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00:00:00My name is Carrie Campbell.
00:00:01I've been married to Christopher Norris for two years.
00:00:04The man at the very top of Orcseth's social pyramid.
00:00:07I thought he cared about me, at least a little.
00:00:10That day, the old apartment building went up in flames.
00:00:14I was trapped in the smoke.
00:00:16At that life or death moment, I dialed his number with trembling fingers.
00:00:22What's wrong?
00:00:24Christopher, there's a fire! I'm so scared!
00:00:28Christopher...
00:00:29My heart feels a little off.
00:00:31He hung up.
00:00:35All that was left was the cold, dead dial tone.
00:00:38The firefighters dragged me out of the fire.
00:00:46The entire building exploded behind me.
00:00:51I lay on the ground and pulled out my phone.
00:00:53The top trending headline, it had her name on it.
00:00:56In the photo, she was wearing a man's suit jacket.
00:00:57I recognized it. It was his.
00:01:00He was with her.
00:01:01Leaving me alone in the fire.
00:01:04In that moment, I finally understood.
00:01:07I wasn't his wife.
00:01:08I was just a tool he used to spite his family.
00:01:11I pushed myself up from the ground.
00:01:14My face still smeared with sood.
00:01:16But I knew.
00:01:18I wasn't going back.
00:01:19I left the hospital.
00:01:21The wound on my legs still seeping blood.
00:01:23I took a taxi back to that empty villa.
00:01:26Alone.
00:01:30The house was so big, my voice echoed off the walls.
00:01:37I was used to being alone.
00:01:43I just stepped out of the bath when the door suddenly opened.
00:01:48Christopher was standing there.
00:01:58Did you call me in the middle of the night just to make me come back and see you naked?
00:02:06We're getting a divorce.
00:02:08Sign the papers before you walk out that door.
00:02:12Carrie, are you out of your mind?
00:02:13Yeah.
00:02:14I was crazy enough to fall in love with him.
00:02:21Carrie!
00:02:22His phone rang.
00:02:24Her name flashed on the screen.
00:02:26Hello?
00:02:27He answered, and his voice changed immediately.
00:02:31I'm on my way.
00:02:34He hung up and slammed the door behind him.
00:02:39He didn't even look back.
00:02:43I dragged my suitcase out of the villa.
00:02:46The spring night wind was cold, but not as cold as my heart.
00:02:51Finally, completely dead.
00:02:53I had my lawyer draft the divorce agreement.
00:02:56I planned to hand it to him in the most humiliating way possible.
00:03:00I sent the papers to his private party, by courier, in front of all his friends, in front of the
00:03:05mistress.
00:03:06Which one of you is Christopher Norris?
00:03:08Miss Carrie Campbell sent a divorce agreement.
00:03:10The whole room went dead silent.
00:03:12His face turned black as coal.
00:03:14Christopher, just buy her a bag.
00:03:17Women are easy.
00:03:20Christopher had his assistant investigate my finances.
00:03:23He wanted to cut off my money resource and force me to submit.
00:03:29But what he found was a card I'd never used and a deposit of 20 million.
00:03:33Two years of marriage.
00:03:34He gave me 2 million.
00:03:36I gave him back 20.
00:03:38Ten times over.
00:03:40My phone rang.
00:03:41It was his assistant, Morgan.
00:03:43Morgan.
00:03:44Christopher's assistant.
00:03:45Efficient and capable.
00:03:47Mrs. Norris.
00:03:48Mr. Norris has a business trip tomorrow.
00:03:50Could you come pack his suitcase?
00:03:52He can't even find a housekeeper to pack his things?
00:03:55There was silence on the other end.
00:03:57I hung up.
00:03:58After I left the Norris family, I made a decision.
00:04:00I was going back to the entertainment industry.
00:04:03I had given up my career for him back then.
00:04:05Looking back now, it was just idiotic.
00:04:07I found my past agent, Ruby.
00:04:10Ruby, a top agent in the entertainment industry.
00:04:12Tough on the outside, but soft on the inside.
00:04:18I thought your married to money dream had fallen apart and you'd come crawling back.
00:04:22I was naive before.
00:04:24But from now on, I'm focusing on my career.
00:04:28I'll do whatever you say.
00:04:29Remember Lise?
00:04:34She's got Mr. Norris backing her, and now she's more famous than ever.
00:04:39You were way more talented than her.
00:04:42If you'd stuck with it, you'd be bigger.
00:04:44Ruby, you're right.
00:04:45I swear, I'll never let love make me stupid again.
00:04:48The audition came.
00:04:50And of course, my nemesis was there too.
00:04:53Lise walked in, surrounded by her agents.
00:04:56Lise, the female lead is definitely yours.
00:04:59Exactly.
00:04:59Some newcomer thinks she can compete with Lise just because she's pretty.
00:05:03They were talking about me with that condescending tone.
00:05:08Number seven, Carrie Campbell.
00:05:11You're up.
00:05:15I pushed open the door to the audition room.
00:05:18What I didn't know was that what weighed for me inside wasn't just the director.
00:05:21The day of the audition, I went bare-faced, hair in a poe-tail, wearing a white t-shirt.
00:05:28When did the entertainment industry get such a beautiful newcomer?
00:05:32My first audition.
00:05:34The director's eyes lit up.
00:05:36You are exactly the leading lady in my mind.
00:05:39After hearing this, Lise gritted her teeth and immediately called Christopher.
00:05:45Christopher.
00:05:45They might give the role to someone else?
00:05:49I've been rehearsing so hard.
00:05:51Lise stumbled over her lines.
00:05:53Even someone who knew nothing could see the difference.
00:05:56We think Carrie is a better fit.
00:05:58My heart doesn't feel so good.
00:06:03The moment she collapsed, Christopher came bursting through the door.
00:06:07Carrie, it's all your fault.
00:06:09How dare you!
00:06:22Double the investment.
00:06:23The female lead must be Lise.
00:06:26You really spare no expense for your first love.
00:06:29If you love her so much, why don't you just marry her?
00:06:34I never said I wanted a divorce.
00:06:38Carrie.
00:06:38Carrie, I've been more than patient with you.
00:06:45I'd never seen him so terrified.
00:06:47He scooped her up and carried her out.
00:06:50When he passed me, his shoulder slammed into mine.
00:06:54I hit the floor.
00:06:55Hot water poured onto my wound.
00:06:57He didn't look back.
00:06:58He just carried her and kept running.
00:07:01I picked myself up and went to the hospital.
00:07:04Alone.
00:07:05In the hospital hallway.
00:07:06I was limping.
00:07:08And there he was.
00:07:10Holding a report.
00:07:12What are you doing here?
00:07:14Still not done with your tricks?
00:07:16I let out a cold laugh and turned away.
00:07:18How ridiculous.
00:07:20His eyes would always see only her.
00:07:22I'm here for my wound.
00:07:23The one you gave me.
00:07:25You?
00:07:25I'm not interested in you or your first love.
00:07:28Move.
00:07:29I turned and walked away.
00:07:31This time, I didn't look back.
