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00:02My husband, Jax, was just crowned on.
00:05At his celebration, he yanked me onto his lap.
00:07His mouth crashed down on mine in a deep, possessive kiss.
00:10His big hands roamed my curves.
00:12I could feel how hard he was, his desire undeniable.
00:15I leaned in.
00:16Not here.
00:19Save it for home.
00:21He let me go reluctantly and handed me a glass of my favorite red wine.
00:24His most trusted underboss suddenly said in Italian.
00:33My blood ran cold.
00:35I expected Jax to shut him down instantly.
00:37Instead, he pressed a lingering, fake kiss to my temple before replying in fluent Italian.
00:54My knuckles turned wide around the stem of my wine glass.
00:57They didn't know my grandfather was from Sicily.
00:59I understood every single word.
01:01I already knew my husband was keeping a little pet on the side.
01:04I didn't scream.
01:05I didn't throw a fit.
01:07I pulled out my phone, opened my email, and silently accepted my long-sealed offer for
01:11the top-secret medical program.
01:13Three days from now, I'll be gone from Jax's life for good.
01:18Jax's eyes flicked to my untouched wine.
01:19He offered a concerned smile and asked in English.
01:22What's wrong, baby?
01:24His perfect, loving facade almost made me laugh.
01:27One minute.
01:27He's talking trash about another woman in my grandfather's tongue.
01:31The next, he's looking at me like I'm his entire world.
01:34Nothing.
01:34What were you guys talking about?
01:36Just family business.
01:38I didn't want to ruin your mood with that dark shit.
01:40So we switched from English.
01:42I scoffed.
01:42He must be fucking her so much he'd forgotten I was half Italian.
01:46He forgot I could understand him.
01:47I forced a smile, but a suffocating pain gripped my chest.
01:50Carry on then.
01:51I'm going out for some fresh air.
01:52I pushed him away and walked to the balcony alone.
01:56Along the way, the envious whispers of the guests filled my ears.
02:00Even with Aurora's family wiped away, her position as Donna is rock solid.
02:04Everyone knows the boss worships her.
02:06For her last birthday, he bought off a whole bay in Hawaii just for her fireworks.
02:09He flew in 90,000 roses.
02:11They nearly covered the entire beach.
02:13Yeah, I'd kill for a man like that.
02:15Those words used to fill me with warmth.
02:17No, nothing.
02:19Just a hollow echo.
02:20Nobody knew that this man, who supposedly lived and breathed only for me, had already betrayed me.
02:27Just yesterday, I snuck into his office at the underground club to surprise him with a coronation gift.
02:32I waited in his private lounge so long I almost fell asleep.
02:35Then, a muffled moan woke me up.
02:37I opened my eyes.
02:38Through the one-way glass, I saw the man who swore to be faithful.
02:42He had Scarlet, his club manager, pinned against his desk.
02:46He was fucking her brains out.
02:47He was so rough, so desperate.
02:50His suit jacket was tossed on the floor.
02:52His shirt was ripped open, exposing his tense, sculpted muscles.
02:55At their peak, he let her bite his neck.
02:58Right on the tattoo.
02:59My initials.
03:00Did I hurt you?
03:03Boss, I want a mark too.
03:05I watched Jack's chuckle.
03:07He thrust into her brutally, his hot breath hitting her ear.
03:11Done.
03:12I'll brand my name on you.
03:14Somewhere sweet.
03:16Somewhere only I can see it.
03:18Her scream of ecstasy was the sound of my soul shattering.
03:21I knew right then.
03:22My marriage died.
03:26My phone buzzed.
03:27It was my advisor, Professor Luca Moretti.
03:30Ever since I graduated grad school, he'd asked me to join his research more than once.
03:34Aurora, I saw you accepted the offer.
03:36Five years ago you gave up everything for Jack's, and now I'm glad you're back.
03:40The military will send for you in three days.
03:42You can spend these days saying goodbye to your family.
03:45The word family stoned so bad it burned my eyes.
03:47Ever since my parents died in the accident, Jack's was the only family I had.
03:51But now, he didn't deserve that title.
03:54Professor, I'm not telling him.
03:56Please use the project's highest security clearance to wipe my identity completely.
04:02Why, once your identity's gone, you'll vanish off the face of the earth.
04:06Jack's would lose his mind if he can't find you.
04:09You two were supposed to be it, weren't you?
04:12I gripped the phone tightly, my nose stinging.
04:14Right.
04:15In everyone's eyes, Jack's was the man who would lose his damn mind if he didn't see me for a
04:19single day.
04:20That was exactly why I gave up my research career to stay by his side.
04:23But now, I faced the freezing wind and let out a mocking laugh.
04:26My eyes burned.
04:28Because he betrayed me.
04:30Five years, five invitations.
