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00:00My boyfriend Holden loved testing me.
00:11Right after graduation, he asked me to take out a $5 million mortgage for him.
00:16I said no, and he bought Serena an $8 million villa in cash next day.
00:22Holden stood in front of me, holding the property deal.
00:24Mia, I was rich the whole time.
00:27I only pretended to be broke to test you.
00:30Too bad you failed.
00:31I'm disappointed.
00:32We're done.
00:33I just turned around and left.
00:35My father was the richest man in the country.
00:37I had been pretending to be broke too.
00:40Four years later, I saw Holden again at the National Wealth Summit.
00:43He had just entered the top 50 on the fortune rankings.
00:46He saw me in plain clothes with no jewelry, holding a child in my arms.
00:51Somehow he thought I was a nanny.
00:53Mia, you've fallen so low that you're babysitting for someone else now.
00:57You really are nothing without me.
00:58If you had passed my test back then, you would be standing beside me today.
01:03Then again, I should thank you for helping me find someone who actually loves me.
01:07I ignored him because I was still annoyed at my dad for forcing me to come here.
01:11I had finally cleared one day to spend with my son.
01:14Now it was being wasted at this summit because I had to hold my son.
01:18I had not worn any jewelry, but in Holden's eyes, I was like a nanny taking care of others' baby.
01:23Mia must regret that she hadn't clung to you.
01:27Honestly, this is exactly where she belongs.
01:29She suits the nanny life.
01:33Everyone here today is important.
01:34How did you let a Nancy in?
01:36If something happens, that's on you.
01:37Get her out.
01:38She's a security risk.
01:39My clothes had no jewelry or obvious logo, but they were hand tailored by Italy's top master atelier.
01:45For the past two years, I had been quietly taking over my father's companies.
01:50I rarely appeared in public, so no one here recognized me.
01:53They only looked at my clothes and believed Serena.
01:56I'm sorry, ma'am.
01:58Non-attenders need to leave.
01:59I'm here for the summit.
02:01I have every right to be in this room.
02:02You used to pay tuition with scholarships.
02:05At the Wealth Summit, that's a joke.
02:08If you're really here for the summit, show me your name on the list.
02:11The name on the list was my dad's, Leonard Ellis.
02:15After he retired this year, everything would transfer to me.
02:19Holden caught my pause and turned back to the staff.
02:21This woman failed my test years ago.
02:23She lost her chance to become my wife.
02:26Some people are just small-minded.
02:28You give them a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and they still can't hold on to it.
02:36Who dares to bully my daughter?
02:39I had arrived early, and the real heavyweights had not shown up yet.
02:43Most people already inside were not qualified to know me.
02:47A few recognized Holden and laughed along.
02:50She must be sick over it.
02:51Losing a man like Mr. Holden has to hurt.
02:54Four years together, and she still couldn't keep him.
02:58Back in college, Holden chased me hard.
03:01Neither of us revealed our real family backgrounds.
03:04We dated for four years like any normal couple.
03:07I passed 98 of his tests like part-time jobs, donating blood, cutting off friends, and my graduate school offer.
03:14Then I found out every hardship had been arranged by him.
03:17He had been pretending to be poor, and while he tested me, he gave Serena cars and apartments.
03:22So I refused his 99th test and left the country.
03:26The crowd was still laughing.
03:29Holden's voice turns flat.
03:30Enough.
03:31Get her out.
03:32I don't want to look at her.
03:34Two staff members stepped toward me and reached for my cars.
03:37I shook them off.
03:38Don't touch me.
03:40I'm here representing Leonard Ellis, the richest man in the country.
03:43I'm his daughter.
03:46Leonard Ellis' daughter graduated from Stanford.
03:48She came back two years ago and has already taken over most of the Ellis group.
03:52The only thing you two share is the last name.
03:55A nanny pretending to be her?
03:57You're really overreaching.
03:59Actually, since we were classmates, when Holden and I have children, maybe we'll hire you to watch them.
04:04That assumes you can actually have one.
04:07And what exactly is your career?
04:09Keeping a man interested?
04:12She had been trying to get pregnant with Holden's child for a long time.
04:15She wanted his family to accept her, but she had miscarried more than once.
04:20For months, she had been quietly drinking fertility medicine, but nothing worked.
04:24Are you deaf?
04:25Get her out of here!
