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00:00:00En New York's old money circles, there were two heirs everyone loved to call useless.
00:00:05One was me, Mia Hart, the beloved youngest daughter of the Hart family.
00:00:11The other was my childhood friend, Noah Bennett.
00:00:15He was the heir to the Bennett group in name, but he suffered severe social anxiety and congenital heart disease.
00:00:22He hated crowds, struggled to speak to strangers, and was extremely sensitive to bright lights and loud noise.
00:00:31He had an implanted cardioverter defibrillator in his chest and carried emergency medication and a portable oxygen device everywhere he
00:00:40went.
00:00:40So all of New York said we were perfectly matched.
00:00:44One of us only knew how to spend money.
00:00:47The other could barely finish a sentence.
00:00:49My eldest brother, Damien, once played golf with Victoria, the eldest daughter of the Bennett family.
00:00:56He made a very calm comment about us.
00:01:00They both need someone to take care of them anyway.
00:01:03Put them together.
00:01:04Saves trouble.
00:01:06And just like that, Noah and I got married.
00:01:09After the wedding, we lived in a small villa near Central Park.
00:01:13We slept in until we woke up naturally, went out for dessert in the afternoon, and curled up on the
00:01:19sofa at night watching old, boring movies.
00:01:23Until Damien asked us to attend the Sterling family's annual charity gala in his place.
00:01:29The Sterling charity gala was held in a glass-walled banquet hall high above Manhattan.
00:01:34Crystal chandeliers glittered overhead, and the champagne tower was surrounded by socialites, investors, and reporters.
00:01:42Noah and I rarely appeared at public events like this.
00:01:47Most people in the room had heard of the Hart family's Little Princess and the sickly Bennett heir.
00:01:52But few could recognize us in person.
00:01:55But the moment I walked in with Noah, a sharp female voice rang out behind me.
00:02:01That's her.
00:02:01I turned around and saw Olivia Sterling striding toward me in silver stilettos.
00:02:06She was the only daughter of Sterling Real Estate Group and the host of tonight's gala.
00:02:11She looked at me haughtily.
00:02:13So you're the woman who seduced my husband?
00:02:18I froze for a second.
00:02:20This is my husband, Noah Bennett.
00:02:23The moment Noah heard his name, he instinctively stepped in front of me.
00:02:28Olivia's gaze landed on his pale face and the monitoring patch on his chest.
00:02:32Then she laughed.
00:02:33This is your husband?
00:02:36A sick little weakling who's afraid of crowds?
00:02:39My face went cold.
00:02:41Apologize to him.
00:02:43Olivia looked as if she had just heard the funniest joke in the world.
00:02:46Why don't you apologize to me first, mistress?
00:02:49As soon as the words left her mouth, she raised her hand and swung it toward my face.
00:02:55Noah moved before I could react.
00:02:57He stepped in front of me almost by instinct.
00:03:00Slapped up.
00:03:01The blow landed hard across his face.
00:03:03Blood immediately appeared at the corner of his mouth.
00:03:06His body swayed.
00:03:08But he still stubbornly kept me behind him.
00:03:12Don't touch Mika.
00:03:13His voice was slow.
00:03:15It even trembled.
00:03:17But in that moment, every mocking sound around me faded away.
00:03:21All I could see was his face turning wider and wider.
00:03:24He was afraid of crowds.
00:03:26Afraid of noise.
00:03:28Afraid of strangers staring at him.
00:03:30When Olivia raised her hand, he did not hide.
00:03:34He chose me before he chose his own safety.
00:03:38Olivia only sneered.
00:03:40How touching.
00:03:41A shameless mistress and her brain-dedembed husband.
00:03:45What a perfect match.
00:03:47She lifted one hand and several bodyguards immediately surrounded us.
00:03:52Take them to the main hall.
00:03:54I pulled out my phone and quickly dialed Damien.
00:03:57The call connected.
00:03:59I only had time to say one sentence.
00:04:02Damien?
00:04:03Someone's bullying me.
00:04:06The next second, Olivia snatched my phone and smashed it to the floor.
00:04:11The screen shattered.
00:04:13The call cut off.
00:04:15What she didn't know was that my private number was linked to the Hart family's emergency security system.
00:04:20If I used a distress phrase during a call, or if the call was cut off abnormally,
00:04:26my location would be sent to Damien and his private security team automatically.
00:04:31Olivia stepped on my broken phone and smiled down at me.
00:04:36Calling for help?
00:04:37At my gala?
00:04:39She leaned close, her voice poisonous.
00:04:43Tonight, I'd like to see who dares come in here and save you.
00:04:47The bodyguards shoved Noah and me onto the red carpet in the center of the banquet hall.
00:04:52The guests around us stepped back.
00:04:55Creating a perfect circle.
00:04:57Not one person tried to stop it.
00:04:59This was the Sterling family's territory.
00:05:02They would rather watch a show than offend Olivia Sterling for two outsiders.
00:05:07The huge LED screen lit up.
00:05:10A blurry video still appeared on it.
00:05:12In the image, a woman in a white couture gown was getting into a black Bentley.
00:05:18Only her back was visible.
00:05:19But her figure and hair did resemble mine.
00:05:22At that moment, I only knew one thing.
00:05:25Olivia had already decided I was guilty before I said a word.
00:05:29Whoever had sent her that image had chosen the perfect knife.
00:05:33And Olivia was more than willing to use it.
00:05:35Olivia picked up a microphone.
00:05:37And her voice boomed through the speakers.
00:05:40Everyone, take a good look.
00:05:43This woman is the mistress who has been harassing my husband, Sebastian.
00:05:49She pointed straight at me.
00:05:51And tonight, she had the nerve to wear the same white dress and bring her useless husband to my gala
00:05:57to provoke me.
00:05:58The woman in that photo is not me.
00:06:00I don't even know your husband.
00:06:02Someone in the crowd laughed.
00:06:04Who would admit to being a mistress?
00:06:06Look at that dress.
00:06:08Some man probably bought it for her.
00:06:10Her husband does seem off.
00:06:12No wonder she went looking elsewhere.
00:06:14Noah was already sensitive to bright lights and noise.
00:06:17The screen was too harsh.
00:06:19The microphone too sharp.
00:06:21And the layers of whispers pressed down on him from every side.
00:06:24His breathing grew uneven.
00:06:26And his fingers clutched my sleeve.
00:06:29Mia.
00:06:30I immediately held him up.
00:06:32Look at me, Noah.
00:06:33Look at me.
00:06:33He tried to raise his head.
00:06:36But his lips had started turning purple.
00:06:38I hurried to reach inside his suit jacket for his emergency medicine and portable oxygen device.
00:06:44Just as my fingertips touched the medicine case, a stiletto heel came down hard on the back of my hand.
00:06:52Pain shot through me.
00:06:53And I sucked in a sharp breath.
00:06:56Olivia bent down and pulled the emergency medicine and oxygen device from Noah's pocket.
00:07:01Wanna save him?
00:07:05Olivia shook the device in her hand.
00:07:07Fine.
00:07:08Get on your knees.
00:07:10Admit that you're the mistress who sosed my husband.
00:07:13Admit you brought this useless thing here to disgust me.
00:07:17Noah shook his head with difficulty.
00:07:20Mia.
00:07:21Don't kneel.
00:07:22He could barely stand.
00:07:24But he was still trying to shield me with his body.
00:07:27His hand was cold and shaking.
00:07:29But he still pushed my shoulder behind him.
00:07:32The movement was slow, almost clumsy, yet firmer than any warning in the room.
00:07:37Stand behind me.
00:07:38Noah, stop talking.
00:07:40Save your breath.
00:07:41Noah looked at Olivia, his lips already losing color.
00:07:46You can hit me.
00:07:47You can laugh at me.
00:07:48But you don't get to make Mia kneel.
00:07:51The words were short.
00:07:52They came out broken.
00:07:54But every word made the guests around us fall quieter.
00:07:57My eyes burned red.
00:07:59Olivia!
00:08:00Give those back!
00:08:03He has a heart condition.
00:08:04He really could die!
00:08:06The butler beside her stepped forward with a pale face.
00:08:10Miss Sterling, that gentleman is not well.
00:08:14If someone dies here, this may become very difficult to contain.
00:08:19Olivia slapped the butler across the face.