04:32These hands that were supposed to cure diseases only ever stitched Jack's wounds and pulled out shrapnel.
04:37I gave up everything, and got nothing in return.
04:40Yesterday when you accepted out of the blue, I knew something was off.
04:44But, alright, I'll arrange it.
04:47Just take care of your things these next three days.
04:49I finally let out a breath when he agreed.
04:51Having my identity wiped meant I didn't have to scheme or stress over how to leave Jack's anymore.
04:55Thank you, professor.
04:56The moment I hung up, a deep voice sounded from behind me.
04:59Who betrayed who?
05:03I turned around and met Jack's concerned eyes.
05:06Who betrayed who?
05:08A friend's husband.
05:10Jack's tense gaze searched my face.
05:13Finding nothing unusual, he finally relaxed.
05:16He pulled me into his arms and pressed a kiss to the top of my head.
05:22Don't worry, baby.
05:23Betrayal is something that will never happen with me.
05:26What if it does?
05:28My heart, my body, they're yours.
05:31Only yours.
05:33I said what if.
05:40Then punish me by making it so I can never find you.
05:44You need to know I can't live without you.
05:47If you vanish, it would hurt worse than dying.
05:50Jack's, your punishment is coming soon.
05:54In three days, I will evaporate from your world entirely.
05:59Boss, everything is ready.
06:01Scarlet walked past us holding a tray, wearing a fiery red, skin-tight gown.
06:05Her tone was strictly business, not even sparing Jack's a glance.
06:09Jack's just nodded expressionlessly and waved her off.
06:12Their flawless act made my stomach turn.
06:15They both deserved an Oscar.
06:17If I hadn't seen them going at it like animals on that desk yesterday,
06:20I'd still be playing the fool.
06:21Jack's covered my eyes with his large hand.
06:23His warm breath brushed against my ear.
06:25Baby, I have a surprise for you.
06:29Five, four, three, two, one, zero.
06:34I opened my eyes.
06:35The entire Chicago sky exploded in light.
06:38Fireworks bloomed into roses, my favorite.
06:41Finally, they burned a massive J and a into the darkness.
06:45Jack's wrapped his arms around me from behind, his voice emotional.
06:49Baby, we've been together for ten whole years.
06:51I stared up at the beautiful lies in the sky, feeling a bit dazed.
06:56Yeah, ten years.
06:57Nineteen to twenty-nine.
06:59A decade.
07:00Long enough to turn the boy who adored me into a complete stranger.
07:03Long enough to turn a passionate romance into cold, calculated deceit.
07:07Jack's turned me around.
07:09He looked at me with deep affection and slowly leaned in for a kiss.
07:13Just as I was about to turn my head away, the private phone in his pocket buzzed.
07:17A flash of annoyance crossed his face.
07:20I gave orders.
07:22No interruptions today.
07:25But when he saw the name on the screen, he went stiff for a split second.
07:31Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of a single letter glowing on the screen, S.
07:35Jack's cleared his throat, smoothly tilting the screen away from me as he typed out a quick reply.
07:40The familiar fire of lust was reignited in his eyes.
07:43Baby, I'm so sorry.
07:44Emergency at the club.
07:45I have to go.
07:46Go.
07:47Business first.
07:48Jack's let out a breath of relief.
07:50Normally, he wouldn't leave without a deep, passionate kiss.
07:53But this time, he just rushed a quick peck to my forehead and strode away.
07:59Then, I told the butler to handle the rest of the party and quietly followed Jack's.
08:03I watched him go.
08:11He drove like a maniac all the way to the underground parking garage.
08:14The moment the car door opened, she pouted her red lips and jumped right into his arms.
08:20Jack's, those fireworks were gorgeous.
08:23I'm so jealous I'm going crazy.
08:25Jack's pinched her chin.
08:27I gave you a club for your birthday.
08:29Wasn't that enough?
08:31I made you a promise.
08:33Be a good girl, keep Aurora out of it, and I'll make it up to you.
08:37You know I will.
08:39Hearing that, it suddenly clicked.
08:41My nails dug hard into my palms.
08:45Last month, Jack's was caught up in a gang war in the west side, and the rival faction was uprooted
08:50overnight.
08:55He was carried back covered in blood, shot three times.
08:58I stayed awake for three whole days and nights, pulling him back from the brink of death.
09:02The day he regained consciousness, he stroked my haggard face with tender remorse.
09:06Baby, they struck first.
09:09I couldn't back down.
09:11Now I finally understood.
09:13All that bloodshed was nothing more than a gift to please his little mistress.
09:16And I was nothing but a ridiculous joke.
09:22Scarlet hummed, tracing circles on his solid chest with her finger.
09:26Jack's grabbed her wandering hand.
09:28I was just jealous.
09:29Didn't you say you had something good to show me?
