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00:00:00Lord Wendon really does spoil his daughter. A suitor selection just for Miss Wendon.
00:00:04Doesn't Miss Wendon fancy Mr. Holloway? Wonder who she'll pick?
00:00:12Cassian.
00:00:15Mirabelle, step back! Don't do this!
00:00:18Cassian, I'm ruined. I heard you're marrying Ivy. I just had to see you. Why did those beggars have to
00:00:26defile me?
00:00:27It's not your fault. Even with this betrothal to Ivy, you're the only one I want.
00:00:34Do you mean...
00:00:35I'd never lie to you!
00:01:02Ivy, last night with Mirabelle, I was keeping the peace. You're the one I want. Always have been. It was
00:01:08all for the family. Don't be upset with me. Please.
00:01:12We have a betrothal. I trust you.
00:01:19Don't overthink it. Try this. It'll calm your nerves.
00:01:23Shh.
00:01:38Darling, just a few estate contracts that need your signature.
00:01:55Miss!
00:01:56She's been thrown out of the manor! Cassian's orders! He's drained all the holdings! What do we do?
00:02:02What?
00:02:03They're saying Cassian's ennailed the betrothal and that you're dying!
00:02:09What are you talking about? Drained the holdings? Dying?
00:02:14Who do you think told them?
00:02:20It was me. I told them.
00:02:23What are you talking about? I don't understand.
00:02:26You signed over the deeds to the Wenson Estate Lands and Manishins. Every last one. Forgot already?
00:02:33Impossible. I never signed any transfer deed.
00:02:36You did. The annulment deed. The manor transfer deed. Even your will. All signed by your own hand.
00:02:49Darling. Just a few estate contracts that need your signature.
00:03:02You. It was you. You've been plotting against me this whole time.
00:03:08Oh, and that mystery illness of yours? I poisoned the perfume I gave you.
00:03:13Die! Stop!
00:03:17Touch my daughter again and I'll destroy you!
00:03:23Don't be afraid, darling. We're here. No one will hurt you. Even if we lose the holdings, we'll take them
00:03:29back. It's going to be alright.
00:03:32Mother. Father.
00:03:37They won't get far.
00:03:41Don't be afraid. We're right here.
00:03:46No! The horses are out of control!
00:04:09Cassian.
00:04:11Surprise. I'm back.
00:04:13And this time, no one pulls my strings.
00:04:17I choose him.
00:04:19Livian Cavendale.
00:04:25Cassian.
00:04:27Darling.
00:04:28Didn't you say you wanted to marry Cassian?
00:04:32I don't want Cassian anymore.
00:04:35House of Cavendale holds the kingdom's highest dukesty. We're not far behind.
00:04:41But I worry he may not treat you well.
00:04:43He won't.
00:04:44Windsor needs a stronger alliance.
00:04:47I'll enter a betrothal with Livian.
00:04:51Then I'll ride to Cavendish Manor at once to discuss terms.
00:04:55Both houses rank among the highest.
00:04:57To avoid trouble, this stays secret until the wedding.
00:05:01Done.
00:05:01Out of my way.
00:05:10Ivy, don't you see? I've always loved Mirabelt.
00:05:13Even if I take you as my wife, my love for her won't fade. Not one bit.
00:05:21Cassian, aren't you being a bit harsh on poor Miss Wenson?
00:05:25Miss Wenson is the Earl's sole heir. Yet Cassian doesn't spare her a glance.
00:05:30How humiliating. An Earl's daughter rejected to her face.
00:05:33I've told you a hundred times, I don't want to marry you, Ivy. Why won't you let go?
00:05:44Where do you see me clinging to you?
00:05:47Then why push for this marriage?
00:05:50How did I never see how pathetic he was?
00:05:55Miss Wenson, I'll step aside. I'll give Cassian up for you. Just please, don't come after her family.
00:06:04Mirabelle, don't beg her.
00:06:05Miss Wenson, even if Cassian and I truly love each other, I'll give him to you.
00:06:11I'll make him honor your betrothal. Just please, spare us.
00:06:16Save your little act.
00:06:18Ivy Wilton, how dare you hit her!
00:06:21When did I hit her?
00:06:28Now that's a hit.
00:06:32Now that's a hit.
00:06:34You've gone too far!
00:06:36Apologize to Mirabelle, now!
00:06:39And you'll compensate her.
00:06:41Two estate lands and a ten-year manor revenue deed.
00:06:44I won't back down.
00:06:46Not ever!
00:06:47Two estate lands?
00:06:48I doubt your two families combined even earn that much.
00:06:53Are you apologizing or not?
00:06:56Why should I?
00:06:57Fine.
00:06:58You'll regret this.
00:07:00Mirabelle, let's go.
00:07:07Thank God I got a second chance.
00:07:09This time my parents are safe.
00:07:11The manor stands.
00:07:12I won't let anyone take it all from me.
00:07:15Not again.
00:07:19The betrothal with House of Cavendish is settled.
00:07:21It's official.
00:07:22House of Cavendish has been most generous.
00:07:24They're holding the engagement ceremony here at our northern estate, spared you the long journey south.
00:07:28Very thoughtful.
00:07:30My lord, my lady, the party from House of Cavendish has arrived.
00:07:45These are betrothal gifts His Grace personally selected for Miss Winson.
00:07:48Please, have a look.
00:07:49Please, have a look.
00:08:17Please, have a look.
00:08:20Cavendish sapphire necklace, the one passed down through generations.
00:08:24They actually sent a family heirloom as betrothal gifts.
00:08:27The Cavendish boy is far more sincere than Cassian ever was.
00:08:31This is a rare and worthy match for Ivy.
00:08:34In my past life, I gave Cassian everything.
00:08:37And what did I get?
00:08:38Contempt.
00:08:39No ceremony.
00:08:40No betrothal gifts.
00:08:42Just a hasty meeting.
00:08:43And a betrothal sealed like an afterthought.
00:08:45His so-called love couldn't even match a stranger's sincerity.
00:08:49Miss Windsor, the Duke has sent word.
00:08:51If anything on the gift list displeases you, he'll have it replaced at once.
00:08:54I'm pleased with everything he sent.
00:08:58He's been so thoughtful.
00:09:00Should I send him something in return?
00:09:10Why are you here?
00:09:11You knew I was commissioning jewels for Mirabelle, so you followed me?
00:09:16Miss Windsor is personally avoiding a cravat for her betrothed.
00:09:20You're pathetic.
00:09:21I never once planned to marry you.
00:09:23Nothing you do will make me want you.
00:09:26That's my monogamy, isn't it?
00:09:28I've told you a hundred times.
00:09:29I despise having my initials on personal things.
00:09:33Can't you get that through your head?
00:09:37Give it back.
00:09:38I had this made myself.
00:09:40Cassian, that ball groan is absolutely exquisite.
00:09:43If you like it, I'll have the tailor make you one just like it.
00:09:47But I want to wear that one tonight.
00:09:50To the court concert.
00:09:52With you.
00:09:53Done.
00:09:53Have it altered to her measurements at once.
00:09:55We need it ready for tonight.
00:09:57Cassian, that is my betrothal gown.
00:10:00I never planned to honor this betrothal.
00:10:02You'll never have a reason to wear it.
00:10:05Besides, Mirabelle suits a gown like this far better than you ever could.
00:10:09Don't say that, Cassian.
00:10:11If Miss Wilshire objects, then never mind.
00:10:13A gown this fine isn't meant for a commoner like me.
00:10:16Nonsense.
00:10:17The woman I love deserves the finest.
00:10:20Ivy's nobility is nothing but a family title.
00:10:23She's no better than you.
00:10:24What are you standing there for?
00:10:25Alter it.
00:10:26Now.
00:10:29The fabric's nothing special.
00:10:30But if Miss Green fancies it, she can have it.
00:10:35Making excuses, are we?
00:10:37Don't worry.
00:10:38Once we're married, I'll spare one evening a month to escort you to a dinner.
00:10:42Call it a kindness.
00:10:43Married.
00:10:44Cassian, what makes you so certain I'd ever marry you?
00:10:50You've been chasing me since we were kids.
00:10:52Every wishing day you wish to marry me.