00:08:23Shut up.
00:08:24Then she looked at Noah with open contempt.
00:08:26So what if a useless heir dies?
00:08:30The Bennett family gave up on him a long time ago, didn't they?
00:08:34They didn't!
00:08:35Stop now!
00:08:37And I can let this end here!
00:08:39Olivia burst out laughing.
00:08:41Let this end here?
00:08:43Who do you think you are?
00:08:45In front of everyone,
00:08:46she slammed the portable oxygen device onto the floor.
00:08:50With a crack,
00:08:52the casing split open,
00:08:53parts scattered across the carpet.
00:08:55No!
00:08:58No!
00:09:00I lunged forward,
00:09:02but the bodyguards pinned me down.
00:09:05Noah swayed.
00:09:06At last,
00:09:07his strength gave out,
00:09:09and he dropped to one knee.
00:09:10Cold sweat covered his forehead.
00:09:13Each breath sounded as if an invisible hand was closing around his throat.
00:09:18Olivia bent down and grabbed my chin.
00:09:21Now kneel,
00:09:23she smiled,
00:09:24or I'll let him die slowly right in front of you.
00:09:29My knees began to bend.
00:09:31I wasn't afraid of Olivia.
00:09:33I was only afraid Noah wouldn't make it.
00:09:35Noah's body was trembling on the red carpet.
00:09:38The monitoring patch on his chest flashed a warning light under his torn collar.
00:09:43He tried to reach for me,
00:09:45but his fingers only scraped weakly against the carpet.
00:09:49Mia,
00:09:50no.
00:09:51Don't talk.
00:09:52Please don't talk.
00:09:53Olivia watched me lower myself little by little,
00:09:56her smile growing wider.
00:09:59Louder!
00:10:01I want everyone to hear you admit it!
00:10:04This has gone too far.
00:10:06Don't get involved.
00:10:08This is sterling territory.
00:10:10The words around me blurred.
00:10:12I heard only Noah's breath,
00:10:14thin and broken,
00:10:15and the ugly crackle from the destroyed oxygen device beside my hand.
00:10:20If I kneel,
00:10:21you give him the medicine.
00:10:23You don't get to negotiate with me.
00:10:26She lifted the medicine case between two fingers,
00:10:29as if it were a toy.
00:10:31You confess first.
00:10:33Then maybe I'll be generous.
00:10:36My nails dug into my palms.
00:10:38Blood warmed my fingers.
00:10:40Just as I was about to kneel completely,
00:10:43a heavy crash came from outside the banquet hall.
00:10:48Then another.
00:10:50The sound shook the glass walls.
00:10:52Someone was breaking down the door.
00:10:54The crowd screamed and scattered backward.
00:10:57Olivia's face changed.
00:11:00What is that?
00:11:02Another crash thundered through the hall.
00:11:04I snapped my head up.
00:11:06My heart almost leaped out of my chest.
00:11:09Damien's people had arrived.
00:11:11I did not ask them to punish Olivia.
00:11:14I did not even look at the guests who had mocked us.
00:11:17I screamed toward the door with everything I had.
00:11:21I'm here!
00:11:22Save Noah first!
00:11:24He's dying!
00:11:26The crashes outside the banquet hall grew louder.
00:11:30The guests finally started to panic.
00:11:33Olivia's face changed for a split second.
00:11:36But soon she sneered again.
00:11:38So someone really did come?
00:11:41She grabbed a walkie-talkie.
00:11:43Her voice shrill.
00:11:44Lock every entrance.
00:11:47Drop the security shutters.
00:11:49No one gets in without my permission.
00:11:51At her order, steel security shutters rolled down around the banquet hall.
00:11:57Heavy locks clicked into place.
00:11:59The noise outside became muffled, leaving only distant impacts and chaos.
00:12:04I rushed to the door and pounded my fists against the cold metal.
00:12:08Open the door!
00:12:11Noah can't wait!
00:12:13My knuckles split open.
00:12:15Blood smeared across the metal.
00:12:17But the door didn't move.
00:12:19Olivia walked up behind me, grabbed my hair, and dragged me back to the center of the red carpet.
00:12:26See that?
00:12:28She looked down at me.
00:12:30That's your backup.
00:12:32They can't even get through the door.
00:12:34I stared at Noah on the floor, almost unconscious, and hatred shook through my entire body.
00:12:41Growing up, I had never really suffered.
00:12:44Damien blocked every danger for me.
00:12:47Julian bought me everything I liked.
00:12:49Victoria and Evelyn from the Bennett family always said Noah and I only needed to be happy.
00:12:55They would handle the rest.
00:12:56I used to think being protected was easy.
00:12:59Only now did I understand how painful it felt when the most important person in your life collapsed in front
00:13:06of you and you could do nothing.
00:13:09Olivia, if anything happens to Noah tonight, I will bury the entire Sterling family with him.
00:13:16She laughed even harder, Olivia.
00:13:19You really know how to act.
00:13:22Just then, a side door opened and a man in a dark gray suit hurried in.
00:13:27The moment Olivia saw him, her eyes reddened.
00:13:32Sebastian, you're finally here!
00:13:35So that was her husband, Sebastian Vail.
00:13:39A last shred of hope rose in my chest.
00:13:43As long as he admitted he didn't know me.
00:13:45As long as he said the woman in the photo wasn't me.
00:13:48This absurd nightmare would end.
00:13:50I forced myself to stand and pointed at the screen, Mia.
00:13:54Mr. Vail, tell her.
00:13:55I don't know you.
00:13:56Sebastian's eyes landed on my face, then quickly shifted away.
00:14:01His hesitation lasted only one second, but that one second was enough for me to know something was wrong.
00:14:08He walked to Olivia's side, took her hand, and put on a pained, helpless expression.
00:14:14Mia.
00:14:15He actually called my name.
00:14:17Olivia must have shown him my photo and the guest list before he walked in, because the lie came too
00:14:23quickly.
00:14:24I told you a long time ago that there could never be anything between us.
00:14:29Why did you follow me to Olivia's gala?
00:14:31My whole body went stiff dot-
00:14:33What did you just say?
00:14:35Sebastian sighed.
00:14:36I admit, I was too soft on you because I felt sorry for you.
00:14:41But the only woman I love is Olivia.
00:14:44Olivia's face twisted instantly.
00:14:46Olivia, and you still dare say you don't know him?
00:14:50She rushed over and kicked me in the stomach.
00:14:52I hit the floor hard, the pain stealing my breath.
00:14:56Sebastian didn't dare look at me.
00:14:58In that instant, I understood everything.
00:15:01He knew the woman in the photo wasn't me.
00:15:04He also knew who had really gotten into his car.
00:15:07But to protect his real mistress, and to keep his place in the Sterling family, he chose to shove me
00:15:13out as the scapegoat.
00:15:15I lifted my head and stared at him.
00:15:17Sebastian, you will regret this.
00:15:23Olivia's eyes filled with rage.
00:15:25Hold her down.
00:15:28Since she loves seducing other people's husbands so much, I'll ruin that face of hers.
00:15:34The bodyguards forced me to my knees on the red carpet.
00:15:38Others dragged Noah, already half-inconscience, toward the levitating jewelry display in the center of the hall.
00:15:45It was the Sterling family's proudest exhibit of the night.
00:15:49A diamond necklace floated inside a glass case.
00:15:53Suspended by a strong magnetic field, my face drained of color.
00:15:58No!
00:15:59I struggled with everything I had.
00:16:01He has an implanted defebronator in his chest!
00:16:05A strong magnetic field can interfere with the device and put him into cardiac arrest!
00:16:10Olivia did not stop.
00:16:11The moment Noah was dragged beside the display, the monitoring patch on his chest released a piercing alarm.
00:16:18His body convulsed violently.
00:16:21His lips turned completely blue.
00:16:24Noah!
00:16:25I screamed until my throat tore.
00:16:28Sebastian's face turned pale, but he still did not step forward.
00:16:33Olivia, maybe we should stop.
00:16:35Shut up!
00:16:36You caused this!
00:16:38Now watch me finish it.
00:16:40Noah's hand twitched weakly toward me.
00:16:43Even when he could not breathe, even when his body was failing, he still tried to reach me.
00:16:48Olivia picked up a silver table knife from a server's tray and pressed the tip against my cheek.
