- 2 days ago
Our Son Was The Price Of His Affair
Category
📺
TVTranscript
00:00Diana Collins abandoned every habit William had ever hated.
00:03She no longer checked on him, constantly.
00:05Nor did she cry or argue when he stayed out all night.
00:08When she was in a car accident and the doctor told her to contact her family,
00:11she replied, calmly,
00:13I'm an orphan, I have no family.
00:15The nurse recognized her, at once.
00:17You're Mrs. Collins.
00:18Mr. Collins is upstairs in this hospital.
00:20Should I page him?
00:21Diana froze.
00:22She had forgotten the entire hospital belonged to the Collins family.
00:25She shook her head.
00:27No need.
00:27Half an hour later, William stormed into her room.
00:30You crashed your car and didn't tell me.
00:32Diana stared at the blanket.
00:34It is just a broken leg, not life-threatening.
00:36Her flat tone ignited his anger.
00:39The Diana he knew had once been fragile.
00:41Even a mild fever would send her seeking comfort in his arms.
00:44Now she lay with pins in her femur, showing no pain at all.
00:48Before he could speak, the nurse's whisper came from the hallway.
00:50Mr. Collins spoils Miss Carter so much, she just scraped her knee on set.
00:54And he brought every specialist in the city, carried her the whole way.
00:57William's jaw clenched.
00:58He glanced at Diana, waiting for the jealous outburst he had come to expect.
01:02There was nothing.
01:02She didn't move.
01:03Her gaze still fixed downward.
01:05His mood darkened.
01:06Don't believe the gossip.
01:08Violet twisted her knee filming.
01:09I just made sure she got here safely.
01:11Diana gave a colorless.
01:13Mmm.
01:13That sound snapped something in him.
01:15You don't believe me.
01:16I do, she said, flatly.
01:18Violet is your foster sister.
01:20You should take care of her.
01:21It was the same excuse he had used on her, for years.
01:24Now she accepted it without fight, and the victory felt empty.
01:27The door burst open.
01:29The nurse hurried in.
01:31Mr. Collins, Miss Carter says her knee is killing her.
01:34She wants you to come up.
01:36William snapped.
01:37If it hurts that bad, call a doctor.
01:39I'm not her physician.
01:40But he turned back to Diana, a flicker of regret on his face.
01:43Diana, I know what Violet did to Benjamin was wrong.
01:46We can have another child.
01:47I'll stay with you all week.
01:48I promise.
01:49He reached for her hand, but she pulled it away coldly.
01:52A loud clatter came from the hallway.
01:54Violet stood in the doorway on crutches, then collapsed.
01:57William lunged forward, scooping her into his arms.
01:59Why are you out of bed?
02:00I told you to stay there.
02:01I heard sister-in-law was hurt.
02:04Violet's voice quivered, fake tears in her eyes.
02:06She burrowed against his chest, looking at Diana with feigned sorrow.
02:10Sister-in-law, please don't hate me.
02:12I never meant for Benjamin to die.
02:14In the past, those words would have broken Diana.
02:17Now, she simply closed her eyes and pretended to sleep.
02:20William's chest tightened.
02:22I'll take Violet back upstairs and come right back to stay with you.
02:25He carried her out and did not return until deep into the night.
02:28While he was gone, the bedside phone rang.
02:30Professor Collins, this is the Aerospace Agency.
02:33Are you certain about joining the Lunar Ladder Project?
02:35It is top national security classified.
02:37Once you sign on, you will be cut off from the outside world for decades.
02:40No contact, even with your husband.
02:42Diana answered without hesitation, calm and final.
02:45Yes, I'm sure.
02:46I've already filed for divorce.
02:47In one week, when the process is complete, I'll be free.
02:50This project is exactly what I need.
02:52The voice on the phone was incredulous.
02:54Professor Collins, are you serious?
02:56Everyone at NASA knows how deeply you loved William.
02:59You gave up so many opportunities for him.
03:01If it weren't for him, you'd already be NASA's chief engineer.
03:05A sharp pain shot through Diana's chest.
03:07She was a scientist, proud of her rationality.
03:10But William had always made her set that aside.
03:12They had been classmates since elementary school.
03:14Always the top two students, William first, Diana a close second.
03:18She had studied obsessively to outdo him, but never could.
03:21He was a genius, acing every subject without effort.
