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00:00This man is my husband Liam. Right after his IPO, he stabbed me 20 times that night.
00:05I kill you and I win everything.
00:07Was it just a nightmare? I'm Scarlet.
00:09Liam bailed on our trip claiming he needed to care for his sick mom.
00:12But his mom passed away 3 months ago and he thinks I have no clue.
00:15Miss Thone, we've arrived.
00:17The second I pushed open the door, the champagne tower in the living room got knocked over.
00:20This is my house. A single family villa in the Hamptons.
00:23Pink balloons covered the walls.
00:25A dozen young people held glasses, cheering on a couple making out in the middle.
00:30That man was my husband, Liam.
00:32He had his arm around a girl with long blonde hair, kissing her like there was no tomorrow.
00:36I flexed my wrist and pushed through the crowd.
00:39The kiss ended.
00:40Liam brushed the girl's lip reluctantly.
00:43Then he looked up and saw me standing right in front of him.
00:46His eyes snapped.
00:48He dropped his champagne glass.
00:49I slapped him hard across the face twice.
00:52The slap lands on Liam's cheek.
00:54His head snaps to the side.
00:55Two bright red hand parks bloom on his cheek.
00:57The room went dead silent.
00:59The music cut off.
01:00The girl screamed and ducked behind Liam.
01:02Madison steps in front of Chloe instantly, her hand automatically resting on her waist
01:06to protect her.
01:07Chloe subconsciously touches the diamond ring on her finger, eyes panicking.
01:11Funny.
01:12I didn't know you got a new mom.
01:14Mine got buried in Ohio three months ago.
01:16Liam licked his lips, eyes darting around.
01:19Who the hell are you?
01:20Breaking into someone's house and hitting people?
01:22She stood in front of the girl like a rabid wolf protecting her pup.
01:25Are you insane?
01:27Apologize to Chloe's boyfriend right now.
01:29A dozen young people holding glasses, pink balloons on the walls, disco lights flashing.
01:33Yeah, you ruined her birthday party.
01:35Do you know who that is?
01:36That's Liam Carter, CEO of Carter Tech.
01:40I smiled faintly and turned to Liam.
01:42IPO.
01:42He stabbed me 20 times that night.
01:44I kill you and I win everything.
01:46Was it just a nightmare?
01:47I'm Scarlett.
01:48Liam bailed on our trip claiming he needed to care for his sick mom.
01:50But his mom passed away three months ago and he thinks I have no clue.
01:54Miss Thone, we've arrived.
01:56The second I pushed open the door, the champagne tower in the living room got knocked over.
01:59This is my house.
02:00A single family villa in the Hamptons.
02:02Pink balloons covered the walls.
02:04A dozen young people held glasses, cheering on a couple making out in the middle.
02:09That man was my husband, Liam.
02:11He had his arm around a girl with long blonde hair, kissing her like there was no tomorrow.
02:15I flexed my wrist and pushed through the crowd.
02:18The kiss ended.
02:19Liam brushed the girl's lip reluctantly.
02:22Then he looked up and saw me standing right in front of him.
02:25His eyes snapped.
02:27He dropped his champagne glass.
02:28I slapped him hard across the face twice.
02:31The slap lands on Liam's cheek.
02:33His head snaps to the side.
02:34Two bright red hand parks bloom on his cheek.
02:37The room went dead silent.
02:38The music cut off.
02:39The girl screamed and ducked behind Liam.
02:41Madison steps in front of Chloe instantly, her hand automatically resting on her waist to protect her.
02:46Chloe subconsciously touches the diamond ring on her finger.
02:49Eyes panicking.
02:50Funny.
02:51I didn't know you got a new mom.
02:53Mine got buried in Ohio three months ago.
02:55Liam licked his lips.
02:57Eyes darting around.
02:58Who the hell are you?
02:59Breaking into someone's house and hitting people?
03:01She stood in front of the girl like a rabid wolf protecting her pup.
03:04Are you insane?
03:06Apologize to Chloe's boyfriend right now.
03:08A dozen young people holding glasses.
03:10Pink balloons on the walls.
03:11Disco lights flashing.
03:12Yeah, you ruined her birthday party.
03:14Do you know who that is?
03:15That's Liam Carter, CEO of Carter Tech.
03:19I smiled faintly and turned to Liam.
03:21You think I shouldn't have hit him?
03:22Scarlett, what the fuck is wrong with you?
03:24It's Chloe's birthday.
03:25Liam took a deep breath, face turning purple with rage.
03:28We'll talk about this later.
03:29Stop embarrassing me and get the hell out.
03:31He was scared his mistress would lose face in front of her friends.
03:33Get out?
03:34Where am I supposed to go?
03:35Or do you two have something to hide?
03:37The next second, Chloe started sniffling.
03:39She tugged on Liam's sleeve and shook her head, eyes full of tears and a hint of guilt
03:43she couldn't hide.