04:26Two staff members grabbed my arms and dragged me toward the exit.
04:30My son cried hard in my arms, so I yanked free.
04:33I'll walk myself.
04:34Don't touch my son.
04:36Mia, what did you just say?
04:38That's your son?
04:39Yes.
04:40He's mine.
04:43You actually married someone else?
04:44No, there's no way you moved on from me.
04:46Why wouldn't I?
04:48We broke up.
04:50Mia, you're still acting tough.
04:52I knew you couldn't forget me.
04:54Why else would you still be wearing the butterfly bracelet I gave you?
04:57If you admit it now and ask me to forgive you, I might give you another chance.
05:02Holden had given me a cheap silver chain years ago.
05:04It had rusted and disappeared long before this.
05:07This one was platinum and diamonds.
05:09My husband Xavier had made it for me by hand because he knew I loved butterflies.
05:13Look at the diamonds on it.
05:15Could you have ever afforded that?
05:17My husband gave me this.
05:18It has nothing to do with you.
05:21Mia, how could you ever afford something like this?
05:24Everyone here is someone important.
05:26You stole it.
05:27If you're broke and hungry, just say so.
05:30You can pack up the leftovers after the banquet.
05:32A thief raising a kid.
05:34That child won't turn out to be anything.
05:36Someone will deal with him eventually.
05:38Serena, shut your mouth.
05:40Don't you dare talk about my son like that.
05:43That's Xavier Sinclair's son?
05:45Mia, why do you have him?
05:48Are you kidnapping him?
05:49Do you have any idea what you're doing?
05:51The entire room goes quiet.
05:52Everyone knew Xavier was the world's top private investor.
05:55His assets stretched across the globe.
05:57Half the people here had fought to attend this summit because they heard Xavier might appear.
06:02My son pressed himself against my neck.
06:04She's my mommy.
06:05She's my mommy.
06:07You're a bad person.
06:09Serena's expression turns reckless and greedy.
06:11Mia, hand him over.
06:13You're not getting a ransom and you're going to prison.
06:16People around us started reaching toward my son.
06:19The toddler sobs harder as Mia pulls him close.
06:22I held him tight and stepped back.
06:24He is my son.
06:25Stay back.
06:26We're leaving.
06:27Your son?
06:29So what, Xavier is your husband?
06:31Look at yourself.
06:32If you're going to lie, at least make it believable.
06:37Want me to call the police right now?
06:41Yes, Xavier is my husband.
06:45Go ahead and call them.
06:46Let's see who they take in.
06:49Your father is the richest man in the country and your husband is Xavier?
06:54Mia, you need help.
06:58I'm calling.
07:00Let's see what you say after that.
07:01Before she could dial, Holden grabbed the phone from her hand.
07:05Forget it, Mia.
07:06We had something once.
07:07I don't want to take it too far.
07:09Before this gets worse, just go.
07:11I'll give you money.
07:12Name a number.
07:13Holden still thought I was after his money.
07:16Back in college, my dad had already been the richest man in the country.
07:20I hid my identity because I wanted a normal campus life.
07:23After I found out, Holden had also been hiding his background.
07:27I stopped thinking about him entirely.
07:29His family's money was nothing compared to mine.
07:32Serena could not stand that Holden was protecting me.
07:35Right.
07:36Give her some money, Holden.
07:37That's all she ever wanted.
07:39She left you for cash and ran off with some foreigner.
07:43Now she got dumped and came back with nothing.
07:46You're the only one still soft on her.
07:49Holden's hand stiffens around the phone.
07:51Everyone understood what Serena meant.
07:53Anyone who gave me money was a fool getting used.
07:56I had not expected Serena to build that kind of story while I was abroad.
07:59I looked at Serena and spoke in front of everyone.
08:02Serena?
08:03You lived with a foreigner and took his money while keeping Holden on the hook.
08:06Did you really think no one knew?
08:09You're good at handling men.
08:11You had Holden fooled for years.
08:13That's a lie.
08:14I've only ever wanted Holden.
08:16Don't try to ruin what we have.
08:18He saw through you a long time ago.
08:21Mia, stop.
08:22Serena is nothing like you.
08:25She loves me for who I am.
08:27She agreed to take on an $8 million loan for me without even knowing who I really was.
08:31I laughed coldly.
08:33Holden, she knew exactly who you were before she ever approached you.
