The Day You Dumped Me, I Became a Millionaire is a captivating short drama about betrayal, hidden wealth, revenge, and second chances. After being abandoned by the person they loved, an ordinary individual unexpectedly rises to extraordinary success overnight. As old relationships resurface and those who once looked down on them begin to regret their choices, the line between revenge and forgiveness becomes harder to see. Watch the full episode packed with emotional twists, billionaire romance, and an unforgettable comeback.
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00:00My name is Alex. The second my girlfriend Ava dumped me on a live stream, one million dollars landed in
00:05my bank account the very next moment.
00:07Fine. Let the comeback begin.
00:09I don't want to gamble my youth on a broke man's future.
00:12You used to take the bus. Now you ride in a Lamborghini. That's what I call making the right choice.
00:19On the sofa, my roommate Leah looked up at the live stream. She was a high-end Los Angeles real
00:24estate agent.
00:25White blouse, black skirt, high heels.
00:28She broke up with you fine, but she had to stream it? What, was she afraid the whole world wouldn't
00:33know she had terrible taste?
00:34The next second, the system bound itself to me.
00:36Bound target, Leah Morgan. Rewards can be triggered whenever she experiences emotional fluctuations because of you.
00:43My phone vibrated. Deposit received. USD three million dollars. I stared at all those zeros and suddenly understood.
00:50From now on, Leah was the key to turning my life around.
00:53I grabbed my jacket. It's just a Lamborghini, right? Then I'll buy one more expensive than his, drive it to
00:59the live stream, and let her see what a real choice looks like.
01:02Leah stared at me for two seconds, then reached out and touched my fork.
01:06No fever.
01:07She paused.
01:08I'm going with you.
01:10I smiled.
01:11So you're worried about me?
01:13Leah said.
01:13Don't flatter yourself, single man.
01:15Half an hour later, we walked into a supercar showroom in downtown Los Angeles.
01:19Under the glass dome, a silver-gray McLaren sat in the center display like a blade fresh from its sheath.
01:25Cold light slid over the bodywork. Every line on it spelled expensive.
01:31The saleswoman had been leaning lazily against the front desk.
01:35She swept her eyes over me.
01:37Old jacket, cheap sneakers, and a discounted sandwich in my hand that I still hadn't finished.
01:43Ma'am, would you like to look at a car or schedule a test drive?
01:47I want the one in the middle.
01:51The saleswoman froze, then smiled in a very polite and very pretencing way.
01:56Sir, that is a limited configuration. The out-the-door price is $3.2 million.
02:01We usually suggest starting with the entry-level model.
02:05Alex, you just got dumped. You didn't just ascend the throne.
02:10Does it look good?
02:11It looks good, but what you need to buy right now isn't great.
02:16The saleswoman heard her. The corner of her throat lifted slightly. I knew that smile too well.
02:21It was the same look Ava gave me on the livestream.
02:24The same look everyone had when they thought poor people were only worthy of looking at things they could never
02:28afford from a distance.
02:30Swipe it.
02:34Sir, once the full payment is confirmed, the deposit and handling fees are non-refundable.
02:38I said full payment.
02:39The showroom suddenly went quiet. Another salesman looked up.
02:43The manager leaned halfway out of his office.
02:45$3.2 million. Payment successful.
02:48The saleswoman who had just told me to look at an entry-level model bent three degrees lower at the
02:52waist.
02:53Her smile suddenly as sincere as if she had met her own father.
02:56Mr. Alex, you have extraordinary taste. This McLaren matches your temperament perfectly.
03:05Leah stared at me. For the first time, her eyes were completely thrown off balance.
03:10Strong shock detected in bound target. Reward triggered. USD $5 million in cash.
03:16My phone vibrated again. I glanced at the deposit text and smiled.
03:20You really are insane.
03:23I held the car key in my hand and looked up at the view beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows.
03:29Insane? Not yet.
03:31Insane? Not yet. This is only the beginning.
03:37Whether I'm insane or not, we'll see by the effect.
03:43Aren't you afraid I'm crazy?
03:47That's why I'm getting in. I need to watch you so you don't kill anyone.
03:52I drove the car back to the hotel entrance where Ava was live-streaming.
03:56The red Lamborghini was still parked there, and Ava was still smiling at the camera.
04:03Alex?
04:04You rented that?
04:11Hold these for me. I don't want anyone saying I'm pretending to be rich with fake papers.
04:17Of course, Mr. Carter.
04:18Leah stepped out of the passenger seat.
04:20White plows, black skirt, high heels.
04:23The night breeze lifted her hair.
04:25The live-stream comments went wild instantly.
04:28Who is that gorgeous woman?
04:30Her ex-boyfriend drives a McLaren.
04:32Did Ava dump him too early?
04:35Why are you two together?
04:39Roommates.
04:40Legal passenger seat.
04:43You think buying one car proves you're rich?
04:46I'm not proving anything.
04:48Then what is this?
04:50Letting her know she got into the wrong car.
04:53Leah's emotion value has risen.
04:55Lottery activated.
04:57Reward, luxury home purchase triple rebate card.