03:44Chloe's eyes dart away, unable to meet mine.
03:47Oh, I get it.
03:47You're the nanny who's obsessed with Chloe's boyfriend, right?
03:49How pathetic.
03:50Trying to steal someone's man in public?
03:52I yanked the Thorn family creme off my neck, the diamond glinting under the lights.
03:56Me?
03:57Your nanny?
03:58The second she finished speaking, a glass of red wine hit me square in the face.
04:02Cold wine ran down my cheeks, soaking my skirt.
04:05I can't reveal my identity.
04:06If I do, grandpa's will takes effect.
04:09I'll lose two billioners.
04:10Just hold on.
04:11Wake up, bitch.
04:12We all know who Chloe is.
04:13Her mom's a big shot.
04:14Her boyfriend's a tech CEO.
04:15This whole house is hers.
04:16And you?
04:17Look at that cheap outfit.
04:18You're only good for scrubbing floors.
04:20This dress is handmade by a Milani designer.
04:23It costs more than she makes in ten years.
04:25Yeah, apologize to Chloe right now or you're fired.
04:28A blonde guy leaned in, sleazy.
04:30Hey, Cowgirl, you're way too old to be fighting over guys with Chloe.
04:33If you're that desperate, I can help you out.
04:35$200 a night, sound good?
04:37Everyone burst out laughing.
04:38I wiped the wine off my face, stared dangers at Liam.
04:41Liam, I'm your legal wife.
04:42You're just gonna stand there and let them insult me?
04:44You'll regret this.
04:45Liam looked at me coldly.
04:47Chloe's my girlfriend.
04:48You brought this on yourself.
04:49His words gave Chloe all the confidence she needed.
04:52She stood up straight.
04:53Scarlett, I'm calling you that out of respect, but know your place.
04:56Liam's the CEO.
04:57He got publicly slapped.
04:58Have you ever thought about how he feels?
05:00She turned to Liam, softening her voice.
05:02I'll always have your back in public, baby.
05:04She hit Liam's ego dead on.
05:06Oh, right.
05:07I almost forgot.
05:08I only slapped him.
05:09The next second, I raised my hand to slap Chloe.
05:12Chloe squeezed her eyes shut, trembling all over.
05:14I pulled my hand back and slapped Liam twice harder.
05:17Teach your own woman.
05:19The slap lands.
05:20Blood trickles from the corner of his mouth.
05:22Chloe opened her eyes, frozen.
05:25How dare you hit him!
05:27I tried to push her away, but Liam grabbed my wrist hard.
05:30He shoved me back, and I crashed into the champagne tower behind me.
05:34The tower crashes down.
05:35Glass shatters everywhere.
05:36Wine pools on the floor.
05:38I fell to the ground.
05:39My palms sliced open by broken glass.
05:41Blood pouring out.
05:42Liam didn't even glance at me.
05:43He pulled Chloe into his arms.
05:45Scarlett, apologize to Chloe right now!
05:48While everyone was staring at Liam and Chloe, I slipped my hand into my coat pocket,
05:52found my phone by feel, and hit record.
05:55The screen lit up.
05:56A red dot blinked.
05:57Madison ran to Chloe.
05:59Chloe, are you okay?
06:00Blood dripped from my hand.
06:01My voice was ice cold.
06:03Liam, you threw a birthday party for your mistress in my house.
06:06Cheated on me in front of everyone.
06:07And now you want me to apologize to her?
06:08Are you out of your mind?
06:09I made you.
06:10I can break you just as fast.
06:12My words made Liam flinch.
06:14Scarlett?
06:15Liam built this company all by himself.
06:18He worked his ass off for it.
06:20Stop acting like you did everything.
06:22When he started the company, I gave him $1 million from my trust fund.
06:25I got him three federal IT contracts worth millions from my dad.
06:29Even the CTO, CFA, COO were all transferred from Thorn Group.
06:33Without me, he's nothing.
06:34The other students started whispering.
06:36Wait, did she say this is her house?
06:38Is Chloe actually the mistress?
06:40But Liam's so protective of her.
06:41Why would he be so bold if he was cheating?
06:43Shut up!
06:44This is Chloe's house!
06:45I've seen her sleep in the master bedroom with him!
06:50They've been sleeping in my bed.
06:52This is my house.
06:54All these people can prove it.
06:57Liam, I don't want to see her anymore.
06:59Can you make her leave?
07:01Of course, baby.
07:03This is your house.
07:04Whatever you want.
07:05Madison lunged forward.
07:07Grabbed my hair.
07:08Listen, hag.
07:09Have some self-respect.
07:11Stop throwing yourself at a man who doesn't want you!
07:14My pupils dilated.
07:16I want to see what's bitch covered my chest.
07:18Let's teach her a lesson for Chloe!
07:20A few guys reached for my shirt.
07:22They ripped my skirt open.
07:23I fought back, kicking and scratching wildly.
07:25Liam!
07:25Stop them!