08:36Look up her ex-boyfriends.
08:38Every single one was rich.
08:39Heirs, trust fund sons, wealthy foreigners.
08:42You really thought you were special enough for her to make an exception?
08:45That's embarrassing.
08:47Is it true?
08:48Did you know who I was?
08:50Holden, she's making things up.
08:52Don't you trust me?
08:54The moment I met you, I knew you were the one.
08:56Everything I did, I did it for you.
08:58He texted his assistant to investigate Serena's college history.
09:02Serena lunged at me and slapped me hard.
09:06Before I could steady myself, Serena grabbed my son out of my arms.
09:13I'm sorry.
09:14I'm sorry.
09:14Baby, it's okay.
09:19Daddy and Grandpa are almost here.
09:20When they arrive, they'll take care of the bad guys.
09:23Serena slapped me five more times.
09:25Then she told the staff to hit me too, but Holden stepped in front of them.
09:29That's enough.
09:30We still have actual business here today.
09:32Mia, be smart.
09:33Leave now while I'm still willing to let you go.
09:38Serena, give him back.
09:40If anything happens to him, I will not let this go.
09:43You should be worried about yourself.
09:45I'm calling the police.
09:47Mia, you'll be rotting in a cell for this.
09:49She dialed the police and reported a child kidnapping.
09:53I was glad she called because Dad and Xavier were almost here.
09:57I just saved Xavier's child.
10:00He'll want to thank me personally.
10:04Whoever helps me deal with this woman, I'll introduce you to him myself.
10:08The people in the room were all ranked below Holden's family.
10:12Serena's offer tempted them, so fists and kicks landed one after another.
10:15I fought back as much as I could, but there were too many of them.
10:19Serena stood to the side with my son in her arms.
10:24The noise finally drew the venue manager over.
10:27Stop!
10:28Everyone stops!
10:29Do you know who she is?
10:31Behind him, my father had just arrived with Xavier beside him.
10:45Serena was too far gone to notice their expressions.
10:48She smiled brightly at my father and pointed at me.
10:51Mr. Ellis, this woman was pretending to be your daughter.
10:55We already handled it for you.
10:56Mr. Xavier, your son was almost kidnapped by this woman.
11:00I caught her in time!
11:01I saved him!
11:02It was the right thing to do.
11:03My dad saw my swollen face and heard his grandson crying.
11:08Furious, he swung his cane at the people who had hit me.
11:11Everyone recognized him from financial broadcasts, so no one dared fight back.
11:16Mr. Ellis, I think you've got the wrong people.
11:18That woman was the impersonator.
11:20We helped you teach her a lesson.
11:22She's the one who should be punished!
11:26Mia's my daughter!
11:27You put your hands on her!
11:29Every single one of you will answer for this.
11:32Xavier handed our son to his assistant.
11:34Then he came over and helped me up himself.
11:38You're saying my wife kidnapped my son?
11:41Holden stood completely still.
11:43He had never considered that I was really Leonard Ellis' daughter and was Xavier's wife.
11:48The whole room went silent.
11:50Everyone finally realized how badly they had miscalculated.
11:53Xavier asked my dad to take our son home first.
11:55He was worried about my dad's blood pressure.
11:58Serena stumbled backward and collapsed onto the floor.
12:02Mia, you really are his daughter?
12:06Then why did you lie to me back then?
12:08Was it a test?
12:10Did you leave on purpose?
12:11Holden, I'm not that bored.
12:13I made a bet with my dad to keep my identity quiet.
12:15I only wanted a normal college life.
12:17When I was with you, I truly thought you were just a regular guy.
12:19Every one of your 98 tests, I took seriously.
12:22I gave everything I had.
12:24I have nothing to be ashamed of.
12:25I get it now.
12:26So technically, you never failed my 99th test.
12:30That means I'm not breaking up with you.
12:32We can still be together.
12:34I never let go of you.
12:35Not once in all these years.
12:37I have a husband who loves me and I have a child.
12:40You've been with Serena for years.
12:42What are you talking about?
12:44Serena and I never got married.
12:46I was waiting for you.
12:47I just needed your explanation.
12:49All you have to do is apologize.
12:51Then I'll give you another chance.
12:52I know you still love me.
12:54I don't care that you've been married and the kid.
12:56We can still together.
12:58If you had said this before you knew who I was,
13:01maybe it would have meant something.
