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00:00Three years after the divorce, my ex-husband Julian showed up with roses, grinning like he'd already won.
00:06Babe, I kept my word, right on time to get you back.
00:10Three years ago, he played truth or dare with his friends, and lost to his childhood sweetheart.
00:16She had a request.
00:17I want to see if you and your wife are really in love.
00:19So you two get divorced, three years, I'll admit it's true love.
00:22No calls, no messages, nothing.
00:24Just time, distance, and the truth of what remains.
00:26Three years, and then we'll see.
00:28Deal!
00:29Wait for me.
00:30Hey, seriously, think about this, okay?
00:32Divorce isn't something you just mess around with.
00:33I trust what we have.
00:34My wife's obsessed with me for life.
00:36She'll definitely remarry me.
00:38I didn't say a word.
00:39He had no idea that was his last chance.
00:42Mad at me?
00:43My husband doesn't let me take flowers from other men.
00:50Come on, I'm here now, aren't I?
00:52Be good.
00:53Don't be mad.
00:54Mr. Chase, keep your distance.
00:55Really pissed this time?
00:56Tell me what'll make you feel better.
00:59Anything.
01:01Back when we were dating, he loved pinning me against walls, kissing me under the moonlight.
01:07Julian, three years is enough to change everything.
01:12True.
01:13He nodded like he agreed.
01:14His hand came up to cut my face, thumb stroking my cheek.
01:17So, did you have a boy or a girl?
01:21The thought of that baby still tore through my chest.
01:24Three years ago, he knew I was pregnant.
01:27After he lost that stupid game.
01:29At her demand, he divorced me anyway.
01:32Three years.
01:33No texts.
01:35No calls.
01:36Nothing.
01:37Now he had the nerve to assume I'd have his kid.
01:40A bitter smile curled my lips.
01:43Before I could tell him I got rid of it, his phone rang.
01:46He pulled it out.
01:47The screen lit up.
01:49Little princess.
01:50That's what he called his childhood sweetheart, Serena.
01:54I'd seen it a thousand times.
01:56The way he'd pat her head, grin, and say she'd been his little princess since they were kids.
02:02Never gave a damn how it made me feel when I was still his wife.
02:05Hey baby, what's wrong?
02:06Julian, please, come quick.
02:09I'm on my period, and it hurts so bad.
02:13Don't worry, I'm coming right now.
02:15I gotta check on Serena, I'll come find you later.
02:18Before I could blink, he was gone.
02:20Serena posted to her feed, showing off again.
02:23Julian's hand was on her stomach, rubbing gently.
02:26Her caption, he's loved me most since we were kids.
02:30No matter how important the matter, or how important the person,
02:34as long as I'm not feeling well, he drops everything and rushes to my side,
02:39giving me all his care and love.
02:41He's truly the best man in the world.
02:44I hit like.
02:45Every single day for three years, Serena posted about their relationship.
02:51She posted 1,095 times.
02:54I liked every single one.
02:56She found new ways to flaunt it daily.
02:59Like how she didn't work.
03:00Julian gave her his card.
03:02Unlimited spending.
03:03She could crash at the place Julian and I used to share whenever she wanted.
03:08My stuff?
03:09She'd use it if she felt like it.
03:11Toss it if she didn't.
03:12For three years, those two did everything couples do.
03:16I knew she posted them for me to see.
03:19Every like was my way of showing I didn't give a shit.
03:22But Serena thought I was jealous.
03:24Losing my mind.
03:26Desperate for attention.
03:27Next time I saw Julian was when he and Serena showed up at my coffee shop.
03:35Serena looked around my coffee shop.
03:37Eyes wide.
03:38Shocked.
03:39I gave you all that money.
03:41Why are you doing this kind of hard labor?
03:43When we divorced, I asked for half his assets.
03:46He gave it without hesitation.
03:48I stopped making the coffee in my hands.
03:50Looked up at him.
03:51Because I want to.
03:52And it's none of your business.
03:54Serena put on her fake sweet voice.
03:56Chloe, it's been three years.
03:58How have you been?