07:26This is illegal!
07:27Liam frowned and was about to stop them.
07:29Liam, they know what they're doing.
07:31And this way, you can finally get her under control, right?
07:33The crowd cheered, flashes blinding me.
07:36Liam's face cleared.
07:37He pinched her cheek.
07:38They both stood there coldly, watching as my clothes were torn off.
07:40My dress clamped down hard on my waist and slid up my hair and cutting off my hair.
07:44I couldn't breathe, my vision starting to blur.
07:46We're doing the world a favor!
07:47And you love to take attention!
07:48All these guys here, you should be happy!
07:51Dozens of hands groped me everywhere.
07:53Just when I thought it was over, I spotted the drawer across the room.
07:56I kept a silver pistol there for self-defense.
07:59I rolled hard, broke free from the crowd, and sprinted to the drawer.
08:03I grabbed the gun, and aimed it at the ceiling.
08:06Bang!
08:10The giant crystal chandelier crashed down, glass shards flying everywhere.
08:14Everyone screamed and dropped to the floor, covering their head.
08:17Touch me again, and the next bullet goes through your skull.
08:20Liam turned pale as a ghost.
08:22He instinctively pushed Chloe in front of him.
08:25Chloe froze.
08:26The adoration in her eyes vanished instantly.
08:29Madison shot to her feet, stepping between Chloe and me.
08:31She stared at me with a complicated look.
08:33She walked towards me slowly, learned in, and whispered so only I could hear.
08:37I'll help you destroy me on one condition.
08:40Spare Chloe.
08:41I thought I was gonna die here today.
08:43But those words?
08:45They're gonna change every single person's life in this room.
08:48I held the gun, sweeping the broken glass and trembling crowd,
08:51then pointed at the sliding doors.
08:52Everyone get out some getting dressed.
08:54Anyone stays inside.
08:55Anyone looks back.
08:56I blow their head off.
08:57A dozen people file out with hands on their heads.
09:00Liam walked last.
09:01Glaring at me viciously over his shoulder.
09:03Madison supported the shaking Chloe, walking in the middle of the crowd, never glancing at me.
09:08I made sure everyone was gone, and locked the master bedroom door behind me.
09:11I grabbed extra ammo from the nightstand, and loaded the gun.
09:14I stepped through the sliding doors into the pool area.
09:17Blue hour dusk settles over the water.
09:19A dozen people huddle by the lounge chairs, too scared to breathe.
09:23I stood on the steps, aiming the gun at the crowd.
09:26Now, anyone have a problem with that?
09:29Liam suddenly runged forward, swinging fist at my face.
09:32I dodged, grabbed a champagne bottle from the table, and smashed it hard over his head.
09:37The blonde guy who hit on me lunged for the gun.
09:39Everyone, she only has one gun!
09:41I kicked him hard in the stomach.
09:42He flew backward and splashed into the pool with a loud thud.
09:47Everyone immediately scrambled back, too scared to behind her, watching the chaos warily.
09:52Just then, the side gate by the pool swung open.
09:55Martha stands in the gate in a dark green silk dress and heels, holding a fancy jewelry box,
09:59dripping in diamonds.
10:00She sees the mess and bleeding Liam, and her smile drops instantly.
10:03The hell is going on here?
10:05Chloe's mom, Martha, walked in.
10:07Chloe threw herself into Martha's arms, crying.
10:09Mom, she's gonna kill us!
10:10When Martha saw my face, she turned pale as a ghost.
10:13Her hand automatically touched a diamond necklace around her neck, the one I lost last week.
10:17Martha snapped out of it, pulled Chloe close.
10:19You crazy bitch!
10:20I'm calling the cops right now!
10:21I scoffed and stepped back in fear, slipped on the wet tile, and her jewelry box flew out of her
10:26hand.
10:28My jewelry!
10:29They're mine!
10:30I aimed the gun at the water and yelled,
10:32Touch them, and I blow your hand off.
10:35Martha yanked her hand back instantly, lost her balance, and fell into the pool with a splash, soaking wet.
10:42She flailed and screamed in the water, her makeup running.
10:44Her fake diamond necklace floated on the surface.
10:47Yours?
10:47That sabbier brooch was my 18th birthday present for my grandpa.
10:50Only three exist in the world.
10:51The receipt and certificate are in my safe.
10:53Martha opened her mouth, but no words came out.
10:55She just trembled in the water.
10:56I turned my gaze to Liam, who was just getting up.
10:59Liam, everyone who hurt me today is gonna pay, including me.
11:02Liam clutched his bleeding forehead, glaring at me venomously, but said nothing.
11:05Chloe tried to run to Martha, but Madden grabbed her arm.
11:08Madison shook her head at Chloe, silently telling her to back off.
11:11Just then, sirens wailed in the distance, getting louder fast.
11:15Cops!
11:15Who the fuck called the cops?
11:17Everyone foes, staring at each other in shock.