13:03Now it only shows me how fake you are.
13:05You wanted someone's sincerity, but you never gave yours.
13:08So you got played.
13:10That's what you earned.
13:12Before he could speak, Xavier kicked him across the floor.
13:17Holden, I've been patient.
13:19You stood in front of my wife and said all that.
13:22Did you think I wasn't here?
13:25From today on, anyone tied to your family is my enemy.
13:29And the enemy of the Ellis group.
13:31And every single one of you go home and wait for the calls.
13:35The room broke.
13:36Mr. Xavier, we didn't mean it.
13:39Holden and Serena pushed us into it.
13:41We were deceived.
13:42Yes, Serena said if we dealt with your wife, she would introduce us to you.
13:47Every finger pointed at Serena.
13:51I'll make sure you pay for this a hundred times over.
13:56Holden, help me.
13:57Holden did not move and hated her now.
13:59If she had kept her mouth shut, none of this would have happened.
14:02At that moment, his phone buzzed.
14:04Serena had dated five heirs in college.
14:06She had also dated three wealthy foreigners.
14:08She had gone to the dean's office to ask about Holden's family background.
14:12Then she broke up with her boyfriend and approached him.
14:15Everything was written clearly.
14:16He walked over and slapped Serena across the face.
14:19Serena, you and I are done.
14:21Don't let me see you again.
14:23Serena knew what was coming for her.
14:25She crawled toward Xavier in panic.
14:27Mr. Xavier, if you forgive me, I'll do whatever you want.
14:31I promise I'll satisfy you.
14:34Anything?
14:35Anything, really. Just say it.
14:38You wronged Mia, so start there.
14:41Bow to the ground and apologize to her a hundred times.
14:44No!
14:46Mia, why does everyone always choose you?
14:50Why are you the billionaire's daughter?
14:53Why do you get to be Xavier's wife?
14:56Just because of your parents? That's not fair!
14:59You didn't care about fairness when you treated me like hired help.
15:03You're not angry because it's unfair.
15:05You're angry because you're not the one at the top.
15:09Greed always overreaches.
15:12This is exactly what you deserve.
15:16At that moment, the police arrived.
15:19Who reported a child kidnapping?
15:23She did. The kidnapping was a misunderstanding.
15:26But now I'm filing a report.
15:28Assault and thief of high-value property.
15:30Everyone here is a witness.
15:32And there is surveillance footage.
15:34I didn't steal anything!
15:36One stone alone is worth over 10 million.
15:41Serena, you'll be rotting in that cell.
15:43Mr. Xavier, please.
15:45Mia spent four years with Bolton.
15:47They're still not over each other.
15:49She's wrong for you.
15:51Take me instead.
15:52I'll be completely devoted to you.
15:54Xavier kicked Serena aside and walked away.
15:57The police pulled the surveillance footage.
15:59Everyone who had laid hands on me was taken into custody.
16:02Serena struggles as two officers restrain her.
16:05Holden stood there with his mouth half open.
16:07I did not look at him.
16:09Xavier carried me to the car and took me to the hospital.
16:12By the time we got home, people were already waiting outside the gate.
16:16They were the families of the people who had attacked me.
16:19They had come to beg for forgiveness in person.
16:21My dad had returned first and had already made his position clear.
16:25Everyone involved would face consequences immediately.
16:28He had cut business ties on the spot.
16:30Several companies lost their suppliers and credit lines in one day.
16:34They would go bankrupt within two days.
16:36The others saw my father was serious, so they panicked and came to our door.
16:40But none of them knew their own family members were already at the police station.
16:44When they saw Xavier and me, they forced out smiles.
16:47Mr. Xavier, Mrs. Meir, please be generous.
16:50We'll punish our own people when we get back.
16:52You are people of stature. Don't lower yourselves over this.
16:54We still have future business together. Nobody meant for it to go this far.
16:59The Ellis Group and the Sinclair Group are ending all partnerships with everyone present.
17:03You will face consequences for what happened today. Go home. Don't block my driveway.
17:11Mrs. Meir, you're young. You don't understand how business works yet.
17:15In business, you keep your allies close.
17:18Can you really speak for both the Ellis Group and Xavier's operations?
17:21A woman running things. That's quite a thought.
17:24Mr. Xavier wouldn't agree with this, right?