05:00Valid for 24 hours.
05:02One car doesn't change the fact that you used to deliver food.
05:06I never wanted to change that.
05:07At least when I deliver things, I deliver them to the right person.
05:12Unlike you, who has to live-stream even a rented car.
05:18Enough.
05:19Don't waste time here.
05:21Her mouth said enough, but she had stepped between Brandon and me.
05:25Looking at her back, I suddenly felt warmth in my chest.
05:30Don't you sell luxury houses?
05:32What are you trying to do now?
05:35Buy one and let you earn the commission.
05:38You're not doing this to anger Ava?
05:42She's not worth a house.
05:45Then why buy one?
05:49Because just now, she laughed at you for sitting in my passenger seat.
05:56I don't need you to stand up for me.
06:01Get in.
06:03You sell the house?
06:04I swipe the card.
06:05Clear division avoider.
06:14You'd better not regret this.
06:19Enough people are regretting things tonight.
06:22I don't need to add myself to the list.
06:27The next morning, Leah stood in the entryway, clipping on her name bag.
06:31She said,
06:32Today, don't say nonsense, don't swipe cards randily, and don't tell anyone at the company
06:36that I'm your person.
06:38I was silent for one second.
06:40Leah narrowed her eyes.
06:41Why did you hesitate?
06:42I said,
06:43Because the last one is a little hard.
06:46Leah's emotion value has risen.
06:51We arrived at a luxury home presentation center in Beverly Hills.
06:55It looked less like an office and more like a private club.
06:57Champagne, paintings, floor-to-ceiling windows,
07:00and even the security guards looked like agents from a movie.
07:03A male agent named Gavin walked over, smiling falsely.
07:06Leah, is this the client who suddenly appeared out of nowhere?
07:09Leah's expression cool.
07:10Gavin.
07:11Gavin swept his eyes over me.
07:13I heard Mr. Carter used to drive Uber and deliver food.
07:17Inspiring.
07:17I said,
07:19Yeah.
07:20At least I know what service means.
07:23Unlike some people who only know how to steal other people's clients.
07:27Gavin's smile stiffened.
07:29He turned to the manager.
07:30A transaction over $8 million shouldn't be handled by Leah alone.
07:34I suggest I lead this deal and she assists.
07:36Leah's voice was steady.
07:38The client is mine.
07:40The manager hesitated.
07:41I asked quietly,
07:43You're swallowing this again?
07:44Leah answered under her breath.
07:46This is the Los Angeles luxury real estate circle, not a street fight.
07:50I handed the bank authorization to the manager.
07:53I'm buying the house.
07:55The agent can only be Leah.
08:00The manager smiled at once.
08:04Of course, Mr. Carter.
08:09During the tour, Leah stood before the floor-to-ceiling window and introduced the property.
08:13The primary bedroom faces the canyon.
08:15The basement level has a private theater and a wine cellar.
08:18From the terrace, you can see Sunset Boulevard.
08:20I asked.
08:21Do you like it?
08:22She paused.
08:23I'm the agent.
08:23I don't answer questions like that.
08:25You're not the agent right now.
08:27You're my roommate.
08:28She looked toward the distant ocean and her voice softened.
08:31I like it.
08:33But liking it is useless.
08:34I can't afford it.
08:36Then I'll buy it.
08:37Leah snapped her head back.
08:38Don't spend money recklessly just because of one thing I said.
08:41I looked at her.
08:41It's not reckless.
08:42I didn't like watching them try to take your client.
08:44Her eyes wavered for a moment.
08:46Leah's emotion value has risen.
08:488 million went out and 24 million in rebate landed in my account.
08:52Leah saw me smile and immediately became alert.
08:55What are you smiling about now?
08:58I've discovered that when you sell houses, you bring me luck.
09:03She said softly.
09:05Cut it out.
09:07That afternoon, she went to process the commission paperwork.
09:11From outside the door, I heard Gavin's voice.
09:14I'll report this deal to the brand side.
09:17Put me down as lead with Leah assisting.
09:19Leah's voice was cold.
09:20I brought in the client and I handled the process.
09:23Gavin laughed.
09:24Leah, luxury real estate agents rely on resources, not a tight skirt and good luck.
09:30The room went silent.
09:32I pushed the door open.
09:34Leah's expression changed.
09:37Alex, don't make a scene.
09:39I looked at Gavin.
09:42What did you just say?
09:44Gavin spread his hands.
09:46Internal industry communication.
09:48Mr. Carter doesn't need to get involved.
09:50I asked Leah, has he always stolen things from you?
09:53Leah said quietly.
09:54I still have to work in this circle.
09:57Leah's emotion value has reached the threshold.
10:00Lottery activated.
10:03Reward, brand agency, acquisition voucher, can acquire the exclusive agency rights for a specified luxury home project.
10:10I looked at Gavin and smiled.
10:13Leah grew wary.
10:14What are you trying to do now?
10:15The next day, the Luxury Home Presentation Center held an emergency press conference.
10:19Gavin stood at the front with a beaming smile.
10:21Today, we will announce the new sales leadership team for the Canyon Estate Project.