04:00Great.
04:01Serena looked surprised by how calm I was.
04:04Julian's phone rang.
04:05He turned and went outside to take it.
04:07The second it was just me and Serena, the mask dropped.
04:10Her smile twisted into something smug and taunting.
04:14Stop playing games.
04:15But don't get too excited yet.
04:17Even if you remarry Julian this time, so what?
04:21His mom hates you.
04:24She's always wanted me as her daughter-in-law.
04:27Julian's only remarrying you out of obligation.
04:29He even asked for my permission before coming to find you.
04:32And you're signing a prenup.
04:34Oh, and I wrote it myself.
04:37She pulled a prenup out of her bag and slapped it in front of me.
04:41I glanced down, barely hiding my disgust.
04:46First line, all Chase family assets have nothing to do with you.
04:50After marriage, you cannot call your mother-in-law mom.
04:53Must address her as aunt.
04:55In public, you cannot claim to be Mrs. Chase.
04:58You're the ex-wife only.
05:00The audacity made me laugh.
05:02If his mom loves you so much, how come you're still nobody to him?
05:05Three years and Julian still won't claim you.
05:08How pathetic.
05:10Serena's face twisted.
05:11Her hand flew up to slap me.
05:14Then, Julian's footsteps echoed from behind.
05:16Her expression changed instantly.
05:19Tears streaming.
05:20Playing the martyr.
05:22Chloe, I really do want you and Julian to remarry.
05:25As his childhood friend, I just want him to be happy.
05:27This prenup is just a formality.
05:29Don't be upset, okay?
05:30Is that okay?
05:31Serena, what's wrong?
05:31It's nothing.
05:32It's my fault.
05:32Don't blame Chloe.
05:33Chloe, apologize!
05:35A cold smile crept across my face.
05:38He frowned, voice dripping with disappointment.
05:41Serena grew up with me.
05:43She's like my sister.
05:44She's family.
05:46Can you stop being so hostile to her?
05:48For my sake, just be nice to her, okay?
05:51My face stayed blank.
05:53I'd seen this exact scene a hundred times three years ago.
05:56I was over it.
05:57I was about to kick them out when my phone rang.
06:00Video call.
06:01The screen lit up.
06:02Baby boy.
06:03Julian's eyes lit up when he saw that.
06:05He hit accept before I could stop him.
06:07All right, fine.
06:08I grabbed my phone fast.
06:09My two-year-old son's chubby face filled the screen.
06:13Mommy!
06:14I miss you!
06:15Julian heard mommy and went rigid with excitement.
06:18Convinced I'd had his son, I said a quick word to my son.
06:22I want to see my son!
06:25Serena's face darkened.
06:28He's not your son.
06:30I looked him dead in the eye.
06:32Voice, ice cold.
06:33Stop bothering me, you sick freaks.
06:38All right, all right.
06:40Stop being mad.
06:41I've really missed you and our son.
06:43I finally got it.
06:44Guys like him, so full of themselves.
06:46Wouldn't believe I'd stopped loving him until they saw my husband in person.
06:52Mom's birthday is in a few days.
06:54You're a good cook.
06:55Make some of her favorite dishes.
06:56Use this as a chance to fix things between you two.
06:58Now that you've given her a grandson, she won't give you a hard time anymore.
07:02So he knew.
07:03Three years of his mother treating me like garbage.
07:06His mother hated that I came from nothing.
07:08Even though I was Julian's legal wife, she wouldn't let me attend any family dinners.
07:14If she was there, I wasn't allowed at the table.
07:17I hated her too.
07:18Our relationship was walking on eggshells.
07:21We just ignored each other.
07:22And in all of it, he'd stayed silent.
07:25A bitter smile tugged at my lips.
07:28I asked on purpose.
07:30Julian, let's say, hypothetically, what if I cook a whole feast and your mom still won't
07:34let me sit at the table?
07:35He hesitated before answering.
07:37You can say something nice.
07:38Butter her up.
07:39You know how she is.
07:40All bark, no bite.
07:42Serena jumped in with fake helpfulness.