03:24Outwardly, she feigned rivalry.
03:25Secretly, she adored him.
03:27In their senior year of high school, she asked him,
03:29William, if I beat you in the entrance exam, will you go out with me?
03:32He grinned.
03:33If you win the Regeneron science talent, search top winner.
03:36I'll marry you.
03:37Diana threw herself into her studies and won the regional top prize.
03:41William kept his promise, proposing to her on national television.
03:45With an extravagant spectacle of helicopters and rose petals.
03:48Diana Green, I love you.
03:49Will you marry me?
03:50In that moment, Diana believed she was the happiest woman alive.
03:54But later, she learned the truth.
03:55The proposal was a cover-up.
03:57A distraction from the scandal of his relationship with his foster sister, Violet.
04:00She had been the perfect distraction, the media's academic darling.
04:04And the academic power couple narrative shielded him from the scandal.
04:07Professor Collins, are you still there?
04:09The voice urged.
04:10Are you regretting your decision?
04:11Diana cut him off.
04:13I don't regret it, and I never will.
04:15I stopped loving him a long time ago.
04:17The words had barely left her lips when the door slammed open.
04:20William stood there, face dark with fury.
04:23Stop loving me, Diana Collins.
04:25Say that again.
04:25Diana hung up the phone quietly and closed her eyes,
04:28pretending to sleep as William stormed into the room.
04:31He noticed her shut eyes and his irritation softened slightly,
04:34assuming she had been talking in her sleep.
04:38He pushed her awake.
04:40Diana, were you having a nightmare?
04:42I heard you say you didn't love me.
04:43Diana lowered her eyes.
04:45It is nothing.
04:45I dreamed about Benjamin.
04:47He was crying, asking why his parents didn't love him.
04:50A sharp pain pierced William's chest, and he pulled her into his arms.
04:54Diana, Benjamin's death was an accident.
04:56It wasn't your fault.
04:57We're still young.
04:57We can have more children.
04:59Diana did not respond, her heart frozen.
05:01She shifted the topic, voice empty.
05:03William, why did you come here in the middle of the night?
05:05William froze, looking uncomfortable.
05:08Diana Violet has a stomachache.
05:09She wants the soup you make.
05:11Diana's body stiffened.
05:12She had a broken leg, fresh from a car accident,
05:14and he had woken her at midnight to make soup for his mistress.
05:17He quickly corrected himself.
05:19You don't need to get up.
05:20Just tell me the recipe, and I'll make it.
05:22The soup was a recipe Diana had found years prior for William's sensitive stomach.
05:26In five years of marriage, he had never once made it for her.
05:29Even when she developed her own stomach issues from years of relentless studying,
05:33she smiled bitterly.
05:35Bring me paper and a pen.
05:36I'll write the recipe down.
05:38William sent his assistant for supplies at once.
05:41When Diana handed him the written recipe, his chest tightened.
05:44He remembered once when he had asked for the recipe.
05:46She had said she would only give it to him if they divorced.
05:49Now she had handed it over so easily.
05:51Still, he refused to believe she would truly leave him.
05:54The nurse's voice cut in.
05:56Mr. Collins, Miss Carter's stomach pain is worse.
05:58She is asking for you.
05:59William frowned, irritated.
06:01Tell her to take painkillers.
06:03Don't rush me.
06:03But he left immediately to go to Violet, just as he always did.
06:08Not long after, William returned, yanking Diana roughly out of bed.
06:12He gripped her chin tight, voice cold with venom.
06:14Diana Collins, why did Violet start vomiting blood after drinking the soup I made?
06:18Did you put poison in the recipe?
06:20Diana looked up at him, lazily.
06:22If you want to know if the recipe is poisoned, ask a doctor.
06:25Or are you not interested in the truth?
06:27You just want someone to take your anger out on.
06:30If that is the case, spare the theatrics.
06:32Just punish me.
06:33I can take it.
06:34Diana knew the pattern well.
06:36Violet had framed her countless times before, falling downstairs and accusing Diana of pushing
06:41her, burning herself with oil while Diana cooked and claiming it was Diana's fault.
06:45William had never seen through the lies, not because he was blind, but because he wanted
06:49someone to blame for Violet's pain, and that someone was always Diana.
06:53Now, she did not even bother to open her eyes fully.
06:56She was numb to his accusations.
06:57William's chest tightened.