00:16:54Don't worry.
00:16:55After I carve up your face, I'll send him to the hospital.
00:17:00The blade was about to break my skin dot-
00:17:04The sealed metal doors were smashed open from the outside.
00:17:08Cold wind poured in.
00:17:10Against the backlight, Damien Hart walked into the hall in a long black coat.
00:17:15His eyes landed on my swollen face, my bleeding hand, and Noah convulsing beside the display.
00:17:22The last trace of warmth in his eyes disappeared, Damien.
00:17:27Who gave you the nerve to touch my sister?
00:17:31The entire banquet hall fell silent.
00:17:34Damien did not need to raise his voice.
00:17:37Damien.
00:17:38Move.
00:17:39His bodyguards charged forward immediately and took down everyone holding me.
00:17:44The sterling guards who had been so arrogant moments ago were pinned to the ground,
00:17:49not even daring to scream too loudly.
00:17:52The second I was free, I stumbled and crawled toward Noah.
00:17:56Evelyn! Save him!
00:17:59A woman in a white suit had already rushed over.
00:18:02She was Evelyn Bennett, one of New York's top cardiac surgeons
00:18:06and the lead developer on the team behind Noah's implanted defibrillator.
00:18:11She knelt beside Noah, moving with the precision of someone who had no time for emotion.
00:18:16Magnetic anivus.
00:18:18ICD.
00:18:19ICD failure.
00:18:20Ventricular simbrogation.
00:18:23She tore open Noah's shirt and connected the external defibrillator.
00:18:29Everyone back!
00:18:30I bit down hard on my hand, afraid to make a sound.
00:18:34Noah's chest barely moved.
00:18:36His lips were blue, and the medical monitor screamed so sharply that several guests covered their ears.
00:18:44Evelyn's face stayed cold, but the hand pressing the electrode pad to Noah's chest tightened.
00:18:50She looked at Damien without blinking.
00:18:53If I don't shock him now, he dies.
00:18:56Keep everyone away from the magnetic display.
00:19:00Now!
00:19:01Damien's voice cut through the hall.
00:19:04Shut the display down.
00:19:06Break it if you have to.
00:19:08Julian Hart stepped in behind him, his usual lazy smile gone.
00:19:12Already on it.
00:19:13He grabbed the nearest security tablet from a trembling staff member and threw it to one of Damien's men.
00:19:19Power grid.
00:19:20Jewelry system.
00:19:22Kill both.
00:19:23Olivia finally snapped out of her shock.
00:19:26You can't touch my exhibit!
00:19:28Do you know how much that necklace costs?
00:19:31Damien slowly turned his head.
00:19:34If he dies, I'll use the money meant for that necklace to bury your entire family.
00:19:42Evelyn looked at the monitor.Evelyn.
00:19:45Charge.
00:19:46200 joules.
00:19:48Noah's body jerked up under the current,
00:19:51then dropped back to the floor.
00:19:53The monitor was still screaming.
00:19:55Sweat appeared at Evelyn's temple.
00:19:58Again!
00:20:00After the second shock,
00:20:02a weak, irregular heartbeat finally appeared on the screen.
00:20:06I knelt beside him,
00:20:08tears spilling out of control.
00:20:11Noah, please.
00:20:13Don't scare me.
00:20:15Evelyn did not relax.
00:20:17Weak rhythm.
00:20:18He needs transfer immediately.
00:20:20Keep the emergency team ready.
00:20:22If the SICD fails again,
00:20:24we lose him.
00:20:25The words made the entire room understand what Olivia had done.
00:20:30This was not a misunderstanding.
00:20:32This was not a socialite losing her temper.
00:20:35She had almost killed him in front of everyone.
00:20:37Olivia looked around at the room full of black-clad bodyguards,
00:20:41her voice shrill.
00:20:43Who are you people?
00:20:44This is a Sterling family gala!
00:20:47You broke into my venue!
00:20:49I can have every one of you thrown in prison!
00:20:52Prison?
00:20:54Julian's voice came from behind Damien.
00:20:57He was the founder of a global tech group
00:20:59and one of the youngest billionaires Wall Street had ever taken seriously.
00:21:03He stepped forward,
00:21:05still holding a glass of champagne he had somehow picked up from somewhere.
00:21:09What's the Sterling family worth right now?
00:21:12Olivia clenched her teeth.
00:21:13Who the hell do you think you are asking me that?
00:21:16Julian laughed once and made a call.
00:21:20Freeze all credit lines for Sterling real estate.
00:21:22Contact their three largest creditor banks.
00:21:25Pull the loans now.
00:21:27Start shorting their listed assets at the same time.
00:21:29He paused and looked at Olivia.
00:21:33By morning, I want the name Sterling gone from New York society.
00:21:36Olivia stared at him, then burst into laughter.
00:21:40Nice performance.
00:21:42One phone call and you think you can destroy the Sterling family?
00:21:45Before she could finish, her phone began vibrating like crazy.
00:21:50Father, I'm in the middle of-
00:21:53Who did you offend?
00:21:54The banks are pulling our loans at the same time.
00:21:57The board is forcing me to resign.
00:21:59And our partners are terminating contracts.
00:22:02Our stock has already been suspended.
00:22:06The color drained from Olivia's face.
00:22:08The phone slipped from her hand and hit the carpet.
00:22:12That's impossible.
00:22:14Victoria Bennett walked up to her.
00:22:16She wore a sharply tailored black suit and held a thick stack of files.
00:22:21Every old money family in New York knew.
00:22:24Victoria never walked into a courtroom unless she had already won before the first argument.
00:22:29Victoria threw the documents at Olivia's face.
00:22:33Legal detention.
00:22:35Assault.
00:22:37Destruction of emergency medical equipment.
00:22:39Obstruction of emergency treatment.
00:22:42And attempted murder.
00:22:44Her voice was ice.
00:22:45Olivia Sterling.
00:22:47Tonight you personally handed me the perfect case.
00:22:50Olivia Sterling.
00:22:51Tonight you personally handed me the perfect case.
00:22:55I didn't try to murder anyone.
00:22:58She seduced my husband.
00:23:00Slap.
00:23:01Victoria raised her hand and struck Olivia cleanly across the face.
00:23:05You'd better shut your mouth from now on.
00:23:09Several guests who had mocked me earlier lowered their heads.
00:23:12But lowering their heads was not enough.
00:23:15A woman who had called me a kept mistress a few minutes ago went pale and whispered.
00:23:22Miss Hart.
00:23:23I didn't know.
00:23:25Damien's gaze swept over her.
00:23:27She swallowed the rest of the excuse.
00:23:29Victoria looked across the room.
00:23:32Her voice calm enough to terrify everyone there.
00:23:34Anyone who repeated that lie tonight will stay and give a statement.
00:23:40If a single edited clip leaves this room, I will see you in court by sunrise.
00:23:47Several phones immediately disappeared into handbags and jacket pockets.
00:23:51The people who had laughed at me finally understood that watching cruelty from the sidelines did not make them innocent.
00:23:58Then Victoria turned to Sebastian.
00:24:01Sebastian trembled all over.
00:24:02He had recognized them.
00:24:04The Hart family.
00:24:06The Bennett family.
00:24:07The two mountains in New York no one could afford to touch.
00:24:11Victoria asked coldly.
00:24:13Did Mia Hart ever harass you?
00:24:18Sebastian's legs gave out, and he dropped straight to his knees.
00:24:23No.
00:24:24His voice shook.
00:24:25Miss Hart doesn't know me at all.
00:24:27I lied.
00:24:29Olivia's eyes widened.
00:24:31Sebastian, what did you just say?
00:24:33He didn't dare look at her.
00:24:34He only kept bowing his head.
00:24:36I was afraid you would find out the truth.
00:24:39I was afraid you would divorce me.
00:24:41I was the Sterling family would kick me out.
00:24:44So, I went along with what you said.
00:24:48The woman in the photo is not Miss Hart.
00:24:51The banquet hall erupted.
00:24:53Victoria pulled several photographs from the folder and threw them at Olivia's feet.
00:24:58The first was a clear frontal photo.
00:25:00In it, the woman in the white dress was leaning against Sebastian's chest.
00:25:05Her back resembled mine, but her face was completely different.
00:25:09The second was surveillance footage of her entering a private Sterling apartment.