10:25Leah stood beside him, her expression calm, but her fingertips kept pinching the edge of her documents.
10:30Gavin deliberately lowered his voice.
10:32Don't be too disappointed.
10:33This industry is like this.
10:35Resources matter more than effort.
10:37The conference began.
10:38The manager was just about to announce the result, and Gavin was already preparing to step forward.
10:44Just then, a lawyer pushed the door open.
10:47Everyone, the project's agency rights have just completed a transfer.
10:51Everyone froze.
10:52The manager took the documents, and his face changed dramatically.
10:57Mr. Carter?
10:58I walked to Leah's side.
11:00Announce it.
11:01The manager cleared his throat.
11:02Starting today, the exclusive agency rights for the Canyon Estate Project belongs to Carter
11:07Investment Studio.
11:08The project's chief agent will be Leah Morgan.
11:11The room went silent.
11:12Gavin's face went white in an instant.
11:14Leah snapped her eyes to me.
11:16I said softly,
11:17You don't need to fight for scraps anymore.
11:19From now on, they'll have to line up to come to you.
11:22This doesn't follow the process!
11:24Gavin panicked.
11:25When you stole her client, the process didn't say a word.
11:27I looked at him.
11:28Now it's your turn.
11:29And suddenly the process wakes up.
11:31Someone in the crowd failed to hold back a laugh.
11:33The manager immediately said,
11:35Gavin, apologize to Leah.
11:39I'm sorry.
11:42Look at her when you say it.
11:45Leah, I'm sorry.
11:47I shouldn't have taken your performance credit.
11:50I accept your apology, but I will not work with you again.
11:54After the press conference ended, she pulled me into the hallway and lowered her voice.
11:59You were too high profile.
12:02Did it work?
12:04The corner of her mouth refused to stay down.
12:07It worked.
12:09Then that's enough.
12:18The private estate auction in Malibu was like an oceanside contest of upper class showing off.
12:24Champagne, sea breeze, lights, and people in formal swear who seemed to be competing over who looked more expensive.
12:31Leah stood beside me in a black business suit, her hair pinned up.
12:35She was beautiful enough to make more than a few people turn their heads.
12:39Today, don't raise the panel recklessly.
12:42I'll only buy cheap things.
12:45When you say cheap now, I get even more scared.
12:52Brandon and Ava had come too.
12:54When Ava saw Leah beside me, her expression clearly stiffened.
12:58Carter, are you making money now by relying on a woman selling houses?
13:03At least the woman beside me works.
13:05The one beside you only live streams.
13:08Ava's face went pale.
13:09Don't be too harsh.
13:11Feeling sorry for her?
13:13I'm afraid your mouth is so blunt someone will call the police.
13:17The jiggling paddling began.
13:19Paintings, goudon watches, and jewelry went stump shade one after another.
13:23And the prices kept soaring.
13:26Brandon won an old pocket watch and deliberately looked at me.
13:29Mr. Carter isn't bidding today?
13:32Or has cash flow been tight lately?
13:35I ignored him.
13:40Don't let him provoke you.
13:43Are you angry?
13:45No.
13:45Leah's emotion value has risen.
13:47The next item was brought onto the stage.
13:49It was a gray-black raw stone.
13:52Rough on the surface, as if someone had picked it up from the roadside.
13:57Raw stone from a private mining area.
14:00Starting bit, $50,000.
14:04This suits you.
14:05Cheap, like your past life.
14:08At least a stone won't default on a loan.
14:12That's enough from both of you.
14:15Leah's emotion value has reached the threshold.
14:17Lottery activated.
14:20Reward.
14:20Value insight.
14:22Duration, 15 minutes.
14:24I looked at the stone.
14:25Beneath the gray stone skin, a mass of blue light glowed like sealed fire.
14:29Top grade blue diamond rough.
14:31Estimated value over USD $12,000.
14:34$50,000.
14:38Congratulations, you finally found your price range.
14:45The way they laughed at you just now is the way they'll shut up in a minute.
14:53You better really know what you're doing.
14:55Everyone, watch closely.
14:58Mr. Carter is about to perform the $50,000 purchase of scrap material.
15:06Stop!
15:07This is natural blue diamond rough, extremely high clarity.
15:12It was so silent that the sea breeze could be heard.
15:15Even the auctioneer's voice changed.
15:17Preliminary estimate, at least $12,000,000.
15:21Brandon's smile froze on his face.
15:23Ava covered her mouth.
15:24Gavin lowered his head, not daring to look at Leah.
15:27Leah looked at the blue diamond, then at me.
15:29What kind of luck do you have?
15:30Leah's emotion value has exploded.
15:33Ava walked over, her voice turning soft.
15:37Alex, I remember you used to say blue suited me.
15:42I also used to think you suited me.
15:46Facts have proved my taste used to be pretty bad.
15:49Ava's face went white.
15:51I turned to the auction manager.
15:53Register this blue diamond under Leah Morgan's name.
15:57Leah snapped her eyes to me.
15:58Alex!
15:59People laughed at you today.
16:02This is to calm your nerves.
16:04This is more than $10,000,000.