06:59What do you mean taking my anger out on you?
07:01Diana, I'm your husband, not your enemy.
07:03If something's bothering you, tell me.
07:05Don't shut me out.
07:06Diana closed her eyes again.
07:08There is nothing left to say between us.
07:10William's heart skipped a beat.
07:12What do you mean nothing left to say?
07:14Diana stayed silent, shutting him out completely.
07:16His frustration grew, a nagging fear that he was losing her taking hold.
07:20After a long pause, he spoke.
07:22Tomorrow is Benjamin's memorial.
07:24Let me accompany you.
07:25We can watch over him together.
07:27Diana's body stiffened slightly, but she did not open her eyes.
07:30The nurse's voice interrupted again.
07:32Mr. Collins, we've finished washing Miss Carter's stomach.
07:35She is out of danger, but she is terrified.
07:37She keeps calling your name.
07:40I understand.
07:41William said coldly.
07:42He turned back to Diana.
07:44Rest well, tomorrow, we'll go home and say goodbye to Benjamin.
07:47He left, and Diana lay awake all night, thinking of her son.
07:50In seven days, he would be buried, reduced to ash in a jar, sealed in the cold earth.
07:54The next day, William drove Diana back to the Collins estate.
07:57The house was draped in mourning cloth, servants in black.
08:00Diana leaned on her cane, walking shakily into the mourning hall, to see her son one last time.
08:05As soon as she stepped inside, her mother-in-law stormed over,
08:08slapping her twice across the face and grabbing her by the hair.
08:11You vile woman!
08:12How dare you come back here?
08:14You killed my grandson!
08:16You knew Benjamin couldn't swim, and you took him surfing!
08:20Diana froze.
08:21She had not taken Benjamin's surfing.
08:23Violet had.
08:24She turned to William, searching his face for answers, but he looked away, unable to meet her gaze.
08:29The rest of the room rushed forward, joining the assault, screaming insults and accusations.
08:33Stop it!
08:34William rushed forward, shielding Diana with his body.
08:37Benjamin's death was an accident, and it has nothing to do with Diana.
08:40Anion, who disrespects her again, will answer to me.
08:43The room fell silent.
08:44He lifted Diana up, carrying her upstairs to tend to her wounds.
08:47Diana looked at him, coldly.
08:49William, Violet, took Benjamin to the beach.
08:52Why did your mother say I killed him?
08:54William's hand froze around the gauze.
08:56Diana, Violet's position in this family is complicated.
08:59She is not blood, and no one likes her.
09:01If it gets out she caused Benjamin's death, she won't be able to stay here.
09:04You're my wife.
09:05I'll protect you.
09:06Take the blame for her, and I'll give you half the shares in Collins Enterprises.
09:09Diana's expression stayed calm.
09:11Do whatever you want.
09:12I don't care.
09:14A maid burst into the room, panicked.
09:16Mr. Collins, Violet and Miss Sophia are fighting.
09:19Sophia was William's biological sister, who had endured a lifetime of abuse before returning to the Collins family.
09:24She hated Violet deeply, and always attacked her on sight, while Violet played the victim.
09:29William panicked, dropping the gauze at once.
09:31Diana, bandage yourself.
09:33I have to go downstairs.
09:34He rushed out without another word.
09:35Downstairs, Sophia's screams echoed through the house.
09:38William, I'm your real sister.
09:40Why do you never stand by me?
09:42Why do you always favor that slut, Violet?
09:44You're cruel to your wife, too.
09:46She has figured you out.
09:47She has no more expectations for you.
09:50Sophia's words hit William like a punch.
09:52He snapped.
09:53Shut up.
09:54My relationship with Diana is none of your business.
09:56He scooped up the bloodied, collapsed Violet into his arms and left, not looking back.
10:01The moment he was gone, his mother summoned the servants, who stormed upstairs and seized Diana.
10:06Now that William's gone, no one's here to protect you.
10:09She sneered.
10:10You killed Benjamin, and I won't let you off easy.
10:13She signaled the servants, who tied Diana up and dragged her downstairs, kicking her into the family pool.
10:18She grabbed Diana's hair, shoving her head under the water again and again.
10:22Benjamin died drowning.
10:24Do you know how painful it is?
10:26You hated William for loving Violet, so you killed his only child to get back at him.
10:32Cold water flooded Diana's lungs, burning with every breath.