00:25:14The third was a purchase record showing her using Sebastian's supplementary card to buy
00:25:19the same dress.
00:25:20The woman who got into his car was Ava Sterling.
00:25:24Olivia's expression froze completely Ava.
00:25:27This time, I did not need to guess.
00:25:30The truth was spread across the carpet in front of everyone.
00:25:33The dress.
00:25:34The car.
00:25:35The apartment.
00:25:37The card records.
00:25:38And the woman Olivia hated most, Ava Sterling, was her father's illegitimate daughter.
00:25:44Victoria's voice held no emotion.
00:25:46Ava's mother stole your mother's husband.
00:25:49Now Ava stole yours too.
00:25:51And because of one blurry photo of a woman's back, you dared attack an innocent woman.
00:25:59Olivia, you are not noble.
00:26:02You're just stupid and vicious.
00:26:05Olivia stared at the photo, her hands shaking.
00:26:09How could it be her?
00:26:13Olivia screamed and lunged at Sebastian.
00:26:16You liar!
00:26:18You ruined me for that illegitimate daughter!
00:26:21She grabbed his throat.
00:26:23The two of them started wrestling on the red carpet like animals.
00:26:26I didn't look at them.
00:26:28All my attention was on Noah.
00:26:30Evelyn finally exhaled.
00:26:32His heartbeat is back.
00:26:34She looked up at me.
00:26:35He's temporarily out of danger but he has to be transferred to Bennett Private Hospital immediately.
00:26:40His I.E.D. needs to be re-implanted.
00:26:42And his heart muscle took damage during the episode.
00:26:45The tension holding me together finally snapped.
00:26:48And I almost collapsed onto the floor.
00:26:50Noah slowly opened his eyes.
00:26:53His gaze was unfocused.
00:26:54But the moment he saw me, he tried to lift his hand.
00:26:59Yeah.
00:27:00I grabbed his hand at once.
00:27:03I'm here.
00:27:04I'm right here.
00:27:05His fingers were ice gold.
00:27:07But he still tried to touch my face.
00:27:10Don't cry.
00:27:11My tears came harder.
00:27:12He had no idea he had just stood at death's door.
00:27:16All he knew was that I was crying.
00:27:18Damien came to my side.
00:27:20Crouched down.
00:27:21And draped his coat over my shoulders.
00:27:25Scared?
00:27:27I shook my head.
00:27:28But I couldn't speak.
00:27:30Julian stood nearby.
00:27:32His face unusually free of jokes.
00:27:34Leave the rest to us.
00:27:36Damien looked at Olivia and Sebastian.
00:27:39Who were still tearing at each other on the floor.
00:27:42Take them away.
00:27:43His voice was light.
00:27:45But the entire room stopped breathing.
00:27:48Starting tonight, New York has no need for the Sterling family.
00:27:54Before dawn, news of the Sterling family's collapse had taken over every financial headline.
00:28:01Banks pulled their loans.
00:28:03The board forced a takeover.
00:28:05Core projects came under investigation.
00:28:07The foundation's accounts were frozen.
00:28:11The name that had once dominated New York real estate became a liability everyone wanted to avoid overnight.
00:28:18Olivia's father was taken away by regulators for questioning.
00:28:22Olivia herself was formally charged with false imprisonment, assault, destruction of medical equipment, obstruction of emergency treatment, and attempted murder.
00:28:33At her bail hearing, she wore a wrinkled detention center uniform, with none of the arrogance she had shown at
00:28:40the gala.
00:28:41Reporters surrounded her.
00:28:43Camera flashes stabbed at her eyes so hard she could barely keep them open.
00:28:48Miss Sterling, was Mia Hart really your husband's miss?
00:28:51Did you know Noah Bennett had a heart condition when you took away his emergency equipment?
00:28:56Olivia's lawyer tried desperately to stop the questions.
00:28:59But Victoria's evidence was to complete.
00:29:02Olivia had no room left to deny it.
00:29:05Through clenched teeth, she could only say on the live stream.
00:29:09No.
00:29:11I mistook her for someone else.
00:29:13Mia Hart never harassed my husband.
00:29:15She had once tried to force me to admit I was a mistress in front of New York's elite.
00:29:20Now she had to admit to all of New York that she had lied.
00:29:23I watched the live stream from the hospital corridor, behind the glass door.
00:29:28Noah was still unconscious, surrounded by monitors and tubes.
00:29:33My hands slowly tightened around the phone.
00:29:36Victoria stood beside me, holding another folder.
00:29:39This is only the beginning.
00:29:41I looked at Olivia's pale face on the screen and finally stopped shaking.
00:29:47Good.
00:29:53After Noah was transferred to Bennett Private Hospital, I did not go to see Olivia right away.
00:30:00I waited until Evelyn told me Noah's condition had stabilized and the new defibrillator had been successfully implanted.
00:30:07Only then did I go to the detention center.
00:30:10Through the glass, the moment Olivia saw me, she lunged toward the phone.
00:30:16Mia, please let me go.
00:30:19Her voice was hoarse.
00:30:20I know I was wrong.
00:30:22It was all Sebastian.
00:30:24It was him and Ava.
00:30:26I was just too angry.
00:30:28I never meant to kill your husband.
00:30:30I picked up the phone and looked at her quietly.
00:30:33How many times did I explain?
00:30:35She froze.
00:30:36I told you I was married.
00:30:38I told you that you had the wrong person.
00:30:41I told you Noah had a heart condition and that his emergency equipment could not be taken away.
00:30:46My voice was calm.
00:30:48Did you listen once?
00:30:50I want...
00:30:52Olivia's lips trembled.
00:30:54I...
00:30:54You didn't.
00:30:55I looked at her.
00:30:56You were not deceived.
00:30:58You enjoyed watching people kneel and beg in front of you.
00:31:02Her face slowly went white.
00:31:04Before I hung up, I said one last thing.
00:31:08Olivia, you didn't lose to me.
00:31:10You lost your own cruelty.
00:31:13After that, Victoria gave her no chance to recover.
00:31:17To protect what little remained, the Sterling family publicly cut ties with Olivia and stripped her of all inheritance rights.
00:31:25Her trust fund was frozen.
00:31:28Her luxury accounts were seized.
00:31:30She was no longer the heiress who could silence a room with one sentence.
00:31:35That evening, a lowyer from the Sterling family came to the detention center with a notice of disinheritance.
00:31:42Olivia grabbed the paper and tore at it until the guards pulled her hands away.
00:31:49I'm a Sterling!
00:31:51You can't do this to me!
00:31:54Your family already did.
00:31:56She was only a defendant awaiting judgment.
00:32:02Weeks later, Olivia Sterling stood before the judge.
00:32:06She had lost weight.
00:32:08Her hair was tied back without any style.
00:32:10And the hands once covered in jewelry were locked in cold handcuffs.
00:32:16The courtroom was packed with reporters, lawyers, and people from old-money families who once begged for an invitation to
00:32:24her charity events.
00:32:25Now they watched her as a criminal defendant.
00:32:28Olivia Sterling
00:32:29This court has reviewed the evidence submitted by the prosecution and the victim's counsel.
00:32:36Victoria sat beside me.
00:32:38Expression unreadable.
00:32:40On the charges of false imprisonment, aggravated assault, destruction of emergency medical equipment, obstruction of emergency medical treatment, and attempted
00:32:54murder, this court finds you guilty.
00:32:58Olivia's knees weakened.
00:33:01No! I didn't mean to kill him! I was angry! I made a mistake!
00:33:08Victoria stood.
00:33:10A mistake is stepping on someone's dress.
00:33:12Taking away a heart patient's emergency medication, destroying his oxygen device, and dragging him towards a magnetic field after being
00:33:20warned is not, not a mistake.
00:33:23It is a choice.
00:33:24The courtroom fell silent.
00:33:26The victim, Noah Bennett, suffered cardiac arrest triggered by magnetic interference and delayed emergency treatment.
00:33:36The defendant ignored repeated warnings and continued the assault.
00:33:41Olivia turned toward me, Dot Olivia.
00:33:44Mia, please, say something.
00:33:47I already admitted you weren't the mistress. Isn't that enough?
00:33:52I looked at her handcuffs.
00:33:53I looked at her handcuffs, then at the judge.
00:33:55No.