00:07:33Suddenly, the internet was flooded with posts attacking me.
00:07:36A newcomer daring to compete with Lise for the lead role.
00:07:39She's definitely got a sugar daddy.
00:07:41I heard her sugar dad dumped her.
00:07:43Now she's trying to come back and lash onto someone else.
00:07:46I didn't need to guess who was behind it.
00:07:50Of course, she's fearless.
00:07:52She's got him backing her.
00:07:54No one wants to cast you now.
00:07:55What do we do?
00:07:59Release the audition footage.
00:08:01Everyone could see exactly how good or bad she was.
00:08:05I edited the video and posted it online.
00:08:08The caption had just one line.
00:08:11We stand tall and we stand straight.
00:08:18Wait, so Lise used her connections to steal the role
00:08:21and then turned around and blamed Carrie.
00:08:24The tide turned.
00:08:26Everyone was criticizing her.
00:08:28But before I could even celebrate...
00:08:35The video!
00:08:37It's gone!
00:08:38All the related hashtags are gone!
00:08:41I knew Christopher did it.
00:08:43Who else had that kind of power?
00:08:45To protect her, he scrubbed the entire internet.
00:08:47My innocence, my hard work, deleted with one click.
00:08:51Everything about Lise was still there.
00:08:53Her photos, her events, her hard-working press releases.
00:08:58Everything about me, gone.
00:09:07He was afraid people would criticize Lise.
00:09:10So he wiped every related topic.
00:09:13Even the positive posts about you got deleted.
00:09:17If only he were protecting you instead.
00:09:19I smiled.
00:09:20I didn't say anything.
00:09:21Because I knew that would never happen.
00:09:23His first love was Lise.
00:09:25He would never take my side.
00:09:28Lise really is Mr. Norris' precious darling.
00:09:31That PR speed is something else.
00:09:33So what is Carrie to him?
00:09:34Just a tool to be used and thrown away?
00:09:37That comment was deleted.
00:09:38I don't know when.
00:09:40But I remembered those words for a long time.
00:09:43I created a new pen name with a burner account.
00:09:46I stayed up all night writing.
00:09:49I needed money.
00:09:50For my grandmother's medical bills.
00:09:54For my own survival.
00:09:55I was short on money.
00:09:57Short on acting gigs.
00:09:59Short on connections.
00:10:00But the one thing I had in abundance was pride.
00:10:03The next morning, he showed up.
00:10:07Holding Ecuadorian roses.
00:10:09Standing at the hotel entrance.
00:10:14Last night.
00:10:15Let me explain.
00:10:17No need.
00:10:18I'm on a deadline.
00:10:20Just five minutes.
00:10:22His phone rang again.
00:10:25What?
00:10:26Heartache?
00:10:28Okay.
00:10:28I'm coming.
00:10:31I stood there watching his taillights.
00:10:33This time, I didn't even bother clenching my fist.
00:10:36Those Ecuadorian roses.
00:10:39Ended up in Lise's hospital room.
00:10:41The next day, his assistant finally uncovered everything I went through in the fire.
00:10:47She almost died.
00:10:55Christopher opened the file.
00:10:57His pupils contracted sharply.
00:11:00His hand froze midair.
00:11:02What are these wounds?
00:11:06Burns.
00:11:08Contusions.
00:11:09Broken ribs.
00:11:11The wound on her leg was deep enough to expose the bone.
00:11:15She nearly lost the use of it.
00:11:18She never told me.
00:11:21Christopher closed the file.
00:11:23His knuckles white.
00:11:25His breathing turned sharp and heavy.
00:11:28Where is she?
00:11:31Hotel lobby.
00:11:33My family circled me.
00:11:35Father.
00:11:36My mother.
00:11:38Yara.
00:11:38All of them hostile.
00:11:40Your grandmother owes money.
00:11:41You pay.
00:11:42You can't run.
00:11:44I'm paying.
00:11:45Give me time.
00:11:47Carrie, you're a discarded woman.
00:11:50Why are you still acting like Mrs. Norris?
00:11:53Yara, my half-sister.
00:11:55She has hated me since childhood.
00:11:57You married into the Norris family for money, didn't you?
00:12:01Now that you're kicked out, you deserve it.
00:12:04I clenched my fists.
00:12:06Nails digging into my palms.
00:12:08The crowd parted.
00:12:11Christopher shoved through.
00:12:13Grabbing my wrist so hard it might break.
00:12:17Who said she was kicked out?
00:12:18She is my wife.
00:12:21For life.
00:12:24Anyone who touches her will pay.
00:12:27Silence fell.
00:12:30I looked at Christopher in shock.
00:12:32There were red veins in his eyes.
00:12:34His chest heaved violently.
00:12:37He was trembling.
00:12:38But my heart wouldn't race for him anymore.
00:12:40Too many times.
00:12:42By the time he showed up, I'd already endured most of the pain.
00:12:45My family slunked away.
00:12:47I pulled my hand from his grip.
00:12:49Grandma asked about you.
00:12:52I'm taking you to the family mansion for dinner.
00:12:55Short on tools for the family banquet?
00:12:56No need to act so real.
00:12:58Carrie.
00:12:59But for his grandma's sake, I went anyway.
00:13:04Melanie Norris.
00:13:05The only person in the entire Norris family who truly treated me well.
00:13:11Christopher's second auntie put down her fork and looked me up and down.
00:13:15She, the gossip of the Norris family, was always finding fault.
00:13:20I heard you're in showbiz now.
00:13:22How embarrassing.
00:13:25The company is about to go bankrupt.
00:13:27Can you still have time to worry about my embarrassment?
00:13:29Melanie set down her spoon, her aged hand pressing firmly on the table.
00:13:36Enough.
00:13:38Anyone who gossips again will answer to me.
00:13:49Lisa's call came in.
00:13:50And Christopher stood up and left without a second's hesitation.
00:13:54I need to step out.
00:13:57About having a child.
00:13:59You two need to hurry.
00:14:04Melanie, that's not something I can work on alone.
00:14:07I took a deep breath and held Melanie's hand.
00:14:10It was time.
00:14:11We've never slept together.
00:14:13I want a divorce.
00:14:14Melanie's tears fell on my hand, burning my chest.
00:14:18She said only one thing.
00:14:20Silly child.
00:14:23The old house will always have a room for you.
00:14:28It was raining outside.
00:14:30I walked into the rain alone.
00:14:33Behind me, a car door slammed shut, then opened again.
00:14:37Christopher ran after me.
00:14:41Get in the car.
00:14:43No need.
00:14:45His hand suddenly grabbed my wrist and dragged me into the car.
00:14:49Rain pounded the windshield.
00:14:51When he shoved me into the passenger seat, my forehead burned like it was on fire.
00:14:57I pushed against the door, but my fingers were too weak.
00:15:02He started the engine without a word.
00:15:05Let me out.
00:15:06I can walk on my own.
00:15:07You have a fever.
00:15:08Shut up.
00:15:12Back home.
00:15:13He scooped me up.
00:15:20I thrashed like a trapped cat, kicking and flailing.
00:15:24Don't touch me.