10:35When the pool water turned red with blood from her damaged lungs, the servants panicked.
10:39She could die.
10:40We need to get her to the hospital.
10:42Only then did his mother stop.
10:46When Diana woke in the hospital, William was sitting beside her.
10:49He took her hand, voice full of regret.
10:52Diana, I'm sorry, I didn't protect you.
10:54I've punished the servants and warned my mother, she won't bother you again.
10:57Diana's heart went cold.
10:59She had almost died, and all he had done was warn his mother.
11:01He had never once considered telling the truth about Benjamin's death.
11:05Okay.
11:05She murmured, closing her eyes.
11:07She was too tired to speak.
11:08Her indifference filled William with dread.
11:11Diana, my stomach is acting up.
11:12Can you make me that soup?
11:13Diana lay there, leg in a cast, vaffit in her arm, body covered in bruises.
11:18William quickly corrected himself.
11:20You don't have to do anything.
11:21Just tell me what to do.
11:22Let me take care of you.
11:23Diana turned her back to him.
11:25You know the recipe.
11:27Make it yourself.
11:28In the past, no matter what Diana was doing, she would drop everything to make William that
11:32soup when he complained of pain.
11:34Once, she had even made it with her arm in a cast, fresh from an injury.
11:37Now, she would not even look at him.
11:39A suffocating feeling gripped William's chest.
11:42Diana, why have you become so cold to me?
11:44You weren't like this before.
11:45Diana did not turn around.
11:47Before, you were the one who always complained I was annoying, that I was too jealous, that
11:51I was suffocating you.
11:52Now, I'm not bothering you.
11:54What more do you want?
11:55William was speechless.
11:56He had scolded her countless times for clinging to him, for being jealous of Violet.
12:00Now, she was exactly what he had wanted, and it felt like his heart was being torn apart.
12:05Diana, I know you're still upset about Benjamin.
12:07He sighed.
12:08I'll make it up to you.
12:09We have a long future ahead.
12:10I'll make you change your mind.
12:13He leaned down and kissed her forehead gently, then left.
12:16As soon as he walked out, Diana received two messages.
12:19The first was from the county clerk's office.
12:21Ms. Diana Green, your divorce certificate with Mr. William Collins has been processed.
12:25Please come to collect it within three business days.
12:28The second was from the aerospace agency.
12:30Professor Green, the lunar ladder project launches tomorrow.
12:33Send us your location, and we will send someone to pick you up.
12:36Diana stared at the messages, a wave of relief washing over her.
12:39The day she had waited for had finally come.
12:41Late that night, she got out of bed, leaning on her cane, and made her way to Violet's hospital
12:46room.
12:46William was not there.
12:48Why are you here?
12:49Violet sneered, dropping her pitiful act.
12:52Looking for William?
12:53How pathetic.
12:53He stays by my side for the smallest injury and doesn't care that you're battered and broken.
12:59Diana ignored the taunts.
13:00She only cared about one thing.
13:02Violet, I need the truth.
13:03That day at the beach, did Benjamin fall off the board by accident, or did you push him?
13:07Violet laughed mockingly.
13:10Your husband was there that day.
13:11The wave came, and Benjamin and I both fell into the sea.
13:14William didn't hesitate for a second.
13:16He lunged for me while your son was swept away.
13:18He knew I can swim, and he still chose me first.
13:21Diana's blood ran cold.
13:23Tears blurred her vision, and she swore it would be the last time she ever cried for
13:27William.
13:28She wiped her tears away and left, her steps slow but resolute.
13:31She waited at the county clerk's office all night, and when it opened, she collected
13:35her divorce certificate.
13:36She sent William's copy to the Collins mansion, then walked outside to the military jeep, waiting
13:40for her.
13:41Before climbing in, she pulled out her phone and posted the recording of her conversation
13:45with Violet online.
13:46The law could not punish Violet or William for Benjamin's death, but public morality
13:50could.
13:51It was the last thing she could do for her son.
13:53She threw her phone aside, and the jeep sped away.
13:55For the first time in years, Diana felt free.
13:59Early that morning, William was in the kitchen, cooking for Diana.
14:02He asked the housekeeper for her favorite dishes, determined to make a meal that would
14:05touch her.
14:06This was the first time he had ever cooked for her, and he smiled to himself, imagining
14:10her reaction, when she saw it.