09:32Scarlet yanked his tie, pulling her body flush against his.
09:35The boss has to unwrap it himself?
09:39I promise to make you feel so good.
09:43You'll think you died and went to heaven.
09:45He scooped her up effortlessly and shoved her into the backseat of his bulletproof escalade.
09:49Scarlet let out a gasp before Jack swallowed the rest of her words with a savage kiss.
09:54Leaning against the freezing concrete pillar, I finally let my tears fall.
09:58They hit the ground in heavy drops.
10:01I had literally watched them fuck yesterday.
10:03But seeing this again today, my heart still ached like I'd caught a bullet to the chest.
10:07When we first got married, Jack swore he'd only celebrate every important occasion with me from then on.
10:12But one text from Scarlet, and he dumped me to run to her.
10:15Was he that obsessed with her?
10:19I closed my eyes and forced the suffocating emotions down.
10:22Just three more days, and this would all be over.
10:27I didn't go back to the party.
10:29I went straight home.
10:31In the middle of the night, a loud crash woke me up.
10:34Jack stood in the doorway, reeking of alcohol and blood.
10:37His tense body didn't relax until his eyes landed on me.
10:40Baby, why did you leave without telling me?
10:41I finished dealing with the rat and went to find you, but you were gone.
10:44I was losing my damn mind.
10:46I glanced at the clock.
10:473 a.m.
10:48I had been home since 9 p.m.
10:51He and Scarlet had been screwing for six solid hours.
10:54What a joke.
10:56I wasn't feeling well, so I came back early.
10:59Forgot to text you.
11:01Maybe from hearing so many lies, I was now able to bullshit him without batting an eye.
11:05Jack's looked genuinely terrified.
11:08Next time, you have to tell me, baby.
11:10If you ever disappear on me, I swear to God I don't know what crazy shit I'd do.
11:16Promise me you'll never leave me.
11:18I closed my eyes and didn't answer.
11:20After all, in three days, he would never find me again.
11:23The next morning, perhaps out of guilt,
11:25Jack's had someone deliver an extremely rare pink diamond necklace.
11:29Baby, yesterday was my fault.
11:31Please don't be mad at me.
11:33I barely glanced at the diamonds before tossing them aside.
11:36I picked up a different velvet box and handed it to him.
11:41I'm not mad.
11:42This is my gift for you, but you have to open it in two days.
11:46Originally, I got him custom-made cufflinks.
11:49But the day I found out he was cheating on me,
11:51I threw them in the fireplace and replaced them with divorce papers.
11:54This would be the last thing I ever gave him.
11:57Jack's took the box.
11:58Why two days?
11:59Because it's a surprise.
12:00It won't mean anything unless you open it in two days.
12:04Okay.
12:05Whatever you say, baby.
12:06Two days.
12:07The doorbell rang.
12:08When the door opened, Scarlet stood there, her face drenched in tears.
12:14Pure panic flashed across Jack's face.
12:17Baby, it's urgent gang business.
12:20I'll handle it in the garden so I don't ruin your breakfast.
12:22He immediately dragged her toward the backyard.
12:25I walked to the study window on the second floor just in time to watch the scene unfold below.
12:29Jack's furiously shook off Scarlet's hand.
12:31Are you out of your fucking mind?
12:33I warned you never to come here!
12:36If Aurora finds out, I will skin you alive.
12:42I know I shouldn't be here.
12:44But I'm pregnant.
12:45The doctor said we were too rough.
12:48The baby isn't stable.
12:50I'm so scared, Jack's.
12:52Is our baby gonna be okay?
12:53This is your first child.
12:55My whole body froze.
12:56It felt like a giant.
12:58Invisible hand had just crushed my heart.
13:00I couldn't breathe.
13:01Scarlet, was pregnant?
13:03When we first got married, we talked about having kids.
13:06Jack's told me children would be a weakness, and he only wanted to give all his love to me.
13:11Back then, I was so moot by his devotion.
13:13Now I finally understood.
13:15He didn't not want kids.
13:17He just didn't want me to have them.
13:19The fury in his eyes twisted into a dark, complex ecstasy.
13:31Scarlet finally smiled through her tears, standing on her tiptoes to kiss him.
13:35Jack's eyes darkened.
13:37He took control, gripping the back of her head to deepen the kiss.
13:40They made out fiercely until Scarlet was gasping for air.
13:43Jack's pulled back, his voice ragged.
13:45You're pregnant and still trying to seduce me?
13:48Be a good girl and wait in the car.
13:55I calmly walked downstairs and sat back down at the dining table.
13:59At that moment, I actually felt a sick wave of relief.
14:02Thank God we didn't have kids.
14:04Now I could leave without any strings attached.
14:06That familiar apologetic look was back on his face.
14:10Baby, an emergency came up when on the West Coast.
