A deafening bang rang out.

00:35:55Heavy piano lid slams down without warning.

00:35:57The lid crashed over my hands.

00:35:59Excruciating pain shot through all ten fingers.

00:36:01I screamed.

00:36:02My vision was going black.

00:36:03Instinctively, I looked toward Seraphine in the distance.

00:36:06Don't worry about her.

00:36:08She has always made a scene over the smallest things.

00:36:11Even a bug could make her scream.

00:36:14Seraphine, the dawn procession is about to begin.

00:36:17Please, walk with me.

00:36:19Before I passed out from the pain, all I saw was their backs as they left.

00:36:24When I woke up, Mother was sitting by my bed.

00:36:26Mother sits beside me with red, swollen eyes.

00:36:29She gently touched my bandaged hands.

00:36:31Arthur sent his best royal physician.

00:36:33I think perhaps His Highness is not as terrible as the rumors say.

00:36:39Where are Father and Aurora?

00:36:42Your father went to join Aurora's dawn procession.

00:36:45The whole capital is celebrating her return.

00:36:47I said nothing.

00:36:48But tears streamed down my face.

00:36:50Besides Mother, it seemed no one in this world truly cared about me.

00:36:53Maybe leaving was the best choice.

00:36:55That night, I returned to my room at the Valon estate.

00:36:59Everything related to Seraphine was still there.

00:37:01The letters I had written but never sent.

00:37:03The sketches I had drawn of him.

00:37:04And the broken betrothal scroll.

00:37:06I placed them all into the fireplace.

00:37:09One by one, those ten years burned away.

00:37:11Seraphine, from now on, we are done.

00:37:13The day I arrived at Arthur's estate,

00:37:15I was stunned by what I saw.

00:37:19The royal guards and palace servants bowed to welcome me.

00:37:22When Arthur appeared at the top of the castle steps,

00:37:24my breath caught.

00:37:25Tall and broad-shouldered,

00:37:27he looked born to rule.

00:37:28But behind those clear blue eyes was a quiet, dangerous control.

00:37:31This is your home now.

00:37:32He possessively gripped my fingertips,

00:37:34his palm warm and dry.

00:37:35Don't be nervous.

00:37:37I turned to walk away.

00:37:38He snatched my wrist,

00:37:40his grip tightening like a vice.

00:37:41I didn't say a word.

00:37:43I just ripped my hand back and stared at him.

00:37:45He was losing his mind.

00:37:47Still playing innocent?

00:37:48We both know how desperate you are, Ivy.

00:37:50You're a slut to your core,

00:37:51and no amount of acting can hide that rot.

00:37:53Watch your mouth, Caleb.

00:37:56Day.

00:37:57Every student at the academy bonds with a guardian spirit at 18.

00:38:01Headmaster Sterling granted me a rare privilege,

00:38:03a choice between the two most powerful guardian spirits in existence.

00:38:06Caleb, the golden lion.

00:38:08Or Kale,

00:38:08the shadow dragon they kept chained in the depths of the academy's dungeon.

00:38:11Everyone warned me to stay away from the dragon.

00:38:14They said Kale was a monster,

00:38:15volatile,

00:38:16violent,

00:38:17and untamable.

00:38:18But I looked the headmaster straight in the eye and gave my answer.

00:38:21I choose Kale.

00:38:22In my last life,

00:38:23I chose Caleb.

00:38:24He was the academy's golden boy,

00:38:26headmaster Sterling's pride and joy.

00:38:28The night we bonded,

00:38:29he was tender,

00:38:30gentle.

00:38:30But six months later,

00:38:31he threw me into a dungeon and watched me scream as I was tortured to death.

00:38:35It was Kale who broke into that cell,

00:38:36covered in blood and fueled by a rage that shook the heavens.

00:38:39He held my cool body and let out a roar that tore the world apart.

00:38:42He gave up his soul for my second chance.

00:38:44This time,

00:38:45I won't make the same mistake.

00:38:47I walked out of the headmaster's office and across the training grounds.

00:38:50That's where I saw him,

00:38:52Caleb.

00:38:52He was surrounded by his usual sycophants.

00:38:55His practice staff slipped from his hand.

00:38:57It clattered on the ground,

00:38:58stopping just a few feet away from me.

00:39:00He didn't even glance at me.

00:39:02Pick it up.

00:39:03Pick it up yourself.

00:39:04You dare talk back to me?

00:39:06Well,

00:39:07I,

00:39:07this is new.

00:39:08Two days ago,

00:39:09you were still glued to him.

00:39:10Weren't you his little shadow?

00:39:11Your father would roll over in his grave if he saw you now.

00:39:14Then,

00:39:15Maya arrived.

00:39:16She was limping,

00:39:17her clothes stained with fresh blood.

00:39:18She knelt down,

00:39:19her hands trembling as she reached for the staff,

00:39:21cold sweat beating on her forehead.

00:39:23Caleb grabbed her by the wrist.

00:39:25You should be resting.

00:39:27Why are you even out here?

00:39:28He turned back to me.

00:39:29Look at her.

00:39:30She's barely holding herself together,

00:39:31and she still came out here for me.

00:39:33You?

00:39:34You can't even be bothered.

00:39:35You just came from my father's office,

00:39:37didn't you?

00:39:38What were you doing?

00:39:38Let me guess.

00:39:39You tried to play the pity card again,

00:39:41using your father's sacrifice to beg for a bond with me?

00:39:43You're pathetic,

00:39:44Ivy.

00:39:45I didn't ask for anything.

00:39:47The headmaster summoned me because he's personally overseeing my bonding ceremony.