16:06It's not hot cocoa.
16:08A little more expensive.
16:10Better effect.
16:12Who gave you permission to spend money like this?
16:15Then manage me from now on.
16:18Why should I manage you?
16:21Because if you do, I'll listen.
16:24Cut it out.
16:26Leah's emotion value has risen.
16:29You got lucky once.
16:31That doesn't mean you actually have ability.
16:35There's a private game in Atlantic City tonight.
16:38Dare to come?
16:39No.
16:41Afraid he'll be exposed?
16:44I'm afraid he'll waste time proving to you that you're a sore loser.
16:50Leah's emotion value has reached the threshold.
16:53Lottery activated.
16:56Reward.
16:57Reward.
16:58Powerful luck system.
16:59Duration.
17:00Three hours.
17:03We're going.
17:06Alex.
17:10Trust me.
17:11You said that before buying the stone too.
17:14And the result?
17:17The result is that you look even more like a dangerous person.
17:22Then you can be responsible for watching the dangerous person.
17:30Don't lose.
17:31You're not embarrassing only yourself now.
17:34Then whose person am I?
17:39A troublesome person.
17:47The lights in the Atlantic City casino were dazzling.
17:50Brandon sat at the other end of the gambling table as if he had finally found a place where he
17:53could make me look bad.
18:00Ava sat beside him, but her eyes kept drifting to me.
18:04No borrowing chips, no signing blank documents, and no listening to Brandon's nonsense.
18:10What if I win?
18:11If you win, we leave.
18:13What if I win too much?
18:15Then you leave even more.
18:17The most dangerous version of you is the one who thinks he's very steady.
18:23Powerful luck system activated.
18:25In the first round of roulette, I placed a random bet, and the ball landed on my number.
18:32Beginner's luck.
18:34Second round.
18:35Dice.
18:36I won.
18:37Third round.
18:38Cards.
18:39I won again.
18:40Leah went from nervous to silent.
18:42Then her eyes grew brighter and brighter.
18:44You really don't know how to play?
18:47Really.
18:48Then how do you keep winning?
18:50Maybe because you're standing beside me.
18:52Even luck doesn't dare run away.
18:57She glared at me, but she couldn't hold back her smile.
19:01Leah's emotion value has risen.
19:04Brandon's face grew darker and darker.
19:06Small stakes are boring.
19:11I own a nightclub on Sunset Boulevard, valued at $3 million.
19:16Do you dare match it?
19:17Brandon, don't be impulsive.
19:19Shut up!
19:21Ava's face went pale.
19:23For the first time, I saw her realize Brandon was not as polished as he looked on livestream.
19:29Don't take it.
19:31Her palm was tight.
19:32Leah's emotion value has exploded.
19:35Powerful luck system locked on final round.
19:38Last time.
19:41If you lose, you're sleeping in the casino lobby tonight.
19:46The final hand was revealed.
19:48Brandon was already smiling when he turned over his cards.
19:53I turned over my whole card.
19:56Mr. Carter wins.
20:01Impossible!
20:03People around us began recording.
20:05You lost the nightclub.
20:07Don't lose your face, too.
20:09Brandon trembled with anger, but he could only sign.
20:12Do you know how to run a nightclub?
20:14Good location, terrible operation, poor safety experience for female guests, chaotic VIP flow.
20:21Can it be saved?
20:23Give me one month, and I can triple it.
20:27Then it's yours to manage.
20:30You really want me to manage it?
20:32Didn't you say you aren't a vase?
20:34I know.
20:36Leah lowered her eyes, but the corner of her mouth refused to stay down.
20:41Leah's emotion value has risen.
20:47Alex, why didn't you tell me before that you were this capable?
20:56I stopped.
20:58I used to tell you I would work hard.
21:00You thought the delivery was too slow.
21:04Ava's eyes reddened.
21:06Behind her, Brandon shouted angrily.
21:10Ava, come back!
21:14She looked back at him, then at me.
21:17For the first time, she did not immediately go over.
21:22Leah stood beside me.
21:24Let's go, boss.
21:27I looked down.
21:29What did you just call me?
21:30She immediately corrected herself.
21:33Patient.
21:34Gambling addiction patient.
21:36On the way back to the apartment, Leah fell asleep.
21:40She leaned against the car window, still clutching the nightclub renovation documents.
21:46I parked the car and didn't wake her.
21:48I only draped my jacket over her.
21:51With her eyes closed, she whispered.
21:54Don't think I'm asleep.
21:55I asked.
21:56Then why pretend?
21:58Her voice was very soft.
22:00I wanted to see whether you know how to take care of people.
22:02I smiled.
22:03And the result?
22:04She pulled the jacket higher.
22:06Barely passing.
22:07The next morning, she sat at the dining table with dark circles under her eyes.
22:12I pushed a coffee towards her.
22:14Didn't sleep last night.
22:17She opened her laptop.
22:18Your nightclub is awful.
22:20If I don't fix it, it bothers me.
22:22I said.
22:24Your mouth calls me trouble, but your body is very honest.
22:27She lifted her eyes.