00:15:25Let go.
00:15:30I sank my teeth into his shoulder, then slapped him hard across the face.
00:15:37My palm stung.
00:15:39My jaw ached.
00:15:40But he didn't let go.
00:15:42He didn't even frown.
00:15:43He just held me tighter and walked steadier.
00:15:46Are you done?
00:15:48Then sleep.
00:15:51I closed my eyes, drifting in and out.
00:15:54In my haze, I heard him on the phone, voice low with an urgency I'd never heard.
00:15:59These are marks from severe burns that weren't properly treated.
00:16:03I felt a pair of hands gently wrap around my fingers, warm palms.
00:16:06A thumb stroking my knuckles.
00:16:09Clumsy but steady.
00:16:10I sank into darkness, and that hand never let go.
00:16:17I woke up in the morning.
00:16:19The bedside was empty.
00:16:22The nanny willow came in with medicine.
00:16:26Mrs. Norris, you really know how to make trouble for people.
00:16:30Medicine's here.
00:16:35I can't tell if you're really sick or just dramatic.
00:16:39Who are you talking to?
00:16:42I...
00:16:43Mrs. Norris, I didn't mean that.
00:16:47You are fired.
00:16:52My phone rang.
00:16:54I saw the caller ID.
00:16:56Father.
00:17:04I went cold.
00:17:07Transfer me 500,000.
00:17:11Otherwise, your mother's old house.
00:17:14I can't keep it safe.
00:17:16That's what mom left me.
00:17:19Dare to touch it.
00:17:21I hung up.
00:17:23Locked the number.
00:17:25And buried my face in the pillow.
00:17:28Tears falling silently.
00:17:34I received a strange text message.
00:17:39The debt on my family's old house had been settled.
00:17:43Done by an anonymous person.
00:17:45Could it be him?
00:17:48I stared at that message, the screen dimming and brightening.
00:17:52I couldn't wait any longer.
00:17:55I straightened my back.
00:17:58And walked into Silver Media.
00:18:07A man sat on the sofa.
00:18:09Daxton Garcia, heir to a wealthy family, now CEO of Silver Media and a top-tier superstar.
00:18:14Daxton, she says she's your idol?
00:18:16I saw him leaning back in the leather chair, legs crossed, twirling his pen carelessly.
00:18:20There was a practice sneer on his lips.
00:18:22My name is Carrie Campbell.
00:18:25I want to play the lead role in Sweet Love.
00:18:28Because I wrote the script.
00:18:30I didn't move.
00:18:31I placed that old magazine gently on his desk.
00:18:33The cover was yellowed, corners curled.
00:18:36But the boy in the photo, arm around my shoulder and eyes crinkled with laughter, was still clear.
00:18:41I saw his pen stop.
00:18:45That's impossible.
00:18:46That was ten years ago.
00:18:47He shot to his feet.
00:18:48The chair slammed back against the wall with a thud.
00:18:50I watched him stare at my face, his eyes reddening.
00:18:54Carrie, where did you go?
00:18:59I've been looking for you for ten years.
00:19:03Sweet love is yours.
00:19:04The lead role is yours.
00:19:07But there's one condition.
00:19:10Teach me to act.
00:19:12Just like ten years ago.
00:19:15I looked at that hand.
00:19:21Slowly, I took it.
00:19:25On the set of Sweet Love, Daxton and I had just finished a take.
00:19:29We shared a laugh.
00:19:30Cut!
00:19:30That was perfect.
00:19:32Carrie, that look in your eyes.
00:19:33Incredible.
00:19:35You reacted well.
00:19:37I saw a black car pull up silently outside the set.
00:19:40The door opened.
00:19:42Kristeth Dyte stepped out.
00:19:44The smile on my lips hadn't even had time to fade.
00:19:47His gaze swept over the less than arm's length distance between Daxton and me.
00:19:52His jaw tightened.
00:19:53I don't see any acting skill.
00:19:55But you sure know how to network.
00:19:57You personally have paid your mistress to steal a role.
00:20:00How touching.
00:20:01I saw his face darken in an instant.
00:20:04You.
00:20:05I didn't give him time to speak.
00:20:07I turned and walked back to my mark.
00:20:09Visiting is fine.
00:20:11Disturbing the set is not.
00:20:12Please leave.
00:20:13Daxton's hand hovered beside me like a gentle wall.
00:20:16I saw Kristeth's fist clench.
00:20:18Then release.
00:20:19A knock over the kettle on set sawed the top of my foot bright red.
00:20:23I bit my lip and stayed quiet.
00:20:25But by the time I got home, every step felt like treading on hot coals.
00:20:29The door burst open.
00:20:31Kristeth rushed in.
00:20:32His tie was crooked.
00:20:34Sweat at his temps.
00:20:35I'd never seen him look so frantic.
00:20:37Why didn't you say something about the burn?
00:20:39I saw him kneel down, cradling my foot and applying ointment.
00:20:44The ointment was cool, but his fingers were trembling.
00:20:48About the fire.
00:20:49I'm sorry.
00:20:50My chest tuttoned sharply.
00:20:52His first apology and it came at a moment like this.
00:20:56The next second, he scooped me up from the sofa and carried me to the dining table.
00:21:00He cooked noodles himself.
00:21:02Eat.
00:21:02This is all I know how to make.
00:21:04They were a little mushy, but I'd never seen him cook.
00:21:08I finished, set down my fork.
00:21:13I forgive you, but we're still getting divorced.
00:21:16His fingers paused for a moment.
00:21:19Then he cleared the delimly clearishes and silently, without a word.
00:21:24Come on!
00:21:25Tonight we drink till we drop!
00:21:26Order some male escorters!
00:21:28The club lights were dim, the music deafening.
00:21:31A group of men swarmed around me, pouring drinks eagerly.
00:21:35I was drunk.
00:21:37Too drunk to see clearly.
00:21:40Miss, have a drink?
00:21:43Okay.
00:21:44The club door slammed open.
00:21:47Kristeth stood there, face dark as thunder.
00:21:49He grabbed my wrist.
00:21:51Drunk.
00:21:52I wrapped arms around his neck.
00:21:55This one is pretty good.
00:21:57You're done for.
00:21:58He carried me out.
00:22:01In the car, I threw up all over him.
00:22:04His expensive suit was ruined, but his hand never stopped steadying my head.
00:22:10Carrie, when will you finally understand?
00:22:12Understand what?
00:22:13That you've always loved lice?
00:22:16He didn't answer.
00:22:19The car fell silent, except for our breathing.
00:22:23When I woke up the next day, Kristeth stood in front of me, staring with a gloomy expression.
00:22:29Don't let me catch you hitting on others again.
00:22:31Let's get divorced.
00:22:33We'll do it today.
00:22:34It's after hours.
00:22:36Can't process it now.
00:22:37You're stalling this on purpose.
00:22:42I need to take this.
00:22:43He glanced at the caller ID and walked out.
00:22:45I knew his first love was calling again.
00:22:48He grabbed his car keys and left without looking back.
00:22:52I walked aimlessly along the roadside.