07:45Chloe, it's not shameful to beg your elders.
07:48Aunt Chase can't resist when someone begs at her feet.
07:51She was mocking me, telling me to beg on my knees.
07:54I laughed bitterly.
07:55Julian, three years changes everything.
07:57I'm married now, and the kid isn't yours.
08:00And you, Serena, you should be the one begging on your knees.
08:03Maybe that's your ticket into the Chase family.
08:07Serena's eyes filled with tears.
08:09I shouldn't have said anything.
08:10She covered her mouth and ran out.
08:13Julian's face went dark.
08:15How long are you going to keep this up?
08:18Then, he took off after Serena.
08:20My phone buzzed.
08:22Text from my husband.
08:23Wifey, project's done.
08:25Be home tomorrow afternoon.
08:26Relief washed through me.
08:28Once Julian met Silas in person, he'd finally stop this delusional bullshit.
08:33Next day, I'd barely gotten to the coffee shop when the preschool teacher called out of nowhere,
08:39said my son got picked up by some guy claiming to be his real dad and his godmother.
08:44My heart jumped to my throat.
08:46I raced to the Chase estate.
08:48Found Serena shoving my son into a dog kennel with a dog and a cat.
08:53My son's been allergic to animal fur since birth.
08:56Dogs, cats, he can't touch anyone.
08:58He was screaming, face red down to his neck.
09:02Red hives were already breaking out on his throat.
09:05Serena ignored his breakdown completely.
09:07Instead, she pushed a cat into my son's arms.
09:10Don't be scared, Leo.
09:12This kitty's three years old.
09:14Technically, your big sister.
09:16She's God Mommy's favorite kitty.
09:18Give her a hug.
09:19Don't be rude.
09:21Crying that loud will scare her.
09:22My son tried to push it away.
09:24Terrified, the black cat's sharp claws raked across his face.
09:29Leaving bloody scratches, he cried harder.
09:32Serena's voice stayed soft.
09:34You're scaring the kitty.
09:37But her eyes were threatening, boring into my son.
09:42Get your hands off my son!
09:44I charged forward, furious.
09:46I was inches from grabbing him.
09:49Julian appeared out of nowhere, grabbed me from behind, pulled me back a few steps.
09:54Serena's just trying to help, giving him some playmates.
09:56My eyes burned red.
09:58I whipped around and slapped him across the face.
10:01My son is allergic to animal fur.
10:04His playmates aren't animals.
10:06I spun back to grab my son.
10:09Julian's hand locked around my wrist like a vice.
10:12Serena put on that innocent victim face.
10:14Today's the kitty's third birthday.
10:17She loves playing with kids.
10:20I just thought since Leo's coming back to the Chase family, they should get acquainted.
10:25While she talked, her black cat clawed at my son, left a mess of scratches on his arms, neck, face.
10:33She added helpfully.
10:35Don't worry, my cat and dog are vaccinated.
10:38Very clean.
10:39I sleep with the kitty every night.
10:41Watching my son cry so hard he could barely breathe.
10:44I was losing it, struggling hard.
10:48Julian held me tighter, trying to calm me down.
10:51Boys can't be raised soft.
10:54He's going to inherit the Chase Empire someday.
10:56Got to toughen him up.
10:58Can't have him scared of a cat.
10:59Suddenly, my son's eyes rolled back.
11:02He collapsed.
11:03I screamed.
11:04He's going into anaphylactic shock!
11:06Julian finally realized how serious this was.
11:09I shoved past him, scooped up my son, and ran for the hospital.
11:13Julian and Serena followed.
11:15My son was in the ER getting treated.
11:18The doctor handed over a consent form.
11:20Parent or legal guardian needs to sign.
11:23Julian jumped in.
11:24I'm the father. I'll sign.
11:25He reached for the form.
11:27Then a cold voice cut through from behind.
11:30Since when is my son your son?
11:33I snatched the consent form and signed it fast.
11:38Doctor, is my son okay?
11:41Don't worry. This is standard procedure.
11:43The patient's still being treated.