00:10:55You're of age now.
00:10:56Don't tell me you'd choose someone else.
00:10:58Mr. Holloway, the alterations on your suit are complete.
00:11:01Ivy, I'll say this once more.
00:11:03I like black cravats, not white.
00:11:06Try using your brain when you pick a gift.
00:11:09Let's go.
00:11:11Miss Windsor, what shall we do with your engagement gown?
00:11:15The fabric was flawed.
00:11:17It was always meant to be discarded.
00:11:19Design me an entirely new engagement gown.
00:11:21Yes, Miss.
00:11:24As for the cravat, ignore him.
00:11:27He's not the one I'm marrying.
00:11:28He has no say.
00:11:29Okay.
00:11:38Miss Windsor, tired of waiting?
00:11:41I meant to return your dress after the concert, but Cassian kept me in his carriage the whole time.
00:11:47Couldn't slip away.
00:11:48You're always so gracious, Miss Windsor.
00:11:50You don't mind, do you?
00:11:51She just sits there and takes it.
00:11:53Must be hopelessly in love with Cassian.
00:11:55What good does love do her?
00:11:56Cassian only has eyes for Miss Green.
00:12:00It's just a rag.
00:12:01Keep it if you like, Miss Green.
00:12:07She's showing those marks off in public.
00:12:09And Ivy still won't fight back.
00:12:11She's a laughingstock.
00:12:15Good heavens, Mirabelle.
00:12:17Your skirt split open at the thigh.
00:12:19Just how rough were you two?
00:12:21Everyone must have seen everything on your way in.
00:12:24Ivy, you did this on purpose.
00:12:27The fabric's nothing special.
00:12:29But if Miss Green fancies it, she can have it.
00:12:32I did warn you, Miss Green.
00:12:40My engagement serenity is tomorrow.
00:12:43Do come.
00:12:46Congratulations on your betrothal.
00:12:49May God's this union.
00:12:53Ivy!
00:12:55Apologize to Mirabelle.
00:12:57Now, or I call off this betrothal.
00:12:59Why should I apologize?
00:13:01Mirabelle walked around in a torn gown yesterday.
00:13:05You knew it was ripped and said nothing.
00:13:07Don't you think that's vicious?
00:13:09Vicious?
00:13:10I did warn her about the fabric.
00:13:12Who could have known it'd just tear apart?
00:13:14Still making excuses.
00:13:15The gown was ruined and you did nothing.
00:13:17You're just jealous of her.
00:13:19Me?
00:13:20Jealous of her?
00:13:22Probably tore from all that fun in the carriage.
00:13:25But today, I'm ruining her at her own betrothal.
00:13:28You haven't even married into our family and you dare talk back to the heir?
00:13:31Is this how House of Waste raises its daughters?
00:13:34Causing a scene at my betrothal is that House of Holloway's idea of manners?
00:13:37We never approved of a spoiled girl like you.
00:13:41But since you insist on marrying Cassian, we'll give you a chance.
00:13:47But we have conditions.
00:13:48You must hand over half of the Windsor holdings.
00:13:53Half?
00:13:54That's outrageous.
00:13:55Demanding half our holdings outright?
00:13:58You actually have the nerve.
00:14:01If you weren't so desperate to marry me, it'd be Mirabelle standing here today.
00:14:05Every holding you, surrender goes to Mirabelle.
00:14:08You owe her that!
00:14:09Do as you're told, and I might still honor this betrothal.
00:14:14Sign it!
00:14:25You still don't get it.
00:14:27It was never going to be you!
00:14:31You spent days planning this betrothal banquet.
00:14:34Handled every detail yourself.
00:14:35The whole city noticed.
00:14:37Tell me, who else would you do all this for?
00:14:39Who I marry is none of your concern.
00:14:41Enough!
00:14:41The manor dowry can wait.
00:14:43With all these noble houses present, I'll do you the honor of accepting this marriage.
00:14:47But don't flatter yourself.
00:14:48Even if you have me, you'll never have my heart.
00:14:51Cassian, did you even look at the groom's name before walking in?
00:15:03Why would he need to look?
00:15:04Of course it's my son's name.
00:15:06Now go change that gown.
00:15:07Dark green would suit you better.
00:15:09Today belongs to House of Holloway.
00:15:10Only Mirabelle and I have the right to wear red here.
00:15:12Out of respect for your age, I'll let that slide.
00:15:14If you're here to observe, sit down quietly.
00:15:16If not, leave.
00:15:17You dare dismiss me?
00:15:19Bring your parents out to apologize now!
00:15:21Now, let's see what kind of family raises a daughter with no manners.
00:15:26You haven't earned the right to see my parents.
00:15:28You!
00:15:29Look, everyone.
00:15:30Love letters.
00:15:31I, Ivy, wrote these, chasing my son.
00:15:33Hundreds of them.
00:15:34She begged and wept to marry Cassian, barely engaged and already showing her true colors.
00:15:39She won't even respect her future mother-in-law.
00:15:41You all tell me, is this right?
00:15:43Swinzon, did you pursue Mr. Holloway yourself?
00:15:45Mr. Holloway, is it true House of Windsor offered half their manor oldings?
00:15:49That is right.
00:15:50If she hadn't offered such generous terms, I'd never have agreed to marry her.
00:15:53Your entire family is absolutely shameless.
00:15:56You threw yourself at me begging to be my wife.
00:15:59What right do you have to judge my family?
00:16:02You dare hit me!
00:16:03Kneel and apologize to my son, or this betrothal is void.
00:16:07Right here, right now.
00:16:10And if I don't...
00:16:11Stop!
00:16:18Stop!
00:16:22Let's see how bold young Cassian dares, forcing my betrothed to her knees.
00:16:29It's him.
00:16:30The portrait was handsome enough, but in person, even better.
00:16:34Did he hurt you?
00:16:36I'm fine.
00:16:39Well, well, if it isn't Mr. Cavendid, the church's eternal recluse.
00:16:45What?
00:16:45Our engagement ceremony warrants a visit from the great Mr. Cavendish.
00:16:49Ivy is my betrothed.
00:16:52Barging in uninvited, isn't that rather improper?
00:16:56I'm here for my own ceremony.
00:16:58I'm the host, and you're merely the uninvited guests.
00:17:02Everyone in aristocratic cells knows, Ivy's loved no one but me since childhood, over
00:17:09a decade.
00:17:11Every single year, she swore she'd marry me.
00:17:14Livian, after the ceremony, I'll explain everything, I promise.
00:17:18Does he mind that I once had feelings for Cassian?
00:17:23None of that matters.
00:17:24It's all in the past.
00:17:27I'm the one standing before you now.
00:17:32Mr. Cavendish, stealing a bride in public?
00:17:35Ivy and I grew up together.
00:17:36Our bond runs deep.
00:17:38You really think you can take her from me?
00:17:40Deep bond.
00:17:42Word is you've been dodging a betrothal with Ivy for years.
00:17:44Timing wasn't right.
00:17:46Everything I did was for Ivy's sake.
00:17:48If you're so devoted, why is Miss Green on your arm?
00:17:51Is that your idea of a gentleman?
00:17:53I'm only here as a guest.
00:17:54Your gown is grander than the bride's.
00:17:56One might think this was your wedding to Cassian.
00:17:59That's not...
00:18:00You can't accuse me like that!
00:18:03Miss Green, your intentions are plain for all to see.
00:18:06No one in this room is fooled.
00:18:08You're brilliant.
00:18:10They can't even talk back.
00:18:11Oh, I've got something even better.
00:18:13What is it?
00:18:13Come on, use it on them.
00:18:15Not here.
00:18:15Back at the mansion?
00:18:17I'll show you.
00:18:18Alone.
00:18:19Ivy, this is our engagement ceremony.
00:18:22You're clinging to another man.
00:18:23Have you no shame?
00:18:24Cassian, open your eyes.
00:18:26This is my wedding to Livian.
00:18:37What's this?
00:18:42Livian, you should have sent word.
00:18:45We'd have arranged a proper welcome for you.
00:18:47My lord, my lady, you've done so much for the ceremony already.
00:18:51I didn't want to trouble you further.
00:18:52Wonderful.