00:22:55A sports car pulled up.
00:22:57Carrie, get in.
00:22:58I'll give you a ride.
00:23:00Nate leaned out.
00:23:00The only son of the Brown family.
00:23:02A wealthy playboy.
00:23:03No need.
00:23:04I was once engaged to him.
00:23:06I signed that contract with Christmas to escape.
00:23:08How much longer will you hide from me?
00:23:11You ran from the engagement.
00:23:13But I never agreed to let go.
00:23:16I'm married.
00:23:18Move.
00:23:20A contract marriage?
00:23:22Who do you think you're fooling?
00:23:25You were supposed to be mine.
00:23:29Christmas doesn't cherish you.
00:23:31I will.
00:23:32Follow me again.
00:23:33And I'm calling the police.
00:23:35The smile vanished from his face.
00:23:37Replaced by a cold obsession.
00:23:39You will be mine.
00:23:42The lake at Oak Creek rippled in the wind.
00:23:44I stood barefoot in the water.
00:23:46My toes numb from the cold.
00:23:48I looked up and saw Christeth on the shore.
00:23:51He called it inspecting a project.
00:23:53But I knew he came for me.
00:23:54He walked over and took off his coat.
00:23:56Trying to drape it over my shoulders.
00:23:58I stepped aside.
00:24:00No need.
00:24:01If you catch a cold, who's going to take care of you?
00:24:04Before I could dodge again, his arm tightened.
00:24:07And wrapped me inside his coat.
00:24:10During the shoot, I slipped on the stone steps.
00:24:13The pain shot through my ankle.
00:24:17Before I could react, he rushed over and scooped me up.
00:24:21Put me down!
00:24:22Move again and the wound will reopen.
00:24:24His arms tightened.
00:24:25His chin pressing against the top of my head.
00:24:28His breath heavy.
00:24:30The doctor banded my wound.
00:24:32The antiseptic stinging.
00:24:34I bit my lip.
00:24:35Then a hand took mine.
00:24:36Tight.
00:24:37Palm burning hot.
00:24:39He said nothing.
00:24:40Just held on.
00:24:41Not cold like before.
00:24:42Not performative.
00:24:44Just stayed there.
00:24:45For the first time, his hand didn't feel like a cage.
00:24:48I didn't dare look at him.
00:24:50But I didn't pull away either.
00:24:51Late at night, the hotel hallway was silent.
00:24:54I saw Lise in her silk slip, sneaking into Christopher's room.
00:24:59Against my better judgment, I pressed myself against the door.
00:25:03Christopher, I'm so scared.
00:25:04Can you stay with me?
00:25:06Put on your clothes and get out.
00:25:08I'm no worse than Carrie.
00:25:10I have a wife.
00:25:11I froze.
00:25:12He said, wife.
00:25:15Not Carrie.
00:25:16Not contract.
00:25:17My heart skipped a beat.
00:25:19The tablet slipped from my hand and clattered to the floor.
00:25:22The door swung open.
00:25:25Christmas stood before me.
00:25:26He looked at me, his gaze half anger, half resignation.
00:25:30Had enough listening?
00:25:31I was just past.
00:25:32He didn't let me finish.
00:25:34One hand grabbed the back of my neck, pulling me toward him.
00:25:37His lips pressed down, commanding and pleading.
00:25:39I bit down hard and tasted blood.
00:25:41He pulled back in pain, wiping the corner of his mouth with his thumb.
00:25:45I turned and ran into the night.
00:25:46In the alley, two men stepped out of the shadows, blocking my path.
00:25:50I stepped back.
00:25:51My back against the cold wall.
00:25:53Under the streetlight, I saw the glint in their hands.
00:25:56A knife.
00:25:57Two men grabbed my arms and dragged me towards a van on the roadside.
00:26:01My fingernails scraped against the door with a piercing screech.
00:26:05A thought flashed through my mind.
00:26:07Would Christoph come for me?
00:26:10Or was I really done this time?
00:26:14My hand found an empty beer bottle on the ground.
00:26:17I smashed it over one man's head with all my strength.
00:26:21Glass shattered.
00:26:22But the other immediately grabbed my throat.
00:26:25I couldn't breathe.
00:26:26Suddenly, headlights flooded the alley.
00:26:29Nate stepped out of the car.
00:26:31Two bodyguards behind him.
00:26:33I saw the thugs release me in terror and flee.
00:26:39It's okay.
00:26:40I'll take you back.
00:26:41No.
00:26:42I'll walk.
00:26:43A car screeched to a halt beside us.
00:26:46Christopher rushed out.
00:26:48I saw the bloodshot fear in his eyes.
00:26:51His shirt collar wide open.
00:26:53Carrie!
00:26:54I turned, hooked my arm through Nate's.
00:26:57I saw Christoph pause for a second, then pull me close, shielding me behind him.
00:27:03Stay away from my wife.
00:27:05Nate looked at me, then at Christoph, smiled bitterly, and got into his car.
00:27:12You called him to save you?
00:27:13No.
00:27:14Just coincidence.
00:27:17Christoph's phone rang again.
00:27:18I knew Lise was playing the victim again.
00:27:23He left.
00:27:24I turned to leave, but two men covered my mouth from behind.
00:27:29My hands and feet were tied.
00:27:31I was thrown into a van.
00:27:34After a long drive, I was dragged onto a rickety, rocking boat.
00:27:38Nate stood at the bow, backlit, his expression unreadable.
00:27:42My own father was selling me to the Brown family for profit.
00:27:46Carrie, stay with me, and you'll have endless luxury.
00:27:51In your dreams, I'd rather die.
00:27:54I used my teeth to gnaw through the rope, skin scraping off my wrists.
00:27:59I flipped over the gunwil and plunged into the Black Sea.
00:28:03The cold swallowed me instantly.
00:28:06Seawater filled my nose and mouth.
00:28:09I kicked upward, but my body grew heavier.
00:28:12Just as I thought I was sinking, a hand grabbed me.
00:28:16Blinding lights hit my face.
00:28:17I heard Dacton's voice.
00:28:19Carrie, hold on!
00:28:20It's me!
00:28:22Dacton pulled me onto the deck.
00:28:23I was covered in bruises.
00:28:25My lips blew, my teeth chattering.
00:28:28He took off his coat and wrapped it around me.
00:28:31I saw his hands trembling.
00:28:33When the yacht docked, dawn was just breaking.
00:28:36The pier was crowded with police and rescue teams.
00:28:39I leaned against Dacton, soaking wet, too cold to speak.
00:28:43Then I saw Christopheth.
00:28:44He stood at the front, his shirt wrinkled, collar wide open, eyes red as if bleeding.
00:28:49He hadn't slept all night.
00:28:50I had never seen him like this.
00:28:52Dacton carried me down the gangway.
00:28:54I saw Christopheth's gaze lock on Dacton's arms, then move to my face.
00:28:58His atoms woke it bobbed.
00:29:02Give her to me.
00:29:04She needs a doctor.
00:29:06I said, give her to me.
00:29:10He practically snatched me from Dacton's arms.