00:39:50The other students swarmed us immediately.

00:39:53Caleb!

00:39:54If your dad is involved,

00:39:55I guess you're stuck with her.

00:39:57Look on the bright side,

00:39:58at least the academy will be yours one day.

00:40:00I'm not bonding with you.

00:40:02Not unless you want history repeating itself.

00:40:04And whatever is going on between me and Maya,

00:40:06keep out of it.

00:40:07My heart skipped a beat.

00:40:09History?

00:40:10Did he remember the past life too?

00:40:12Was he reborn,

00:40:13just like me?

00:40:14He swept Maya up into his arms and walked away without a backward glance.

00:40:17I watched them leave and let out a soft,

00:40:19cold laugh.

00:40:20Perfect.

00:40:21Stay with her.

00:40:22I never planned on being bonded to you anyway.

00:40:24One week later,

00:40:25the day of the bonding ceremony arrived.

00:40:27Caleb and Maya made their entrance late,

00:40:29and they didn't care who saw why.

00:40:31His collar was smeared with her lipstick,

00:40:33and fresh nail scratches lined his neck.

00:40:35Maya's dress was half unzipped at the back,

00:40:37her skin covered in dark, blooming hickeys.

00:40:39They didn't even try to hide it.

00:40:41They wanted everyone to know exactly what they'd been doing.

00:40:44In my past life,

00:40:45I would have screamed.

00:40:47I would have torn them apart.

00:40:48Now,

00:40:49one look was enough.

00:40:50I turned away.

00:40:52I refused to give them the satisfaction.

00:40:54Caleb let out a cruel, sharp laugh.

00:40:56What is this, Ivy?

00:40:56Playing hard to get?

00:40:57You're scared I won't choose you, aren't you?

00:40:59Here's the deal.

00:41:00You come to my room tonight.

00:41:03Strip off those clothes,

00:41:05crawl to my bed on your knees,

00:41:06and beg me to take you.

00:41:08Maya pouted,

00:41:09leaning against him.

00:41:10Don't bother, Caleb.

00:41:11Everybody knows she'd just lie there.

00:41:13Besides,

00:41:14my body is way better than hers.

00:41:17But I took hold of the werewolf clan.

00:41:19I won my husband's devotion,

00:41:20and became the woman everyone envied.

00:41:22She switched my tea before I died.

00:41:27Go to hell with me.

00:41:29We were back.

00:41:30Back to the choosing.

00:41:32Salette, Val, and I were summoned back

00:41:33to choose our beast-born marriage partners.

00:41:35She was excited.

00:41:36Too excited.

00:41:40She chose the very trap meant for me.

00:41:42Salette rushed forward first.

00:41:44Did she truly understand what she had chosen?

00:41:48Werewolves were ruled by instinct.

00:41:49Could she endure it?

00:41:52Even Duchess Vale froze.

00:41:56Have you truly thought this through?

00:41:58Mother,

00:41:59in this life,

00:42:00I will marry no one but him.

00:42:02His instinct had already answered her.

00:42:04In the end,

00:42:05Duchess Vale agreed.

00:42:07The dragon-born heir saw the decision settle.

00:42:09Then,

00:42:10Lady Evelyn,

00:42:11I will send the betrothal gifts tomorrow.

00:42:13So she wanted my old fate.

00:42:15Let her have it.

00:42:16For three years,

00:42:16Cale and Solis played an affectionate couple in public.

00:42:19Behind closed doors,

00:42:20he treated her with chilling indifference.

00:42:22Then his hidden mistress appeared,

00:42:24with an illegitimate son.

00:42:26Celeste lost every shred of dignity.

00:42:28Even Dutch Vale could not save her.

00:42:30This time,

00:42:31she took my old husband first.

00:42:32She thought she had stolen my fortune.

00:42:34But I knew how that fate truly ended.

00:42:36To everyone else,

00:42:37Cale seemed cold,

00:42:38noble,

00:42:39and unmatched.

00:42:40But he had hidden another woman all along.

00:42:42We're thrown out before everyone.

00:42:44She knew none of what waited for her.

00:42:46Everyone knew the werewolf clan was despised.

00:42:48The dragonborn claimed one lawful mate for life.

00:42:51So now,

00:42:52Cale was mine to use.

00:42:54How long could she endure his devotion?

00:42:57She had chosen first.

00:43:00In this life,

00:43:01she chose my former husband first.

00:43:03How long can she endure his devotion?

00:43:05The drail gifts arrived quickly.

00:43:08Half the courtyard became my dowry.

00:43:11Every gift made my position harder to erase.

00:43:14Celeste ignored the werewolf clan's poor gifts.

00:43:17Mother,

00:43:18add more to my dowry.

00:43:20Duchess Vale still gave her what she wanted.

00:43:22Then Liana brought me news.

00:43:24We have met in private several times.

00:43:26So it had already begun.

00:43:28Once,

00:43:29they came out of a narrow alley in disarray.

00:43:31Many passersby saw them.

00:43:33By that evening,

00:43:34the whole estate would know.

00:43:36That very day,

00:43:37she came to flaunt it before me.

00:43:39My future husband and I are in love.

00:43:43That is how he adores me.

00:43:45If you gossip to mother,

00:43:47I will not spare you.

00:43:49She glared at me and walked away.

00:43:51I did not care about her threat.

00:43:54She no longer looked innocent.

00:43:56What should not have happened,

00:43:58already had.

00:44:01On my wedding day,

00:44:03two white-draped carriages left the Vale estate.

00:44:05The bells rang.