00:18:53Everything's ready on my end.
00:18:55The ceremony begins the moment the hour strikes.
00:18:58My lady, if you accept him today, my betrothal to Ivy is finished.
00:19:02Aren't you afraid she'll resent you for this?
00:19:04Come to think of it, House of Windsorne, it's never sent vitations to either of your families.
00:19:09So why are you here?
00:19:10My lady, what a thing to say.
00:19:12Hey, it's Cassian and Ivy's engagement day.
00:19:15The groom's right here.
00:19:16She can't possibly engage another.
00:19:19Exactly.
00:19:20Who needs an invitation to the groom's own engagement?
00:19:23The man beside me, he is today's groom.
00:19:26The rest of you are simply flattering yourselves.
00:19:30My lady, how dare you?
00:19:32Aren't you afraid Ivy will suffer once she marries into our house?
00:19:36My lady, enough, Jesskin.
00:19:38Push me further, and I won't marry Ivy at all.
00:19:42Nobody's begging you to marry me.
00:19:44Door's right there.
00:19:45See yourself out.
00:19:57Ladies and gentlemen, my groom has arrived.
00:20:00I hereby announce the betrothal ceremony of Ivy Wilson and Mr. Livian Cavendish officially begins.
00:20:12Are you insane?
00:20:14You're actually getting engaged to him?
00:20:18Your daughter threw herself at my son.
00:20:20This betrothal was set in stone.
00:20:22Now you swap the groom.
00:20:24When did anyone consult our family?
00:20:26Such sincere devotion, and you call it desperation.
00:20:29Since House of Holloway can't cherish what it had, Ivy is free to take her heart back.
00:20:39Livian!
00:20:40This is between me and Ivy.
00:20:42Mind your own damn business!
00:20:43Cassian, who gave you permission to speak to my fiancé that way?
00:20:46You're yelling at me?
00:20:48Or him?
00:20:49What does he have that I don't?
00:20:51He's a gentleman.
00:20:53He's faithful.
00:20:54That alone makes him a thousand times the man you'll ever be.
00:20:58What real man is that devoted?
00:21:00The way I see it, he simply can't perform.
00:21:03That's his little secret.
00:21:05You hit me again?
00:21:08Slander my fiancé one more time.
00:21:10I'll have your arms torn from your body.
00:21:13My dear, don't be upset.
00:21:14I'll send word to all the southern estates at once.
00:21:16All dealings with House of Holloway are finished.
00:21:18My lady, my lord, you can't do this to us.
00:21:22Miss Windsor is just confused right now.
00:21:24Once she comes to her senses, she'll still marry into our family.
00:21:27Exactly!
00:21:28Miss Windsor clearly isn't thinking straight.
00:21:31You can't go along with this nonsense.
00:21:33Stop begging.
00:21:34Just wait.
00:21:35When she comes crawling back in tears, don't expect her to be kind.
00:21:39See yourself out.
00:21:47That monogram on the Trevon.
00:21:49Those are Livian's initials.
00:21:50How is that possible?
00:21:53Cassian, Miss Windsor won't bother you again.
00:21:56So can we start preparing our betrothal now?
00:21:59What do you know?
00:22:01Ivy won't marry anyone else.
00:22:03She'll come back to me in the end.
00:22:04Of course.
00:22:05A girl like Ivy will come crawling back to my son, begging.
00:22:09I've seen these little games women play.
00:22:11You're absolutely right, my lady.
00:22:13Ivy will regret this.
00:22:14Don't worry.
00:22:15Even if I marry Ivy, you'll still be the rightful mistress of House of Holloway.
00:22:19I won't let you suffer for it.
00:22:21Cassian, I can't match Ivy's family or her cunning.
00:22:24But you're the only one I love.
00:22:26I'm lucky to have you.
00:22:29I'm sorry.
00:22:30Affairs at the Southern Estates held me up.
00:22:32I should have been here sooner.
00:22:34It's fine.
00:22:35I understand.
00:22:35Actually, I should be apologizing.
00:22:37I thought I'd handle things with Cassian.
00:22:39I didn't expect them to show up and make a scene.
00:22:41No need to apologize.
00:22:42The past is the past.
00:22:44If you'd known about my past with Cassian, would you still have agreed to our betrothal?
00:22:48Yes.
00:22:49As long as you chose me in the end, I'll honor our betrothal.
00:22:52Always.
00:22:53If there's someone you fancy, you're free to keep her.
00:22:55Between us, let it be due to an arrangement only.
00:22:57Not love.
00:22:58You want us to be husband and wife?
00:23:00With no love between us?
00:23:01Yes.
00:23:02Why?
00:23:03Because of Cassian, you're shutting me out completely?
00:23:05That's not fair to me.
00:23:07Feelings don't last.
00:23:08Only interests do.
00:23:09You should know that better than anyone.
00:23:11Miss Windsor, my marriage must be built on love.
00:23:14You may have loved someone before, but you must love me.
00:23:17Otherwise, I won't agree to this betrothal.
00:23:19Can't we just live together without bothering each other?
00:23:22Isn't that enough?
00:23:24What are you doing?
00:23:25No.
00:23:26What I want is to love my wife and be loved in return.
00:23:33It's late.
00:23:34You should go rest.
00:23:38Go where, exactly?
00:23:40My manor's miles from here.
00:23:42You'd have me sleep in the streets on our engagement night?
00:23:44Just find an inn, Livian.
00:23:48Ivy, why are you two still out here?
00:23:51Your room's all ready.
00:23:53Long day.
00:23:54Go get some rest.
00:23:56When did you arrange a room?
00:23:58No one told me.
00:24:00Right next to yours.
00:24:01I had it arranged myself.
00:24:04Thank you, my lord.
00:24:05You're too kind.
00:24:16You made this yourself.
00:24:18Is there anything you can't do?
00:24:20If Ivy were half as easy as you, I'd have nothing to worry about.
00:24:27Mother?
00:24:28Finally awake?
00:24:30Livian's been in the Keller since dawn.
00:24:32Says it's all for you.
00:24:36Livian, take Ivy to see what you've prepared.
00:24:43What is it?
00:24:44I made some wine in the manor cellar.
00:24:46Thought it might help you unwind.
00:24:49You know how to do this?
00:24:51Learn from our family vineyard.
00:24:53It's not hard.
00:24:53It's not hard.
00:25:04Here, try this.
00:25:06See if it suits your palate.
00:25:14It's been one morning.
00:25:16How'd he get my parents wrapped around his thung already?
00:25:20If you like it, I'll have one ready for you every day.
00:25:23That's too much trouble for you.
00:25:25No trouble at all.
00:25:26It's our family tradition.
00:25:27A wife's needs come before all else.
00:25:29Our ivies truly found a good man.
00:25:34You haven't been sleeping well.
00:25:36A little more before bed, you'll need the energy for what's ahead.
00:25:39Why does everything he says sound so suggestive?
00:25:43Our estate lands will be more intertwined going forward.
00:25:46There's much to manage together.
00:25:47Oh, he meant the estates.
00:25:49I read too much into that.
00:25:53Lady Winsen, Lord Winsen, I've given this much thought.
00:25:57My sincerity at the betrothal ceremony fell short.
00:26:00I've brought three deeds for your review.
00:26:02The first, my grandmother's inheritance arrangement.
00:26:05Upon her passing, half her manor and estate lands go to Ivy.
00:26:09The second, a partial transfer of our family's estate lands.
00:26:13I hold the primary management rights.
00:26:15A portion of those, I'll transfer to Ivy.
00:26:20And the third, a vow I'll read aloud before the church.
00:26:24The church and the peerage stand as witnesses.
00:26:26If I ever betray Ivy after marriage, I forfeit all manor rights and estate lands.
00:26:32The church and the family reclaim everything.
00:26:34Livian, have you lost your mind?
00:26:41You're giving me most of your holdings.
00:26:43What will you have left?
00:26:46Husband and wife are one.
00:26:48What's mine is yours.
00:26:49There's no difference.
00:26:50I don't need any of this.
00:26:52Your heart is enough.
00:26:53Indeed.
00:26:54Ivy will inherit the Windsor estate lands.