00:33:56You tried to make me kneel while my husband was dying.
00:34:00Today, you can stand and hear your own sentence.
00:34:04The judge raised the papers.
00:34:06Judge.
00:34:06Olivia Sterling, this court sentences you to 18 years in prison.
00:34:14Sebastian's ending was no better.
00:34:16At the hearing, he tried to push all the blame onto Olivia.
00:34:28Victoria responded by submitting complete evidence of his forged business documents, embezzlement of Sterling Foundation funds, and his role in
00:34:38encouraging Olivia to frame me.
00:34:40Mr. Vail's not a frightened husband.
00:34:44He, what gives an active participant, who saw an innocent woman being beaten and chose to lie again.
00:34:55Sebastian's face turned gray.
00:34:57Sebastian Vail, with multiple charges stacked together, this court sentences you to 15 years.
00:35:04Sebastian collapsed into the chair.
00:35:08No, please.
00:35:10I can't go to prison.
00:35:12Ava told me she would handle Olivia.
00:35:14It was Ava's idea.
00:35:16That name dragged the final hidden piece into the light.
00:35:19As for Ava Sterling, she had thought that once Olivia fell, she could replace her and become the Sterling family's
00:35:27only daughter.
00:35:28But Julian had people release every photo of her with Sebastian and every spending record.
00:35:33Evidence that she had deliberately bought the same dress.
00:35:37Deliberately let paparazzi photograph her from behind and deliberately pushed Olivia into a frenzy was replayed across every media outlet.
00:35:46At a brand event, Ava tried to walk the red carpet as if nothing had happened.
00:35:51Before she reached the backdrop, a staff member took her name off the guest list in front of everyone.
00:35:57Miss Sterling, your collaboration has been been conterminated.
00:36:02Please leave.
00:36:02Do you know who my father is?
00:36:05The Sterling family sent a statement.
00:36:09They no longer recognize you as family.
00:36:11Luxury brands canceled their collaborations with her.
00:36:15The socialite circle blacklisted her permanently.
00:36:19The Sterling family threw her out too.
00:36:21Half a month later, someone photographed her carrying trays in a cheap bar in Brooklyn.
00:36:27Aren't you that Sterling girl?
00:36:30Ava lowered her head and gripped the tray until her knuckles turned white.
00:36:35The upper class she had spent her life trying to enter never opened its doors to her again.
00:36:42The top floor of Bennett Private Hospital was very quiet.
00:36:46When I pushed open the door to Noah's room, he was leaning against the headboard, looking out the window.
00:36:53Sunlight fell across his pale face, making him look fragile enough to break.
00:36:59When he heard my footsteps, he slowly turned his head.
00:37:03The moment he saw me, a soft light appeared in his eyes.
00:37:08Mia.
00:37:09I walked over and held his hand.
00:37:12Does it hurt?
00:37:14He shook his head, Noah.
00:37:16You're here.
00:37:18So it doesn't.
00:37:19My nose stung, and I almost cried again.
00:37:23Evelyn happened to push the door open with his test results in her hand.
00:37:27She sounded annoyed, but her eyes were softer than anyone's.
00:37:32Don't turn my hospital room into a romance scene.
00:37:35She sounded annoyed, but her eyes were softer than anyone's.
00:37:39He's adjusting well to the new device.
00:37:41The myneactral damage is under control.
00:37:43Give him another two weeks of rest, and he should be ready to go home.
00:37:47I finally breathed out Mia.
00:37:49Thank you, Evelyn.
00:37:51Thank me by making sure he takes his medication.
00:37:54This man is more stubborn than you think.
00:37:56After Evelyn left, the room fell quiet again.
00:38:00I sat by the bed and buried my face in his palm.
00:38:03I'm sorry.
00:38:05If I hadn't insisted on going to that gala, you wouldn't have been hurt.
00:38:09Noah looked at me as if he was trying very hard to understand the sentence.
00:38:14After a long while, he spoke slowly.
00:38:17Not Maya's fault.
00:38:20Bad people doing bad things is not your fault.
00:38:24My tears finally fell.
00:38:26Noah clumsily wiped them away from me.
00:38:29I wanted to protect you.
00:38:31You did protect me.
00:38:33Noah shook his head.
00:38:35Noah.
00:38:35Not enough.
00:38:36He reached toward the file on the bedside table.
00:38:39It was an application for a closed-door business training program run by Wall Street banks and business schools.
00:38:46Noah, what is this?
00:38:47I want to go.
00:38:49Why?
00:38:50He tightened his hold on my hand.
00:38:52I don't want them to protect you from me.
00:38:55I want to stand beside you.
00:38:58I want to protect you.
00:39:02The three months of training were not easy for Noah.
00:39:05During the first week, the projector light in the classroom was so bright that he could barely finish his group
00:39:11presentation.
00:39:13During the second week, his teammates mocked him for speaking slowly, and he went an entire day without saying a
00:39:20word.
00:39:20During the third week, an opponent deliberately interrupted him during a simulated M&A negotiation, and his face turned so
00:39:29pale I thought he might faint.
00:39:30I video called him every night.
00:39:33He still spoke very little.
00:39:35Most of the time, he only looked at me quietly.
00:39:39Do you want to come home?
00:39:40He nodded.
00:39:41Then I asked, Nia.
00:39:43Do you want me to pick you up?
00:39:44He was silent for a long time.
00:39:47Then he shook his head.
00:39:49No.
00:39:50I want to finish.
00:39:51I can do it next again.
00:39:52So I did not go pick him up.
00:39:54Instead, I filled his dorm with comfort blankets he liked, noise-canceling headphones, hypoallergenic aromatherapy, and handwritten notes from me.
00:40:04Damien said Noah had brought the suffering on himself, but secretly had every piece of medical equipment at the training
00:40:11camp upgraded.
00:40:12If the camp fails, one safety check.
00:40:16Shut it down.
00:40:17Julian complained over coffee.julian.
00:40:20If he really can't handle it, I can just buy the entire training camp.
00:40:24Evelyn glared at both of them.
00:40:26Evazin interferes unless his monics.
00:40:28No one interferes unless his monitor alarms.
00:40:31He chose this.
00:40:33Let him finish it.
00:40:34One afternoon, a classmate deliberately shoved a stack of files off Noah's desk during a timed negotiation drill.
00:40:42If you can't even speak up, why are you here, Bennett?
00:40:45Noah's fingers shook.
00:40:47He pressed one hand over his chest, then slowly bent down and picked up the first page.
00:40:53Because your valuation model is wrong.
00:40:57The room went quiet.
00:40:58Noah raised his eyes, still pale, still slow, but no longer silent, Noah.
00:41:05Page 3.
00:41:08Debt exposure.
00:41:09You missed the rollover risk.
00:41:13Three months later, on the day of the final roadshow, I sat in the first row.
00:41:19Noah stood on stage in a dark suit, holding a laser pointer.
00:41:23His voice was still not loud.
00:41:26His pace was slower than everyone else's.
00:41:29But when he began explaining his risk hedging model, the entire room went quiet.
00:41:35He did not need dramatic gestures.
00:41:38He did not need slick social skills.
00:41:40With one set of terrifyingly precise data after another, he made every investor in the room shut up.
00:41:48Mr. Bennett, your model assumes a 30% liquidity contraction.
00:41:54Isn't that too servitive?
00:41:56Noah looked at the screen.
00:41:59The current market is underpricing medical supply chain risk.
00:42:04If you remove emotional confidence, and only calculate settlement pressure, 30% is already gentle.
00:42:12A few investors who had looked bored at the beginning sat up straight.
00:42:16And if the counterparty refuses restructuring,
00:42:20Noah clicked to the next slide.
00:42:23Then we buy the debt at a discount, take board control, and protect the core asset before panic destroys it.
00:42:30The classmate who had mocked him lowered his head and stopped tapping his pen.
00:42:35At the end, the head judge stood and announced personally.
00:42:39First place this year, Noah Bennett.
00:42:42When the applause rang out, Noah did not look at those people.
00:42:46He looked only at me.
00:42:48I smiled at him and mouthed,
00:42:49You didn't.
00:42:51A small smile appeared in his eyes too.
00:42:54Afterward, the Bennett family handed one of its venture capital firms to him for trial operation.
00:43:01Victoria placed the document in front of him.
00:43:04Bennett Ventures.