00:44:07Everyone saw only grandeur.

00:44:09Cale looked pleased.

00:44:10I knew why.

00:44:11This wedding was never about love.

00:44:13He needed a lawful wife first.

00:44:14House Draven had one legitimate son.

00:44:16He could not inherit until he married and produced an heir.

00:44:19If I had no heir,

00:44:21he would bring them in.

00:44:22And his secret had come to watch.

00:44:25No matter what happened,

00:44:27Cale would benefit.

00:44:28I am truly sorry.

00:44:30I will leave at once.

00:44:32I could not let her leave so easily.

00:44:34One word from me could change where she stood.

00:44:37My lord,

00:44:38why be so harsh?

00:44:40They do not seem to have meant harm.

00:44:43He feared her staying.

00:44:45That was enough.

00:44:47Today is our wedding day.

00:44:48Let us do one kind thing.

00:44:50She wanted House Draken more than mercy.

00:44:55I need another woman to serve Nanny.

00:44:57Cale's silence was louder than denial.

00:45:00Let her enter the estate with us.

00:45:01She saw the door.

00:45:02She would not refuse.

00:45:04And I thank you, my lady.

00:45:07He could not stop her in front of everyone.

00:45:10From this moment,

00:45:11she entered my board.

00:45:12A door opened for her.

00:45:13A trap opened for him.

00:45:16The procession moved on,

00:45:17and so did the rumor.

00:45:19The new duchess is truly kind.

00:45:21She even gave that poor woman work.

00:45:25They praised me for opening the gate.

00:45:28Just like House Draken.

00:45:29They are good people.

00:45:31Let her come.

00:45:32I needed her close.

00:45:35The ceremony was over.

00:45:36The real game had begun.

00:45:38Liana sent the attendants away before she dared speak.

00:45:40She was furious.

00:45:41I already knew why.

00:45:43My lady,

00:45:44Lord Cale secretly sent a man to settle that woman and her heir in the side courtyard.

00:45:48Lord Cale.

00:45:51My lady.

00:45:52Doesn't House Draken forbid concubines?

00:45:54How can Lord Cale still do such a filthy thing?

00:45:58You have not truly settled into this marriage.

00:46:00Expose him,

00:46:01and return to your family.

00:46:02What is the hurry?

00:46:03I was already inside House Draven.

00:46:05Since I have come here,

00:46:07I will not let an outside woman climb over my head.

00:46:09Unlike Celeste,

00:46:10I had no mother powerful enough to defend me.

00:46:12To them,

00:46:13I was only a pawn.

00:46:14If I went home,

00:46:16I would be mocked and cast out.

00:46:17What I wanted was House Draen itself.

00:46:20So what if Cale was rotten at the core?

00:46:22With a son or daughter,

00:46:24no one could shake my position.

00:46:27Right on time.

00:46:29My fiancha crossed out his own name on the mate registration form

00:46:32and replaced it with his impotent uncle's Lucian grave set to his lover.

00:46:35The girl sitting on Damon's lap and kissing his neck was Ruby Snow.

00:46:38He always told me Ruby was like a little sister to him.

00:46:41Now I finally understood.

00:46:42She was my promised Alpha's private little plaything.

00:46:44What if Serena really becomes Lucian's mate?

00:46:47Impossible.

00:46:47My uncle can't even have sex.

00:46:48How can he mark Serena?

00:46:50Besides,

00:46:50Serena has loved me for seven years.

00:46:52She will cry and beg me to be her Alpha.

00:46:53The next day,

00:46:54my mother came to me with the registration form.

00:46:56Serena,

00:46:56the name on the mate registration form is wrong.

00:46:58Lucian is disabled.

00:46:59He can't perform.

00:47:01Mom,

00:47:01the name on the form is not wrong.

00:47:03Damon gave me to his uncle as a joke.

00:47:06I will make him call me Aunt Serena.

00:47:07Lady Graves was shocked when she heard I wanted to marry her disabled son, Lucian.

00:47:11Are you sure?

00:47:12Yes.

00:47:12He can't get hard.

00:47:14That's fine.

00:47:15Seven years ago,

00:47:16Lucian Graves was betrayed by his own men.

00:47:17A bullet hit his tailbone.

00:47:19Everyone said he could no longer stand or sex.

00:47:21No woman wanted to marry him.

00:47:22So the prenup was generous.

00:47:23Five million dollars.

00:47:25Two coastal estates.

00:47:26A trust fund under my name.

00:47:27Serena,

00:47:28Lucian added all of this himself.

00:47:30Sounds good.

00:47:31When we went to Graves' manor to discuss the wedding,

00:47:33I met Lucian for the first time.

00:47:34He sat in a wheelchair.

00:47:35Like a saint.

00:47:36Handsome and gentle.

00:47:37But he was hot.

00:47:38Dangerously hot.

00:47:39A hot saint.

00:47:40I pushed his wheelchair into the greenhouse.

00:47:42Lucian was easy to talk to.

00:47:43He talked about war and jewelry.

00:47:44Every word landed right.

00:47:46Miss Vale?

00:47:47Lady Graves wants you to try on the wedding dress.

00:47:49I'll go then.

00:47:50You can't follow me.

00:47:51The groom is not supposed to see the bride before the wedding.

00:47:53Fine.

00:47:55I walked into the fitting room.

00:47:56The dress was beautiful,

00:47:57but the zipper was stuck behind my back.

00:47:59Mary?

00:48:00Can you come in and help me with the zipper?

00:48:02Mary?

00:48:02The next second,

00:48:03a large hand covered my mouth.