11:45You got him here in time.
11:46Shouldn't be any real danger.
11:47He'll be transferred to a room soon.
11:49The doctor's words were like a shot of calm.
11:51I turned around and realized two tall men were locked in a stare down.
11:55The tension thick enough to cut.
11:57Who the hell you?
11:59I stepped closer to Silas, wrapped my arm around his,
12:03making it clear who he was to me.
12:05Word by word, I told Julian.
12:09He's my husband, Simus, and my son's biological father,
12:12and the man who's got our backs.
12:14Silas' face was dark, but when he looked at me, his eyes went soft.
12:18Don't worry. I'll handle this.
12:20That look made Julian snap.
12:22He grabbed my arm, tried to yank me.
12:24Chloe! What the hell are you saying?
12:27Leo is obviously my son!
12:28He pointed at Silas' nose, voice dripping with disbelief.
12:34Did you hire this guy just to piss me off?
12:36I raised my hand and slapped him, left a bright blue blueprint on his face.
12:39Julian! You better pray!
12:41Are you my sons okay?
12:43Or you and Serena are gonna pay with your lives?
12:47Heat surged through me.
12:48My whole body shook.
12:49Out of nowhere, Silas kicked Julian square in the gut.
12:53He doubled over, clutching his stomach, stumbling.
12:55Julian, if anything happens to my son, your whole family goes down with you.
13:01Serena rushed over to help Julian up.
13:03She looked at me, furious and confused.
13:06Chloe, what the hell is this?
13:12Weren't you waiting to remarry Julian?
13:14She sized up Silas, incredulous.
13:17Silas wore a luxury watch on his right wrist, worth millions.
13:21Custom-tailored suit, expensive as hell.
13:24She could tell Silas was rich.
13:26Now you're saying you married this guy?
13:28She laughed like it was the most ridiculous thing she'd ever heard.
13:31Everyone knows you're Julian's simp.
13:33You're literally the ultimate simp.
13:35That's the only reason Julian married you.
13:37When you guys divorced, you were one month pregnant.
13:41Leo's over two now.
13:42The timeline matches.
13:44He's Julian's kid.
13:45What the hell are you trying to pull?
13:47Julian straightened up, breathing hard, buying into Serena's logic.
13:51Leo is my son.
13:53Chloe, I didn't think you'd stoop this low.
13:55He looked at Silas with pure contempt.
13:58Don't know where you dug this guy up to mess with me, but I get it.
14:01We haven't contacted in three years.
14:04You love me so much you must have been lonely as hell.
14:07The three years are up.
14:08I promise I'll never bring up divorce again.
14:11For our son's sake, I need you to calm down and stop this.
14:14His eyes shifted to Silas again, still full of himself.
14:17I don't know how you met this man, but I need to make something clear.
14:20I'm the only man Chloe's ever had.
14:22The man she chased for two years in college to get.
14:25Our foundation is solid.
14:27The divorce was just a little game we played.
14:30Three years ago, we agreed we'd get get back together.
14:34Chloe loves me too much to not remarry me, and we have a son together.
14:38I'm telling you this so you don't get too deep into whatever act this is.
14:42Our marriage is between us.
14:44Outsiders should stay out of it.
14:46Still so goddamn sure of himself.
14:48All because back in college, I fell for him at first sight.
14:52That was my first crush.
14:54I went all in with the whole girl chasing guy thing.
14:59At first, he played it cool.
15:00Didn't give me the time of day.
15:02But I didn't quit.
15:03Kept finding excuses to be around him.
15:05Finally, the year his family almost went bankrupt, when everyone avoided him, I was the only one who stuck around.
15:13Even pulled out money I'd saved from part-time jobs and told him,
15:17I've got some savings.
15:18Can't save your company, but at least you won't starve.
15:21That got to him.
15:22From that day on, we were together.
15:25Everyone at school called me the queen of simps.
15:27Said I chased Julian down with pure shamelessness.
15:31Senior year, his family turned it around.
15:33Not only avoided bankruptcy, but business ruined.
15:37We're getting married.