00:43:05Trial operation for six months.
00:43:07Julian glanced at the proposal and raised his eyebrows.
00:43:11If you mess up,
00:43:13I will still buy your best project.
00:43:16But I will laugh at you first.
00:43:18Noah looked down at the file.
00:43:20Then at me.
00:43:21I won't mess up.
00:43:25In half a year,
00:43:26all three projects Noah invested in generated huge returns.
00:43:31One medical AI project was acquired by Julian's Tech Group at a high price.
00:43:36New York society began to change its tone.
00:43:39Before, they called him the useless Bennett heir.
00:43:42Now, they respectfully called him the young Mr. Bennett.
00:43:45At a Bennett Ventures investment reception,
00:43:48people tried to approach him and praise him for being young and brilliant.
00:43:53Noah only nodded politely.
00:43:55Then retreated to my side and handed me the strawberry moose in his hand.
00:44:00Your favorite?
00:44:01I looked at the people who wanted to flatter him but didn't dare come to close.
00:44:05And suddenly found it funny.
00:44:07They had finally discovered Noah's value.
00:44:10But I had known it long ago.
00:44:11Just then, a familiar voice sounded from the edge of the crowd.
00:44:16How touching.
00:44:18The useless couple found a new script.
00:44:21I turned and saw Ava Sterling standing near the hallway, wearing a borrowed-looking black dress.
00:44:27Two influencers held up their phones beside her, pretending to film the reception decor.
00:44:32I thought Brooklyn bars kept you busy.
00:44:35Ava's face stiffened.
00:44:37Don't be so proud.
00:44:39Everyone knows Bennett Ventures only survived because heart money and Bennett lawyers carried him.
00:44:46A former Sterling socialite laughed softly.
00:44:49Exactly.
00:44:50A sick air suddenly becomes a genius?
00:44:53Please.
00:44:55That's just family branding.
00:44:57Noah's fingers tightened slightly around the dessert plate.
00:45:00The room was noisy.
00:45:02Too many people were looking at him again.
00:45:04Mia stepped forward, Mia.
00:45:07Say one more word about him.
00:45:09Ava smiled and lifted her phone, Ava.
00:45:11Why?
00:45:12Are you gonna call your brother again?
00:45:14At that moment, a man in a waiter uniform moved to close behind me.
00:45:19His hand reached toward my wrist.
00:45:21And I saw the scar on his knuckles.
00:45:23It was one of Sterling's former security guards from the gala.
00:45:29The former Sterling guard grabbed my wrist before I could back away.
00:45:34Miss Sterling wants to talk.
00:45:37Quietly.
00:45:38Pain shot up my arm, dot Mia.
00:45:40Let go!
00:45:42Ava's smile widened.
00:45:44Careful, Mia.
00:45:46If you scream, everyone will think you're making a scene again.
00:45:50The influencer phones moved closer.
00:45:53We are live!
00:45:55Do you want to explain why Heart Capital is bullying a woman?
00:46:00Woman who lost everything?
00:46:02For a second, the hallway seemed to shrink.
00:46:05Then Noah put the dessert plate down.
00:46:07His face was pale.
00:46:09The small monitor clipped to his chest flashed under his suit jacket.
00:46:13Too many eyes.
00:46:15Too many phones.
00:46:16Too much noise.
00:46:17But he still stepped between me and the guard.
00:46:22Let her go.
00:46:23His voice was low.
00:46:25The guard laughed.
00:46:27Move aside, Mr. Bennett.
00:46:30Don't make your heart work too hard.
00:46:33Noah did not move.
00:46:36Three cameras are recording you.
00:46:38Two Bennett security teams are six seconds away.
00:46:40The elevator behind you is locked.
00:46:42Ava's expression changed.
00:46:44What are you talking about?
00:46:46Noah raised his hand, and the hallway lights shifted from warm gold to emergency white.
00:46:53Bennett security poured in from both ends of the corridor.
00:46:57The guard twisted my wrist harder in panic, but Noah caught his arm with both hands and forced
00:47:03it down just long enough for security to pull him off me.
00:47:07Noah's breathing turned uneven, but his eyes stayed on me, dot Noah.
00:47:11Mia, behind me.
00:47:14Noah.
00:47:16Behind me.
00:47:17This time, his voice did not tremble.
00:47:20Bennett security.
00:47:21Mr. Bennett, he's restrained.
00:47:24Noah looked at Ava, then at the live phones, Noah.
00:47:27Touch my wife again, and every camera here will remember your face.
00:47:35The live stream did not shut off in time.
00:47:38Everyone watching saw Noah Bennett stand in front of me.
00:47:41Everyone heard him speak.
00:47:44For the first time, the quiet man New York had mocked did not wait for Damien, Julian,
00:47:50or Victoria to save the room.
00:47:52He saved me first.
00:47:53Ava tried to step back.
00:47:55This is insane.
00:47:57I don't know that man.
00:47:58He just came to ask her a question.
00:48:01Noah looked at the former guard, Noah.
00:48:04Name.
00:48:05The guard hesitated.
00:48:07Bennett security tightened his hold, former guard.
00:48:10Mason Reed.
00:48:11Noah turned to the security chief.
00:48:14Pull the payment record.
00:48:16Same account as the last paparazzi leak.
00:48:19Ava's lips parted, dot Ava.
00:48:21You can't just accuse me.
00:48:23Victoria arrived at the corridor with a tablet in her hand.
00:48:27Victoria.
00:48:28He isn't accusing you.
00:48:29He is reading the evidence.
00:48:31She tapped the screen and sent the image to the large display inside the reception hall.
00:48:36On the screen appeared a payment record, a message thread, and a time-stamped instruction.
00:48:43Ava's text.
00:48:44Grab her wrist.
00:48:45Make it look like she attacked first.
00:48:48The live camera will do the rest.
00:48:50The reception hall went silent.
00:48:52Ava's face drained of color.
00:48:55You tried this once with a white dress.
00:48:58You really thought the same trick would work twice?
00:49:01Noah looked at the reporters, dot Noah.
00:49:03Publish the full footage.
00:49:05Not an edited clip.
00:49:07Full footage.
00:49:08Mr. Bennett.
00:49:09Are you saying Ava Sterling staged tonight's confrontation?
00:49:14Yes.
00:49:15His answer was still short, still slow, but it landed harder than any shout.
00:49:20The people who once called him useless now held their microphones toward him and waited for his words.
00:49:26Ava shook her head, backing away Ava.
00:49:29No.
00:49:32No.
00:49:33No, this was supposed to make her look guilty again.
00:49:37Ava's second attempt to ruin me ended faster than the first this time.
00:49:42There was no blurry photo and no room for misunderstanding.
00:49:46The full live footage spread across New York before midnight.
00:49:50Noah's calm voice.
00:49:52Ava's paid guard.
00:49:53The payment record and her text message were clipped into every headline.
00:49:58The next morning, Ava sat in a brand office with swollen eyes.
00:50:03Ms. Sterling, all collaborations are terminated effective immediately.
00:50:07You can't do this.
00:50:09My name still means something.
00:50:11The representative pushed three folders toward her.
00:50:14Your name is the reason we are doing this before lunch.
00:50:18Ava grabbed the contract at Ava.
00:50:21I can explain.
00:50:22Olivia attacked Mia, not me.
00:50:24Julian's voice came from the doorway.
00:50:27You explained enough in your payment messages.
00:50:30Ava froze thought Julian walked in with his phone in one hand.
00:50:34I gave the brands two choices.
00:50:37Drop you now or let every investor know they knowingly platformed an attempted frame-up artist.
00:50:42They chose quickly.
00:50:44Later that afternoon, the Sterling family lowyer met her in a small office.
00:50:48The family will not fund your defense.
00:50:52Your allowance is terminated.
00:50:54Your apartment lease ends Friday.
00:50:57I'm his daughter.
00:50:59I'm sorry, you are no longer his daughter.
00:51:01Three nights later, Ava works as a pole dancer in a cheap bar in Brooklyn.
00:51:07She was wearing a very short dress that exposed her breasts and buttocks.
00:51:11The customers at table number six who watched her dance even produced a video circulating online.
00:51:18Hey, isn't that the girl who tried to frame Mia Hart twice?
00:51:22Another customer lifted his phone.