00:29:13His arms were shaking, crushing me until my bones hurt.
00:29:17For the first time, I realized he wasn't angry.
00:29:20He was terrified.
00:29:26He bundled me into the ambulance, sat down beside me, and clutched my hand without a word.
00:29:34I woke up in the hospital bed, every muscle aching like I'd been run over.
00:29:39The fluorescent lights made me squint.
00:29:42Then I saw Christopheth.
00:29:43He sat in the chair beside the bed, jacket off, shirt sleeves rolled to his elbows, stubble shadowing his jaw.
00:29:49You're awake?
00:29:51Come home with me.
00:29:53We're divorced.
00:29:55I didn't sign.
00:29:56Legally, you're still Mrs. Norris.
00:29:59His voice was soft, but it stabbed into my heart like a needle.
00:30:04He reached for my hand.
00:30:05I pulled away.
00:30:08Then I'll see you in court.
00:30:10Do you want to push me away that badly?
00:30:12Go back to Lise.
00:30:14I have someone to take care of me.
00:30:17He stood up, the chair scraping against the floor.
00:30:20I heard him walk to the door, then stop.
00:30:23He didn't look back.
00:30:26The door closed.
00:30:27I closed my eyes, tears sliding into the pillow.
00:30:31My phone buzzed.
00:30:32A message from Ruby.
00:30:34He's downstairs.
00:30:35He hasn't left.
00:30:36He's been waiting for an hour.
00:30:38After leaving the hospital, I moved into a small apartment.
00:30:41It was tiny, but at last I didn't have to answer to anyone.
00:30:45I was moving a box of books downstairs.
00:30:47It was too heavy, bending me over.
00:30:50A black car pulled up beside me.
00:30:54Christoph got out.
00:30:57Let me.
00:30:58He took the box from my hands and strode upstairs effortlessly.
00:31:02He set it down at my door.
00:31:04I blocked his way.
00:31:06He wasn't coming in.
00:31:08Thanks.
00:31:09Goodbye.
00:31:10Official divorce starts with separation.
00:31:12Is pushing me away really what you want?
00:31:13His voice dropped.
00:31:15What hardened my heart and closed the door.
00:31:17On the other side, he was silent for a long time.
00:31:22I leaned against the door and slowly slid to the floor.
00:31:26After a few minutes, I looked through the peephole.
00:31:29He was still there, leaning against the wall, lighting a cigarette.
00:31:34In the smoke, his silhouette looked so alone.
00:31:37Two days later, in the late afternoon, I was making instant noodles when my phone rang.
00:31:42It was Ruby.
00:31:43Lises had another heart attack.
00:31:45Mr. Norris went to the hospital.
00:31:47I watched the noodles boiling in the pot and suddenly lost my appetite.
00:31:50I picked up my phone, typed a line, then deleted it.
00:31:53In the end, I sent just one message.
00:31:55If he chooses her, we're done.
00:31:56Completely.
00:31:57I regretted it as soon as I sent it.
00:32:00What made me think he would care?
00:32:01I tossed my phone on the sofa and went back to my noodles.
00:32:0520 minutes later, the doorbell rang.
00:32:07Christopher stood there.
00:32:08I opened the door, sweat on his forehead, still catching his breath.
00:32:12From the hospital to my apartment, even without traffic, it was a 40-minute drive.
00:32:16He made it in 20.
00:32:17She's fine, just needs attention.
00:32:19He looked at me, his chest still heaving.
00:32:21For the first time, I felt that he actually cared.
00:32:24I stood in the doorway, silent, not closing the door.
00:32:28Let me in, okay?
00:32:30Just for a little while.
00:32:32I stepped aside.
00:32:33He walked in, saw the mushy noodles on the table, and frowned.
00:32:37He rolled up his sleeves, opened the fridge, and made me a bowl of noodles just like last time.
00:32:41But this time, he was better at it.
00:32:43Where my grandmother was at the hospital called me.
00:32:46Someone was causing troubles.
00:32:47When I arrived, I saw father and my stepmother standing at the ward door.
00:32:52Yara was raising her hand, slapping my grandmother across the face.
00:32:56Stop! Stop!
00:32:58I rushed forward, but my stepmother grabbed my hair, yanking until my scalp sting.
00:33:03Father smirked on the side, a document clutched in his hand.
00:33:06You ungrateful girl, you have to pay your father's debts.
00:33:09Just marry into the Brown family!
00:33:11Just as I was about to speak, a hand pressed my shoulder from behind and gently pulled me back.
00:33:16It was Christoph.
00:33:17His gaze swept over them.
00:33:19Mr. Norris, this is a family matter.
00:33:22Family matter?
00:33:23She's my wife.
00:33:27Lay a finger on her.
00:33:28I dare you.
00:33:29Medical bills, paid.
00:33:31Old house debts, cleared.
00:33:33From today on, anyone who so much as touches her or her grandmother's hair will find themselves with nowhere to
00:33:39stand in this city.
00:33:40Get out.
00:33:42They scrambled away.
00:33:43The hallway fell silent.
00:33:45I held my grandmother, tears welling in my eyes.
00:33:48Not from fear, but because this is what it feels like to have someone shield me.
00:33:53From now on, I'll handle anything to do with your grandmother.
00:33:56He pulled a card from his pocket and placed it in my grandmother's hand.
00:34:01I looked at him and the frozen place in my chest, something was slowly cracking open.
00:34:06I ran out into the hallway wanting to thank Christopher.
00:34:09Before I could speak, I heard him on the phone in the stairwell.
00:34:13Is the doctor here?
00:34:15Yes.
00:34:16Lisa's follow-up can't be delayed.
00:34:18My feet froze to the spot.
00:34:20He didn't come to the hospital for me.
00:34:21He came to pick up a doctor, a specialist for Lisa's follow-up.
00:34:25Helping me was just a side trip.
00:34:27He hung up, turned, and saw me.
00:34:29His expression froze for a second.
00:34:31I forced a smile and handed back the card.
00:34:34Thank you, Mr. Norris.
00:34:36I'll pay back the medical bills myself.
00:34:38I won't keep you from Lee's.
00:34:41Carrie, that's not what I...
00:34:42I didn't wait for his explanation.
00:34:43I turned and walked away, fast.
00:34:46Faster than he could follow.
00:34:49The hallway lights were blindingly white, and my eyes burned.
00:34:56That night, Ruby called.
00:35:00Carrie, I got you a custom script job.
00:35:02The pay is high.
00:35:03Enough to cover your debts and then some.
00:35:05But there's a catch.
00:35:06They want the style of Katrina Spencer.
00:35:08As in, your style.
00:35:10I stared at the computer screen, my fingers hovering over the keyboard.
00:35:15Katrina Spencer.
00:35:16That name used to be my pride.
00:35:18Now they wanted me to imitate myself.
00:35:21Take it.
00:35:22I'll write under a new name.
00:35:25But they need to understand.
00:35:26And Katarina's style can only be repripeted by me.
00:35:32I received a bank notification.
00:35:36600,000 arrived.
00:35:39It turned out Lisa had taken a liking to my script.