11:19In the master bedroom, my back to the door, I hold the phone to my ear, voice barely a whisper.
11:2517 Oak Road, Hamptons.
11:26Breaking and entering.
11:27Assault.
11:28Attempted sexual assault.
11:30I fired a warning shot in self-defense.
11:32A mocking smile tugged at my clips.
11:35I set the gun down on a lounge chair and raised my hands.
11:39The next second, the pool gate kicked open.
11:42Four cops rushed in, battles and handcuffs in hand.
11:45Who called 911?
11:46We got reports of gunshots and assault.
11:47It's her!
11:48She shot at us, and she's lying about me stealing.
11:51Yeah, it's her!
11:51She broke into my house, hit people, and shot a gun.
11:53She's insane!
11:54The cops rushed over, pinned me down, and cuffed me.
11:56Liam sighed in relief when he saw me cuffed, a smug smile on his face.
12:00Chloe wiped her tears and smirked at me.
12:02The cop glanced at the jewelry floating in the pool and spoke into his radio.
12:06Possible stolen property found.
12:08Need divers to recover.
12:09Martha turned white as a sheet and collapsed in the water, unable to stand.
12:14All of you are coming down to the states for questioning!
12:17Two cops led me out.
12:19Madison, she glanced at me quickly and mouthed.
12:24I nodded slightly.
12:26Everyone is loaded into police cars.
12:28Sirens wail again.
12:29The fairy lights cast broken shadows on the empty pool.
12:32The floating jewelry glimming coldly in the water.
12:35Forty minutes later, Long Island Police Department lobby.
12:38Fluorescent lights blared white and harsh, metal benches glinting cold.
12:41Liam, Chloe, Madison, Martha, and a few students were let in one by one.
12:45Officer Johnson scanned the room.
12:46One at a time.
12:47You, come with me.
12:48Liam rushed over suddenly, took off his suit jacket and draped it over me, his eyes red.
12:53I ripped the jacket off and threw it on the floor.
12:56Don't touch me with the hands you used on your mistress.
12:59The man who stood by and watched them try to strip me at the party was now acting more loving
13:03than anyone.
13:04Liam's face turned pale.
13:05He reached for my arm.
13:06I stepped back and slapped him hard across the face.
13:09The lobby went dead silent.
13:11Enough!
13:11Liam held his cheek, voice shaking.
13:17Officer, my wife has bipolar disorder.
13:19She hallucinates and self-harms all the time.
13:21She stopped taking her meds tonight.
13:23I'm so sorry.
13:25Officer, he's lying.
13:27I pulled out my phone and hit play.
13:30Don't hold back.
13:31I'll take the blame.
13:33Strip her naked.
13:33This bitch deserves to be taught a lesson.
13:36That's edited!
13:36Liam turned white as a sheet and lunged for my phone.
13:39Officer Martinez slammed him against the wall, knee in his back.
13:43Don't move!
13:43Assaulting an officer is a felony.
13:45Let go of me.
13:46That recording is illegal.
13:48New York is a two-party consentent state.
13:50New York is a one-party consentent state.
13:53You gonna teach the cops the law?
13:54Send this to forensics.
13:56Johnson smirked slightly and handed the phone to Martinez.
13:59You say she's mentally ill, but on the recording you told them don't hold back?
14:03Liam had nothing to say.
14:04Your wife?
14:06Scarlett is your wife?
14:07You told Chloe you were divorced!
14:09You lied to all of us!
14:11Madison, stop!
14:13Chloe turned pale and pulled her back.
14:14Why should I stop?
14:15You think he actually loves you?
14:16Madison shook her off, eyes blazing red.
14:19Slap!
14:19Chloe slapped Madison hard across the face.
14:21Tears streamed down Chloe's face, her voice shaking.
14:24Shut up!
14:25I told you to shut up!
14:27Madison held her cheek, stunned for two seconds, then shook her head with a bitter laugh.
14:31She turned to the corner and punched the wall.
14:33Everyone split up for statements.
14:34Martha Bennett, you're under arrest for theft.
14:36Come with me.
14:37Martha screamed as she was led away.
14:39Chloe watched her go, biting her lip until it turned white.
14:42Cold white light hit the metal table, where a voice recorder, phone, and crime scene photos lay.
14:48I sat across from Johnson.
14:49Mrs. Thornt, you need to go to the hospital for that hand.
14:53But I have a few questions first.
14:55Go ahead.
14:56Your husband says you have mental health issues.
14:59Do you have any medical records?
15:00Full physical and psychiatric evaluation from New York Pristerian three months ago.
15:04All clear.
15:05Do you have a medical report for the assault?
15:06It just happened.
15:08I want one now.
15:09All right.
15:09But are you sure you want to press charges?
15:11Domestic violence and solicitation of assault?
15:13With this evidence, he's looking at least three years.
15:16I was silent for two seconds, then a small smile tugged at my lips.
15:19No.
15:20I'm not filing a civil suit.