15:37That same year, he married me against his parents' wishes.
15:41I became even more devoted to him.
15:44Did whatever he wanted.
15:45Even when he got cozy with Serena.
15:47You're bad.
15:48I only fought with him at home.
15:50Never embarrassed him in public.
15:52So, in everyone's eyes, I loved Julian to my core.
15:56Like a doormat.
15:57Just there for him.
15:58No matter what.
15:59Back to reality.
16:00Hate churned in my gut.
16:02Disgust all over my face.
16:04I stared at Julian.
16:05Eyes cold.
16:06I used to love you with everything I had.
16:08But now, all I feel is hate.
16:11Not a shred of love left.
16:13Three years ago, when you lost that game to Serena,
16:16that was your last chance.
16:18Once we divorced, I was never coming back.
16:20Julian, you make me sick.
16:22You and Serena did everything behind my back.
16:24And now you have the nerve to ask me to remarry you?
16:28Don't you see how pathetic you are?
16:32What's even more pathetic is thinking I'd have your kid.
16:35Silas pulled me close by the waist.
16:37The day after you divorced, Chloe and I got our marriage license.
16:39The next day, she had an abortion.
16:42A month and a half later, she got pregnant with Leo, my son.
16:47And now she's carrying another one of mine.
16:50Julian, the woman you threw away has been living her best life with me.
16:54Julian looked like he'd been struck by lightning.
16:56Impossible!
16:58No way!
16:59His eyes went bloodshot, staring at me, demanding answers.
17:03You couldn't have married someone else!
17:05I reminded him.
17:06Remember when I told you some guy was chasing me?
17:09And I said if we ever divorced, I'd marry him?
17:13Julian froze.
17:14It finally clicked.
17:16Silas was the guy who'd been after me years ago.
17:19Back then, I'd just agreed to marry Julian.
17:22Silas told me to think it over, and offered 300 million to steal me away.
17:27I turned him down.
17:28He asked me,
17:31If you ever get divorced, will you marry me first thing?
17:34Back then, naive as hell, I thought I'd never divorce.
17:38I casually said,
17:39Okay.
17:40Didn't think three years later, I'd actually be divorced.
17:44After the divorce, I had no plans to look for Silas.
17:47He saw Serena announce my divorce online, found me immediately, made me keep my promise.
17:53On some weird impulse, I agreed to get the marriage license with him.
17:58I told Julian back then,
18:00See?
18:00If you don't treat me right, the second we divorce, some rich guy's gonna snatch me up.
18:06At the time, he scrolled through my chat history with Silas, but didn't take it seriously at all.
18:12I just looked at Silas with total contempt.
18:15Online scammer.
18:16That's all he is.
18:17Only you're naive enough to believe that crap.
18:20I'd met Silas online.
18:22I knew sign language.
18:24He learned it from me.
18:25He used it to communicate with his grandmother.
18:27Even after I told him Silas wasn't a scammer, Julian still didn't believe me.
18:33Now the man was standing right in front of him.
18:35Reality hit.
18:36The operating room doors opened.
18:38Doctors and nurses wheeled my son out.
18:41Silas and I rushed over.
18:43My son's eyes were open.
18:45Saw the worry on my face.
18:46Sweet kid.
18:48Even now.
18:49Tried to comfort me with a weak voice.
18:51Mommy, don't worry.
18:53It's bad for the baby sister in your belly.
18:55Seeing his little face covered in cat scratches.
18:59Tears I couldn't stop.
19:00I held his hand and nodded.
19:03I followed the doctors taking my son to the VIP room.
19:06Silas told his assistant.
19:08Call the cops.
19:09We're pressing charges.
19:11Julian stood there.
19:12Like the world had ended.
19:14Finally realized he was a complete joke.
19:16No wife.
19:18No son.
19:19Nothing.
19:20Julian wasn't done.
19:21Chased after us.
19:22Chloe.
19:23Chloe.
19:23We need to talk.
19:25Silas blocked him.
19:27Furious.
19:27Shoved him back against the wall.
19:29Before Julian could react, Silas grabbed his collar like a raging lion.