00:26:57Our betrothal was never about your family's wealth.
00:26:59Yes.
00:26:59As long as you and Ivy are happy together, that matters more than any fortune.
00:27:03Lady Windsor.
00:27:04Lord Windsor.
00:27:06Words prove nothing.
00:27:07These deeds represent House of Cavadal's sincerity.
00:27:10And my own.
00:27:13Impossible.
00:27:14I never signed any transfer deed.
00:27:17Last life, Cassian tricked me into those deeds.
00:27:20Took everything.
00:27:21Got me killed.
00:27:22But this man, he's giving me all he has.
00:27:26Willingly.
00:27:26My dear, sign it.
00:27:35How did I just sign that?
00:27:38All those estate lands and holdings?
00:27:40He just handed them to me?
00:27:43Miss Windsor, these are from the latest batch.
00:27:47Lynn.
00:27:48Say a man you've never met shows up in your life and is good to you.
00:27:53Is that even real?
00:27:55Too good to be true.
00:27:56I wouldn't dare dream it.
00:27:59I feel like I'm dreaming too.
00:28:01Ivy.
00:28:04Lynn, leave us.
00:28:06Miss Windsor, the guards and I will be at the entrance.
00:28:09Call for us anytime.
00:28:10I'm fine, girl.
00:28:14What are you doing here?
00:28:15I heard Livian moved into your manor last night!
00:28:19He's my betrothed.
00:28:21He belongs at my manor.
00:28:23And what are you exactly?
00:28:25I get it now.
00:28:26You're doing this to make me jealous, right?
00:28:29Jealous?
00:28:30All this effort just to provoke me?
00:28:32Fine.
00:28:32I'll marry you.
00:28:34Happy now?
00:28:34Cassian.
00:28:36I'll say this one last time.
00:28:39I don't love you.
00:28:40Livian is my betrothed.
00:28:42And he will be my husband.
00:28:44Don't lie to me.
00:28:45I've looked into it.
00:28:46Livian came north for an estate deal.
00:28:48Not to get betrothed to you.
00:28:54How do you run a house with that brain of yours?
00:28:57Ivy!
00:28:58Stop pretending.
00:28:59You're still in love with me.
00:29:01This cold act.
00:29:03Aren't you tired of it?
00:29:06In my last life, you've led my estate lands in holding stride.
00:29:10Moved Mirabelle into my home.
00:29:12Got my whole family killed.
00:29:13What makes you think I'd ever love you again?
00:29:15How pathetic.
00:29:16You fell for Mirabelle ages ago, didn't you?
00:29:18That's completely different.
00:29:20Mirabelle's just my mistress.
00:29:22I'd never marry her.
00:29:23If it bothers you, I'll keep her out of your sight after the wedding.
00:29:25Then go back to Mirabelle.
00:29:26Stay far away from me.
00:29:30So handsome.
00:29:31Such noble bearing.
00:29:33Is Ivy inside?
00:29:39Did you two sleep together last night?
00:29:41An unwed Earl's daughter.
00:29:43Don't you think that's a disgrace to your house?
00:29:46He's more of a gentleman than you'll ever be.
00:29:49Get out!
00:29:50Ivy, three slaps in two days!
00:29:52You think you're untouchable because of House of Windsor?
00:29:54Olivia, if you weren't an Earl's daughter, he wouldn't even take you as a mistress.
00:30:01Insult Ivy again and I'll break you.
00:30:03Get lost!
00:30:04Now!
00:30:07You'll pay for this!
00:30:11Are you hurt?
00:30:12He did not harm you, did he?
00:30:13I am fine.
00:30:15He would not dare lay a hand on me.
00:30:17Say the word, and I will deal with House Holloway myself.
00:30:20No need.
00:30:21My quarrel with House Holloway is mine to settle.
00:30:24As you wish.
00:30:26What brings you here so suddenly?
00:30:28I came to bring you flowers.
00:30:32I hear your days have been quite occupied.
00:30:35Fresh blooms might lift your spirits.
00:30:38I had no idea you could arrange flowers.
00:30:41Only a little.
00:30:42This man, he excels at everything he touches.
00:30:46Even what I have not yet mastered, I would learn.
00:30:50After all, I came here for you.
00:30:55Cassian said you came to the Northern Fend on important business.
00:30:59Not for the Betrosedal.
00:31:01A union for life.
00:31:03Is that not important enough?
00:31:04I am done for.
00:31:06How does he fluster me so easily?
00:31:09Livian, you truly need not be so kind to me.
00:31:12Our families grow closer by the day.
00:31:14Domain alliances alone can sustain the bond between us.
00:31:16You do not have to go to such lengths to court my favor.
00:31:19You believe my affection is merely to court your favor?
00:31:22I cannot think of another reason.
00:31:24Surely you would not fall in love with a girl you have known for mere days.
00:31:27What if I told you?
00:31:28I fell in love with you long ago.
00:31:30Long ago?
00:31:31When?
00:31:32We have never even met before, have we?
00:31:34We have.
00:31:35You simply do not remember.
00:31:37How can I have no memory of it?
00:31:39When was it?
00:31:40When the time is right, I will tell you.
00:31:42I promise.
00:31:48Something has happened.
00:31:49Something dreadful.
00:31:52What is it now?
00:31:54My son.
00:31:56What happened to your face?
00:31:57Who struck you?
00:31:59Never mind that.
00:32:00Tell me what happened.
00:32:01At the gathering today, I heard House Wilser intends to revoke our management chartle.
00:32:10I saw Ivy just today.
00:32:11And what did she say?
00:32:13What else could she say?
00:32:14The moment she saw me, she wept and begged my forgiveness.
00:32:16Said yesterday was nothing but a fit of temper.
00:32:19Implored me to overlook it.
00:32:20And to enter into a betrothal at once.
00:32:22So Ivy still wants to marry you after all.
00:32:25She was merely trying to provoke you.
00:32:27Good thing you did not take the bait.
00:32:29Naturally.
00:32:31She is besocted with me.
00:32:33Who else could she possibly marry?
00:32:35Then the rumor about House Winsern revoking our management chartles?
00:32:38It must be false.
00:32:40Of course it is.
00:32:41Her heart is mine.
00:32:43Our house will only grow stronger.
00:32:45It is merely a matter of time before we support House Winser.
00:32:48That is my son.
00:32:49Well, I must return to the gathering.
00:32:51Several ladies are still waiting for me.
00:32:53Go on then.
00:33:01Go at once.
00:33:02Find out whether House Winser has truly moved to reclaim our management charters.
00:33:06Yes, my lord.
00:33:08With me here, Ivy would never dare move against our house.
00:33:12Ivy, you had best not do anything you will regret.
00:33:17Livian, I brought your change of...
00:33:27I did not realize you had just bathed.
00:33:30I must go.
00:33:32I saw nothing.
00:33:34I...
00:33:38I...
00:33:38You...
00:33:39You...
00:33:40You...
00:33:40As I recall, you do not stutter.
00:33:44Get up, please.
00:33:49What is wrong?
00:33:51It is late.
00:33:52You should rest.
00:33:55Why do you have so many scars?
00:33:56It is nothing.
00:33:57I grew accustomed long ago.
00:34:00These wounds...
00:34:01These wounds...
00:34:01They look recent.
00:34:02Will you not tell me how you got them?
00:34:04A mere accident.
00:34:05Nothing more.
00:34:07Can you not be honest with me?
00:34:09Before I came to the northern field, I ventured into the Black Forest, seeking the Witch of Legend, to make
00:34:16a wish.
00:34:17The wish was granted.
00:34:18In return, I offered the witch my heart's blood to seal the pact.
00:34:22These scars are the price I paid.
00:34:26The Black Forest?
00:34:29The one where the reclusive witch dwells?
00:34:31Yes.
00:34:32They say the Black Forest is treacherous savage beasts and trials set by the witch.
00:34:37You went there alone to make a wish.
00:34:39You offered your own heart's blood.
00:34:41You were risking your life.
00:34:42It matters not.
00:34:44These wounds are nothing compared to seeing my wish fulfilled.
00:34:47So you were late to the betrothal banquet, because your wounds were too severe.
00:34:51Am I right?