22:28I'm afraid that if you lose money and go back to delivering food, it will affect the quality
22:36of life in my apartment.
22:38I looked at her.
22:39Then thank you for your hard work.
22:44She lowered her head to drink coffee.
22:47Her ears were red.
22:48On the day the renovated nightclub opened, the line outside stretched all the way to the
22:53corner.
22:54Leah stood at the entrance in a black professional suit, tablet in hand.
22:57In three sentences, she arranged the VIP flow.
23:00In two, she made difficult guests shut up.
23:05She said it was just work, but she stayed busy from afternoon until deep into the night
23:10and hadn't even eaten dinner.
23:12I walked over with a sandwich.
23:14Eat something.
23:15She didn't lift her head.
23:17No time.
23:20I simply took the tablet from her.
23:22She glared at me.
23:24Alex.
23:25I shoved the sandwich into her hand.
23:28If you faint from hunger, who will help me count money?
23:30She muttered.
23:33Annoying.
23:34But still took a bite.
23:35Leah's emotion value has risen.
23:37I said.
23:39Miss Leah, you look beautiful tonight.
23:41She didn't lift her head.
23:43During work hours, I don't accept comments like that.
23:45I asked.
23:46After work?
23:47She glanced at me.
23:49Depends on your performance.
23:50Only one hour after the opening, Brandon arrived.
23:53Several lawyers and security guards followed him, and his face carried that stupid smile
23:56that said he had found another trick.
23:58Carter.
23:59Nice night, cub.
24:00Too bad you leased the building.
24:01Tonight there will be a fire inspection.
24:03Tomorrow the landlord raises rent, and the day after tomorrow you close.
24:05The manager hurried over, his face ugly.
24:08Boss, the landlord just emailed.
24:09Rent triples or the lease is terminated.
24:11Leah tightened her grip on the tablet.
24:13He teamed up with the landlord to block you.
24:15Brandon smiled.
24:16Doing business in Los Angeles depends on resources, not that little bit of luck you have.
24:21I looked at Brandon.
24:22You think I'm going to negotiate rent?
24:26Brandon sneered.
24:30You have to negotiate whether you want to or not.
24:34Leah's emotion value has reached the threshold.
24:37Reward.
24:38Real estate acquisition window.
24:40Limit of 50 million US dollars.
24:46I called my lawyer.
24:48Buy this building.
24:50Brandon laughed.
24:52You think buying a building is like buying coffee?
24:54I said, coffee is too small to shut you up.
24:59Half an hour later, the landlord called.
25:02I put it on speaker.
25:03Mr. Carter, the transfer contract has been confirmed.
25:07Congratulations on becoming the new owner of this property.
25:12Everyone at the entrance heard it.
25:14The smile disappeared straight from Brandon's face.
25:17I looked at him.
25:19From now on, the floor you're standing on while threatening me belongs to me too.
25:24The crowd exploded.
25:26Leah looked at me, her eyes unbelievably bright.
25:29Brandon suddenly started a live stream and flung a document in front of the camera.
25:33Don't be fooled, everyone.
25:34Alex owes me two million in casino debt.
25:37All of his assets are borrowed packaging.
25:40Ava stood beside him, her face white.
25:42She seemed to want to stop him, but she didn't dare.
25:44Leah reached out for the document.
25:46Brandon dodged.
25:47What are you doing?
25:48She said coldly.
25:49Checking whether your forgery is good enough for court.
25:52She looked at it for only 10 seconds.
25:55Fake.
25:56Brandon sneered.
25:57You're just a real estate agent.
25:59What do you know?
25:59Leah looked up.
26:00I know contracts.
26:01The signature page and the body text are from different paper batches.
26:05The witness date is earlier than the file generation time.
26:07She slapped the document back at him.
26:10Brandon, you're not even careful when you forge things.
26:12The live stream comments flipped instantly.
26:14I called my lawyer.
26:18Find out what assets Brandon has recently had pledged.
26:21The lawyer replied quickly.
26:23Some casino shares under his name are being disposed of by the bank.
26:26Price is around two million.
26:27I said, buy them.
26:29Brandon's pupils shrank.
26:32What are you buying?
26:33I said, your way out.
26:3510 minutes later, the share transfer was completed.
26:40Brandon received a call and his whole body seemed to empty out.
26:44I walked up to him.
26:46You used fake debt to pressure me.
26:48I use real equity to pressure you.
26:50Fair enough.
26:52Security escorted Brandon out.
26:55Ava stood behind the crowd.
26:56Her eyes red.
26:58She said, Alex, I really regret it.
27:01I looked at her.
27:03You don't regret losing me.
27:05You only regret that I became expensive.
27:08Ava could not say another word.
27:09She looked toward the direction where Brandon had been taken by security.
27:12Then at Leah beside me.
27:14In that moment, she finally understood that what she had chosen wasn't a rich man.
27:18It was packaging.
27:20Leah stepped to my side.
27:21Issue a statement.
27:23What statement?
27:24She looked up.
27:26The nightclub is operating normally.
27:28Brandon is banned from entry.
27:30Ava will no longer be mentioned.