15:22Why not?
15:23I have bigger plans than putting him in jail right now.
15:26Process the criminal charges as you see fit.
15:28I just need the conviction on his record for the divorce.
15:30I couldn't let him get locked up here.
15:32That would be too easy.
15:33I wanted him to climb as high as he could, then fall.
15:37And grandpa's will was still in play.
15:39We weren't divorced yet.
15:40If he went to prison because of me, I could lose the $2 billion trust fund.
15:44Johnson stared at me for a few seconds, then didn't ask any more questions.
15:48There was a knock on the door.
15:50Martinez walked in and whispered something.
15:51Johnson's face changed slightly.
15:53Your husband's lawyer is here, David Cohen, one of Manhattan's top criminal defense attorneys.
15:57He can afford Cohen?
15:59Interesting.
15:59In the hallway, Connan walked over in a sharp suit, eyes sharp.
16:06Officer, I'm Liam Carter's attorney.
16:07I need to see my client.
16:09All right.
16:09But he's under investigation for solicitation of assault.
16:12We have the recording.
16:13My client denies solicitation.
16:15Those words were emotional outbursts during a marital argument, no intent to act.
16:19And he had no knowledge of the other's actions.
16:21Cohen didn't flinch.
16:22He stood there and watched the whole thing.
16:24That's omission.
16:25Mrs. Thorne, legally, omission only constitutes a crime
16:28if there's a legal duty to act.
16:30There's no mandatory duty to rescue between spouses unless you can prove he actively encouraged them.
16:35But by all means, let the prosecutor decide.
16:37Mr. Cohen, you can bail your client out, but all evidence will be on file.
16:42We'll rearrest him if new charges come up.
16:45Understood.
16:46Liam was brought out, handcuffs removed.
16:49He rubbed his wrist and smirked at me.
16:50See?
16:51You can't touch me.
16:52Lawyer said your stupid recording is worthless.
16:56I don't want to take you down yet.
16:57I want to watch you climb higher, then fall harder.
17:00Liam exploded.
17:02He slammed the chair.
17:03It shattered into pieces.
17:05Who the fuck do you think you are?
17:09Two cops slammed him to the ground immediately.
17:12Destruction of property?
17:13That's another charge.
17:15Let go of me!
17:17Shut up.
17:18You'll be held in custody tonight.
17:20Liam finally calmed down, signed the bail papers, fixed his clothes like nothing had happened.
17:28Her hands shaking.
17:29The last admiration in her eyes died.
17:32Next evening, Long Island Villa, sunset streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
17:36The broken champagne tower still lay on the floor, glass shards glinting harshly.
17:40The police station wasn't the end.
17:42The real show was here.
17:43After finishing my statement, I came back to the villa half an hour early.
17:46Papers lay on the couch.
17:48The coffee table was stacked with the deed, insurance policies, and stock certificates.
17:51The key turned.
17:52Liam pushed the door open.
17:54Chloe following behind him, head down, pale.
17:56How did you get in?
17:57This is my house!
17:58I stood up and slammed the deed on the coffee table.
18:01A glass of water jumped.
18:03Your house?
18:048.5 million.
18:06Hamptons.
18:06Long Island.
18:07My name is on the deed.
18:09What's this about?
18:12Scarlett, you lied?
18:13You said your parents lent you the money?
18:15I lied because you couldn't even afford your Brooklyn rent back then.
18:18I didn't want to hurt your pride.
18:20And what did you do?
18:20Cheated on me and threw your mistress a birthday party in my bed.
18:23Liam lost it completely.
18:24He grabbed the glass of water, smashed it on the floor, glass flying everywhere.
18:28You set me up!
18:29You set me up from the beginning!
18:32Liam!
18:33Are you crazy?
18:34Liam ignored her, eyes blazing red, and lunged at me.
18:37Six bodyguards in black suits burst through the door.
18:40The lead one grabbed Liam by the back of the collar and dragged him back like a rag doll.
18:44The six bodyguards lined up in front of me.
18:46Miss Thorne, are you alright?
18:48I'm fine.
18:49Hold him.
18:50Two bodyguards grabbed Liam's arms.
18:52He struggled wildly, kicking and flaining.
18:54In the chaos, Liam threw a punch to break free, missed the bodyguard, and hit Chloe hard in
18:58the arm as she ran to pull him back.
19:00Chloe grunt in pain and stumbled back.
19:03Her arm hit the corner of the coffee table, sliced open by glass, blood dripping onto the
19:07carpet.
19:08Liam froze for a second.
19:09This is all your fault!
19:12If you hadn't caused this scene, Chloe wouldn't be hurt!
19:14What the hell were you doing?
19:16Useless bitch!
19:17Chloe held her bleeding arm, staring at Liam in shock.
19:21Her eyes went from pain to disbelief.
19:23Get the first aid kit.
19:25The bodyguard handed it to me.
19:27Fix it yourself.