00:34:53Yes.
00:34:53Forgive me.
00:34:55You could have simply told me.
00:34:56I am not unreasonable.
00:34:57There was no need to keep it from me.
00:34:59Very well.
00:35:00From now on, I shall tell you everything.
00:35:03Then, may I ask what wish you made?
00:35:05An obsession I have carried for a long time.
00:35:08But thankfully, it has already come true.
00:35:12I am glad.
00:35:13We shall enter into our betrothal soon.
00:35:16We shall be family.
00:35:17Whatever troubles you, you may always tell me.
00:35:20Then, there is something I would ask of you.
00:35:23Right now.
00:35:24Name it.
00:35:25If it is within my power, I shall help you.
00:35:29I would ask Miss Ivy to make me a true man.
00:35:35No, no, no, you cannot.
00:35:37I am not ready.
00:35:39After the wedding, please.
00:35:41Forgive me.
00:35:42I overstepped.
00:35:43It is not your fault.
00:35:44I have not yet resolved to give my heart fully.
00:35:46But I must know, why do you care for me so deeply?
00:35:49If I give you the answer now, what do I receive in return?
00:35:54I was running around in circles, lost my mind.
00:35:58Now will you tell me?
00:35:59Lost my purpose.
00:36:01I was blindfolded in search of words.
00:36:04That reward is not quite enough.
00:36:06I was drowning in the silence.
00:36:09All I needed was some kindness.
00:36:12I needed someone to forgive my darkest nights.
00:36:16Now you must tell me, why do you care for me so?
00:36:19Once we have entered into our betrothal, I shall tell you.
00:36:22I promise.
00:36:36Miss Windsor, House Hollowam's domain rights have been fully reclaimed.
00:36:40Allied families have agreed to terms.
00:36:42On your word, every partnership need shall be dissolved.
00:36:44House Windsor will absorb every loss their allied families have suffered.
00:36:48The evidence of House Hollowam's legal violations, is it ready?
00:36:51Fully compiled, Miss Windsor.
00:36:52For your review.
00:36:55Once House Holloway loses every last ally, submit this evidence to the Kingdom Tribunal at once.
00:37:00I want them destroyed, beyond all redemption.
00:37:02Under-distured, Miss Windsor.
00:37:04Before tomorrow, notify every family bound by deed to House Holloway.
00:37:06All partnerships are dissolved.
00:37:08At once, Miss Windsor.
00:37:12What are you doing here?
00:37:13I wish to see you.
00:37:15I did not wish to intrude upon family matters, so I waited here.
00:37:18Must you be so... direct?
00:37:21Too subtle, and you would feign ignorance again.
00:37:23How natural this feels.
00:37:25Like an old married puppy.
00:37:27I have arranged a private dining hall.
00:37:29Allow me to take you to dinner.
00:37:30Very well.
00:37:31I hear you intend to move against House Holloway.
00:37:33Do you need my help?
00:37:34A minor house like House Holloway?
00:37:35Hardly worth two families joining forces.
00:37:38True.
00:37:39You have always been decisive.
00:37:40Never one to show mercy.
00:37:42You seem to know me quite well.
00:37:44Yes, when you were a child.
00:37:45When I was a child?
00:37:47You knew me back then?
00:37:49The carriage is here.
00:37:50Shall we?
00:37:52Do not change the subject.
00:37:53Finish what you were saying.
00:38:08My chest aches.
00:38:10Right here.
00:38:11You must stop teasing me.
00:38:13I truly cannot bear it.
00:38:16If you no longer wish to hold back, nothing would please me more.
00:38:21But I cannot.
00:38:25Livian, I have period cramps.
00:38:28Forgive me.
00:38:30I did not know.
00:38:31It is all right.
00:38:33I added restorative herbs.
00:38:35It will ease the discomfort.
00:38:37Drink slowly, my dear.
00:38:46You take such good care of others.
00:38:49Young ladies must fancy you.
00:38:53You take such good care of people.
00:38:55I imagine many noble ladies must be quite fond of you.
00:38:59I suppose so.
00:39:01Quite a few noble ladies once confessed their affection,
00:39:04but I told them all my destined fate carries a curse,
00:39:06bringing doom upon parents, wife, and children.
00:39:08In time, no one dared come close.
00:39:11Stop that.
00:39:11Who speaks such ill of themselves?
00:39:12Even if you wish to ward off admirers,
00:39:14you cannot curse yourself so.
00:39:15I am not cursing myself, fate.
00:39:17This is truly my destined fate.
00:39:19Both my parents perished the day I was born.
00:39:22A witch foretold, after marriage,
00:39:24doom upon my wife.
00:39:25After children,
00:39:27doom upon them as well.
00:39:29Even should no lives be lost,
00:39:31a life of misfortune and an early grave.
00:39:33How can that be?
00:39:33I have been with you all this while
00:39:35and never once felt ill-fated.
00:39:36If anything, everything has gone remarkably well.
00:39:39Because you are different.
00:39:40You are my destined one.
00:39:43By your side,
00:39:44my curse transforms.
00:39:46I become blessed to bring fortune to my wife.
00:39:49With me beside you,
00:39:51you shall know nothing but peace and grace.
00:39:53Truly?
00:39:55That is extraordinary.
00:39:58So in this life,
00:39:59I belong only to you.
00:40:02Please,
00:40:03do not push me away again.
00:40:06Will you?
00:40:08Perhaps,
00:40:09let us wait.
00:40:11We shall speak of this
00:40:12after my monthly courses have passed.
00:40:14Rest easy.
00:40:15I am no brute
00:40:16who would take advantage
00:40:17of such a moment.
00:40:23Here.
00:40:25Have another sip.
00:40:32How does it taste?
00:40:34Lovely.
00:40:38Sweet.
00:40:39Rest well, my dear.
00:40:41Good night.
00:40:42Livian,
00:40:42why do you love me so
00:40:43if you keep this up?
00:40:44I shall truly lose my heart to you.
00:40:49Prepare a dossier.
00:40:51Every crime tied to
00:40:52House Holloway's estate holdings.
00:40:53Spare no detail.
00:40:55Trace all their connections.
00:40:56Cut off every escape route.
00:40:57No one is to offer them aid.
00:40:59This plan must be flawless.
00:41:00Your Grace,
00:41:00shall we inform Miss Windsor
00:41:02that you are also aiding her in secret?
00:41:03No.
00:41:04She must not suspect a thing.
00:41:07And keep close watch on the Holloway's.
00:41:09Bless your Grace.
00:41:11In this life,
00:41:12every path you wish to walk,
00:41:13I shall level for you.
00:41:14One by one.
00:41:18Ivy!
00:41:19Step aside.
00:41:20Even a dog knows not to block my path.
00:41:22Have you lost your mind?
00:41:23You forced every house
00:41:25to sever ties with us.
00:41:26And now you mean to seize
00:41:27our entire domain?
00:41:28Indeed.
00:41:28That was me.
00:41:30Is there a problem?
00:41:31What is the point of
00:41:32cornering me like this?
00:41:33Cornering you?
00:41:34How so?
00:41:35This is all to force me
00:41:36into marrying you,
00:41:37is it not?
00:41:38Stooping to such vile tactics
00:41:39to make me yield.
00:41:40You truly are desperate.
00:41:43What's staggering vanity?
00:41:45Your house has every means
00:41:46to crush me.
00:41:47Fine.
00:41:47You win, I lose.
00:41:49I shall marry you at once.
00:41:50Are you satisfied?
00:41:50I have no need of you.
00:41:51Then what on earth do you want?
00:41:53I want you cast out
00:41:54like a stray dog,
00:41:55wandering the streets,
00:41:56trampled by anyone who passes.
00:41:58Ivy,
00:41:58you are hiding behind
00:41:59your power to crush me.
00:42:00To force my submission,
00:42:02face me without
00:42:02your family name.
00:42:03I dare you.
00:42:03What a pity.
00:42:04I happen to possess
00:42:05more felds and fortune
00:42:06than you could ever dream of.
00:42:07And I shall use
00:42:08every ounce of power
00:42:09and wealth to crush you.
00:42:10But this is not about marriage.