14:13I have to go deal with it right now.
14:14Stay home and be good.
14:17I'll bring you a present when I get back.
14:18I nodded.
14:20Seeing my calm expression, he finally left with peace of mind.
14:23Two days left.
14:24This was probably the last time I'd ever see him.
14:27That afternoon, I got a text from an unknown number.
14:30It was a picture of the ultrasound scan.
14:32I'm pregnant with Jack's baby.
14:34His first child, you useless orphan.
14:36If you have any sense, you'll pack your shit and get out of that mansion.
14:40Make room for me and my baby.
14:43I knew it was Scarlet.
14:44I guess the kid in her belly gave her the balls to challenge me.
14:47But I was already leaving, and my heart was already dead to Jack's.
14:50Seeing that scan made me feel absolutely nothing.
14:53For the next two days, Jack's didn't come home.
14:56I used the time to erase every single trace of myself from that house.
15:00I donated what I could, burned the rest, and only kept the bare essentials.
15:06On the day I left, I woke up early.
15:09I left my suitcase by the door and waited for the lab's car.
15:12Just as I was about to call my professor, Scarlet texted me again.
15:16It was a photo.
15:17Jack's proposed to me.
15:19We're getting married today.
15:21He's giving me and our baby the status we deserve.
15:24This is just the beginning.
15:26He said it's rushed, but he's giving me the best of everything to make me the happiest bride in the
15:31world.
15:31The next time he comes home, he'll be throwing divorce papers in your face.
15:35Have some dignity and walk out yourself.
15:38I'm going to be the lady of that house real soon.
15:41This time, I replied, congratulations.
15:44Right after I hit send, my ride arrived.
15:47I dragged my suitcase out and got in the car.
15:49We were stopped at a red light when a convoy of black SUVs roared past us.
15:53I looked over out of habit.
15:55Jack's was in the back of the Rolls Royce in a sharp tailored suit.
15:58He was looking at Scarlet with eyes full of tenderness.
16:01He suddenly turned his head.
16:03Through the gap in the window, our eyes locked across the rushing traffic.
16:07His eyes, which had been full of lust just a second ago, widened.
16:10The moment he recognized me, his pupils shrank.
16:15Raw terror and sheer despair flooded them.
16:18I told my driver to roll up the window.
16:20The next second, my phone started vibrating like crazy.
16:24I stared at the name Jack's flashing on the screen.
16:27I didn't answer.
16:30As the car drove over a bridge, I rolled the window down and tossed the phone straight into
16:35the freezing waters of Lake Michigan without a second thought.
16:38At the private airstrip, I met my professor's men and boarded the private jet heading to the
16:42black site research base.
16:44Meanwhile, Jack stared at his unanswered phone, desperately trying to convince himself.
16:49Aurora is just sleeping.
16:50That was just someone who looked like her.
16:53Scarlet noticed him losing his mind, a flash of jealousy crossing her eyes.
16:57It was their wedding day, and he was still thinking about that woman.
17:00But remembering my tactful reply, she felt smug again.
17:03She figured she was about to become the official Donna in no time.
17:06And in health and forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, so long as you both
17:12shall live.
17:13The mansion's butler called.
17:15The image of her in that car, that ghost, burned in his mind.
17:18He instinctively moved to answer it.
17:20Jack's.
17:22The wedding isn't over yet.
17:25I'm sure our baby wants to see mommy and daddy's their vows, right?
17:30At the mention of the kid, Jack's pulled his hand back.
17:33It wasn't until the ceremony ended that he finally called back.
17:37The second the call connected, the butler's panicked voice rang out.
17:40Boss, something's wrong.
17:42The Donna, she's gone.
17:45Jack's blood ran cold.
17:47In a flash, that brief glance at the intersection played in slow motion in his head.
17:51Those dead, cold eyes.
17:53He finally realized it wasn't just a lookalike.
17:56It was really Aurora.
17:57She didn't just leave him.
17:59She saw his betrayal with her own eyes before she left.
18:02She might have even watched the whole damn wedding.
18:05What the fuck are you talking about?
18:09What do you mean Aurora is gone?
18:11He didn't even change out of his tuxedo before rushing for the door.
18:15Scarlet grabbed his arm.
18:16She wanted to play the spoiled new wife.
18:18Jack's, my stomach hurts.
18:20I think the baby is kicking.
18:22She wouldn't let that woman steal Jack's attention again.
18:25But Jack's was consumed by panic.
18:27He couldn't care less about her.
18:29Get off me!
18:32I'm going to find Aurora.
18:35Scarlet hit the marble floor of the church.
18:37She pushed down her panic and faked an understanding tone.
18:40Jack's, go.
18:42I understand.
18:44Aurora must have an emergency.
18:47In her head, she cursed viciously.