14:12But when he walked into her hospital room with the thermal container, he froze.
14:15The room was empty.
14:16His heart descended into chaos.
14:18Where could she have gone, with a broken leg and a cane?
14:21He pressed the nurse call button, snapping at the nurse who arrived.
14:24Where is my wife?
14:25What have you done with her?
14:26The nurse looked confused.
14:28We didn't take her anywhere, she is not in her room.
14:31William's anger exploded.
14:32He threw a glass across the room, shouting.
14:34Are you blind?
14:35The bed is empty.
14:36Pull the security footage for this room.
14:38I want to know, where she is within an hour.
14:40William's men pulled the hospital's security footage at once.
14:44Mr. Collins.
14:44His subordinate reported.
14:46Last night at 11.30pm, Mrs. Collins went to Miss Carter's room.
14:50Afterward, she left the hospital alone on foot, using her cane.
14:53William's face darkened with fury Violet.
14:55It was always Violet.
14:56She had already caused his son's death, and now she had driven Diana away.
15:00Drag Violet here, now.
15:01He ordered.
15:02His men dragged Violet into the room at once.
15:04She collapsed to the floor, tears in her eyes.
15:07William, what is wrong?
15:08Did I do something to make you angry?
15:10In the past, her fragile act would have melted his anger.
15:13Not anymore.
15:14Violet, did you meet with Diana last night?
15:16What did you say to her?
15:17Violet blinked, then covered her face and sobbed.
15:20William, it is all my fault.
15:22I killed Benjamin.
15:23Diana came to demand I pay for it.
15:25I begged her for one more day to see you.
15:30William slammed an ashtray at her feet.
15:33Stop pretending, Violet.
15:34I know what you said to her.
15:35The hospital's cameras had audio, and William had already heard every word Violet had said
15:39to Diana.
15:40I'm giving you one last chance.
15:42He said, voice icy.
15:43Tell me exactly what you said to her last night.
15:46Violet insisted she had not lied, even as she sobbed.
15:49William kicked the table in front of him, sending it crashing into her.
15:53Bring up the footage.
15:54He shouted.
15:55His men set up a projector, and the wall lit up with a video of Violet laughing.
15:58As she told, Diana William had chosen her over Benjamin.
16:01Violet's face drained of color.
16:03William's anger peaked.
16:05Violet had lied about him being at the beach that day.
16:07He had not been there.
16:08She had manipulated Diana to drive her away.
16:10All these years he had protected and pampered her, and this was how she repaid him.
16:14He struck her across the face, hard.
16:16You lying bitch.
16:17You drove Diana away.
16:19You better pray she is okay.
16:20If anything happens to her, I'll make your life a living hell.
16:23He ordered his men to lock Violet up, then turned back to his search.
16:26Get everyone together, seal off the entire city.
16:29Find Diana before dark.
16:30I don't care what methods you use.
16:32William was certain Diana could not have gone far with a broken leg.
16:35But his men soon reported back, nervous.
16:38Mr. Collins.
16:39Mrs. Collins left the hospital at 1 a.m. and took a taxi to the county clerk's office.
16:44William froze.
16:45The county clerk's office.
16:46He stormed out to his car, speeding to the office.
16:49As he burst through the entrance, he collided with a staff member carrying a folder.
16:53The man's eyes lit up.
16:55Mr. Collins, perfect timing.
16:56I was just about to send you your divorce certificate.
17:00William grabbed the man by the collar, rage boiling over.
17:03What divorce certificate?
17:05I never agreed to a divorce.
17:06We are not getting divorced.
17:08The staff member remained calm.
17:10Mr. Collins, the application was submitted a month ago.
17:12The mandatory waiting period has ended, and neither of you came to cancel it.
17:15The certificate is final.
17:17William ripped open the folder, staring at the divorce certificate in shock.
17:20He remembered, a month prior.
17:22Diana had asked him to sign a document, she said, was from the aerospace agency.
17:26He had been distracted by Violet's illness and signed it without reading.
17:30It had been the divorce agreement.
17:31An icy chill ran down William's spine.
17:33Diana had planned to divorce him even before Benjamin's death.
17:36He demanded the office's security footage, and when he saw it, his blood ran cold.
17:40Diana had climbed into a military jeep early that morning.
17:43Why is Diana with the military?
17:45He snarled.