00:42:12I shall drag you
00:42:13before the kingdom tribunal,
00:42:14where you shall beg for death
00:42:15and it shall not come.
00:42:17Ivy,
00:42:17must it come to this?
00:42:18Destroying me
00:42:19because your love
00:42:19turned to hate?
00:42:22Coming after you?
00:42:23Certainly.
00:42:24Love turned to hate?
00:42:26Never.
00:42:28Ivy,
00:42:29you go after our house Windsor
00:42:30so ruthlessly,
00:42:31all to secure your place
00:42:32as Lady Windsor.
00:42:33Fine,
00:42:33I shall grant you that.
00:42:36Truly,
00:42:37I do admire you.
00:42:38You never fail
00:42:38to think so highly of yourself.
00:42:40Ivy,
00:42:40I am tired.
00:42:41I do not wish to prolong
00:42:42this cold silence.
00:42:43I will marry you
00:42:44without complaint,
00:42:45hand you the entire Windsor domain.
00:42:46But every family,
00:42:48every coin,
00:42:48goes to me.
00:42:49That is only fair.
00:42:50Your pitiful little estate.
00:42:52Can you dare demand
00:42:52all of my family's
00:42:53felds in return?
00:42:54If you wish to marry me,
00:42:55show sincerity.
00:42:56You pushed me this far.
00:42:58Do I not deserve compensation?
00:42:59And if I refuse?
00:43:01Then you shall never have me.
00:43:03I could not care less.
00:43:05I will marry Mirabean.
00:43:06Every ounce of love
00:43:07meant for you.
00:43:08I will give it all to her.
00:43:09Worthless things.
00:43:10Give them to whomever you wish.
00:43:12Ivy,
00:43:12you have changed.
00:43:13Have you forgotten?
00:43:14As a child,
00:43:15you followed me everywhere,
00:43:16did anything to please me.
00:43:17I was young and foolish.
00:43:18That does not mean
00:43:19I shall remain blind.
00:43:22I am simply reclaiming
00:43:23what we once
00:43:24cherishably bestowed upon you.
00:43:26Without House Windsor,
00:43:28you are nothing.
00:43:30Impossible.
00:43:31I do not believe you.
00:43:32You are lying to me.
00:43:33You must be lying.
00:43:34Tell me you are.
00:43:36You are an insect.
00:43:38Not even worth
00:43:39the effort of a lie.
00:43:40Oh,
00:43:41and return our families feared.
00:43:43Delay any further
00:43:44and you shall pay dearly for it.
00:43:46Ivy,
00:43:46you would truly force me to pay.
00:43:48On what grounds?
00:43:49Because the third
00:43:50is ours by right.
00:43:52Refuse
00:43:52and I shall take you
00:43:53before the kingdom tribunal.
00:43:55How does a prison cell sound?
00:43:57Ivy,
00:43:58have you gone mad?
00:43:58You would throw
00:43:59your own husband into prison?
00:44:01Husband,
00:44:02you do not deserve that word.
00:44:04Her husband stands right here.
00:44:06What are you?
00:44:07Enough.
00:44:08How much longer
00:44:08will you parade this farce
00:44:10before me?
00:44:10We entered into a betrothal
00:44:12long ago
00:44:12and still you refuse
00:44:14to believe it.
00:44:15I do not believe it.
00:44:16This cannot be.
00:44:17You see,
00:44:19you cannot wake a man
00:44:20who pretends to sleep.
00:44:21No matter.
00:44:23Once we hold our wedding,
00:44:24we shall invite him
00:44:24to raise a glass.
00:44:26Then,
00:44:27he will believe.
00:44:30I am afraid not.
00:44:32By the time we hold
00:44:33our wedding,
00:44:35he shall already
00:44:36be behind bars.
00:44:39The whole kingdom
00:44:40will know of our wedding.
00:44:41He will hear the news
00:44:42even from his cell.
00:44:43Good.
00:44:44Perhaps then
00:44:45he will finally give up.
00:44:46Ivy,
00:44:47have you two quite finished
00:44:48this little act of yours?
00:44:49Restore all trade
00:44:50with House Windsor's domains
00:44:51at once
00:44:52and provide 10 billion
00:44:53gold coins in aid.
00:44:53Do you hear me?
00:44:54Are you begging me?
00:44:56That will not do.
00:44:57Not a shred of humility.
00:44:59Even a dog
00:44:59knows to wag its tail
00:45:01when it begs.
00:45:02Are you insulting me?
00:45:04Have you no noble decorier?
00:45:06My apologies.
00:45:07I simply never regarded you
00:45:09as human.
00:45:10You.
00:45:13Ivy,
00:45:13you shameless woman
00:45:14clinging to another man
00:45:16in broad daylight.
00:45:16It is too late for regrets.
00:45:18I would sooner die
00:45:19than marry a tainted woman
00:45:19like you.
00:45:20I am nothing like you.
00:45:21My betrothed and I
00:45:22were pledged according
00:45:22to kingdom rights.
00:45:23Lawful, proper,
00:45:24and beyond reproach.
00:45:25Still trying to provoke me?
00:45:26I will never fall
00:45:27for your tricks again.
00:45:28What on earth
00:45:28are you going on about?
00:45:29You ruined your own reputation
00:45:30just to make me jealous.
00:45:31That only proves
00:45:32how desperate you are.
00:45:33Come beg me
00:45:34to take you back.
00:45:35Then perhaps I shall grant you
00:45:36one last chance.
00:45:37We shall see.
00:45:38Has he lost his mind?
00:45:40I am afraid he is
00:45:41beyond all cure.
00:45:44Son,
00:45:45how did it go?
00:45:46Will House Windsor
00:45:46spare us?
00:45:47Spare us?
00:45:48This is merely Ivy's
00:45:49petty little ploy
00:45:50to make me grovel.
00:45:51That cannot be.
00:45:52She has nearly destroyed
00:45:53House Holloway.
00:45:54All of this
00:45:55just to force my hand
00:45:56in marriage.
00:45:56She has exhausted
00:45:57every vile trick.
00:45:58The girl is simply desperate.
00:46:00Mother,
00:46:00rest easy.
00:46:01She will lose her patience
00:46:02soon enough.
00:46:03We hold our ground
00:46:03and House Holloway
00:46:04will turn the tide.
00:46:05Truly?
00:46:06Of course.
00:46:07Before long,
00:46:07Ivy will come weeping,
00:46:09surrendering every manor
00:46:10and every coin
00:46:10House Windsor owns.
00:46:12She will kneel
00:46:12and beg me to wed her.
00:46:14Mark my words.
00:46:17Cassian,
00:46:17you must help my family.
00:46:19House Windsor
00:46:20has seized every trade
00:46:20partnership we had.
00:46:21We cannot hold on
00:46:22much longer.
00:46:22Just as I expected.
00:46:24Ivy showed her
00:46:25desperation first.
00:46:26What are you talking
00:46:26about, Cassian?
00:46:27Never mind that.
00:46:28Can you lend my family
00:46:28some money?
00:46:29Without a single source
00:46:30of income,
00:46:30we will not survive
00:46:31another day.
00:46:31Mirabaline,
00:46:32don't fret.
00:46:33Even if House Green's
00:46:34estate holdings
00:46:34collapse entirely,
00:46:35it hardly matters.
00:46:36Once I wed Ivy,
00:46:37I could restore Ten
00:46:37with a wave of my hand.
00:46:38Have you never once
00:46:39considered that Ivy
00:46:40truly does not love you
00:46:41any more?
00:46:42It's impossible.
00:46:42You don't understand.
00:46:43What she treasures most
00:46:44is our bond.
00:46:45We were childhood sweethearts,
00:46:46raised side by side.
00:46:47How can a man
00:46:47be this stupid?
00:46:49Cassian,
00:46:50my father's health
00:46:50is failing.
00:46:51This turmoil,
00:46:52his body cannot endure it.
00:46:53If House Green's
00:46:54estate holdings
00:46:55are truly destroyed,
00:46:56it will be the death of him.
00:46:57I beg you,
00:46:57lend us something,
00:46:58anything.
00:46:59House Holloway
00:46:59cannot produce
00:47:00a single coin.