18:50I hope you never find that useless bitch.
18:55He made frantic calls on the road.
18:57Track Aurora's every move.
18:58Airports, train stations, hotels.
19:00Pull every damn security tape.
19:01Boss, there are no departure records for the Donna.
19:04Keep looking.
19:05She couldn't just boss vanish.
19:06Boss, no hotel has any checking under her name.
19:08But every answer was exactly the same.
19:11No such person.
19:12A top secret military clearance was in effect.
19:15Aurora had completely evaporated from the face of the earth.
19:17The car roared back to the mansion.
19:20Jack's barged through the front doors.
19:21The sight hit him like a physical blow.
19:24It was even emptier than the butler had said.
19:26Her half of the walk-in closet was bare.
19:29All the clothes that belonged to her were gone.
19:31Her manuscripts and laptop were missing from the study.
19:34Even the bathroom only had his toiletries left.
19:37It was like she had never lived there.
19:39Jack's was losing his mind.
19:40It's not a lover's spit.
19:42Aurora isn't like that.
19:46Someone must have kidnapped her.
19:48The boss knew damn well why his wife left.
19:50For the next 24 hours, Jack's questioned every friend and relative.
19:54He had his men turn Chicago upside down.
19:57He used every connection, even his moles in the FBI.
20:00Nothing.
20:01Aurora was a ghost.
20:03He sat alone in the empty mansion all night, clutching our wedding photo.
20:07His eyes were hollow like a dead man's.
20:09Just as Jack's was about to tap into the dark web to find her, his underboss Marco rushed in.
20:14He carefully handed over a phone.
20:16The screen was shattered.
20:18Boss.
20:19The divers found this at the bottom of Lake Michigan.
20:22The tech guys recovered the data overnight.
20:24Jack's heart leaped to his throat.
20:26He instantly recognized it as Aurora's personal phone.
20:29He had picked out that pink case himself, saying it matched her skin.
20:33Why was it in the lake?
20:35Did Aurora really?
20:36No.
20:37Impossible.
20:40He pressed the power button, his fingers trembling.
20:43The screen lit up.
20:44The messaging app was frozen on a chat between Aurora and an unknown number.
20:48Jack's pupils shrank.
20:50He didn't know the number, but the texts made his blood freeze.
20:53A photo of an ultrasound.
20:55A photo of Scarlett in her wedding dress.
20:57And those arrogant, taunting messages.
20:59I'm pregnant with Jack's baby.
21:02His first child, you useless orphan.
21:04If you have any sense, you'll pack your shit and get out of that mansion.
21:08Jack's proposed to me.
21:10We're getting married today.
21:11He's giving me and our baby the status we deserve.
21:14The next time he comes home, he'll be throwing divorce papers in your face.
21:18Have some dignity and walk out yourself.
21:20And she only replied with one word.
21:23Congratulations.
21:24Aurora's effortless congratulations hit Jack's like a brutal slap across the face, shattering his delusions.
21:29His eyes went bloodshot, burning with rage.
21:32He finally understood.
21:33She wasn't throwing a jealous tantrum.
21:35She had seen right through his betrayal and calmly walked away from this marriage, like walking to the gallows.
21:41That bitch.
21:43Smashing the phone against the wall.
21:44It shattered into pieces, just like his heart.
21:47He immediately took his men and stormed the luxury condo on the west side.
21:51It was the bridal suite he bought for Scarlett.
21:54Decorated like a palace.
21:55Just days ago, he had been looking forward to their new life there.
21:59Now, he only wanted to rip apart the woman who ruined everything.
22:05Scarlett was lying on silk sheets in a see-through nightgown.
22:08She swallowed the humiliation of being left at the altar, waiting for her new husband to come back and comfort
22:13her.
22:14Hearing the door open, she turned with a seductive smile.
22:17Jax, you're finally here.
22:19I thought-
22:20Who gave you the nerve to provoke my wife?
22:26Jax, I don't know what you're talking about.
22:29You don't know?
22:30Jax sneered.
22:31He let go, letting her collapse onto the bed.
22:34He pulled out a spare phone and brought up the chat logs.
22:36Here's your damn proof.
22:43Jax, I just- I just wanted to be official.
22:46Aurora is gone now.
22:47We can-
22:47Shut up!
22:48Jax roared, delivering a vicious backhand to her face.
22:51Scarlett crashed to the floor.
22:53She cried, hugging Jax's leg.
22:56Jax, you can't do this to me.
22:58I'm carrying your baby.
23:00Your first child.
23:03He needs a father.
23:05He promised us a family.
23:06At the word baby, a complicated look flashed across Jax's eyes.
23:13It was true.
23:14It was his first child, and he had been thrilled.
23:16But now, he finally saw the unborn child not as his heir, but as the very weapon Scarlett
23:21used to destroy his marriage.