17:46His assistant spoke up softly.
17:48Mr. Collins, it could be NASA.
17:50High security projects.
17:51Use military escorts for scientists.
17:53Diana is an aerospace engineer for NASA.
17:55She could be part of a classified project.
17:57Williams' frown relaxed slightly.
17:59He had almost forgotten how brilliant Diana was.
18:02She had been the top scorer in her region in high school.
18:05Graduated from MIT with a dual major in aerospace engineering and astronautics,
18:09and had been recruited by NASA before graduation.
18:11He had married a woman who could build rockets, and he had thrown it all away for Violet.
18:15Regret ate at him, but he refused to give up.
18:18He was determined to win Diana back.
18:19He set up a dinner with NASA's director, but the man refused to meet,
18:23citing the classified nature of Diana's work.
18:25William camped out at NASA headquarters for a week,
18:28until he finally cornered the director.
18:32Mr. Collins, I can't tell you where she is.
18:34The director said exasperated.
18:36The project she is on is top secret.
18:38I don't even have clearance for the details.
18:40William smiled coldly.
18:41I know the project needs funding.
18:43I want to invest billions into it.
18:45I'm a patriotic entrepreneur, and I want to support my country's space program.
18:49Will you give me that opportunity?
18:50The director hesitated.
18:51The lunar ladder project needed massive funding,
18:54and William's offer of hundreds of billions was impossible to ignore.
18:58If you're serious about the investment,
18:59I can arrange for you to visit the project base as an investor.
19:02He said, finally.
19:03But you'll need to sign a strict confidentiality agreement.
19:06Only you can go.
19:07You'll be searched before entering, and you can only stay for one day.
19:10William agreed without hesitation.
19:12All he cared about was seeing Diana.
19:13He signed the investment contract and confidentiality agreement at once.
19:18Wired the first installment of billions to the aerospace agency,
19:21and was soon on his way to the base.
19:23He was blindfolded for the entire journey to prevent him from memorizing the base's location.
19:27When the blindfold was finally removed, he was in a remote desert base.
19:31The lead director waiting to greet him.
19:33Mr. Collins, welcome.
19:35Are you hungry?
19:35We can have a meal first, then a tour.
19:37William shook his head.
19:38I'm feeling a bit nauseous from the trip.
19:40I'd prefer to tour the engineering department first.
19:43The director agreed, and led him toward the engineering department.
19:46Inside, Diana was sitting at a computer with a team of engineers,
19:50focused on drawing blueprints for the lunar ladder.
19:54The project is still in early stages.
19:57The director said as they walked.
19:58But the engineering department has the preliminary designs ready.
20:01We have a brilliant female engineer leading the design work.
20:04I'll have her show you around.
20:05He called out.
20:07Diana, come over here and meet our investor.
20:09A familiar voice replied.
20:11Sure, director.
20:11I'll be right there.
20:12William's heart skipped a beat.
20:14Diana turned and walked toward them, freezing the moment she saw him, her face going pale.
20:19Diana, what are you doing here?
20:20William feigned surprise, his voice warm.
20:23You have no idea how worried I've been since you disappeared.
20:25He stepped forward and took her hand.
20:27I missed you so much, Diana.
20:29You two know each other?
20:30The director asked, stunned.
20:32We're not just acquaintances.
20:34William said, smoothly.
20:35We've been married for five years.
20:37I'm sure Diana didn't mention me to avoid unwanted attention.
20:40The room erupted in quiet surprise.
20:42The director laughed.
20:44So that is why you invested $800 billion.
20:47You are here for Diana.
20:49Usually investors only get a one-day visit.
20:51But since you're married, you can stay longer to catch up.
20:53Diana's face hardened.
20:55Director, there is no need.
20:56William and I are already divorced.
20:58We have no connection anymore.
21:00The room went silent.
21:01William's face darkened.
21:02Diana, don't make a scene in front of everyone.
21:04We've been married for five years.
21:06You can't just walk away from all that.
21:08The director jumped in to mediate.
21:10Diana, it is not easy for two people to build a life together.
21:13Look at how far William came just to make things right with you.
21:16That kind of sincerity should mean something.
21:18The other engineers echoed his words, urging her to talk things through, to forgive him.
21:25Diana's voice turned cold.
21:26A small disagreement?
21:28Let me ask you this, my son and his mistress fell into the water at the same time.