00:35:42And had Christopher transfer the deposit.
00:35:44I let out a cold laugh.
00:35:47And transferred the exact amount back to Christopher.
00:35:51To repay the medical bills he had paid for me.
00:35:54I didn't want to owe him anything.
00:35:56Carrie.
00:35:57What's this money about?
00:35:59Why did you send it back?
00:36:00Paying you back, Mr. Norris.
00:36:02I owe you nothing now.
00:36:04From now on, stay out of my business.
00:36:07Carrie, that's not what I meant.
00:36:09I was just concerned about you.
00:36:12Save your concern for Lisa.
00:36:16I hung up and stared at the screen.
00:36:18Two transactions, just three minutes apart.
00:36:22He's smart enough to notice something's off.
00:36:25But so what?
00:36:26I don't care anymore.
00:36:32Christeth frowns at his phone.
00:36:34Two transactions of 600,000, just three minutes apart.
00:36:39He'll definitely ask.
00:36:40But I'm not giving him any answers.
00:36:43I went to Norris Group to deliver the revised proposal.
00:36:46As soon as the elevator doors opened,
00:36:48I heard Lisa's voice coming from Crisp's office in the corridor.
00:36:51That syrupy sweet voice.
00:36:54Christeth, this screenwriter is amazing.
00:36:57I want to buy more of her scripts.
00:36:59Can you help me reach her?
00:37:01I'd love a long-term partnership.
00:37:03I'll have her coordinate directly with you.
00:37:07Don't worry, she'll cooperate.
00:37:11My blood froze instantly.
00:37:13He wanted me to ghostwrite for Lisa's?
00:37:16I couldn't even put my own name on it?
00:37:18All my hard work?
00:37:19Under Lisa's name?
00:37:25Christoph Norris, you're something else.
00:37:27What do you take me for?
00:37:31Carrie, let me explain.
00:37:33It's not what you think.
00:37:35No need.
00:37:38Ever since you gave her my role,
00:37:39there's nothing left to say between us.
00:37:44I slammed the door behind me,
00:37:45leaving his voice behind.
00:37:47This time, I didn't want to hear any explanations.
00:37:49Some wounds couldn't be healed with words.
00:37:52Daxton invited me to dinner,
00:37:53saying he had a new project he wanted to collaborate on.
00:37:57Carrie, you've lost a lot of weight lately.
00:37:59Haven't you been eating properly?
00:38:01Busy with scripts.
00:38:02No time to eat.
00:38:03It's fine.
00:38:04I'm used to it.
00:38:04No matter how busy,
00:38:06you need to take care of yourself.
00:38:08You deserve to be treated well.
00:38:10We'd barely sat down when we ran into Lisa's crew dinner.
00:38:15She walked over with a wine glass,
00:38:18her eyes full of mockery and provocation.
00:38:21Carrie,
00:38:22found yourself another man?
00:38:24You're really something.
00:38:26Watch your mouth,
00:38:27or I can't guarantee you won't regret it.
00:38:29Footsteps came from the restaurant entrance.
00:38:32Christopher walked in.
00:38:33He glanced at me,
00:38:34then said something that stunned everyone.
00:38:38If she wants,
00:38:39even Alargs will show her respect.
00:38:43You'd all better remember that.
00:38:45Lisa's face turned ashen,
00:38:47her wine glass nearly shattering in her grip.
00:38:50I looked at her expression and felt no satisfaction.
00:38:53Just exhaustion.
00:38:55Daxton lunged at Christopher.
00:38:56He was angry for me.
00:38:57I knew that.
00:38:58Don't you know what you've done to Carrie?
00:39:00He's always been like that.
00:39:01He can't stand to see me wronged.
00:39:03You made her leave with nothing.
00:39:04You stole her role.
00:39:06Are you even human?
00:39:07As the fist came down,
00:39:08I stepped in front of Christeth.
00:39:09Not because I'd forgiven him,
00:39:11but because Daxton couldn't get into trouble for me.
00:39:13He has a bright future ahead.
00:39:14Daxton, that's enough.
00:39:15He's not worth it.
00:39:17He drove me to the hospital
00:39:18to treat the bruises on my arm.
00:39:21Halfway there,
00:39:22I tried to jump out of the car.
00:39:23He grabbed me.
00:39:24His eyes filled with a panic I'd never seen before.
00:39:26He was scared.
00:39:27Christeth tightened his arms
00:39:28and asked if I really wanted to leave him that badly.
00:39:30I saw the panic in his eyes.
00:39:32This arrogant man was afraid of losing me,
00:39:34but I'd already left.
00:39:35He said writing scripts was better than being an actress.
00:39:37I thought he'd finally recognized my talent.
00:39:39I felt a flicker of emotion.
00:39:41You're talented.
00:39:42You shouldn't waste it in front of the camera.
00:39:44Your words are more powerful than your face.
00:39:46You mean that?
00:39:48You really think so?
00:39:49Lise needs a steady source of scripts.
00:39:51You two could collaborate.
00:39:53She handles the performance.
00:39:54You handle the creation.
00:39:55A win-win.
00:39:57My smile froze on my face.
00:39:59After going in circles,
00:40:00he still wanted me to serve Lises.
00:40:02Every word of praise was just paving the way for her.
00:40:04Christopher Norris!
00:40:06You stole my role and gave it to her
00:40:08and now you want me to be her maid?
00:40:09What do you take me for?
00:40:10Not a maid collaboration.
00:40:12Calm down.
00:40:12Let me tell you, never.
00:40:15My scripts, even if I burn them,
00:40:17won't give her a single word.
00:40:18Do you hear me?
00:40:19Not one word.
00:40:21I slammed the door.
00:40:25Christom sat there,
00:40:26for the first time showing a hint of regret.
00:40:29But I didn't care anymore.
00:40:31His heart was never with me.
00:40:34Ruby burst into my apartment,
00:40:36shoving her phone in my face.
00:40:38Her face was pale, her hands shaking.
00:40:40Carrie, big trouble.
00:40:41Lise is live.
00:40:42Look!
00:40:45On screen,
00:40:46Lise was crying prettily,
00:40:47saying she'd been scammed hat
00:40:49the screenwriter had plagiarized
00:40:50Misty Mountain's early blog posts.
00:40:52She said she supported originality
00:40:54and would rather lose money
00:40:55than accept plagiarized work.
00:40:57What a performance.
00:40:58I'm so heartbroken.
00:41:00I trusted that screenwriter so much.
00:41:02And she turned out to be a plagiarist.
00:41:04I'm sorry to Misty Mountain.
00:41:05Sorry to my fans.
00:41:06Carrie accounts immediately dug up
00:41:08that the plagiarist screenwriter was me,
00:41:10a small actress who just gained some attention.
00:41:12Hashtag Carrie plagiaries treaded.
00:41:14The hate was overwhelming.
00:41:18Daxton wants to send a cease and desist,
00:41:20but that'll just make it bigger.
00:41:23What do we do, Carrie?
00:41:24My phone rang again.
00:41:26Morgan, he said Christoph was using every resource to kill the trend.