23:23His anticipation instantly turned into pure, murderous hatred.
23:26I warned you.
23:28The title of Donna belongs to Aurora, always.
23:31You're just a toy.
23:32A replacement.
23:33You thought a baby would make you the boss's wife?
23:35Keep dreaming.
23:36Scarlett hit rock bottom.
23:38She realized she hadn't just lost Jax.
23:40She was going to lose the baby.
23:42Jax, I'm begging you.
23:44This is our baby.
23:45We just got married.
23:47But Jax was completely swallowed by rage and pain.
23:50He clapped his hands.
23:51Two massive bodyguards walked in, standing deadpanned by the bed.
23:55They were his most ruthless enforcers, the ones who handled his messy problems.
24:00Boss.
24:01Jax looked at the shivering Scarlett without an ounce of pity.
24:03She cost him Aurora.
24:05She cost him the only true love of his life.
24:08She had to pay.
24:09It's just an embryo.
24:10Get rid of it.
24:12No.
24:13Jax, you can't.
24:15Take her to a clinic.
24:16Clean it out, then dump her outside of Chicago.
24:19Make sure she never comes back.
24:24Jax, I'm begging you for what we had for the baby.
24:32Scarlett's voice was hoarse, tears streaming down her face.
24:35Hours ago, she was a radiant bride.
24:38Now, she was a stray dog.
24:39The fall from heaven to hell was driving her insane.
24:42But Jax just turned his back to her and walked to the window.
24:45I gave you a chance.
24:46Aurora is my life.
24:48You touched her so you chose death.
24:50Scarlett's desperate screams were shut behind the door.
24:53Jax didn't even bother to look back.
24:55He stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, staring at the Chicago skyline.
24:59He only had one thought.
25:00Find Aurora.
25:02Jax threw his entire empire into finding her.
25:04He used every connection, called his FBI moles, and even blew a fortune on top-tier international
25:10private eyes.
25:11But everyone gave him the exact same answer.
25:16Days later, coming back to the empty mansion felt like sheer hell for Jax.
25:20Their memories haunted him like ghosts, keeping him awake.
25:25Her favorite coffee mug was still in the kitchen.
25:28Her half-read book was still in the study, a bookmark wedged at page 237.
25:33The bedroom even still carried the faint scent of her perfume.
25:36A month went by.
25:37Suddenly, something hit Jax.
25:39The box Aurora gave him before she left, the one she told him to open in two days.
25:44Back then, he was too wrapped up in Scarlett's bed to care.
25:49Now, he realized it might be the last clue Aurora left him.
25:52With shaking hands, Jax pulled the elegant box from the safe.
25:56His heart was pounding like a drum, his fingers trembling.
25:59Maybe it was a letter explaining why she left.
26:02Maybe a photo of their beautiful past.
26:04He took a deep breath.
26:05With the desperate hope of a dying man, he slowly opened it.
26:08But there was no gift inside.
26:11No letter.
26:12Just a set of divorce papers.
26:14Already signed with her name.
26:16Black and white.
26:17Cold and ruthless.
26:19Due to irreconcilable differences, the parties agreed to divorce.
26:24Aurora forfeits all joint assets and walks away with nothing.
26:29Aurora
26:32Jax's world caved in.
26:33The last spark of hope was brutally snuffed out.
26:36The painful truth hit him.
26:37The moment she handed him that box without batting an eye, she had already handed down the death sentence for
26:42their marriage.
26:44And he, like a fucking idiot, was still playing the devoted husband.
26:48Aurora.
26:49He choked out her name.
26:50For a cheap thrill, he had lost the only true love of his life.
26:53Jax dropped to his knees.
26:56Clutching the papers tightly to his chest as tears streamed down his face.
26:59But she was never coming back.
27:01Meanwhile, I had long left my toxic past behind.
27:05Deep within a top secret military medical base.
27:07I threw myself wholeheartedly into medical technology research.
27:11It was completely isolated.
27:13No cell service.
27:14No outside noise.
27:15Just the most advanced labs, top tier equipment, and pure science.
27:18My mentor gave me a codename, Phoenix.
27:21A bird reborn from the fire.
27:23It suited me perfectly.
27:25From the ashes of Jax, I rose again.
27:28High-intensity experiments consumed all my time.
27:31I woke up at 5 a.m. and worked until midnight.
27:34Standing at the lab bench for over a dozen hours straight.
27:37My hands grew rough from the gloves, and my eyes burned from staring at screens.
27:41But I had never felt more fulfilled.
27:45Before I knew it, six months had passed.
27:47The project made a massive breakthrough.
27:49We successfully developed a targeted anti-cancer preparation.
27:53It can not only drastically lower the postoperative infection rate to an extremely low level,
27:58but also effectively curb the spread and metastasis of cancer cells.