19:34This isn't over.
19:35I'm going to destroy your family.
19:38Simus.
19:39A doctor's...
19:40Don't do it.
19:41This is a hospital.
19:42No fighting.
19:43You're disturbing patients.
19:45If the doctor hadn't intervened,
19:47Silas' fist would have already connected with Julian's face.
19:51Julian!
19:51The cops showed up and took both Julian and Serena in for questioning.
19:55Two officers came to the room to take statements from me and my son.
19:59Okay.
19:59Once my son was stable, I left him with the nanny, followed Silas and our lawyer to the station
20:05to deal with Serena hurting my son.
20:08Julian's lawyer was at the station too.
20:10Julian sat there, dead-eyed, telling the cops,
20:14I didn't mean to hurt the kid.
20:15When he mentioned the kid, he still couldn't believe it wasn't his.
20:20I thought he was my son.
20:22As his father, I just brought him home.
20:25I had no intention of hurting him.
20:27Right.
20:27This is all a misunderstanding.
20:30I pulled the paternity test from my bag and threw it in Julian's face.
20:34This is my son's paternity test.
20:37Stop your delusions.
20:39I got rid of your kid.
20:41Julian stared, stunned.
20:43Picked up the report from the floor, eyes wide, reading every word.
20:47When he saw it confirmed father-son relationship with Silas, he finally broke.
20:53His legs gave out, stumbled back a step.
20:56His eyes...
20:56Why did you abort our baby?
20:58Why didn't you tell me?
20:59...demanding answers.
21:00Why did you abort our baby?
21:02Why didn't you tell me?
21:04I laughed bitterly.
21:05My eyes burned too.
21:07I stared right into his furious eyes.
21:09Mine blazed right back.
21:11Why?
21:13You knew, want to know why?
21:14I was pregnant and still divorced me over Serena's stupid game.
21:17Three years.
21:19You were dead to me.
21:20No calls, no texts, nothing.
21:23You were so sure I was your simp.
21:25That no matter what you did, I'd take you back.
21:28To you, I was just some pathetic woman with no self-respect.
21:32That's why you could ignore my feelings and cheat on me with your so-called childhood friend.
21:36But Julian, I have a spine.
21:39My love has its limits.
21:41For a cheater like you, divorce was my freedom.
21:45What made you think I'd wait around for you?
21:47He froze, tears welling up.
21:49I choked back the emotion.
21:51These words had been stuck in my chest for years.
21:54Finally saying them felt like a weight lifting off my heart.
21:57I pulled out a video recording from my bag and handed it to the cops.
22:01I'd worn a hidden camera when I went to the Chase Estate.
22:05Caught everything Serena and Julian did to my son.
22:08The video showed me clearly, telling them my son was allergic to animal fur.
22:13They ignored it.
22:14When the cat scratched my son, they stopped me from taking him out.
22:18I told the officer, the evidence is clear.
22:21They deliberately caused serious bodily harm to my son.
22:24I'm pressing full charges.
22:26Julian and Serena forcibly took my son from the preschool.
22:30That's illegal abduction.
22:33Your actions violated the law.
22:35We're detaining you both.
22:37Final sentencing will be decided by the court.
22:41From down the hall, a voice cut in, calm and commanding.
22:45Officer, isn't that conclusion a bit premature?
22:49Julian's mother had arrived, poised as ever.
22:52Serena.
22:53Even with her son about to become a criminal, brought the most famous lawyer.
22:57My eyes went sharp.
22:58I stared her down, voice dripping with sarcasm.
23:02What?
23:03Mrs. Chase challenging the law now?
23:05Well, she looked at me with pure disgust.
23:08Isn't this just about money?
23:11Name your price.
23:13I actually laughed.
23:14She kept up that superior act.
23:16You left the Chase family and found another man.
23:20Can't afford to raise the kids, so you pull this stunt.
23:23Name your price.
23:25I'll treat it like feeding another pet.
23:27Losing some money won't hurt.
23:29Silas stepped forward.
23:31No wonder Julian's a dumbass.