19:28I don't want too much blood in my house.
19:31Chloe didn't catch it.
19:32She just stared at Liam, biting her lip until it turned white.
19:36Don't act like you care!
19:38Scarlet, you want a divorce?
19:40Fine!
19:40Good.
19:41I agree.
19:44Liam froze.
19:45Surprised I agreed so fast.
19:47He stared at the papers suspiciously.
19:49I slid the papers across the table.
19:51Liam picked them up and scanned them quickly.
19:53Chloe leaned in to look too.
19:54Liam flipped through a few pages, frowning.
19:56Wait, you're really leaving with nothing?
19:58I already signed, are you going to?
20:00Liam hesitated.
20:01He flipped through the papers over and over, looking for a catch.
20:04Scarlet, you.
20:06I have one condition.
20:07From today on, we go our separate ways.
20:09What you do with him is none of my business.
20:11Liam gritted his teeth, picked up at the pen, and signed his name quickly, his hand shaking.
20:16Chloe watched, her eyes complicated, uneasy, suspicious, and a hint of guilt she couldn't name.
20:22I picked up the papers, checked them, and put them in my bag.
20:25I had all my valuables packed up and sent to my parents' Upper East Side apartment.
20:31I listed the house for sale.
20:33When I got home that night, my parents were shocked.
20:36They thought I was in the Bahamas with Liam.
20:39I told them everything, and that I'd sign the divorce papers.
20:42My mom hugged me, crying, and called Liam ungrateful.
20:45My dad thought it was a good thing we were getting divorced.
20:48When we got married, the villa was always in my name.
20:51But I couldn't tell him about my family, not to spare his pride, but because of grandpa's will.
20:56If my husband used my money or connections to succeed in business before I turned 30,
21:00I would lose my inheritance to the Thorn Trust, $2 billion.
21:03Either prove he loves you for you, or lose everything.
21:07So I hid the truth.
21:08That night, I lay in bed, unable to sleep.
21:11I thought I wouldn't be sad, but being betrayed by the man I loved for five years hurt more than
21:15I expected.
21:16I found all the cheap little gifts Liam had given me in college, threw them in the trash.
21:21He really bit the hand that fed him.
21:23That night, after being thrown out, Liam and Chloe took a taxi to the hospital.
21:28They were both admitted.
21:29I thought it was over.
21:30I just had to pull my people from his company, cut off all his contracts, and watch him go bankrupt.
21:36The next night, my assistant called.
21:38Miss Thorn, Liam and Chloe are live on TikTok. You need to see this.
21:42I opened the live stream.
21:44Chloe was crying to the camera.
21:45Liam and I made a mistake. Couldn't help ourselves.
21:48We got together while he was still married to Scarlett.
21:50I want to say sorry to Scarlett.
21:52The comments were full of hate.
21:54But something was off.
21:56She was looking at her phone, not reading comments, but something else.
21:59Sorry, guys. I'm not feeling well. I'll stream tomorrow.
22:03Chloe turned off her phone.
22:04Liam stormed over, his face dark.
22:07Happy now? Everyone's hating on us!
22:09You're dragging me down with you!
22:11Chloe pulled away, put on her headphones, and opened the anonymous voice note.
22:15Her breath caught. Her shoulders tent, fists clenched, eyes red-rimmined.
22:18Not a sound escaped her, but her shaking body said everything.
22:21Liam noticed.
22:22He ripped the headphones off her and smashed them on the floor.
22:26What the hell are you listening to?
22:28You've been lying to me this whole time.
22:33Lying to you?
22:34Then dropped his to a fake soft tone, brushing her cheek.
22:37Baby, you're the only one I care about.
22:39Don't listen to random gossip.
22:41What about the ring?
22:42Chloe held out her hand, voice sharp.
22:45Liam's eyes flashed.
22:46He slapped her heart across the face.
22:51How dare you question me?
22:53I feed you, spoil you, give you everything.
22:55This is how you repay me?
22:57I did it!
22:57You never told me the truth!
22:59Not once!
23:00The truth?
23:01Liam leaned in, his voice low and unhinged.
23:04Once I take everything from Scarlet, you and your mom will live like queens.
23:08Now be a good girl.
23:10Let go!
23:10It hurt!
23:11Chloe struggled in his grip, voice trembling.
23:14Don't be mad, okay?
23:15He tilted her chin up, forcing her to look at him.
23:19I can't live without you.
23:20Before she could answer, he kissed her hard, rough, forced, unwanted.
23:25His teeth bit through her lip.
23:26The taste of blood filled both their mouths.
23:29Chloe jerked her head away and shoved him hard.
23:32Get off me!
23:34You're insane!
23:37Liam snapped.
23:39Insane?
23:41You made me this way!
23:43One more wrong move, and I'll call the cops on your mom right now!
23:47She'll rot in prison!
23:49You're threatening me?
23:50I'm teaching you a lesson!
23:52Liam panted, completely deranged.