17:27Meir speaks for my family. Her decisions are my decisions.
17:32As for all of you, never again. Next month, every Ellis Group asset will transfer to my daughter.
17:39From that point on, Mia speaks for this family.
17:48Mommy!
17:51I'm on Mommy's side. I love Mommy.
17:54Xavier brought in the best legal team available. Everyone who had hit me received the maximum
17:58punishment allowed by law. Their companies lost every partner overnight. Bankruptcy filings followed
18:04one after another. Their own families were too furious at them to care about their prison sentences.
18:09Then, Holden showed up at my door. His family was already in crisis, but he still came to see me.
18:15I rolled down the window. Holden looked into the back seat at my son.
18:19Mia, is that child mine? His eyes look like mine did when I was little.
18:24Were we pregnant when we broke up? Is that why you disappeared without saying anything?
18:29Holden, are you okay? Did you even do the math on his age?
18:34Some children develop slowly so they can look three or four years younger.
18:38Statistically, there's a real chance he's mine.
18:43I want a paternity test.
18:45Holden, did a donkey kick your brain? Who do you think you are?
18:48Why would I ever have your child? Look in a mirror. Then look at my husband.
18:55Mia, I don't believe you. We were together for four years. You passed every test. What you felt for me
19:01was real. There's no way you just let go and chose someone else. Xavier forced you into this, didn't he?
19:09Every time I remember I was once with you, I feel sick. Don't come near me again. Or I'll make
19:14sure
19:14there's no place left for you in this city.
19:17Mia, this is a test, isn't it? You're testing my commitment. I'll pass it.
19:22Ignore him. Drive. He loves himself too much to actually stand there.
19:27The driver put the car in gear. Holden had not expected us to actually drive.
19:32When the car was less than a meter away, he finally panicked. Exhaust blew into his face.
19:37He sat on the ground, covered in dust. Xavier soon found out Holden had come to harass me
19:43again. Within one day, he dismantled the Holden family's entire business empire.
19:49Holden became the shame of his family. His own relatives broke his legs and threw him out.
19:54He had nowhere left to go. To survive, he gave up every last bit of pride. He washed dishes,
19:59picked through garbage, and ate whatever he could find. Serena was sentenced to three years. She called
20:05every contact she had, but no one was willing to help her. She was put in with the most violent
20:10inmates.
20:11Someone ruined the face she had always been so proud of. The beatings never stopped. She aged 10 years
20:17and only a few months. After my dad officially retired, I stepped into his place. I had already
20:23been running things for years. By then, everything came naturally. I pushed harder and kept the Ellis
20:29group at the top. The press conference aired on every major platform. At that time, Holden was working
20:34in a restaurant kitchen. He looked up and saw me on the television. For a long moment, he said nothing.
20:40It felt like another life. He thought about what could have happened if he had never tested me.
20:45If he had just stayed with me, maybe he would be the one standing next to me now. The manager
20:49slapped
20:50the back of his head. You gonna stand there staring all day? Move. You're not getting paid to think.
20:57I never knew any of that. Xavier had been jealous over Holden for days. I spent days talking him down.
21:03For
21:03reasons he could not explain, he kept worrying. So he cleared his schedule to stay with me and our son.
21:08He gave us every spare moment he had. I let him do it. I had someone who loved me and
21:13a family.
21:14That was enough. Three years later, Serena was released from prison, but no one came to pick her
21:19up. She called five old friends, but no one answered. By evening, she dragged her suitcase to
21:24the private club where she used to go. The guard stopped her at the door. Members only. Serena pulled
21:30down her scarf. Look carefully. It's me. Miss, don't scare our guests. A woman inside recognized
21:37her and laughed. Is that Serena? I heard your face got ruined in prison. You deserved worse. Serena gripped
21:43the suitcase handle until her fingers turned white. That night, she checked into a cheap motel. Serena
21:49tried to cover the scars with makeup, but the mark still showed. She smashed the bottle into the mirror
21:54and stared at her ruined face. Mia Ellis, I'll make you pay. Someone suddenly knocked on the door.