23:33I was cold, staring her down.
23:33Guess it runs in the family.
23:37Mrs. Chase frowned, sizing Silas up.
23:41Silas pulled a business card from his suit pocket, held it in front of her face.
23:45Think I can't afford to raise my son?
23:47Mrs. Chase looked like she'd been struck by lightning.
23:51Eyes went wide.
23:53Simus Astrin?
23:55That's right.
23:56Mrs. Chase was shook.
23:57Never expected I'd divorced and married up.
24:00Julian had no clue who Silas was, but she did.
24:03The Astor family was the richest in the capital.
24:06The Astor of Noir family control idea.
24:07Silas was the only son who spent years abroad handling overseas business.
24:12Only came back to the country two years ago.
24:15When the world asks us to rush.
24:17He'd become a business powerhouse.
24:19The guy everyone wanted to work with.
24:21She'd been trying to get Julian to partner with the Astor family.
24:24The woman who'd been looking down her nose at me seconds ago now stood there, frozen and awkward.
24:32Chloe!
24:32My mother-in-law appeared out of nowhere.
24:35Chloe!
24:35Eyes full of concern, she rushed over.
24:38She grabbed my hands, worried.
24:40Are you hurt?
24:40I shook my head slightly.
24:42No, Mom.
24:43What are you doing back?
24:45She'd been on vacation in Haichung yesterday.
24:47Didn't expect her to rush back so fast.
24:50Something this serious happens and I'm supposed to stay away?
24:53Let nobody like this mess with you?
24:56When she said that, her eyes cut to Mrs. Chase like knives.
25:00Mrs. Chase's head dropped a little, like a dog before a larger one.
25:04Nervous, uncomfortable.
25:06She forced an awkward smile, trying to save face.
25:09Sorry, Mrs. Astor.
25:11Didn't realize there was such a big misunderstanding.
25:14My mother-in-law turned to face her, voice cold with contempt.
25:18What? Misunderstanding?
25:21There's no such thing as a misunderstanding in my book.
25:24Anyone who hurts my daughter-in-law will pay.
25:27When she said it, her eyes held pure threat.
25:30Looked at Mrs. Chase, then at Julian.
25:33Mrs. Chase's face went pale.
25:36Panic set in.
25:37She looked at me, scrambling.
25:39I'm so sorry, Mrs. Astor.
25:41I lost my mind earlier.
25:43I was wrong.
25:44Please, let it go.
25:46Don't hold it against me.
25:47I was stunned.
25:48I never thought the high and mighty Mrs. Chase would go awful.
25:52So this is what it feels like to have the Astor's eye with power, didn't I?
25:56All over again.
25:56A bitter smile touched my lips.
26:00Never thought I'd see the day you'd humble yourself in front of me.
26:03She gave that same awkward smile.
26:05I kept going.
26:06I'm usually pretty forgiving, but not with you.
26:09I hold grudges.
26:11Mrs. Chase's smile froze.
26:13I linked arms with my mother-in-law.
26:15Mom, let the lawyer handle this.
26:18I'll take you home.
26:20Silas gave the lawyer one more warning.
26:22Anyone tries to pull strings behind the scenes, they're making an enemy of the Astra family.
26:28I really didn't mean it.
26:29Please give me one more chance.
26:31I don't want to go to jail.
26:32I really didn't mean it.
26:34Aunt Chase, please, help me.
26:35Please, give me one more chance.
26:36I don't want to go to jail.
26:38Aunt Chase, please help me.
26:40Mrs. Chase didn't dare say a word.
26:42Hello?
26:42Mrs. Chase showed up at our door with expensive gifts.
26:45If Julian went to prison, not only would the company have no one running it, but their reputation would tank.
26:51Most importantly, Mrs. Chase was terrified the Astra family would retaliate.
26:56So, to minimize the damage, she was willing to lose every shred of dignity.
27:01She knelt in the Astra family living room, groveling, eyes red.
27:05As long as the Astra family lets the Chase family go, I'll do anything.
27:11In this house, Chloe makes the decisions.