23:56Just be good.
23:57Be a good girl.
23:58I'll give you everything, baby.
24:00I'll give you everything.
24:01She laughed suddenly, tears streaming down her face.
24:04Fine.
24:05I'll be good.
24:06While his back was turned, Chloe pulled out her phone with shaking fingers and fired
24:09off a text, West Hospital Hallway.
24:11Now, hurry.
24:12She said she needed air and stumbled out of the hospital room.
24:16Madison was already waiting in the West Hospital Hallway.
24:19The second she saw the slap mark on Chloe's face and the bruise on her waist, her eyes blazed
24:24with rage.
24:25I told you he was no good.
24:27Chloe doesn't answer, just cries harder.
24:30Chloe grabbed her arm.
24:31You sent the audio, didn't you?
24:33This time, I'm taking Liam down for good.
24:38Whatever you're gonna do, I'm with you.
24:40Chloe hit the call button.
24:42It rang three times before connecting.
24:46Scarlet.
24:48The next day, I met Chloe at a coffee shop.
24:51She was early.
24:52No makeup, red puffy eyes, wearing a plain gray hoodie.
24:56Madison sat next to her, silent, watching me warily.
24:59She looked nothing like the glamorous party queen from the day before.
25:03I'm sorry.
25:04I sipped my coffee, saying nothing.
25:07I knew he was married.
25:08He told me they'd been separated for two years and were getting divorced, that his wife wouldn't
25:12sign the papers.
25:13I chose to believe him.
25:14I wanted the cars, the house.
25:16I lied to myself.
25:17I knew my mom was stealing from you.
25:19I didn't stop her.
25:20You want me to feel sorry for you?
25:22No.
25:23I know I was wrong.
25:24I'm not playing the victim.
25:25She pulled a phone out of her bag and slid it across the table.
25:28This is the spare phone he gave me.
25:30I went through it.
25:31There's stuff on here.
25:32I opened the phone.
25:33The gallery had screenshots of Liam's texts.
25:36From a year and a half ago, to his assistant.
25:38This idiot is getting too clingy.
25:40Need to keep her busy so she stops bothering me.
25:42Tell her to take more classes at school?
25:44Yeah.
25:45Also, did you look up her mom?
25:46Single mom works as a nanny.
25:48No money.
25:49Ugh.
25:50Fine.
25:50Keep stringing her along.
25:51She's free anyway.
25:53I put the phone down and looked at Chloe.
25:55Her nails drug into her palms.
25:56You want more?
25:57Why are you telling me this?
25:58Because I want him in prison.
26:00Not just bankrupt.
26:02I want everyone to know who he really is.
26:04He spreads private photos.
26:06He put hidden cameras in that hotel room.
26:09I saw the folder on his computer.
26:11It had your name on it.
26:12My fingers tightened around my coffee cup.
26:14You'll testify against him?
26:15I will.
26:16What do you want in return?
26:17Go easy on my mom.
26:18She's just greedy, not evil.
26:19And don't press charges against Madison.
26:21I leaned back in my chair, watching her for a long time.
26:25Your mom has to return everything she stole.
26:27I won't press charges for the sapphire ring you stole, but you owe me $800,000.
26:31Monthly payments.
26:33$5,000 a month until it's paid off.
26:35Okay.
26:37What about you?
26:38What do you want?
26:39I looked at Madison.
26:40Nothing.
26:41I just want her to be safe.
26:44Deal.
26:45But I need to tell you something.
26:46I don't forgive you.
26:48This is just business.
26:49Once this is over, I never want to see you again.
26:53I pick up a pen and sign the agreement.
26:56Chloe signs too.
26:57Madison doesn't sign, just sits there watching Chloe.
27:00We didn't shake hands, no smiles, no reconciliation.
27:03We were just three women hurt by the same man standing on the same side.
27:06For now.
27:07Two days later, my assistant called me early in the morning.
27:11Miss Thorne, the link I sent you, check it now.
27:13I opened the link.
27:15There were my private photos all over the internet.
27:18The headline blares.
27:19Carter Tech CEO's wife cheated with multiple men.
27:21I shot up in bed.
27:22I was half naked in the photos.
27:24My face and body exposed.
27:26The man's face was completely blurred.
27:28But I recognized that body instantly.
27:30It was Liam.
27:31The background was a hotel in Miami.
27:33I stared at the screen, my hands shaking.
27:35My phone clattered to the carpet.
27:37Tears welled up in my eyes.
27:39But I bit my lip and held them back.
27:41I closed my eyes, took three deep breaths.
27:45Dad, use the nuclear option.
27:49At the same time, Chloe called me.
27:52Scarlett, did you see it?
27:53He's making his move.
27:55I saw it.
27:56I told you about the folder on his computer.
27:59I copied it.
27:59It has the original photos, no blur.
28:02Madison organized everything, plus his text bribing the hotel staff.
28:05I can send it to you now.