00:48:05Damon pulled me back against his chest.

00:48:06His breath burned against my ear.

00:48:08Serena,

00:48:09what were you doing with my uncle?

00:48:12Why were you looking at him like that?

00:48:14Don't move.

00:48:15Serena,

00:48:16you look beautiful in that dress.

00:48:17Damon,

00:48:18get out!

00:48:19Still shy?

00:48:20You waited seven years for me.

00:48:22Now I'm finally going to marry you.

00:48:23You must be so happy you can barely stand it.

00:48:26Are you insane?

00:48:27Damon looked at me in the mirror.

00:48:28His lips brushed the side of my neck.

00:48:30Serena,

00:48:31stop pretending.

00:48:31You are crazy about me.

00:48:33So what if I kiss you now?

00:48:35What if I touch you a little?

00:48:36I have always wanted to know

00:48:38what you would look like in my arms,

00:48:39wearing a wedding dress.

00:48:41Just then,

00:48:41Ruby's voice came from outside the door.

00:48:43Damon,

00:48:44where are you?

00:48:44I already packed for the beach.

00:48:45When is the wedding?

00:48:47In one week.

00:48:47Can't you push it back one more day?

00:48:49Ruby's been in a bad mood lately.

00:48:51I need to take her to the beach.

00:48:52Forget it.

00:48:53I'll try to make it back in time.

00:48:54How else am I supposed to show up as your mate?

00:48:55I finally understood.

00:48:57Damon still thought this wedding was for me and him.

00:48:59In his eyes,

00:48:59Lucian was not a real man.

00:49:00And changing the form was only a joke that would never count.

00:49:03I wanted to explain.

00:49:04But Damon had already opened the door.

00:49:06Ruby threw herself into his arms.

00:49:08Then she saw my messy wedding dress.

00:49:09Her face twisted at once.

00:49:11Serena,

00:49:11you are so lucky.

00:49:13Before the wedding,

00:49:14I still need to take this little prubbling to the beach.

00:49:16Don't miss her dance,

00:49:17Serena.

00:49:17You always knew Ruby was like a little sister to me.

00:49:19Once you enter the Graves family,

00:49:21I'll treat you well.

00:49:22Leave them.

00:49:23I brought them home.

00:49:24Under my care,

00:49:25they recovered fast.

00:49:26A few months later,

00:49:27they hit their maturation phase.

00:49:28And all three of them shifted into men.

00:49:31I should have brought them to a shifter registry.

00:49:33After being fully claimed,

00:49:34I fell into sound sleep.

00:49:35Thank God,

00:49:36look at her.

00:49:36That body,

00:49:37that stamina.

00:49:38And she thought she could handle three of us.

00:49:40Doesn't matter.

00:49:41The second she taps out,

00:49:42she'll hand us off to her sister.

00:49:43She can't even get out of bed right now.

00:49:44A few more days of this,

00:49:45and she'll give up on us for good.

00:49:46The conversation from the living room kept going.

00:49:49They thought I was still asleep.

00:49:50I kept my eyes low,

00:49:51watching the marks on my wrists and legs

00:49:53and the amber glow of the bedside lamp.

00:49:55Every single one of them.

00:49:56Unmistakable.

00:49:57She's not gonna hand all three of us over to her sister.

00:49:59Right.

00:50:00Which means at least one of us stays.

00:50:01Ugh.

00:50:02Elena's dull and boring.

00:50:03You wanna stay?

00:50:04Go ahead.

00:50:04I don't.

00:50:05Same.

00:50:06Whatever.

00:50:07Fate decides.

00:50:08Is she up yet?

00:50:09No way.

00:50:09She was crying so hard she nearly passed out.

00:50:11She's not waking up anytime soon.

00:50:13So weak.

00:50:14Let's get her up in a bit.

00:50:15A few more days of this,

00:50:15and she'll give up on us.

00:50:16My vision went dark.

00:50:17I reached for my phone,

00:50:19face pale,

00:50:19and called Chloe.

00:50:20She picked up fast.

00:50:22What's wrong, sis?

00:50:24Weren't you just saying you were unsatisfied?

00:50:26Take all three of mine.

00:50:28Give me that celibate snake shifter of yours.

00:50:32Is that okay?

00:50:33Are they willing?

00:50:34They like you.

00:50:35She understood,

00:50:36because it was the truth.

00:50:38Everyone liked Chloe more.

00:50:40Alright,

00:50:40your place is small anyway.

00:50:42Not really ideal for them.

00:50:43But,

00:50:44my snake shifter, sis?

00:50:45He's cold.

00:50:47If he weren't celibic,

00:50:48I wouldn't have asked for him in the first place.

00:50:51I'm completely wrecked.

00:50:53I just need someone to handle the housework.

00:50:58I just hope he doesn't turn out like these three wolves.

00:51:01Don't worry.

00:51:02I haven't managed to tame him yet.

00:51:04He's not going to be interested in you.

00:51:06I'll come pick them up this afternoon.

00:51:07The line went dead.

00:51:08That exact second,

00:51:09the bedroom door swung open.

00:51:11You're up?

00:51:11He crossed the room and reached for my blanket.

00:51:13Wait!

00:51:14What is it, mistress?

00:51:16I'm exhausted.

00:51:16I need to rest.

00:51:17Can't do that,

00:51:18he said easily.

00:51:19Mistress,

00:51:20you took us in.

00:51:20That means you're responsible for us.

00:51:21We're nowhere near satisfied.

00:51:22If you rest,

00:51:23what are we supposed to do?