00:47:01The entire family
00:47:02is in ruin.
00:47:03Ivy left me no way out.
00:47:04She wants me on my knees,
00:47:05begging.
00:47:06I will never give her that.
00:47:07Whoever yields first
00:47:08loses.
00:47:09You do not understand.
00:47:11Cassian!
00:47:11Wake up!
00:47:13Stop lying to yourself!
00:47:14You wretch!
00:47:16You dare strike me?!
00:47:20See for yourself!
00:47:21I just received this.
00:47:23Ivy has formally
00:47:24announced her wedding
00:47:25to Livian.
00:47:26Three months from now,
00:47:27you lost her long ago!
00:47:34How is this possible?
00:47:36They are truly
00:47:37to be wed?
00:47:39Cassian,
00:47:39what is the meaning
00:47:40of this?
00:47:42This must be
00:47:43her last desperate ploy.
00:47:45She means to provoke me
00:47:46nothing more.
00:47:47Ha ha ha ha!
00:47:48Mark my words,
00:47:49she would never
00:47:49truly marry Livian.
00:47:51Wait!
00:47:51We have no time
00:47:52to wait!
00:47:53My family's trade
00:47:54will not survive
00:47:55another day!
00:47:55How much longer
00:47:56can House Holloway hold?
00:47:57Go on,
00:47:58keep waiting.
00:48:00Wait for the wedding,
00:48:01the heir,
00:48:02wait until she and Livian
00:48:03lie in the same grave
00:48:04and there will still
00:48:04be no place for you!
00:48:06Shut your mouth!
00:48:07I kept you all these years
00:48:09and you grow more
00:48:10insolent by the day!
00:48:11Kept me?
00:48:12You used my affections
00:48:13for years, Cassian.
00:48:14Never once gave me
00:48:15a decent gift.
00:48:16Everything you gave me
00:48:17came from from Ivy.
00:48:18She has been the one
00:48:19keeping me all along.
00:48:20You keep insisting
00:48:20Ivy is nothing without you,
00:48:21but tell me,
00:48:22without Ivy,
00:48:22what are you?
00:48:23No wonder Ivy
00:48:24does not want you.
00:48:25Neither do I.
00:48:26Not anymore.
00:48:27You are nothing
00:48:28but a failure.
00:48:29I am done pretending.
00:48:31Say that again!
00:48:33I do not regret myself.
00:48:35Give me the money
00:48:35today, Cassian,
00:48:36or I tell Ivy
00:48:37every foul thing
00:48:38you have done.
00:48:39Let us see
00:48:40how she deals
00:48:40with you then!
00:48:41You would not dare!
00:48:42Tell Ivy,
00:48:43and I will kill you!
00:48:44Let go!
00:48:45Let go of me!
00:48:47No!
00:48:49My son!
00:48:51Are you alright?
00:48:52Wake up!
00:48:52Please wake up!
00:49:02Mirabelle,
00:49:03you have committed
00:49:04a deliberate assault.
00:49:05You are coming with us.
00:49:06I did not!
00:49:07I am not going!
00:49:09Let go of me!
00:49:10Oh boy,
00:49:11you are so young!
00:49:12How did you end up
00:49:13like this?
00:49:14House Holloway
00:49:14is finished,
00:49:15utterly finished.
00:49:16What will become
00:49:17of me without you?
00:49:21What has become
00:49:21of Cassian and the others?
00:49:23Miss Windsor,
00:49:23Mirabelle has been
00:49:24captured and imprisoned.
00:49:25As for Cassian,
00:49:26he shall likely
00:49:26spend the rest
00:49:27of his days in a coma.
00:49:28They brought it
00:49:28upon themselves.
00:49:29No one shall come
00:49:30between Livian and me again.
00:49:36What is it?
00:49:38Do you truly wish
00:49:39to marry me?
00:49:40I am standing
00:49:41right here.
00:49:42Is that not answer enough?
00:49:43Will you love me?
00:49:45After we are wed?
00:49:46That...
00:49:47I cannot promise.
00:49:48You do not even
00:49:49love me now.
00:49:50What purpose
00:49:50does this marriage serve?
00:49:52Then let us grow
00:49:53into it together.
00:49:54After we wed.
00:49:55Then let us court first.
00:49:56We marry only
00:49:56when the love is true.
00:49:58Wait!
00:49:58I cannot promise love.
00:49:59Not yet.
00:50:00But I swear to you,
00:50:01I will never love another.
00:50:03My heart belongs
00:50:03to you alone.
00:50:04Is that not enough?
00:50:05You would sacrifice
00:50:05your own marriage
00:50:07merely to find an answer?
00:50:08I am not sacrificing
00:50:09my marriage.
00:50:10There is something
00:50:10I have forgotten.
00:50:11Something terribly important.
00:50:13No matter how I try,
00:50:14I cannot recall it.
00:50:15But I believe
00:50:16once I find that answer,
00:50:17everything tangled
00:50:18between us
00:50:18will finally fall into play.
00:50:19If I told you
00:50:20the whole truth now,
00:50:21and you still remembered
00:50:22not what then?
00:50:22There is no what if
00:50:23stands before us.
00:50:24Livian,
00:50:24will you complete
00:50:25this betrothal with me
00:50:26or not?
00:50:28I...
00:50:30I...
00:50:33I am not quite willing.
00:50:34Either you are willing
00:50:35or you are not.
00:50:38What does not quite mean?
00:50:39I want nothing more
00:50:40than to complete
00:50:41this betrothal.
00:50:42But...
00:50:43I fear you do not love me.
00:50:46Then what are we to do?
00:50:48We are going in circles.
00:50:50Give me but a little
00:50:51encouragement
00:50:53and I shall find
00:50:54the courage.
00:50:56Very well.
00:51:02Is this encouragement
00:51:03to your liking?
00:51:15We are just getting married
00:51:16like this?
00:51:18Why do I feel like
00:51:19I've been tricked
00:51:19into this marriage?
00:51:21Now will you tell me
00:51:22the answer?
00:51:22Yes.
00:51:24Come, there is somewhere
00:51:25I wish to take you.
00:51:28This place...
00:51:29Have I been here before?
00:51:32Yes.
00:51:34You came here
00:51:35many times as a child.
00:51:41Young Master Livian?
00:51:42Is it truly you?
00:51:44It has been a long time.
00:51:50After all these years,
00:51:52you have brought her back.
00:51:57You know me?
00:51:59Of course,
00:52:00Miss Windsor,
00:52:01you used to play here
00:52:02often as a child.
00:52:05But...
00:52:06why do I not
00:52:07remember any of it?
00:52:10Back then,
00:52:11you followed
00:52:12young Master Livian
00:52:13everywhere.
00:52:14Wherever he went,
00:52:16you were right behind him.
00:52:17When I was little?
00:52:20But...
00:52:21I could have sworn
00:52:22it was Cassie
00:52:23and I always followed.
00:52:25Are you perhaps mistaken?
00:52:27I am absolutely certain.
00:52:29The piano is still there
00:52:30to this day.
00:52:33Truly?
00:52:34Could you take me there?
00:52:35Of course, of course.
00:52:36Come, I shall take you both.
00:52:39Strange.
00:52:40Where has my cane gone?
00:52:42Wait.
00:52:43Let me think.
00:52:44Where did I put my cane?
00:52:46Who are you two?
00:52:46This is the Duker residence.
00:52:48Not just anyone may enter.
00:52:50Leave at once.
00:52:53The butler.
00:52:54His memory seems troubled.
00:52:55Is it truly alright
00:52:56to let him wander off alone?
00:52:57It is alright.
00:52:58The old butler
00:52:59has had this condition for years.
00:53:01Someone always watches over him.
00:53:02I shall have the guards
00:53:02escort him back to rest.
00:53:04Then what he said
00:53:04about our childhood...
00:53:06Was that his memory
00:53:07falling too?
00:53:07He spoke the truth.
00:53:08But I...
00:53:09I do not remember
00:53:10any of it.
00:53:11Come with me.
00:53:12Do you remember?
00:53:13This is where we spent
00:53:14all our time as children.
00:53:1920 years.
00:53:21Just like that.
00:53:22I always played
00:53:23the wrong notes back then.