28:07Send it.
28:08This time, I'm making sure he never gets back up.
28:12When Scarlett and I first got together, we couldn't even scrounge up $100.
28:17I built my company from nothing, because I loved her.
28:20But after we got married, she started staying out all night, always asking me for money.
28:24I have the bank records to prove it.
28:26I was too busy building my company to be with her.
28:29By the time I found out, it was too late.
28:31She cheated on me countless times.
28:33I met Chloe later.
28:34But Scarlett wouldn't leave us alone.
28:36She even hit Chloe.
28:37I'm speaking out today to protect the woman I love.
28:39The live stream hit 200,000 viewers.
28:42The comments shifted from hate to support.
28:44I watched the stream, narrowing my eyes.
28:47My dad wanted to send Thorne Consortis top lawyers to take it down immediately.
28:51If we take it down now, he gets off too easy.
28:53I want him to climb as high as he can.
28:55Then I'm going to push him off.
28:57On the day of our divorce hearing, Liam showed up at the courthouse alone.
29:00Chloe didn't come.
29:01Scarlett, you're going to be ruined.
29:03I said nothing.
29:04Three days later, the story went viral.
29:06Liam was the internet's favorite victim.
29:08That afternoon, I went live.
29:09I bought a TikTok global push, and hundreds of thousands of people tuned in within minutes.
29:14When we hit 500,000 viewers, I pulled up Liam's so-called bank records and the full text messages.
29:19Liam had sent me money, but every single dollar was for his mom's medical bills.
29:23Every large transfer, I sent it to him first, then he sent it to the hospital.
29:27The chat exploded.
29:29So those transfers were for his mom, not her?
29:32This guy is a total scumbag.
29:34Then I pulled up the hotel check-in records.
29:38Those photos are mine.
29:39But the man in them?
29:40That's Liam Carter.
29:42That was our first vacation to Miami.
29:44He put hidden cameras in the room without me knowing.
29:46He planned to use these photos against me if we ever broke up.
29:49The chat was flooded with hate for Liam.
29:53Just then, Chloe appeared on screen.
29:56She wasn't in my stream.
29:57She went live on her own account and joined mine.
29:59Everyone, I'm Chloe.
30:01I have something to say.
30:03Liam lied to me for two years.
30:04He told me he was separated and getting divorced.
30:07I believed him.
30:07I was the other woman and I own that.
30:09But everything he said about Scarlet, it's all lies.
30:14These are his texts to his assistant.
30:16He called me an idiot, said I was easy to manipulate.
30:19The diamond ring he gave me was fake, $200.
30:22He also took photos of me sleeping without my permission.
30:26And he has a folder on his computer with the original photos of Scarlet.
30:30I have proof.
30:31She held up a USB drive.
30:33This has all the original files.
30:34I already gave it to the police.
30:37Liam's name popped up in Chloe's comments, spamming crazy words.
30:43I know.
30:44I'm doing the right thing.
30:46I ended the live stream.
30:48The rest was up to the lawyers.
30:50Scarlet, how did you get the hotel records?
30:52So you bribed the hotel staff to lie?
30:55Once my company goes public, you'll be begging to work for me!
31:00About that, your company isn't going public.
31:09He hung up, but another call came immediately.
31:12Then another.
31:13Scarlet, it was you?
31:14Who the hell are you?
31:15I met his gaze and smiled.
31:17New York Thorn Consortoran.
31:19Heard of it?
31:20The richest family in New York?
31:22That's my family.
31:23That's impossible.
31:24You told me your family was middle class.
31:26Oh, and that hotel in Miami?
31:28It's ours too.
31:30Liam stared at me in disbelief.
31:33Scarlet, give me another chance.
31:34I'm sorry.
31:34I'll break up with Chloe right now.
31:36Let's get back together.
31:37He had no chance.
31:38A few days later, Liam was sentenced.
31:4112 years in prison for illegal acts.
31:45Carter Tech filed for bankruptcy.
31:47All assets were transferred to me.
31:50Martha was sentenced.
31:52Two years in prison.
31:53Three years probation.
31:541,000 hours community service.
31:56Return all stolen items.
31:58Chloe was sentenced to six months of community correction for aiding in a building and thiefed.
32:02She was expelled from NYU and left with $800,000 in debt.
32:05Madison was sentenced to 300 hours of community service for assault.
32:09I dragged my suitcase, walking toward the gate with my parents.
32:13My phone buzzed.
32:14$5,000.
32:15Sender, Chloe Bennett.
32:19If it wasn't for you, I'd still be with him.
32:22I told you I'd protect you.
32:27I glanced at it, then deleted it.
32:30We're so proud of you.
32:32We love you.
32:33I didn't forgive anyone.
32:35But I wasn't going to let their mistakes ruin my life.
32:38The best revenge isn't death.
32:40It's living well while they have to live with what they did.
32:44And maybe, just maybe, they'll find redemption in their mistakes.
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