00:51:25Smile, Ms. Strelin.
00:51:26This angle is better than the Bentley photo.
00:51:28Ava gave the camera a bittersweet smile.
00:51:31The upper-class life she had schemed for was finally close enough to see.
00:51:35And forever out of reach.
00:51:39Sebastian lasted less than a month in prison before he stopped looking like the polished gentleman.
00:51:45Olivia had once shown off at parties.
00:51:48His designer suits were gone.
00:51:50His hair was shaved short.
00:51:52His hands shook whenever another inmate mentioned the Sterling family.
00:51:57In the prison cafeteria, a man dropped a newspaper in front of him.
00:52:01A veil says here you climbed into high society through one woman, cheated with another, and framed a third.
00:52:12Busy man.
00:52:13Laughter spread down the table.
00:52:14Sebastian lowered his head.
00:52:16Leave me alone.
00:52:17Why?
00:52:18Are you still hoping your rich wife will save you?
00:52:21Another inmate laughed.
00:52:22Didn't she get 18 years?
00:52:25Sebastian's face twisted.
00:52:27Sebastian.
00:52:28Olivia ruined me.
00:52:30Ava ruined me.
00:52:31The guard banged the table by.
00:52:34You ruined yourself.
00:52:36Eat.
00:52:37Meanwhile, in the women's prison, Olivia sat in the common room under harsh fluorescent light.
00:52:43A news segment about Sterling real estate played on the television.
00:52:47The Sterling family has completed its restructuring.
00:52:50Olivia Sterling's name has been removed from all family trusts and foundation boards.
00:52:55A woman beside her glanced over inmate woman.
00:52:58So you're not even an heiress anymore?
00:53:01I am Olivia Sterling.
00:53:03Olivia's face hardened.
00:53:05The room burst into laughter.
00:53:08A prison uniform had no space for diamonds.
00:53:11No place for a family crest.
00:53:14And no one cared how many charity galas she used to host.
00:53:17On the screen, the reporter changed topics.
00:53:21In other news, Bennett Ventures, led by young Mr. Noah Bennett, has announced another successful medical AI exit.
00:53:28Olivia looked up slowly.
00:53:29The screen showed Noah standing beside Mia.
00:53:32Calm and steady, Olivia whispered.
00:53:36He was useless.
00:53:38He was supposed to be useless.
00:53:43The television volume rose.
00:53:45On the screen, Noah stood at the entrance of Bennett Ventures in a dark gray suit.
00:53:51The small medical monitor was still clipped to his chest.
00:53:54But he no longer looked like he wanted to disappear.
00:53:57Mr. Bennett, people used to underestimate you because of your health and social anxiety.
00:54:04What changed?
00:54:05Noah glanced at me beside him.
00:54:07Nothing changed.
00:54:10They just looked carefully this time.
00:54:12The reporter smiled.
00:54:14Your medical AI investment is now being called one of the strongest exits of the year.
00:54:23What made you choose that project?
00:54:25It helps people survive emergencies.
00:54:28That matters.
00:54:30In the prison common room, several inmates turned toward Olivia.
00:54:34Isn't that the man you called useless?
00:54:37Olivia clenched her jaw.
00:54:40He was useless.
00:54:41He couldn't even speak properly.
00:54:43Another inmate laughed.
00:54:45He speaks better than you did in court.
00:54:48The room erupted.
00:54:49Olivia suddenly stood and rushed toward the television.
00:54:53Olivia.
00:54:53Turn it off!
00:54:55The guard grabbed her before she reached the screen guard.
00:54:58Sit down.
00:54:59Olivia struggled, tears streaking her face.
00:55:03He was supposed to die!
00:55:05He was supposed to prove I was right!
00:55:07The guard twisted her arms behind her back guard.
00:55:10You're going back to your cell.
00:55:12As she was dragged away, Noah's voice continued from the television behind her.
00:55:18My wife believed in me before anyone else did.
00:55:21I only wanted to become someone who could stand beside her.
00:55:25Mia's voice came through the screen.
00:55:27Light but clear dot Mia.
00:55:29He was never useless.
00:55:31You just never knew how to look.
00:55:34Half a month after Noah's first surgery recovery, he was discharged.
00:55:40We did not return to the Bennett estate or the Hart family mansion.
00:55:44Instead, we went back to our little villa near Central Park.
00:55:48The moment I walked in, I kicked off my heels and threw myself onto the sofa dot.
00:55:53Home is still the best.
00:55:55Noah followed me in, neatly placed my shoes aside, and arranged the medication the doctor
00:56:02had prescribed into the medicine cabinet.
00:56:04His movements were slower than before because the wound on his chest had not fully healed.
00:56:09I watched him, and my heart slowly settled.
00:56:13Once, I thought the two of us could live like this forever.
00:56:17Let the outside world say whatever it wanted.
00:56:20I had money.
00:56:21He had me.
00:56:22We lacked nothing.
00:56:24But after that gala, something changed.
00:56:27It wasn't our feelings.
00:56:29It was the fact that we both understood one thing.
00:56:32Being protected was not enough.
00:56:35Noah placed the last bottle into the cabinet and looked at me.
00:56:38Medicine first, then dessert.
00:56:42I groaned into the pillow.
00:56:44You're starting to sound like Evelyn.
00:56:46Noah walked over and sat beside me carefully.
00:56:49Evelyn is usually right.
00:56:51I lifted my head.
00:56:53Noah Bennett, are you becoming strict with me?
00:56:55A faint smile appeared in his eyes.
00:56:57Only about things that keep you safe.
00:56:59I reached for his hand, careful not to touch the healing wound under his shirt.
00:57:04His fingers curled around mine immediately, warm and steady.
00:57:09Then I will also become strict with you.
00:57:12No hiding pain.
00:57:14No pretending you're fine.
00:57:16No carrying everything alone.
00:57:18Noah nodded slowly.
00:57:20Okay.
00:57:21And if anyone bullies us again?
00:57:22Noah looked at me.
00:57:24We handle it together.
00:57:27Six months after the training program, Bennett Ventures held its first major press conference
00:57:33under Noah's leadership.
00:57:35The hall was full.
00:57:37Investors who had ignored him before now arrived early.
00:57:40Reporters who once described him as the sickly Bennett heir now waited for a quote.
00:57:45Noah stood behind the podium in a dark suit.
00:57:49His voice was still not loud.
00:57:51His pace was still slower than everyone else's, but no one interrupted him anymore.
00:57:57Bennett Ventures will focus on medical technology, risk control, and companies that solve real
00:58:03problems instead of selling beautiful panic.
00:58:07A board member nodded with visible satisfaction, Bennett Director.
00:58:11Mr. Bennett's first three investments have all returned above projection.
00:58:17The board approves his full appointment.
00:58:20Applause filled the room.
00:58:22I sat in the first row and smiled.
00:58:25After the conference, one of the women who had mocked us at the sterling gala approached
00:58:30with an anxious smile.
00:58:32Miss Hart, Mr. Bennett, about that night, I was mistead by Olivia.
00:58:38I hope you can understand.
00:58:39Noah looked at her for a moment.
00:58:41You watched.
00:58:42The woman's smile froze.
00:58:44I beg your pardon?
00:58:45You watched her take my medication.
00:58:49You watched me a bleed.
00:58:52You watched and said nothing.
00:58:54The hallway went quiet, former guest.
00:58:57I was afraid of the sterling family.
00:59:00Noah nodded slowly.
00:59:01Now you're afraid of offending mine.
00:59:04That isn't regret.
00:59:06That's calculation.
00:59:07For the first time, I did not need Damien to answer for me.
00:59:12Noah's words were enough.
00:59:14The woman lowered her head and stepped away.
00:59:17Humiliated, a reporter nearby whispered.
00:59:20Young Mr. Bennett is much colder than people expected.
00:59:24I laughed softly.
00:59:25He is just finally done being polite to cowards.
00:59:30That night, Damien hosted dinner on the top floor of Hart Tower.
00:59:35The table was covered with food I liked.
00:59:38Damien's steak sat in the center.
00:59:40And Julian had ordered three different desserts because he claimed I was impossible to satisfy.
00:59:46Congratulations, young Mr. Bennett.
00:59:49You have become useful enough to make boring speeches.
00:59:53Noah looked at him calmly.
00:59:54Noah.