28:01This is arguably the most pivotal breakthrough in humanity's battle against malignant tumors.
28:06The superiors was thrilled and cleared even more funding for us.
28:09The team decided to throw a celebration banquet just outside the base for this milestone.
28:14I put on an evening gown for the first time in forever and did some light makeup.
28:18The woman in the mirror was still beautiful, but her eyes held anew, cold maturity.
28:23The banquet was at a high-end hotel.
28:25Only 14 members and senior base administrators were invited.
28:29Holding a glass of champagne, I chatted with colleagues about data and research.
28:33This pure, academic vibe gave me a joy I'd never known.
28:36The hotel manager walked over and respectfully announced.
28:39Ladies and gentlemen, we have a special guest making a toast tonight.
28:43He is the largest private investor in our project.
28:46I frowned.
28:47The project was military classified.
28:49Why was there a private investor?
28:51A second later, a familiar figure appeared at the ballroom door.
28:59It was Jax.
29:01General Smith, the head of the project, stood up and personally escorted Jax to the head table.
29:05Everyone, this is our biggest private investor.
29:07Thanks to his funding, our research has reached this milestone today.
29:11My champagne glass trembled slightly in my hand.
29:13Please take a seat, everyone.
29:15No need to stand.
29:15That's when I realized Jax hadn't just used his mafia ties.
29:19He had liquidated half of his clean corporate empire.
29:21Funneling billions through anonymous tech foundations just to secure a spot as a crucial civilian
29:26contractor for the military.
29:28All just to buy a single ticket into the base.
29:32The mighty godfather of the Chicago mafia had practically bankrupted his legitimate fronts
29:36just to see my face.
29:38At the table, Jax's eyes never left me.
29:41They tracked my every move, burning and desperate.
29:44I could feel his stare like a physical weight.
29:46But I ignored him completely.
29:50I cut my stake elegantly.
29:51Discussing data with a researcher next to me, acting as if Jax didn't exist in this world.
29:56Six months of science had taught me absolute composure.
29:59When the banquet ended,
30:01Ms. Phoenix, wait a moment.
30:02Our investor would like a private word with you regarding our next phase.
30:06I nodded, giving a professional smile.
30:10Of course, General.
30:11I walked quickly toward the base dorms, wanting to end this awkward charade as soon as possible.
30:16But on the heavily guarded tree-lined path, Jax blocked my way.
30:19Aurora, please.
30:20His eyes bloodshot like a desperate, cornered beast.
30:23Just listen to me.
30:25The once arrogant mafia godfather now looked pathetic.
30:28His tailored suit hung loosely on his frame.
30:30He looked like a shell of his former self.
30:32I spent six months looking for you.
30:35I donated every liquid asset I had.
30:38Laundered half my empire just to buy this one meeting.
30:42Sir, I think you have the wrong person.
30:45Aurora doesn't exist anymore.
30:47I'm just a researcher named Phoenix now.
30:49And I am nobody's wife.
30:52Besides, your new wife Scarlet should be due soon, right?
30:55Congratulations on being a father.
30:57No.
30:58Aurora, let me explain.
30:59He was losing it.
31:00I took care of Scarlet.
31:02And the baby.
31:03You'll never see them again.
31:05I was wrong.
31:06I was so fucking wrong.
31:09Please come home with me.
31:10We can start over.
31:11I watched him quietly.
31:13Far from being moved.
31:14I felt a bone deep chill.
31:16He was actually that cruel to his own flesh and blood.
31:19A baby he had been absolutely thrilled about not long ago.
31:22He killed his own unborn child without a second thought.
31:25This man was cold blooded to the core.
31:27Only now did I truly see the monster I used to love.
31:30You know what, Jax?
31:31Even without Scarlet, we were done.
31:33The second you bent her over your desk in that office, it was over.
31:37No.
31:39No.
31:40Aurora, I can change.
31:42I'll do anything to make it up to you.
31:44He begged like a dog, his eyes swimming in despair.
31:48Please forgive me just this once.
31:50I stepped back, putting distance between us.
31:53I swear, I will never-
31:54You betray me once, you're dead to me.
31:58Jax.
31:59In my book, you've already been handed a death sentence.
32:02There are no pardons.
32:04My voice was terrifyingly calm.
32:06The Aurora you want died six months ago.
32:08The woman standing in front of you is Phoenix.
32:10Base security noticed the commotion and jogged over.
32:12Miss Phoenix, is there a problem?
32:14No.
32:14This gentleman just mistook me for someone else.
32:17The guard stepped in, grabbing a hysterical Jax.
32:19Sir, you need to come with us.
32:20Aurora, if I hadn't cheated, if I had stopped in time, would you have stayed?
32:25If I had never touched Scarlet, would we still be together?