22:02Serena grabbed a knife. Who are you? Clara Moore. I can help you. She knew the name. The Moore family
22:08had money and Clara had grown up with Xavier. Serena did not open the door. She looked through the peephole
22:15and saw a polished woman standing outside. Why should I trust you? Clara slid photos of Mia,
22:20Xavier, and their child under the door. I love Xavier for many years. Everyone thought I would
22:26marry him. Mia came back and took my place. We have the same enemy. Serena opened the door slowly,
22:32still gripping the knife. Clara walked straight in and placed a file on the table. I need your help,
22:38but if we want to bring Mia down, you need a new identity. Serena stared at the photo for a
22:43few
22:43seconds. Then she stepped on Mia's face in the picture and ground her heel down. Deal.
22:48Clara used Moore family money to build Serena a flawless new identity.
22:53Selena Shaw, founder of a women's support fund. Clara pushed a speech script in front of Selena.
22:59Selena read the lines once, then turned on the camera. She posted her first video that afternoon.
23:05Some women are born with money. Some marry into power. Then they use both to destroy anyone who
23:11stands in their way. I'm a victim too. We should attack back together.
23:15The comments turned ugly fast. Someone posted a photo of Holden washing dishes.
23:20Mia climbed into Xavier's bed, then used his power to destroy poor Holden.
23:24My assistant brought the video into my office.
23:27Mrs. Sinclair, this new fund is pushing Holden's story.
23:30I looked at the registration file. Clara Moore?
23:33Xavier's hand stopped on the back of my chair. You know her?
23:36We used to know each other. Then she's coming for me.
23:39I should have stopped her sooner. Don't cut her off yet. Let her move first.
23:44Then we hit back with proof. At that moment, my assistant's phone buzzed.
23:48Clara's people are looking for Holden. Holden was washing dishes in a restaurant kitchen.
23:53Move faster. You're paid to wash, not stare. Holden lowered his head.
23:58Then Selena walked in through the back door. He stared at her for a long moment.
24:03Serena? Serena is already dead. I'm Selena Shaw.
24:07Selena placed an envelope on the counter. Inside were cash and a speech script.
24:12Go on camera. Say Mia abandoned you for a richer man you savior to crush you.
24:17Holden picked up the interview script Selena had prepared for him.
24:21What if Mia denies everything? Selena placed a press pass beside the cash.
24:26We've arranged the reporters and online accounts. Once the story is out,
24:31Mia won't be able to explain it cleanly. Outside the restaurant,
24:34Clara sat in a car with a phone in her hand. Tomorrow morning,
24:37make every reporter ask if Mia threw Holden away the moment she found a richer man.
24:42That night, my assistant played the restaurant footage in my office.
24:46The footage showed Selena handing Holden cash. Xavier placed More Capital's payment
24:50records on my desk. More Capital paid three media agencies today to smarge you online.
24:55Give me one hour. I'll freeze every account she used.
25:00Not yet. Let Holden finish the interview first.
25:03The next morning, Selena held a live event. She called it a women's support meeting. Several
25:08women sat beside her and cried into microphones. Then Holden walked on stage. His shirt was old and
25:14his hands were rough from dishwater. Did Mia Ellis abandon you for Xavier Sinclair?
25:19Yes. She was with me for four years. When she found someone richer, she threw me away. Then she
25:25used her father and husband to destroy my family. The live stream exploded. Ellis Group's stock
25:30started falling. Partners called one after another. By the time I reached the company, reporters had
25:36blocked the entrance. The moment I got out of the car, microphones came at my face.
25:41Mrs. Sinclair, is Holden telling the truth? Did you dump him for a richer man?
25:46Did you use Xavier to punish your ex? Did you marry Xavier for money?
25:51Before I answered, Xavier stepped out from the other side of the car and stood in front of me.
25:56The reporters went quiet. Xavier looked at the cameras. Holden lost everything because he deserved
26:01it, not because Mia owed him anything. Everyone who spread this lie will receive a legal letter
26:05before dinner. The reporters froze. Xavier took my hand and led me into the company building.
26:11When we walked into the meeting room, the board members were already seated around the table.
26:16They stared at Ellis Group's falling stock price on the screen. The board members were waiting for me.
26:21One man threw a file on the table. Three partners are asking to pause contracts.
26:26Public trust is falling. This is no longer gossip. For the company's sake,
26:30you should stop managing Ellis Group until this scandal is fully investigated. The room went silent.
26:35Xavier walked into the meeting room and dropped a file on the table. Your nephew's account was one of the
26:41first to push the rumor. You weren't protecting Ellis Group. You were helping them attack Mia.