21:32William chose to save her, and my son drowned.
21:35Is that a small misunderstanding?
21:37Or an irreparable tragedy that ends a marriage?
21:41The room fell dead silent.
21:42Everyone turned to stare at William.
21:44Wide-eyed.
21:44Diana, you've misunderstood.
21:46William said, frantically.
21:47What Violet told you isn't true.
21:49She lied.
21:50I wasn't even there the day Benjamin died.
21:52If I had been, I would have saved him.
21:53He was my son too.
21:54I loved him, just as much as you did.
21:56Diana's gaze stayed icy.
21:58William, stop pretending.
22:00If you cared about Benjamin the way I do, you would have been furious at Violet the moment
22:04you found out she killed him.
22:05You never fought to protect me, or Benjamin.
22:08The only person you ever fought to protect was Violet.
22:10Diana's words cut into William like knives.
22:13Every word was the truth.
22:14Diana, I know I've made so many mistakes.
22:17He said, voice heavy with guilt.
22:19But I swear, Violet and I were never anything more than brother and sister.
22:22I was blinded by her.
22:23Fooled into thinking, I was just protecting my little sister.
22:26But now, I see her for who she really is.
22:28I won't let her deceive me again.
22:30He grabbed her hand.
22:31Diana, give me another chance.
22:33I promise I'll be the husband you deserve.
22:35Before she could respond, William dropped to one knee in front of the entire room.
22:39He pulled a small red velvet box from his pocket, opening it to reveal a large blue diamond.
22:44Diana, will you marry me again?
22:45I swear, I'll protect you with my life.
22:47The room erupted into cheers, urging her to say, yes.
22:50Diana felt nothing but disgust.
22:52She raised her hand and knocked the ring box out of William's hand.
22:55I won't do it.
22:56William, I'd rather die than remarry you.
22:59The room fell silent.
23:01William froze, still on one knee.
23:03Diana, there is a limit to how childish you can be.
23:06I've apologized.
23:07I've poured billions into your project just to see you.
23:09I've kneeled and proposed again.
23:11What more do you want from me?
23:12Why should I forgive you just because you apologized?
23:15Diana said, coldly.
23:16If I stabbed you then said sorry.
23:18Would that make it okay?
23:19William's patience snapped.
23:21I'm done with these arguments.
23:23I told you.
23:23I'll make up for everything I owe you.
23:25Why can't you believe me?
23:26Because you still won't tell the truth.
23:28Diana said, do you really believe you only had sibling feelings for Violet?
23:32Need I remind you what you two did under my nose for five years?
23:35On our wedding night, you left me alone to spend the night with Violet because she was
23:40scared of a thunderstorm.
23:42For years, she made excuse after excuse to have you sleep in her room.
23:45And you went every time.
23:47Do you call that sibling love?
23:49William's face turned red.
23:50Diana, it is not what you think.
23:52Violet has always been timid, afraid of the dark and thunder.
23:55It was just a habit from when we were kids.
23:57It doesn't mean I love her.
23:59Diana's shock turned to disgust.
24:01She pulled out her phone, opened a video, and played it for the entire room.
24:04On the screen, Violet was wrapped around William, moaning his name.
24:07While he gripped her waist, kissing her passionately.
24:10The room fell into stunned silence.
24:12The engineers who had been cheering William on moments before now, whispered among themselves.
24:16Calling him a cheating scumbag, criticizing his relationship with his supposed foster sister.
24:21William's face twisted with fury.
24:23Where did you get this video?
24:24Violet sent it to me a month ago.
24:27Diana said coldly.
24:28It wasn't the only reason I decided to divorce you, but it was the push I needed.
24:31She sent it to force me to leave.
24:33When that wasn't enough, she killed Benjamin.
24:36William froze, the horror of her words sinking in.
24:39The fragile, innocent girl he had protected for years was actually a manipulative killer.
24:44William, how many times are you going to repeat the lie of sibling love?
24:47Diana sneered.
24:48You didn't just love her as a sister.
24:50You loved her.
24:51You only came back to me now.
24:52Because you finally saw she wasn't the innocent angel you thought she was.
24:56You saw my worth too late.
24:58She stepped closer, her gaze burning into his.
25:00Let me make this clear.
25:02I would rather die than remarry a selfish man like you.
25:05William felt like his heart was being ripped apart.