27:33I smiled.
27:34You arranged things pretty smoothly.
27:36She said coldly.
27:37I don't want to hear either of their names again.
27:39I asked softly.
27:41Were you protecting me just now?
27:43Leah looked away.
27:44I was protecting the results of my work.
27:48Fine.
27:49Yours.
27:50I said.
27:51I meant the nightclub.
27:53Her ears went red.
27:54The day after the nightclub incident, Brandon did not stop.
27:58He bought a trending subject, edited my videos, and said I was an up-run packaged by luck.
28:06Ava was also pushed out for an interview.
28:09The host asked.
28:10Ava, do you think everything Alex has now is real?
28:14Ava was silent for a long time.
28:17Brandon sat off camera, threatening her with his eyes.
28:23I don't know.
28:24I only know he really used to be poor.
28:27That sentence was cut into a headline.
28:29Ex-girlfriends admits Alex once had nothing.
28:32After Leah watched the video, she slapped her phone face down on the table.
28:35I said,
28:36Don't be angry.
28:38She sneered.
28:39I'm not.
28:41Leah's emotion value has risen.
28:45I said,
28:46Your face says you want to smash the TV.
28:48She grabbed her coat.
28:49Let's go.
28:52I asked.
28:53Where?
28:54The live stream studio.
28:56I froze.
28:56What are you going to do?
28:57Without looking back, she said.
28:59The fact that you used to be poor isn't shameful.
29:04What's shameful is using that as a weapon.
29:11Half an hour later, Leah sat in the interview live stream studio.
29:16Miss Leah, what is your relationship with Alex?
29:20Roommates, business partners, and his most difficult creditor.
29:24The host froze.
29:25Creditor?
29:26He owes me a lot of meals.
29:29And a pile of explanations.
29:30Backstage.
29:31I nearly laughed out loud.
29:32Do you believe his wealth is real?
29:34Do you think a person who has been poor is not allowed to become rich?
29:37The host paused.
29:38When he delivered food, he would write down customers who tipped less.
29:42Not to complain, but so he could avoid bad customers next time.
29:45Backstage, I suddenly couldn't speak.
29:47When he drove Uber and picked up drunk female passengers, he waited until they entered their buildings before leaving.
29:53He was poor, but he wasn't dirty.
29:56He had no background, but he didn't lie.
29:59But Mr. Brandon says he has a debt dispute.
30:03Evidence that the contract was fake, the casino share transfer file, and the nightclub property change are all here.
30:11Brandon wanted to prove Alex was fake, but every time he acted, he only proved he was even faker.
30:18The live stream comments reversed instantly.
30:21Even the staff backstage were looking at me.
30:25I looked only at Leah.
30:27She scold me with her mouth.
30:29But her actions always stood on my side.
30:32Leah pressed value plus 1500.
30:35After the live stream ended, I waited for her in the hallway.
30:38What are you looking at?
30:40At how you're more expensive than a lawyer.
30:43I help you clarify things and all you can think about is saving legal fees?
30:47No.
30:48Then what are you thinking?
30:49I want to thank you.
30:51Her steps stopped.
30:54When Ava dumped me, you were the first to care about me.
30:59When people talked about me delivering food, you were the first to speak up for me.
31:04Your mouth says I'm annoying, but you're more afraid than anyone that I'll be stepped on.
31:10Don't flatter yourself.
31:11Then why did you go on the live stream?
31:16Because I can't stand watching them bully people.
31:19That's all.
31:20She said nothing.
31:23Leah, have you liked me for a long time?
31:26Her ears turned red, and she raised her foot to stomp on mine.
31:29Alex, ask one more question, and you're sleeping at the nightclub tonight.
31:34Leah's emotion value has surged.
31:37Just then, Ava appeared at the end of the hallway.
31:41Alex?
31:43Can I talk?
31:45Can I talk?
31:45To you alone?
31:50You two talk.
31:51Leah's expression cooled instantly.
31:53But she stood exactly where she was and didn't move one step.
31:57No need to be alone.
31:58She can listen.
32:00Ava's face went white.
32:02I just want to say a few words to Alex.
32:06Then say them.
32:07My hearing is fine.
32:09Alex, I really regret it.
32:11I looked at her without speaking.
32:12Brandon lied to me.
32:14His car was rented, the nightclub was losing money, and his shares had been pedged.
32:18He wasn't the kind of person I thought he was at all.
32:21So?
32:22So now I know you were the one who had been working hard all along.
32:25Leah gave a soft, cold laugh.
32:27What are you laughing at?
32:30I'm laughing because your discovery is accurate.
32:32Just a little late.
32:34Leah, do you dare say you didn't approach him because he has money now?
32:37The hallway went silent instantly.
32:39I was about to speak, but Leah spoke first.
32:42I liked him when he had only $38 in his account.
32:45My heart jolted.
32:46Ava froze.
32:47When he came back from delivering food in the early morning, he was afraid of waking you,
32:52so he carried his shoes in his hands.
32:54That necklace for your birthday, he paid it off over three months with a credit card.
32:58She looked at Ava.
32:59Her voice growing steadier and strendener.