00:51:26Chloe's coming to take all of you this afternoon.

00:51:29He went still.

00:51:29The two leaning in the doorway froze too.

00:51:32Which two of us?

00:51:34All of you.

00:51:36Wet,

00:51:37gray afternoon.

00:51:37They were collapsed on the concrete.

00:51:39Firm matted.

00:51:40Blaine.

00:51:41I almost walked away.

00:51:42But then,

00:51:43one of them flicked its tail.

00:51:44Just twice.

00:51:45Slow and weak.

00:51:46Then curled it around my ankle.

00:51:47I couldn't leave them.

00:51:49I brought them home.

00:51:49Under my care,

00:51:50they recovered fast.

00:51:51A few months later,

00:51:52they hit their maturation phase.

00:51:54And all three of them shifted into men.

00:51:56I should have brought them to a shifter registry.

00:51:58But the registry told me they'd already bonded.

00:52:01Recognized me completely as their owner.

00:52:03Releasing them without care would cause serious psychological harm.

00:52:06I looked at those three pairs of beautiful eyes.

00:52:08And caved.

00:52:09I let them stay.

00:52:10They said they had no names.

00:52:11So I gave them some.

00:52:12Oldest to youngest.

00:52:13Ethan.

00:52:14Eric.

00:52:14Evan.

00:52:15Young,

00:52:15hot-blooded wolf shifters with energy to burn.

00:52:18Even inhuman me every hour of every day.

00:52:21Then one afternoon,

00:52:22Chloe called.

00:52:23Sis,

00:52:23aren't you going to come home for the arranged marriage?

00:52:25The man has had three wives die on him.

00:52:27And he's ugly.

00:52:28But his family has money.

00:52:29I looked away.

00:52:30That was exactly why my family had cut me off

00:52:33after I fought the arrangement.

00:52:34They couldn't bring themselves to send Chloe in my place.

00:52:37So instead,

00:52:37they applied steady,

00:52:39relentless pressure on me.

00:52:40Eric,

00:52:40who always read the room perfectly.

00:52:42Don't like the call?

00:52:43Hang up.

00:52:43What was that voice?

00:52:44I took the opening to change the subject.

00:52:46I rescued three injured wolf pups a while back.

00:52:49They just shifted recently,

00:52:50and they won't leave me alone.

00:52:52We can barely keep up.

00:52:53A few seconds of silence.

00:52:54I'm honestly jealous.

00:52:56My snake shifter won't even let me touch him.

00:52:59He'll warm up eventually.

00:53:00Chloe just gave a soft, unconvinced hum.

00:53:02The next day,

00:53:03she showed up at my door with bags upon bags.

00:53:05She wore a pretty little white dress,

00:53:07beaming at me.

00:53:09Surprise, sis!

00:53:10I turned around.

00:53:11All three shifters' eyes went straight to her.

00:53:14I quietly turned back.

00:53:15I was used to it, honestly.

00:53:17Everyone gravitated toward Chloe.

00:53:18She was radiant and magnetic.

00:53:20Every gesture,

00:53:21every smile,

00:53:21pulled at people without even trying.

00:53:23Standing next to her,

00:53:24I felt exactly like what I was.

00:53:26Plain and unremarkable.

00:53:28Chloe glanced around.

00:53:29Your apartment is so much smaller than the family estate.

00:53:31Is there even enough room for them?

00:53:33It's fine.

00:53:34Then I watched Ethan,

00:53:35usually disinterested in everything,

00:53:37let his gaze drift to Chloe.

00:53:39Eric's devastating smile turned itself on her instead.

00:53:42Even Evan,

00:53:43the moody one,

00:53:44propped his head up to stare at her,

00:53:45his wolf ears flickering nonstop.

00:53:47Chloe didn't seem to notice.

00:53:48She sipped her water with perfect innocence.

00:53:51In that moment,

00:53:51I knew.

00:53:52My things were about to drift quietly toward Chloe again.

00:53:55After that,

00:53:56the gentle, clingy warmth

00:53:57till I heard their conversation.

00:53:59I'd been right all along.

00:54:01The afternoon came fast.

00:54:02A knock at the door.

00:54:03Chloe arrived.

00:54:04The silence that had settled over the apartment

00:54:06deepened into something heavier.

00:54:07You're really giving all three of us to her?

00:54:10Yes.

00:54:11Not keeping one for yourself?

00:54:12Which of you wants to stay with me?

00:54:14The air curdled.

00:54:15No one answered.

00:54:16Finally,

00:54:16Evan got up

00:54:17and went to open the door.

00:54:18He rolled his eyes,

00:54:19a flick of contempt on his face.

00:54:21Stop pretending to be decent.

00:54:23Both of you.

00:54:24Chloe's bright smile filled the frame.

00:54:26Hi, boys.

00:54:27My sister already explained things, right?

00:54:30You all belong to me now.

00:54:31Hey there.

00:54:32New mistress.

00:54:34Chloe looked him over with satisfaction,

00:54:35then let her gaze sweep across Eric and Ethan.

00:54:38You're all gorgeous.

00:54:39Did you pack?

00:54:41Actually, never mind.

00:54:42I'm sure my sister couldn't afford to buy you much anyway.

00:54:45We'll get everything new at the villa.

00:54:46Ethan gave a lazy murmur of agreement.

00:54:48Eric glanced at Chloe,

00:54:50then slid his eyes over to me.

00:54:51I kept my face blank.

00:54:53Every set of eyes in the room landed on me at...

00:55:07A gold egg.

00:55:09It's a gold egg.