26:48I turned on the screen. Since everyone wants the issue clear, let's make it clear.
26:53Selina stood at the back door of the restaurant and pushed an envelope to Holden. Say Mia abandoned you for
26:58a richer man and used him to crush you. You're using a rumor to push Mia down and take power
27:03for yourself. Get out of here. The board member's mouth opened, but no sound came out. I turned to
27:09my assistant. Send the files to every reporter outside and send a copy to More Capital's board.
27:14My assistant nodded and left. A minute later, phones started ringing outside the meeting room.
27:20The same cameras that had cornered me were now pointed at Selina, Holden, and Clara.
27:24Holden, did Selina pay you to smear Mia Ellis? He looked at the cameras, then at Selina across the hall.
27:29Selina gave me the money, but Mia and I were real. We loved each other for four years in college.
27:36The reporters caught that line at once. So you admit you took money? Are you saying Mia left you
27:40after she met Xavier? After Xavier appeared, Mia looked at me like I was trash. I had no money,
27:47no private jet, no luxury life to give her. So she turned around and married him. Across the hall,
27:52Selina tried to leave through the back door. A reporter bumped into her shoulder. Her sunglasses
27:57fell to the floor and her scars were exposed. Wait, isn't she Serena? Selina panicked. Her new
28:03identity would be ruined if the media discovered it. She rushed into the restroom and called Clara.
28:09My face was exposed. The money record is out. Fix the accounts now. Clara sat in her car and
28:14watched the live stream. Calm down. Don't say my name again. After Clara hung up, she saved every
28:20message and payment record between them into a private drive. She had already decided to abandon
28:25Selina and use her as the shield. Clara kept paying accounts to spread the video of Holden talking about
28:31Mia. By night, the comments were filthy. She dumped the poor boyfriend once she found Xavier.
28:36Holden was used and thrown away. No wonder Mia won't explain those four years. At home,
28:42Xavier turned off the clip and pulled me into his arms. Holden really is shameless.
28:47I hooked a finger around his tie. Are you jealous?
28:50He keeps talking like you were ever his. I'm yours now. I'll only ever be yours.
28:56Xavier lowered his head and deepened the kiss. For a moment, the ugly comments on the screen were
29:02forgotten. Then help me make them believe we fought. Xavier's eyes stayed on my lips.
29:07Tell me what you want. Leave home alone tomorrow morning. Let the reporters think we fought because
29:12of Holden. If Clara thinks our marriage is cracking, she'll push Holden harder.
29:17She wants everyone to think you doubt me. Then I'll let her think it worked.
29:21Xavier stared at me for a few seconds. Then he bent down and bit my lower lip lightly.
29:26I smiled against his mouth. The next morning, Xavier walked out of our house alone. He did not look back.
29:32Within half an hour, the photos were everywhere. Xavier Sinclair leaves home alone after Holden interview.
29:37Mia and Xavier's marriage under pressure. Selena saw the news in her hotel room. Her eyes lit up at once.
29:44She called Holden. It worked. Xavier believed Mia never forgot you. Clara also received the photos.
29:50She stared at Xavier's face on the screen and sent one message to Selena. Push harder. Push harder.
29:55That afternoon, Holden posted a long article online. The title was simple. The four years I gave Mia Ellis.
30:02In the post, Holden listed everything I had done for him in college. Part-time jobs, blood donation,
30:08cutting off friends, and nearly taking out a huge loan. But he never mentioned the word test.
30:14He made every wound look like proof that I loved him. Within an hour, the post exploded. The comment
30:19section turned against me fast. She used Holden when he was poor, then married Xavier when she found a
30:25richer man. Holden gave her four years, and she threw him away like trash. Selena used her fund account to
30:31push one comment to the top. Mia Ellis is not innocent. She is just rich enough to rewrite the
30:37story. In my office, Xavier read the post with a dark expression. I took the phone from him and locked
30:43the
30:43screen. Stop reading it. Holden wants us upset. I called the legal team into the office. Pull every record
30:50from my college years with Holden. Part-time jobs, medical records, messages, the loan file, and my graduate
30:57offer. The lead lawyer nodded and left. Are we releasing everything today? I looked at Holden's
31:02post on the screen. Let him enjoy being the victim for now. The more he sells this story,
31:07the uglier he'll look when we release the truth. You're too smart for them, sweetheart.
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