33:03When he was porn, you hated that he couldn't give you a future.
33:08It's now that he has money.
33:10You say everyone else is only here for money.
33:14Ava's face was deathly pale.
33:16Ava, you didn't love the wrong person.
33:18You sold too early.
33:20I looked at Leah and could not speak for a long while.
33:23What are you looking at?
33:24I'm helping you end a problem.
33:26Leah True Heart Value has broken through the peak.
33:29Reward.
33:29Permanent rebake privileges for Tycon on Black Card.
33:31Alex, can we really not go back?
33:34We can't.
33:35Because of Leah?
33:37Because when I was at my poorest, you treated me like a joke.
33:42Ava covered her face.
33:43You don't regret losing me.
33:44You only regret that I became expensive.
33:49Ava, you really came to beg him?
33:53Brandon, we're over.
33:56You think he'll want you?
33:57He has a more expensive woman beside him now.
34:00Keep your mouth clean.
34:01Carter, you think winning a nightclub and a few casino shares lets you stand over me?
34:06Doesn't it?
34:08Tonight, the Los Angeles Entertainment Group will blacklist your nightclub, your casino,
34:12and every high-end client channel you have.
34:14Without resources, all your assets are empty shells.
34:17Entertainment Group?
34:18That's right.
34:19The real table.
34:21You can't get in.
34:25Going?
34:25Leah looked at Brandon, then at me.
34:28We're going.
34:30Not afraid?
34:33I'm afraid you'll spend money recklessly.
34:37Then manage me.
34:41I always have.
34:44Leah Trust Value Plus 1000
34:48The Los Angeles Entertainment Group press conference was held at the largest hotel on Sunset Boulevard.
34:54Red carpet, camera flashes, producers, singers, influencers.
34:59Everyone looked as if they were waiting to trapple someone else into a backdrop.
35:04This time, it's not an idiot like Brandon.
35:07There is real capital behind the Entertainment Group.
35:14I always have.
35:16Scared that you'll spend money recklessly.
35:19Then stay close.
35:24I always have.
35:27Her words were light, but I heard them.
35:31Leah Trust Value Plus 1000
35:33Brandon stood in the center of the hall, surrounded by Entertainment Group executives.
35:39Carter, I told you.
35:42This isn't a place you can solve with money.
35:49You say that every time.
35:51Because every time, all you know how to do is buy.
35:56As long as it works.
36:01Brandon's face darkened.
36:02Tonight, we will determine our new strategic investment partner.
36:07Brandon went first.
36:08His plan sounded very polished.
36:10He wanted to use the Entertainment Group's celebrity resources to bind together nightclub, casino, and luxury home client channels.
36:17In Plain Worms, he wanted to kick my assets out of the core circle.
36:21Applause sounded found.
36:23Brandon looked at me with eyes that seemed to say,
36:25You're finished.
36:26When it was Leah's turn, someone laughed under their breath.
36:29A real estate agent understands Entertainment Groups now?
36:34Leah's steps paused.
36:35I walked to her side and handed her one of my cufflinks.
36:38Hold this.
36:39She frowned.
36:40What for?
36:40I said,
36:41When you're nervous, you like pinching things.
36:43Don't pinch the documents.
36:44They're expensive.
36:45She froze for a moment, and her eyes softened.
36:47Leah's emotion value has risen.
36:49She walked onto the stage.
36:51I don't understand filmmaking, but I understand why clients spend money.
36:55She opened the screen.
36:56The loss of the Entertainment Group's high-end members is not a content problem.
37:00It is a broken experience chain.
37:02From the moment clients land by private jet, to hotel check-in, to entering a premiere, value perception is being
37:07lost at every link in between.
37:09The room below quiet.
37:11Leah continued.
37:12What you sell is not movie tickets.
37:14It is a sense of status.
37:16As someone who sells luxury homes, I understand that better than you do.
37:19Someone sat up straighter.
37:20Her plan grew steadier and steadier.
37:22A high-end membership system.
37:23Private celebrity receptions.
37:25Safe access channels for female VIPs.
37:27Casino entertainment integration.
37:29Cross-conversion of luxury home clients.
37:31Brandon's face changed bit by bit.
37:33He had not expected Lee to be more than a pretty decoration beside me.
37:36She could truly overturn his table.
37:38When Leah finished speaking, the hall was silent for one second.
37:42Then applause rose.
37:43The CEO looked at me.
37:44Mr. Carter, what are your investment commissions?
37:46A red print popped up from the system.
37:49Final mission.
37:50Make Leah trust you completely.
37:53Reward entertainment group controlling acquisition window.
37:55Leah came down from the stage and looked at me.
37:58She did not ask whether I would choose her.
38:03She only returned the cufflink to me and said softly.
38:06I did my best.
38:08The rest is your decision.
38:12I took the cufflink.
38:14You're wrong.
38:17She froze.
38:22I said, it's not my decision.
38:25It's our decision.
38:27Mission complete.
38:29Reward entertainment group controlling acquisition window.
38:33Limit USD 300,000 is billion.
38:35I looked at the CEO.