00:55:15Veronica, today is the day of birth.

00:55:19Let's see what you do when I present a gold dragon egg.

00:55:24Seduce me, get what you want, and run away.

00:55:31You're quite the bold little thing, aren't you?

00:55:57She's giving birth!

00:55:58Elena is having the baby!

00:55:59I can't believe Elena is going into labor on the exact same day as her sister!

00:56:06Gold!

00:56:07The ancient dragon ranks bloodlines by their glow.

00:56:10Gold, purple, blue, red, green, white, and black.

00:56:13Elena's egg, it's gold!

00:56:15This is a top order pure black!

00:56:20What the hell?

00:56:22My egg was just gold a second ago.

00:56:29Elena, you bitch!

00:56:31I've got the noblest gold dragon blood in the dragon lord family.

00:56:35And you give me the lowest, trashiest black egg?

00:56:38No!

00:56:38Our egg was gold just a second ago!

00:56:40Everyone saw it!

00:56:41My sweet sister.

00:56:43Grayson is a first-honored gold dragon.

00:56:45And so are you.

00:56:46How could two first-honored gold dragons ever spawn a bottom order black egg?

00:56:50He must have been sneaking around behind his back, sleeping with filthy half-breeds or even monsters from the abyss

00:56:56to spawn this little bastard.

00:56:58Veronica!

00:56:59You're my sister!

00:57:00You don't believe me either!

00:57:02You slut!

00:57:04Cheating on me and trying to taint my gold dragon bloodline!

00:57:09A gold dragon egg?

00:57:11You laid a gold egg too!

00:57:15Surprise, sweetie.

00:57:16This is Grayson's baby too.

00:57:19You two!

00:57:20Why are you doing this to me?

00:57:23Why?

00:57:23Growing up, you always paraded around as a first-order gold dragon, rubbing it in my face since I'm just

00:57:27a fifth-order green dragon.

00:57:29Well, guess what?

00:57:30Grayson and I have been together for a while now.

00:57:32Oh, and by the way, I swapped your gold egg from black one.

00:57:35You!

00:57:39Shameless bitch!

00:57:40Since you birthed this little bastard, you can swallow it right back down.

00:57:46Guards!

00:57:47Throw Elena into the dragon pit.

00:57:49Let the dragon fire burn her to ash.

00:57:52Elena and I are the only gold dragons left in the dragon lord family, but her bloodline is way stronger

00:57:56than mine.

00:57:57She'll totally undermine my authority sooner or later.

00:58:00Once she's dead, I'll be the sole heir to the ancient dragon egg.

00:58:04No!

00:58:05No!

00:58:06Grayson, you can't do this to me!

00:58:08No!

00:58:09Since you're about to die anyway, I'll let you in on a little secret.

00:58:12I'm not an ancient dragon at all.

00:58:16Veronica!

00:58:17When you were dying, I was the one who saved you and begged my father to adopt you, but you

00:58:22stabbed me in the back.

00:58:24Stole my mate, switched my baby.

00:58:26If I get a second chance at life, I swear I'll make you and Grayson pay!

00:58:32Interesting.

00:58:32The scent of a pure-blood gold dragon.

00:58:41Grand Witch, today is the coming-of-age ceremony for my two daughters.

00:58:44I humbly ask you to officiate and pray for the ancestors to reveal their bloodline prophecy.

00:58:52The ancestor altar!

00:58:53Grayson, Veronica!

00:58:56I've been reborn on the day of my coming-of-age ceremony, right before the bloodline prophecy ritual.

00:59:02Veronica, in my past life, you tampered with the ritual, turned my gold egg black, and sent me to a

00:59:07gruesome death in the dragon.

00:59:08This time, I'm going to make you both pay.

00:59:13On the day our dragon-maidles come of age, they must stand before the ancestral grounds and beg the ancient

00:59:18dragon ancestors for a bloodline prophecy.

00:59:21Whoever is destined to bear gold dragon offspring will be crowned the supreme dragon mother.

00:59:26Are you ready?

00:59:29Word is, whoever the ancestors chooses today will be the one to hatch gold dragon baby.

00:59:34Elena has a first-order gold dragon bloodline.

00:59:35She's got the best shot at laying a gold egg.

00:59:39Grand Witch, I'm ready.

00:59:41My dearest sister, you're the noblest gold dragon in our dragon lords.

00:59:45Even without the ancestors' blessing, you'll definitely lay a gold egg and bring glory to our house, right?

00:59:50So you and Grayson were already hooking up behind her heart as early on.

00:59:56How dare you hit me!

00:59:58The ancient dragon id has been around for 10,000 years.

01:00:00Every dragon ladle, upon coming of age, must come to the ancestral grounds to ask for the blessing of offspring,

01:00:05and then secure a marriage based on her order.

01:00:06With what you just said, are you telling me to completely ignore the dragon lord's rules?

01:00:09I didn't!

01:00:10How dare you to put you a hand on me?

01:00:12Just wait until I marry Grayson and become the dragon mother with ultimate power.

01:00:15I'll throw you straight into the dragon pit.

01:00:17Veronica, your punishment is just beginning.

01:00:19Just you wait.

01:00:20Shut your mouths, both of you!

01:00:22How dare you act like this in front of the Ancestor Altrum?

01:00:24We have business to attend with.

01:00:27Grand Witch, please ask the Ancestors for their blessing.

01:00:30Very well.

01:00:36Eternal abyss, guided by dragon bone.

01:00:39Rows of flame light up the sky.

01:00:41Seven-colored holy flame, open the doors of the Ancestors.