27:16Whether we forgive you depends on what she thinks.
27:20I sat next to my mother-in-law.
27:22She held my hand, gave it a gentle pat, and smiled at me warmly.
27:26We'd been married nearly three years.
27:28Our relationship was like mother and daughter.
27:31She treated me better than she treated Silas.
27:33I'd always felt like I didn't deserve it.
27:35After all, my first marriage, Julian's mother, looked down on me.
27:40Treated me like I was nothing.
27:42Going into this marriage, I was terrified a wealthy mother-in-law wouldn't accept me either, because of our different
27:48backgrounds.
27:49Turns out, my mother-in-law was amazing.
27:51I even asked her once,
27:53Mom, why she was so good to me?
27:55Didn't my background bother her?
27:57Her answer.
27:58I love my son.
27:59All I know is that he's incredibly happy with you.
28:02You make him happy.
28:04As his mother, I'm grateful.
28:06So I'll love what he loves.
28:08You're the woman my son loves.
28:10I'd never do anything to hurt him.
28:11He's my only son.
28:13Raised him with everything I had.
28:15He's been smart since he was little.
28:18Never made a bad decision.
28:20So I trust him.
28:21Mrs. Chase was shocked that I had this kind of status in the Astor family.
28:25She knelt in front of me like a pathetic mess, crying.
28:29Mrs. Astor, please, give the Chase family one chance.
28:33Whatever it takes for you to forgive us, I'll do it.
28:37I knew for someone as proud as Mrs. Chase, making her kneel and say this was like making her eat
28:43dirt.
28:44My face stayed blank.
28:46Julian and Serena broke the law.
28:48My son almost died because of them.
28:51Mrs. Chase, you've been proud your whole life.
28:53Today, you're groveling for your son.
28:55As a mother, you'd do anything for your child.
28:58I'm a mother, too.
29:00You think I'd forgive the people who hurt my son?
29:03Tears streamed down her face.
29:05She slammed her head against the floor.
29:07Please, my son can't go to jail.
29:07Please, I'll go to prison instead.
29:10Please, my son can't go to jail.
29:13I had the bodyguards escort her out.
29:15After that, every time Mrs. Chase came, she got turned away.
29:20Eventually, she gave up.
29:21Stopped coming.
29:22Silas moved fast.
29:24Before the court ruling even came down, he'd already bought out several of the Chase family's major clients and shareholders.
29:31Used every resource he had to destroy Julian.
29:35Now, the Chase family's investors were pulling out, losing major projects on the verge of collapse.
29:41Julian was desperate, but couldn't do a damn thing.
29:44Julian Chase got two years in prison.
29:47Julian got two years in prison.
29:49Serena got four years.
29:50No, not me!
29:51She was the mastermind.
29:52She'd forced the cat into my son's arms.
29:55The second month after Julian went to prison, the Chase Corporation went completely bankrupt.
30:00I safely gave birth to my daughter.
30:03Silas and my mother-in-law were overjoyed, treated me even better.
30:07Our life became happier than ever, just when I thought I'd never cross paths with the Chase family again.
30:13Mrs. Chase, completely unhinged, stalked me.
30:17Bitch!
30:18It's all your fault!
30:21You ruined my son!
30:23Ruin the Chase family!
30:25Die!
30:26I dodged her first stab, eyes sharp, reflexes fast.
30:31Got her under control in time.
30:33I called the cops and had her arrested.
30:35She got three years.
30:37After that, Silas doubled the security around me.
30:40Five years later, I ran into Julian again.
30:43He was everywhere, begging investors, trying to rebuild the Chase empire.
30:48Silas and I were at a restaurant with the kids when we saw him.
30:51The second he saw me, he froze, stared at me for a long time, eyes full of something complicated.
30:58I didn't look at him twice, just took the kids and left.
31:02Suddenly, behind us, he shouted,
31:05Silas, I'm getting back everything I lost!
31:09Including Chloe!
31:10Chloe!
31:10Neither of us responded.
31:11Chloe!
31:11After all these years, Julian was still just as delusional.
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