38:37I looked at the CEO.
38:38My condition was similar.
38:40The entire hall fell silent.
38:42I said, Carter Investment enters the entertainment group.
38:46Leah Morgan becomes director of high-end client experience.
38:50Her plan is executed directly.
38:53That does not fit the existing management structure.
38:58I placed the acquisition documents on the table, then changed the structure.
39:04The CEO's face changed.
39:07A lawyer stepped forward and reported quietly.
39:12Ten minutes later, the result was announced.
39:15Carter Investment had become the entertainment group's largest strategic shareholder.
39:20In the hall, everyone looked toward Leah.
39:24The people who have mocked her earlier lowered their heads one by one.
39:28Brandon stood there.
39:29His face whiter than the lights.
39:31I walked up to him.
39:32You said I couldn't get into the real table.
39:35He said nothing.
39:36I said, now this table is mine.
39:40I bought it.
39:41Ava stood in a corner, looking at Brandon's collapse, then at Leah beside me.
39:47At last, she did not cry again, nor did she speak.
39:51She simply turned and left.
39:52This time, I did not watch her back.
39:54After the press conference ended, the outside of the hotel was packed with media.
39:58Camera flashes burst everywhere.
40:00Reporters crowded forward.
40:01Mr. Carter, from delivery worker and Uber driver to shareholder of an entertainment group,
40:06is there anything you want to say?
40:07I looked at Leah.
40:12Her mouth said I was annoying, but her hands straightened my tie for me.
40:17I said to the cameras, nothing special.
40:22The reporter was only to give up.
40:24Really nothing?
40:25I said, there is.
40:28Every camera aimed at me.
40:30I said, someone once stood in front of a luxury car and said I couldn't give her a future.
40:39Now I want to say that the future doesn't need to be given by someone else.
40:43I took Leah's hand.
40:45Her fingers stiffened, but she did not pull away.
40:49I looked at the camera.
40:52I looked at the camera.
40:53I'll buy it myself.
40:55The flashes exploded.
40:57Leah muttered.
40:59You're being high profile again.
41:01I answered quietly.
41:03Did it work?
41:05She looked at me and finally smiled.
41:08It worked.
41:10Just then, Brandon was escorted out of the hotel by security.
41:14His tie was crooked, his hair messy, and he no longer had the superior look he had worn during that
41:20first live stream.
41:22The reporters recognized him, and the cameras immediately turned.
41:26Mr. Brandon, what do you think of Mr. Carter becoming a shareholder of the entertainment group?
41:30Brandon's face was livid.
41:31He could not say a single word.
41:33Even more ironic, a red Lamborghini was parked by the curb.
41:37It still had the plate frame from the rental company.
41:40Someone recognized it, and low laughter spread through the scene.
41:44Leah glanced at it and said softly,
41:45He started with a rental car, and he ends with a rental car.
41:48I laughed.
41:49That was pretty harsh.
41:50She glared at me.
41:51I learned bad habits from you.
41:54We walked to the McLaren.
41:56I opened the passenger door for her.
41:58Leah stood still.
42:00Are you sure?
42:02I asked, sure about what?
42:03She looked at me.
42:04From now on, the passenger seat can only be mine.
42:07That clause is expensive.
42:09I said, I can afford it now.
42:12She got into the car, unable to suppress the curve of her mouth.
42:17Leah's emotional peak has stabilized.
42:20Tycoon system phase one complete.
42:22Next phase, global asset map activated.
42:26I slid into the driver's seat.
42:29You're making that face again, the one that says you're about to spend a lot of money.
42:32Leah looked at me.
42:33The whole world.
42:34I said, wanna go?
42:36She picked up her tablet.
42:37First class, suites, triple overtime pay.
42:41I asked.
42:42Anything else?
42:43She leaned a little closer, her voice very soft.
42:47And the passenger seat can only be mine.
42:49I smiled.
42:51Deal.
42:51The car drove down Sunset Boulevard.
42:54Streetlights fell one after another across the windshield.
42:56Like the fate I had watched shatter and then piece itself back together over the past few days.
43:01Once, Ava had dumped me on livestream in front of a Lamborghini and said I was nothing but a poor
43:05delivery worker.
43:06Later, Brandon laughed.
43:08That I didn't deserve a place at the table.
43:10Gavin stole Lisa's performance credit.
43:13And the entertainment group tried to shut every path in front of me.
43:16But they were all wrong.
43:17My luck was not the money.
43:19And it was not the system.
43:20It was that when I was at my most pathetic, the sharp-tongued woman on the sofa was the first
43:25to get angry for me.
43:26Her mouth said I was trouble.
43:28It said I was the most difficult roommate she had ever had.
43:31But she would pour me coffee, tear apart fake contracts for me,
43:33and tell everyone in front of all those cameras that even when I was poor, I was never dirty.
43:37Now I had the supercar, the mansion, the blue diamond, the nightclub, the casino, and the entertainment group.
43:42But what truly made me unable to stop was that every time Leah called me reckless,
43:47she still always stood beside me.
43:49She was the switch that turned on my system.
43:52And she was the only future I did not want to miss.
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