00:59:55Your company bought my project.
00:59:57Julian paused.
00:59:59That was a business decision.
01:00:01You paid above market price.
01:00:02Julian looked offended.
01:00:04Because it was worth it.
01:00:06Don't ruin my sarcasm.
01:00:08Even Damien smiled faintly.
01:00:10You did well.
01:00:11Noah lowered his eyes.
01:00:13Thank you.
01:00:14Victoria placed a thin folder beside my plate.
01:00:17If this is another lawsuit file I'm going to pretend I can't read, it's not a lawsuit.
01:00:23Evelyn leaned back in her chair.
01:00:25It is worse.
01:00:27It is worse.
01:00:28A schedule.
01:00:30I opened the folder and froze.
01:00:32Inside was a plan for a small wedding renewal ceremony at the garden beside our Central Park villa.
01:00:39What is this?
01:00:40Damien cut his steak calmly.
01:00:43Your first wedding was arranged because we thought putting two protected, two protected people together would save trouble.
01:00:52Julian added.
01:00:53To be fair, it did save trouble.
01:00:55You two mostly ate dessert and slept in.
01:00:58This time, you choose it yourselves.
01:01:01Victoria ignored him.
01:01:03Noah looked at the paper for a long time, then turned to me.
01:01:07Do you want this?
01:01:08I thought of the red carpet, the shattered oxygen device, the harsh lights, and the way he had stood in
01:01:15front of me when everyone called him useless.
01:01:18Yes.
01:01:20But only if Damien cooks after the ceremony.
01:01:23Demanding as always.
01:01:24Noah's eyes softened Noah.
01:01:26Then let's do it.
01:01:29The wedding renewal was nothing like the Sterling Gala.
01:01:33There were no reporters, no socialites pretending to be kind, no champagne tower surrounded by gossip.
01:01:40Only the garden beside our little villa near Central Park.
01:01:44White flowers, warm lights, and the people who had stood with us when everything went wrong.
01:01:50I wore a simple white dress this time.
01:01:53Noah stood at the end of the garden path in a dark suit.
01:01:56His monitor was still clipped beneath his jacket.
01:01:59And Evelyn had placed a discreet medical kit under the front table.
01:02:03Romantic atmosphere is not an emergency plan.
01:02:06I brought both.
01:02:08Julian whispered beside me.
01:02:10She terrifies me.
01:02:12Good.
01:02:13Damien offered me his arm.
01:02:15Ready?
01:02:15I looked at Noah.
01:02:17He still seemed quiet.
01:02:19Still gentle.
01:02:20Still not the kind of man who would dominate a room by force.
01:02:24But when his eyes met mine, they were steady.
01:02:28Ready.
01:02:28When I reached him, Noah held out his hand.
01:02:32Mia.
01:02:33Noah.
01:02:34He took a breath.
01:02:35I used to think protecting you meant standing in front of you.
01:02:38Even if I fell.
01:02:39His voice was slow.
01:02:40But every word was clear.
01:02:42Now I know protecting you means standing beside you, listening to you, and becoming strong enough to walk wherever you
01:02:54want to go.
01:02:55My eyes burned.
01:02:56I used to think being loved meant being protect from everything.
01:03:00I squeezed his hand.
01:03:03I know.
01:03:06Being loved means having someone who chooses me even when he is scared.
01:03:10Damien turned his head away.
01:03:13Julian immediately noticed.
01:03:15Are you crying?
01:03:16Finish the ceremony before I throw you into the fountain.
01:03:19Everyone laughed.
01:03:20Noah smiled too for once.
01:03:22The sound of people around him did not make him want to hide.
01:03:28One year later.
01:03:29Manhattan.
01:03:30Heart Tower.
01:03:31I was curled up on the sofa in Julian's office.
01:03:34Scrolling through the news on a tablet.
01:03:37The final follow-up report on Olivia Sterling played automatically.
01:03:42Former socialite Olivia Sterling has begun serving her 18-year sentence.
01:03:47Sterling Real Estate has completed restructuring.
01:03:49Who it just knew have been strunking for of the Gabarin Seemurvextradawitalis.
01:03:54Dispuriated the Wissettel's restructaging.
01:03:56Her name has been permanently removed from all family-linked foundations.
01:04:01The video cut to older footage of Olivia lowering her head before the court cameras.
01:04:07I lied.
01:04:08Mia Hart was not a mistress.
01:04:11Noah Bennett was not useless either.
01:04:14I turned off the video.
01:04:15Julian walked over with a coffee and glanced at me.
01:04:20Satisfied?
01:04:21More or less.
01:04:22At least she's still alive.
01:04:24That's more of a chance than she gave Noah.
01:04:27Julian laughed.
01:04:29You're starting to sound more and more like Damien.
01:04:32Don't slander me.
01:04:33I'm still adorable.
01:04:35My phone VIBR at.
01:04:36It was a message from Noah.
01:04:38I'm off work.
01:04:40I'm here to pick you up.
01:04:41I sprang up from the sofa at once.
01:04:44Julian!
01:04:45My husband is here!
01:04:47He waved a hand in disgust.
01:04:49Go.
01:04:50You've been stealing desserts from my office all afternoon and haven't looked at a single file.
01:04:55I never came here to work.
01:04:56I grabbed my bag with complete confidence and took the elevator down to the underground garage.
01:05:02The familiar black Bentley was parked in its private space.
01:05:06Noah leaned against the car.
01:05:08Waiting for me.
01:05:09He wore a well-tailored dark gray suit.
01:05:12And a small medical monitor was still clipped to his chest.
01:05:15He still disliked crowded places.
01:05:18Still kept his distance from strangers.
01:05:21And still spoke slowly.
01:05:22But standing there, he no longer looked like he wanted to hide himself away.
01:05:27When he saw me, his eyes softened immediately.
01:05:31Mia.
01:05:32Tired today, Mr. Bennett?
01:05:34Not tired.
01:05:37I got into the passenger seat.
01:05:40And Noah leaned over to fasten my seatbelt.
01:05:43His movements were gentle.
01:05:45His breath brushed my ear.
01:05:47What do you want for dinner?
01:05:49I thought about it.
01:05:50I want Damien's steak.
01:05:52Okay.
01:05:53Damien's place then.
01:05:54The car pulled out of the underground garage and merged into Manhattan's evening traffic.
01:06:00At a red light, Noah took my hand.
01:06:02I looked out the window and suddenly smiled.
01:06:05You know, people used to say we were the most useless couple in New York.
01:06:10Noah turned his head toward me.
01:06:12And now?
01:06:12Now they say you're the most promising heir in the Bennett family.
01:06:16He thought about that seriously.
01:06:18What about you?
01:06:19I leaned back in my seat with perfect confidence.
01:06:23I'm still your happy little freeloader, of course.
01:06:26A faint smile rose in Noah's eyes.
01:06:29That's okay.
01:06:31I'll support you.
01:06:33Looking at him, I suddenly remembered that night at the gala.
01:06:37Everyone had mocked him.
01:06:38They called him fragile, useless, unable to even protect himself.
01:06:43But at the most dangerous moment, he had stepped in front of me without hesitation.
01:06:49After that night, many people lost what mattered to them most.
01:06:53Olivia lost her family name, her freedom, and her pride.
01:06:58Sebastian lost the upper class life he had climbed into through women.
01:07:02Ava lost the ticket into society she had dreamed of her whole life.
01:07:06And I almost lost Noah.
01:07:08Then I got him back.
01:07:10That was enough.
01:07:11Outside the window, the lights of Manhattan flickered on one by one.
01:07:16I squeezed his hand back and smiled, Mia.
01:07:20Then it's settled.
01:07:21Wherever I want to go from now on, you have to come with me.
01:07:24Noah looked ahead, his voice still slow, but steadier than any vow.
01:07:30Wherever you want to go, we can go.
01:07:33He tightened his hold on my hand.
01:07:35This time, no one gets to call us useless again.
01:07:39And if they do?
01:07:40Noah's eyes softened.
01:07:42Then we proved them wrong together.
01:07:44Outside the window, Manhattan kept shining.
01:07:47This time, we were not hiding from the world.
01:07:50We were driving straight through it.
01:07:53The about the world.
01:07:53The 11th.
01:07:53What do you wish for?
01:07:54The time.
01:07:54The 13th.
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