32:28My footsteps paused for a split second.
32:31If, if you hadn't betrayed me, yes, we'd still be deeply in love.
32:36But, in this world, there are no ifs.
32:45Three months later, Jax's reckless fire sale of his assets to fund his desperate search for Aurora, combined with his
32:51daily binge drinking, had completely drained the family's coffers.
32:54The men who used to bow to him were bleeding money and getting restless.
32:58Marco, his trusted underboss who once mocked Aurora in Russian, used the financial ruin as the perfect excuse.
33:05He teamed up with Vincent, Jax's exiled uncle, and staged a brutal coup.
33:09That day, Marco and his crew stormed the underground club where Jax and Scarlet used to mess around.
33:14Jax was slumped on a leather sofa, drunk out of his mind, hugging a bottle of vodka.
33:20Boss, actually ex-boss.
33:23You lost an entire empire over a woman.
33:27Now it's my turn to run the show.
33:29A flash of sobriety in his eyes.
33:31Marco, you're crossing me!
33:36Marco, you're crossing me!
33:38Crossing you?
33:39You betrayed the family first.
33:41Look at what you did to the empire for that bitch!
33:45This is your punishment, you piece of trash.
33:49Two shots rang out, completely shattering Jax's kneecaps.
33:53He screamed like a gutted animal and collapsed into a pool of his own blood.
33:57Dump him in the slums.
33:59Let him rot with the junkies.
34:01A few heavies dragged Jax out and tossed him into the filthiest gutter on the south side like literal garbage.
34:06The once-untouchable Mafia godfather was now a cripple.
34:09He could only drag himself through the mud with his hands, scraping by like a dying dog.
34:14Days later, in a trash-filled alley, Jax ran into a familiar face.
34:18Scarlet.
34:22The brutal forced abortion had completely shattered her mind.
34:26Her hair was a rat's nest, her face caked in dirt.
34:30Baby, where's my baby?
34:32Jax said he'd give us a home.
34:34She didn't recognize Jax.
34:35Her eyes locked onto the last thing he had left, a pocket watch in his coat.
34:39It was Aurora's wedding gift to him, with her photo tucked inside.
34:43Shiny.
34:44So pretty.
34:45No!
34:46That's Aurora's!
34:47Jax fought desperately to protect it.
34:49But as a cripple, he was no match for a crazed woman.
34:52She quickly ripped the watch from his grip.
34:54When Scarlet popped it open and saw Aurora's photo inside.
34:57This bitch!
34:57She stole my man!
34:59She stole my baby!
35:00Jax moved to rip the picture.
35:03No!
35:04Please, don't!
35:05Jax sobbed, dragging himself over to stop her.
35:09Just then, a few vagrants noticed the shiny watch and wanted in on the action.
35:14A chaotic brawl broke out.
35:15In the filthy alley, Jax was beaten black and blue and kicked against a dumpster.
35:20The watch vanished.
35:21Her photo was gone.
35:23He lost his absolute last piece of her.
35:27Meanwhile, in Stockholm, Sweden, I stood on the podium for the Lasker Award for Clinical
35:32Medical Research, the world's top clinical medicine honor.
35:35I wore a stunning evening gown, bathed in brilliant spotlights.
35:39The audience was packed with top global scientists and politicians.
35:43Dr. Phoenix, the cure you developed has already saved countless lives.
35:48What would you like to say to the world?
35:50The host handed me the microphone.
35:52Looking out at the sea of admiring faces, I felt a profound peace.
35:56I want to say that when a woman throws off the rotten chains of love and embraces a higher
36:04purpose, she finds true freedom.
36:07I used to sacrifice my dreams for a man who wasn't worth my time.
36:13But now, I stand at the top of the world.
36:18I've created something of true value with my own hands.
36:23Thunderous applause erupted through the hall.
36:25Hundreds of millions watched this historic moment live around the globe.
36:28Back in a dark, foul-smelling Chicago alley, Jax, covered in sores, leaned against a dumpster.
36:34Through the window of a run-down electronics shop, he watched me shining on the TV screen,
36:38reaching out a filthy hand, trying to touch the untouchable woman on the screen.
36:42But he didn't even have the strength to stand.
36:44Months of starvation and infection had completely broken his body.
36:48He started puffing up mouthfuls of blood, the deep red mixing of his tears.
36:54Aurora, I'm sorry.
36:57I'm so sorry.
36:58The bitter wind held as Jax's body slowly turned cold.
37:01The only thing left was a hollow shell reflected in the glass, waiting to die in the freezing dark.
37:06The only thing left was a hollow shell to see when the Lord died was surrounded by the angels,
37:07and over so many hills was surrounded by the monsters.
37:07Theп INDESTS
37:08The treasure you lived from one of the dead ones,