01:00:47Grant our wish, dragon Ancestors,

01:00:49and bless the gold dragon.

01:00:55It's here!

01:00:56The gold dragon spirit has appeared!

01:00:58Whoever the gold dragon spirit chooses is destined to lay a gold egg and hatch gold dragon baby.

01:01:02It's me!

01:01:04The gold dragon spirit chose me!

01:01:05No way!

01:01:07Veronica's only a fifth-level green dragon.

01:01:08Why would the gold dragon spirit choose her?

01:01:10My dear sister, I'm so sorry, but the gold dragon spirit chose me.

01:01:13You're not mad, are you?

01:01:20It's Elena!

01:01:21The gold dragon spirit chose Elena!

01:01:25Please, dragon mother, choose your mate!

01:01:28In three days, you will lay a gold dragon egg for the ancient dragon egg and bring us ultimate glory!

01:01:33Please, choose your mate, dragon mother!

01:01:36Please, choose your mate, dragon mother!

01:01:36Defer to a gold dragon egg in three days and bring glory to our house!

01:01:42My dearest sister, the gold dragon spirit chose me in the end.

01:01:47You're not mad, are you?

01:01:49Since I'm the gold dragon mother and get to pick my mate right here and now,

01:01:54who do you think I'll choose?

01:02:01Why would I be mad, sister?

01:02:03I couldn't be happier that you're going to have a gold dragon egg.

01:02:08The hierarchy is set.

01:02:10Elena, you didn't let the ancient dragon chill down.

01:02:13I will personally select the noblest mate in the dragon lord family for you,

01:02:17so you and your gold egg get nothing but the best.

01:02:20The only noble dragon in the whole dragon lords is Grayson Gold Dragon.

01:02:25Grayson!

01:02:25Grand Witch, you are the only gold dragon in this dragon lords besides Elena.

01:02:30I assume you're here today to ask for the hand of the dragon mother who can give you a gold

01:02:34egg?

01:02:34Of course.

01:02:35In my past life, Grayson slept with Veronica and personally threw me into the dragon pit.

01:02:40I will never let history repeat itself this time.

01:02:43Then I officially betrothed Elena to you.

01:02:46Wait!

01:02:49Fools.

01:02:49Do you truly believe that just because the gold dragon spirit chose Elena,

01:02:54she can actually lay a gold egg, do you?

01:02:58Are you questioning the ancestors' blessing?

01:03:01I wouldn't dare question the ancestors.

01:03:03But as the supreme gold dragon,

01:03:06I can promise you all this.

01:03:08Elena can't lay a gold egg at all.

01:03:11Her bloodline has been cursed by the abyss.

01:03:14She's nothing but tainted trash.

01:03:15She's only capable of laying the lowest, filthiest black egg.

01:03:22What?

01:03:23Elena can only lay a black egg?

01:03:25Elena is a gold dragon himself.

01:03:27If she can't produce a gold egg, why would the gold dragon spirit choose her?

01:03:31The gold dragon spirit chose her because she used her gold dragon aura to temporarily mask the curse.

01:03:36But a cheap trick won't change the facts.

01:03:38The one who will actually lay a gold egg in three days is Veronica.

01:03:41Elena can only lay a black egg?

01:03:43Laying a black egg is an absolute disgrace to the dragon lords.

01:03:46I can't believe a gold dragon like Elena is actually pure trash.

01:03:50How does Grayson know I'm going to lay a black egg and Veronica will lay a gold one?

01:03:54Did he get reborn too?

01:03:55So the one I'm asking to marry today is Veronica, the one who will actually lay the gold egg.

01:04:03Please grant us your blessing, Grandwitch.

01:04:08Just as I thought.

01:04:11Grayson was reborn too.

01:04:21This.

01:04:22Don't trouble yourself, Grandwitch.

01:04:24I don't give a damn about a shameless mate like him anyway.

01:04:27Very well.

01:04:31Then I pronounce Veronica married to Grayson.

01:04:34You two must mate as soon as possible to produce a gold dragon egg.

01:04:38Deliver it on the day of birth three days from now to secure the future of the ancient dragon inn.

01:04:43Thank you for your blessing, Grandwitch.

01:04:47My dear sister,

01:04:49you don't blame me for stealing your mate, do you?

01:04:54He's just a guy.

01:04:56If you like him so much, take him.

01:04:58Drop the act.

01:05:00Grayson tossed you a gold dragon aside and picked me, a fifth weather green dragon.

01:05:04You must be dying inside right now, huh?

01:05:06Dying inside?

01:05:07Huh.

01:05:08Don't forget the gold dragon spirit chose me.

01:05:11So what if the spirit chose you?

01:05:13Grayson chose me.

01:05:14Without a mate to bond with, how are you going to lay a gold egg?

01:05:18How are you going to be the dragon mother?

01:05:20I'm a pureblood gold dragon.

01:05:22With or without Grayson, I can lay a gold dragon egg.

01:05:24You're not thinking of picking a mate publicly, are you?

01:05:28The whole dragon lord knows you're cursed by the abyss and will lay a black egg.

01:05:33Who would possibly want you now?

01:05:37Veronica's right.

01:05:38If you want to pick a dragon for a husband, you actually need someone willing to take you.

01:05:44Do you want her?

01:05:45A cursed piece of trash?

01:05:46Hell no!

01:05:47If I mate with her, I'll get tainted by the abyss too!

01:05:51Do you want her?

01:05:54Laying a black egg is a disgrace to the dragon lords.

01:05:56Even if this slut got on her knees and begged me, I'd feel sick.