00:41:30Remove hashtags, control comments.
00:41:31I opened my phone and logged into an account I hadn't used in a long time.
00:41:35Misty Mountain, time to step up.
00:41:36I opened the DM.
00:41:38Lisa's profile picture was hard to miss.
00:41:40The message was worded audiciously,
00:41:42like she was sucking up to a boss.
00:41:44She must think Misty Mountain is some revered elder who can help her crush me.
00:41:48Dear Misty Mountain,
00:41:49I'm actress Lisa, a huge fan of yours.
00:41:51The screenwriter who plagiarized your work is named Carrie.
00:41:54I have her submission records and clapped snee shots.
00:41:57I will fully cooperate with you in suing her.
00:41:59Please contact me.
00:42:00I stared at the screen and couldn't help but laugh.
00:42:02She wanted to destroy me,
00:42:04but she just handed me the knife herself.
00:42:06Is there anything more ridiculous in this world?
00:42:08I screenshetted and saved all the chat history,
00:42:11then slowly typed out a line.
00:42:13Every word was a bullet.
00:42:14Thank you for the evidence,
00:42:16but there's something you might not know.
00:42:20I am Carrie.
00:42:21The moment I hit send,
00:42:23I knew Lisa's world was about to collapse,
00:42:26and I could finally fight back.
00:42:29She asked for this slap.
00:42:32Lisa was touching up her makeup when the DM arrived.
00:42:34She must have been in a good mood.
00:42:36Her assistant hand her the phone.
00:42:38She opened it eagerly.
00:42:40A line of text on screen made her pupils shake.
00:42:42The smile on her face shattered.
00:42:44No, that's impossible.
00:42:46How can she be Misty Mountain?
00:42:48Her phone hit the floor,
00:42:50the screen cracking like a spider web.
00:42:53Her assistant picked it up,
00:42:54and her face changed too.
00:42:56Lips trembling, speechless.
00:42:58Lice, what do we do?
00:43:00Did we mess with the wrong person?
00:43:01Lee schemed and plotted,
00:43:02trying to win over an in-industry giant to crush me.
00:43:05She never dreamed that the person she most wanted to please
00:43:07was the person she hated most.
00:43:08Karma never missed.
00:43:09Oh, God, she missed it.
00:43:11I sat in front of my computer,
00:43:13fingers hovering over the keyboard.
00:43:15I hadn't logged into Misty Mountain's account in two years.
00:43:19Two years is enough for a person to be reborn.
00:43:22I took a deep breath and started typing.
00:43:24A pinned post,
00:43:25every word my blood and tears.
00:43:28Every word was written on those dark,
00:43:30sleepless nights with my teeth clenched.
00:43:32I am screenwriter Misty Mountain,
00:43:33and I am also actress Carrie.
00:43:35The script accused of flancering
00:43:36uses my own personal essays from 2016.
00:43:39The other party never contacted me for verification.
00:43:42They just blocked me.
00:43:43Thank you to everyone who stands against pleaderism.
00:43:46Your persistence is what drives us original creators.
00:43:50The moment I posted it,
00:43:51my hands were shaking.
00:43:52A few minutes later,
00:43:53the servers crashed.
00:43:55Chash Carey unmasked as top screenwriter
00:43:56trended number one with over 100 million views.
00:43:59The internet exploded.
00:44:00Overnight, I went from plagiarist
00:44:02to hidden industry giant.
00:44:04Those who'd cursed me
00:44:05started frantically deleting their posts
00:44:08and apologizing.
00:44:09That was how the world worked.
00:44:11Lisa lost hundreds of thousands of followers overnight.
00:44:18Daxton was the first to repost my long article,
00:44:21adding a starry-eyed emoji.
00:44:23His fans instantly went wild.
00:44:27My idol is forever the goat.
00:44:29Fans went crazy.
00:44:31No wonder Daxton had always protected me.
00:44:33I was his idol, Katrina Spencer.
00:44:35Silver Media's stock skyrocketed.
00:44:37Daxton was beaming in his office.
00:44:43I really hit the jackpot.
00:44:45Signing her was the smartest decision I've ever made.
00:44:48Ruby showed up at my place with barbecue and beer.
00:44:50We drank till midnight.
00:44:52She held up her phone to show me my follower count.
00:44:54From 10,000 to 8 million.
00:44:578 million!
00:44:58Oh my god!
00:45:00Carey, you did it.
00:45:02You really did it.
00:45:03I'm so proud of you.
00:45:05I stared at that number on screen,
00:45:07tears welling up.
00:45:07This battle, I won.
00:45:09And Lisa, was a complete joke.
00:45:11The screen went dark,
00:45:13reflecting my tearful smile,
00:45:14the first victory of my rebirth.
00:45:17Melanie called me over.
00:45:18She held my hand,
00:45:20her eyes shining.
00:45:21Carey, I'm getting old.
00:45:23All I want is a great grandchild.
00:45:26I've invited a famous doctor for you prescribed some tonic.
00:45:29You have to drink it.
00:45:30Do it for me.
00:45:31I looked at that bowl of dark,
00:45:33murky liquid and felt my stomach turn.
00:45:36Christoph stood nearby.
00:45:37The corner of his mouth twitching slightly.
00:45:39I couldn't tell if it was a smile or something else.
00:45:42This is really hard to swallow.
00:45:44Please don't disappoint me.
00:45:46I pinched my nose and downed it.
00:45:49He popped the candy into my mouth.
00:45:51Sweetness spread on my tongue,
00:45:52cutting through the bitterness.
00:45:54Melanie nodded approvingly,
00:45:56beaming.
00:45:56It was bitter and yet sweet.
00:45:58The next day on set,
00:46:00a high place.
00:46:01I have acrophobia.
00:46:03Standing up there,
00:46:04my legs turned to jelly.
00:46:06Everyone below watched me.
00:46:08I clenched my teeth,
00:46:09frozen.
00:46:10Footsteps came from behind.
00:46:13A pair of arms wrapped around my waist from behind.
00:46:16His warmth seeped through my clothes,
00:46:18so warm,
00:46:19like winter sunlight.
00:46:21Don't look down.
00:46:22Look at me.
00:46:23I'm here.
00:46:24I turned my head.
00:46:26His forehead touched mine.
00:46:28He whispered.
00:46:29My heart skipped a beat.
00:46:31A long-forgotten flutter.
00:46:32A feeling I shouldn't have.
00:46:34But it was here.
00:46:36Whether I wanted it or not.
00:46:38A prop light on set fell without warning.
00:46:40I didn't even have time to react.
00:46:43In that moment,
00:46:44I thought I was going to die.
00:46:45Christoph!
00:46:46Look out!
00:46:47A figure lunged toward me
00:46:48and shoved me aside.
00:46:52He shielded me with his own body.
00:46:55I saw his face.
00:46:56It was Christopher.
00:46:59The light hit his arm.
00:47:01Blood seeped through his sleeve,
00:47:02staining his white shirt red.
00:47:04I knelt beside him,
00:47:05my hands shaking,
00:47:07tears falling uncontrollably.
00:47:09Don't cry.