25:08He knew she was right.
25:09For years, he had told himself his feelings for Violet were just sibling affection.
25:13Fooling even himself.
25:14He had protected a manipulative liar and lost the woman who had loved him unconditionally.
25:18I admit, I had feelings for Violet.
25:20He said, voice breaking.
25:22But that night in the video, she drug me.
25:24I never meant to cheat on you.
25:26I was a fool, blinded by her lies.
25:28But I see the truth now.
25:29Diana looked at him, cold and unyielding.
25:31I've said everything I need to say.
25:33Leave now.
25:34I never want to see you again.
25:36William's jaw clenched.
25:37He could not let her go.
25:38He pulled out his phone, showing her a photo of Benjamin's tombstone.
25:42He leaned in, whispering so only she could hear.
25:44Diana, I'll give you three days to withdraw from this project.
25:47If you don't, I'll destroy Benjamin's tombstone.
25:50I'll make sure he never rests in peace.
25:52Diana's blood boiled with rage.
25:54William, he was your son.
25:56If losing my humanity will bring you back, I'll lose it.
25:58He said, voice dark.
26:00He kissed her cheek, then turned to leave.
26:02General, I've finished my tour.
26:04Take me home.
26:04I'll send the rest of the promised funding.
26:06The military escorted him out.
26:10For three days, Diana could not sleep.
26:12She would never return to the Collins family.
26:14But she could not let William desecrate her son's final resting place.
26:18After three sleepless nights, she submitted her resignation.
26:21Her superiors refused at first, but with William's influence and billions in funding behind him,
26:26the director finally relented, allowing her to return home.
26:29William was overjoyed, convinced he could fix things with Diana.
26:32But when they arrived at the Collins mansion, his father was waiting for them in the family chapel, furious.
26:37William, do you have any idea what has happened?
26:40He raged.
26:41Violet's lies have gone viral online.
26:43The whole internet is saying you killed your own son to be with your mistress.
26:48The recording Diana posted has billions of views, and it has tanked our company's stock.
26:54William froze.
26:54He had been so focused on finding Diana, he had not paid attention to the news.
26:59Sophia, who hated Violet, had found the recording and paid to spread it across the internet,
27:03and it had exploded while he was at the base.
27:05His father had tried to scrub the news, but the damage was done.
27:08For years, I warned you that woman would be the end of you.
27:12His father hissed.
27:13I have no choice but to remove you as CEO of Collins Enterprises.
27:18Your brother Isaac will take over effective immediately.
27:21William was livid.
27:22He had lost everything, all because of Violet.
27:25He stormed into the basement, where he had locked her up, beat her nearly to death,
27:29crippled her hands, and sold her to an old man in the mountains.
27:33After punishing Violet, he turned all his attention to winning Diana back.
27:37He cooked her three meals a day, but she refused to eat.
27:40He planted an entire rose garden for her, and she burned it to the ground.
27:43Every gift he gave her, she destroyed.
27:45Months of this passed, and William finally broke.
27:48Diana, what do I have to do for you to forgive me?
27:50Diana pulled out a gun.
27:52You know Russian roulette, right?
27:53Seven chambers, one bullet.
27:55We each take three turns.
27:56If we both survive, I'll forgive you.
27:59William froze.
28:00Diana, is this really necessary?
28:02It is, she said coldly.
28:04As long as I'm alive, I can't forgive you, so we leave it to fate.
28:08Fine, William said, voiced tight with resolve.
28:10But I can't let you risk your life.
28:12I'm the one who made the mistakes.
28:14I'll take all three shots if I don't die.
28:16You take me back.
28:17Diana nodded, coldly.
28:18Fine.
28:19William grabbed the gun, pointed it at his head, and pulled the trigger.
28:22The first shot was a blank.
28:24He pulled the trigger again, shouting.
28:25Diana, I love you.
28:27Bang.
28:27The bullet fired.
28:28William collapsed to the floor, bleeding out, eyes wide with disbelief.
28:31Diana stood motionless.
28:33Her heart was finally free.
28:34She visited the cemetery, retrieved Benjamin's ashes, and buried him in a quiet, beautiful spot
28:39beneath an old tree where he could rest in peace.
28:42With her last tie to the past buried, Diana returned to the aerospace agency, to the lunar
28:47ladder project, and to the future she had chosen for herself.