00:53:25Only Cassian
00:53:26had the patience
00:53:26to teach me.
00:53:27Indeed.
00:53:28A full 20 years.
00:53:29You were such a chubby
00:53:30little thing.
00:53:31Quite adorable.
00:53:32We used to play together
00:53:33all the time.
00:53:38Everyone says I'm fat.
00:53:42Nobody wants to play with me.
00:53:46Don't cry.
00:53:47Do you want to play with me?
00:53:49You don't think I'm too fat?
00:53:52Your round cheeks
00:53:53are really cute.
00:53:58Everyone says I'm cursed.
00:54:00That bad things happen
00:54:01if you're near me.
00:54:03Will you still be my friend?
00:54:05I don't believe
00:54:06any of that curse nonsense.
00:54:10From now on
00:54:11you're my best friend.
00:54:23That sounds so beautiful.
00:54:34Why is it so hard?
00:54:36I keep getting it wrong.
00:54:38Not like that.
00:54:39Hold it gently.
00:54:40Don't be afraid of mistakes.
00:54:42I'll teach you.
00:54:44Wow!
00:54:45You're so amazing!
00:54:46I can't believe
00:54:47you taught me that!
00:54:54It's getting late.
00:54:55I should go find
00:54:56father and mother.
00:54:57They'll worry about me.
00:54:58You're leaving?
00:55:00Yes.
00:55:01Why don't you go
00:55:02find your father and mother?
00:55:03I don't have a father
00:55:04or mother.
00:55:05They died.
00:55:06A long time ago.
00:55:07I'm sorry.
00:55:08I...
00:55:09I didn't know.
00:55:09Livian, you bear a cursed
00:55:11destined fate.
00:55:11You are bound to lose
00:55:12all who are dear to you.
00:55:14Anyone who draws near
00:55:15will come to harm.
00:55:16Maybe
00:55:17I'm meant to be alone.
00:55:20You're not alone.
00:55:21We'll be best friends forever.
00:55:24Livian, watch out!
00:55:31Ai we!
00:55:36It has been so long.
00:55:39Why won't she wake up?
00:55:41Livian, you must leave her.
00:55:43Completely.
00:55:43Only then may her misfortune end.
00:55:45Is there a way
00:55:46to make her forget me?
00:55:48There is.
00:55:48Please, let her forget me.
00:55:50I will leave the family.
00:55:51I will do whatever you ask.
00:55:53I will never go near her again.
00:55:54The family possesses a memory-erasing elixir
00:55:56obtained from the reclusive witch.
00:55:58It can erase every memory she has of you.
00:55:59But once she drinks it,
00:56:00everything you shared will be gone.
00:56:02All of it.
00:56:02As long as she wakes up to say,
00:56:03I accept.
00:56:14What's that?
00:56:17The Windsor carriage?
00:56:23This is my fault!
00:56:24All of it!
00:56:25My fault!
00:56:36I must find the witch.
00:56:38I must beg her to bring Ivy back.
00:56:42Help!
00:56:51My lady,
00:56:52the curse I carry destroyed Ivy.
00:56:54I beg you,
00:56:55save her.
00:56:56I will give anything.
00:56:57I can grant your wish,
00:56:58but at the full moon
00:56:59you must offer your heart's blood,
00:57:00the price,
00:57:01years of your lives.
00:57:02I will.
00:57:13I have returned!
00:57:17Uncle,
00:57:18she is alive.
00:57:19Young master,
00:57:21the curse has been lifted.
00:57:22Truly,
00:57:23yes.
00:57:25the curse that plagued you all these years is gone.
00:57:28Go to her.
00:57:31I will.
00:57:32The witch kept her word.
00:57:34I must find her
00:57:35and honor my end of the pack.
00:57:38The witch kept her word.
00:57:40I must find her
00:57:41and honor my end of the pack.
00:57:45Those days we spent together as children,
00:57:48they were truly beautiful.
00:57:49That is impossible.
00:57:51I remember it clearly.
00:57:52The one always by my side was Cassian.
00:57:55You suffered a severe head wound as a child.
00:57:57Your memories became confused.
00:57:59The one who stayed by your side
00:58:01was never Cassian.
00:58:03What happened to me back then?
00:58:05You were hurt saving me.
00:58:07No one would play with me as a child,
00:58:09but you were always there.
00:58:12You even told me to think of your parents
00:58:14as my own.
00:58:15No wonder you took to calling them
00:58:16father and mother so quickly.
00:58:18Then my true companion
00:58:19was you all along?
00:58:20Not Cassian?
00:58:21Yes.
00:58:23We were the real childhood sweethearts.
00:58:25We were always meant for each other.
00:58:27No wonder.
00:58:27The Cassian in my childhood memories
00:58:29was nothing like the man he became.
00:58:31They were never the same person.
00:58:33For years I clung to those fading memories.
00:58:35In the end,
00:58:37I loved the wrong man.
00:58:38Yes.
00:58:40Then the one I truly loved
00:58:42was you.
00:58:44From the very beginning,
00:58:46it was always you.
00:58:48Ivy,
00:58:49we're best friends forever, right?
00:58:52Yes.
00:58:53Best friends forever.
00:58:55Don't cry.
00:58:57From now on,
00:58:58my parents are your parents too.
00:59:00I remember now.
00:59:02I remember everything.
00:59:05You fool.
00:59:06You let me waste my heart
00:59:08on the wrong man
00:59:09all those years.
00:59:11Why did you not tell me sooner?
00:59:15It was all my fault.
00:59:18It was all my fault.
00:59:19I'm the one who hurt you.
00:59:21If not for me,
00:59:22you would have lived
00:59:23your past life in peace.
00:59:25I owe you everything.
00:59:28Livian,
00:59:28I have a secret
00:59:29I must tell you.
00:59:31The truth is
00:59:33I have been reborn.
00:59:37I know.
00:59:38How do you know?
00:59:42Because I too
00:59:43was reborn.
00:59:45You as well?
00:59:46Even what I have not yet mastered,
00:59:48I would learn.
00:59:50After all,
00:59:51I came here.
00:59:52Before I came to the northern field,
00:59:55I ventured into the black forest,
00:59:57seeking the witch of legend.
00:59:59To make a wish.
01:00:00The wish was granted.
01:00:02In return,
01:00:02I offered the witch
01:00:03my heart's blood
01:00:04to seal the pact.
01:00:05These scars
01:00:07are the price I paid.
01:00:08Tell me,
01:00:09you risked your life
01:00:10to find the witch.
01:00:11What did you wish for?
01:00:13I wished
01:00:13for you to have
01:00:15a safe and happy life.
01:00:16You said the wish came true.
01:00:17So those scars on your chest,
01:00:19you got them honoring
01:00:20your promise to the witch?
01:00:21That is why you relate
01:00:22to the betrothal?
01:00:23Yes.
01:00:24So my rebirth,
01:00:25it was all because of you.
01:00:27I owed you that much.
01:00:29No.
01:00:29You do not owe me.
01:00:31You never did.
01:00:32You do not know.
01:00:34In my past life,
01:00:35I was born cursed,
01:00:36doomed to bring ruin
01:00:37upon everyone close to me.
01:00:38I was terrified
01:00:39I would destroy you.
01:00:40So I left.
01:00:41I thought distance
01:00:42would keep you safe,
01:00:43but I still led you
01:00:43to your death.
01:00:44No, it was not you.
01:00:45It was Cassian and Mirabelle.
01:00:46They plundered all
01:00:47of House Windsor's
01:00:48estate holdings
01:00:48and drove me to my death.
01:00:51Truly?
01:00:52Stop blaming yourself.
01:00:53Without you,
01:00:54I would never have
01:00:54had a second chance.
01:00:55Livian,
01:00:56that we found
01:00:56each other again.
01:00:57It is our fateful bond.
01:00:58So it was not I
01:01:00who destroyed you.
01:01:01Thank heavens.
01:01:02I promise you,
01:01:03for the rest of my days,
01:01:05all my love is yours.
01:01:07Stay with me.
01:01:08Forever.
01:01:10Will you?
01:01:11Okay.
01:01:14Okay.
01:01:17Okay.