01:05:59Who knows what kind of nasty curse she's carrying.

01:06:04Hear that, sister?

01:06:05Today is our coming of age day, which also kicks off the dragon mating season.

01:06:10If you don't find a partner to bond with, your magic will spiral out of control and you'll literally explode.

01:06:15Exploding is one thing, but I'm more worried you'll get desperate and hook up with some patterful half-breed.

01:06:19Or a monster from the abyss, spawning some disgusting creep, would be absolutely hilarious.

01:06:24My dear sister, you'd better get knocked up with a dragon egg soon.

01:06:28Don't disappoint me now.

01:06:33The day of birth is in three days.

01:06:35If you're not pregnant by then, your scales will be plucked in front of everyone to feed Veronica's dragon egg.

01:06:41In the dragon world, power is everything.

01:06:44I can't protect you.

01:06:48Don't worry, father.

01:06:49I will absolutely get pregnant within three days.

01:06:52And lay a gold dragon egg.

01:06:59I'm so pissed!

01:07:01If Veronica and Grayson actually produce a gold dragon egg, you're dead meat!

01:07:05So what?

01:07:06If she can do it, so can I.

01:07:08The whole dragon lordzers knows you're going to lay a black egg.

01:07:11Who's going to want you?

01:07:13Your magic is already going haywire.

01:07:15If you don't find a mate in three days, you're literally going to die.

01:07:19There is one guy who will.

01:07:29You don't mean the black dragon at the bottom of the dragon pit, do you?

01:07:46Exactly.

01:07:49Desperate times call for desperate measures.

01:07:54I'm going to borrow his seed.

01:07:58Borrow his seed?

01:08:00Are you out of your mind?

01:08:19Are you seriously going to look for that lowly black dragon?

01:08:23Keep your voice down.

01:08:24You trying to let every dragon hear you?

01:08:26He's the lowest order of black dragon and you're a supreme gold dragon!

01:08:30How could you possibly...

01:08:31With him?

01:08:32The gold dragon spirit chose me.

01:08:34Even if he's a black dragon, I know I can still hatch a gold egg.

01:08:38But he's ancient.

01:08:40If he's not 9,000 years old, he's at least 8,000.

01:08:43He's older than our grand witch.

01:08:45Legend has it he's a primordial dragon who actually saw the war between dragons and gods.

01:08:50Better old than nothing, right?

01:08:52He's a criminal dragon, Elena.

01:08:54Rumor has it he committed an unforgivable sin and was locked in the dragon pit to burn in dragon fire

01:08:59for eternity.

01:09:00He's a violent, bloodthirsty psycho!

01:09:03Last time a dragon accidentally fell into the pit, he torched them to ash with a single breath.

01:09:08Even so, I have to go.

01:09:09I have to become the dragon mother.

01:09:11It's the only way I can claim the ultimate power of the ancient dragon egg and kill Grayson and Veronica.

01:09:16But the craziest part is, rumor has it he's got two.

01:09:19Two dicks!

01:09:21If you go to him for his seed, are you even going to make it out alive?

01:09:27I'll die trying.

01:09:29The day of birth is in three days.

01:09:32I have to get pregnant by then, become the dragon mother, and rule over all dragons.

01:09:37Then I'll expose Veronica and Grayson and avenge my past life!

01:09:42I seriously can't deal with you.

01:09:44Here, I'm a thunderbird, and these are my two most potent feathers.

01:09:48The red one is an aphrodisiac, it'll make him cave.

01:09:51The gold one guarantees fertility.

01:09:53Swallow it before you do the bead, and you'll get pregnant on the very first try.

01:10:00Thanks.

01:10:02You better make it back alive!

01:10:03I'm still counting on you to catch bugs for me!

01:10:05I know.

01:10:13Damn it.

01:10:15Why did the mating season hit me now?

01:10:17My magic is spiraling out of control!

01:10:23Water.

01:10:26I need water.

01:10:28I need water.

01:10:41Finally found you.

01:11:00A female dragon in heat.

01:11:03Trying to drug her.

01:11:09I feel so hot.

01:11:12My magic is spiraling.

01:11:21Help me.

01:11:26You're far too young.

01:11:28Not even a century old, are you?

01:11:30And you dare to seduce me.

01:11:34Help me.

01:11:37Help you?

01:11:38How exactly do you want me to help you?

01:11:41Give me a baby.

01:11:42Or else I'm going to die in three days.

01:11:48I can go five hundred times a day.

01:11:51And I need at least three days to be satisfied.

01:11:55Can a little wiss like you, not even a century old, handle that?

01:12:25I've got a dragon egg.

01:12:28I've got a dragon egg.

01:12:31Thanks, little black dragon.

01:12:33I'm going to look inside my womb and check on my dragon baby right now.

01:12:42...wrecker himself for embarrassing him on his engagement day.

01:12:45Are you taking time and ready for him?

01:12:46For sure.

01:12:47Lorenzo's connected with the mafia, right?

01:12:48The Moretti family?

01:12:50Joy, Leah, put that tramp into the cage!

01:12:57All of you will pay for this!

01:13:01You're just a shameless mistress.

01:13:03My sister is marrying to the DeLuca family.

01:13:06You will pay for messing with her.

01:13:07When Lorenzo finds out about this, you'll die.

01:13:10All of you.

01:13:17No, he won't.

01:13:18He'll thank me for burying his scandalous affair.

01:13:22We'll see.

01:13:24I see Lorenzo's car parked outside.

01:13:28Finish this.

01:13:28Lorenzo will be here in a second.

01:13:38We'll see you then.

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