00:47:10I'm fine.
00:47:11Just a little pain.
00:47:13Are you crazy?
00:47:14Why did you do that?
00:47:16That's your arm.
00:47:18Because you're more important than my arm.
00:47:21In the hospital,
00:47:22I stayed by his side all night.
00:47:24I fed him,
00:47:25wiped him down.
00:47:26He cooperated like a child.
00:47:27His eyes never left me,
00:47:29as if afraid I'd run away.
00:47:30Stay.
00:47:31Don't leave.
00:47:35We'll talk when you're better.
00:47:36Then I won't get better.
00:47:38I'll never get better.
00:47:41I couldn't help but laugh.
00:47:43He looked at me with more tenderness than ever.
00:47:48Then he kissed me.
00:47:50This time,
00:47:52I didn't push him away.
00:47:53His arms tightened.
00:47:55The kiss deepened.
00:47:56I heard my own heart pounding like a drum.
00:48:00Melanie's birthday banquet,
00:48:01everyone in high society came.
00:48:03I wore the pink diamond necklace Christoph gave me
00:48:06and a silver white gown.
00:48:08Ruby said I looked like a queen,
00:48:10but
00:48:11I felt uneasy.
00:48:21Carrie,
00:48:21are you worthy of that dress?
00:48:23Is that something you should be wearing?
00:48:25Lisa walked over in her high heels,
00:48:27eyes full of jealousy and hatred.
00:48:29She reached for my dress.
00:48:30I slapped her hand away.
00:48:32This time,
00:48:33I wouldn't give in to her.
00:48:34The title of Mrs. Norton
00:48:35was never yours in the past,
00:48:37isn't yours now,
00:48:38and never will be.
00:48:39Give up on that dream.
00:48:41Then let's give grandma our blessings.
00:48:43I can play piano.
00:48:45What can you do?
00:48:46Don't tell me you can't do anything.
00:48:49A socialite stepped up to stir things up,
00:48:51suggesting we play piano for grandma.
00:48:54Lisa was confident in her grade 10 piano skills.
00:48:57She couldn't wait to see me humiliated.
00:48:59Everyone was waiting for me to fail.
00:49:05Lisa played Chopin first,
00:49:07technically proficient,
00:49:09earning a round of applause.
00:49:10She looked at me smugly,
00:49:12her eyes saying,
00:49:13can you beat that?
00:49:15She thought she'd won.
00:49:21I took a deep breath
00:49:22and placed my fingers on the keys.
00:49:24I played the piece my grandmother taught me,
00:49:27never performed publicly.
00:49:36Such a simple opening.
00:49:38And you dare to play it?
00:49:40I thought you were supposed to be good.
00:49:42I ignored her.
00:49:43My fingers kept flying.
00:49:48The melody shifted from gentle to majestic.
00:49:51The entire banquet hall fell silent.
00:49:53No one spoke.
00:49:55Everyone listened.
00:49:56When the piece ended,
00:49:58everyone was still lost in the music.
00:50:01Malene was in tears,
00:50:03saying it was the best gift she'd ever received.
00:50:07Lisa's face was pale as paper.
00:50:09The socialites who'd come for a show
00:50:12had nothing to say.
00:50:14The entire room stood and applauded.
00:50:18Lisa slunk away in the midst of the ovation.
00:50:25This round, I won beautifully.
00:50:28Melanie asked me to greet the guests.
00:50:30A few society ladies openly mocked me.
00:50:35Some people really think they can fit in our circle.
00:50:39Don't they know they're unworthy?
00:50:42Before they could finish,
00:50:44Christothy's voice came from behind.
00:50:46My heart tightened.
00:50:49You don't get to decide whether she fits or not.
00:50:53The society ladies' faces fell,
00:50:56and they slunk away.
00:50:57Melanie looked at me,
00:50:58her eyes full of approval.
00:51:00She held my hand and wouldn't let go.
00:51:02Carrie, stay the night.
00:51:04Christom's had too much to drink.
00:51:05You take care of him.
00:51:07I live alone in this big house.
00:51:08It's lonely.
00:51:09I helped the drunken Christothy back to the room.
00:51:13A servant brought two bowls of hangover soup.
00:51:16I drank it without a second thought.
00:51:20Only after drink it did I realize something was wrong.
00:51:24A few minutes later,
00:51:25heat started spreading through my body.
00:51:27My face burned.
00:51:28My heart raced abnormally.
00:51:31Christoth frowned at me.
00:51:33Then his expression changed.
00:51:34He figured it out.
00:51:36My vision blurred.
00:51:38My body fell uncontrollably toward Christophe.
00:51:41This time,
00:51:42there was no escape.
00:51:43But I didn't want to escape anymore.
00:51:45The drug burned through my body like fire.
00:51:48My face was hot.
00:51:50My vision was hazy.
00:51:52My breathing labored.
00:51:53His hands were cool against my forehead.
00:51:55So soothing.
00:51:58So hot.
00:52:00I feel terrible.
00:52:03Hold on.
00:52:04Cold bath.
00:52:05I'll carry you to the bathroom.
00:52:07He carried me toward the bathroom.
00:52:09I wrapped my arms around his neck and wouldn't let go.
00:52:13His scent was intoxicating.
00:52:15I didn't want to let go.
00:52:17His heart was racing.
00:52:18Just like mine.
00:52:20I don't want to let go.
00:52:23Don't leave me alone.
00:52:25Do you know who I am?
00:52:27Carrie, look at me.
00:52:29Do you know who you're talking to?
00:52:31My husband.
00:52:32You're Christoph.
00:52:33My husband.
00:52:34He froze.
00:52:35Then his eyes changed, no longer restrained.
00:52:38Bert Lackany, Ritesh time, timed along, finally breaking the through.
00:52:46That night, we didn't part.
00:52:48Don broke.
00:52:50I closed my eyes and pretended to sleep, but my lips curled up involuntarily.
00:52:57Something changed from this night on.
00:52:59Our marriage had finally, truly begun.
00:53:03Sunlight stung my eyes as I woke up.
00:53:06The sheets beside me still held his warmth, but I kept my eyes closed and didn't dare move.
00:53:12He was watching me.
00:53:15Wake up.
00:53:16Stop pretending.
00:53:17Morgan once told me that Christoph never stays in bed, but today, he did.
00:53:23Who's pretending?
00:53:24I'm taking a shower.
00:53:30What did you say last night?
00:53:32I was drunk.
00:53:33I don't remember.
00:53:35Want me to refresh your memory?
00:53:44He pushed open the bathroom door.
00:53:47I stepped back, wrapped in a towel.
00:53:50He reached out and touched my hair.
00:53:53His tone wasn't that of a CEO.
00:53:56It was like a child begging for candy.
00:53:59Still want a divorce?
00:54:03Depends.
00:54:07I'll change your mind.
00:54:08He bent down and kissed me.
00:54:10My heart skipped a beat.
00:54:16It seemed this divorce might not happen.
00:54:20We tantitly avoided mentioning divorce or reconciliation.
00:54:27Days passed like that.
00:54:29Two tangled threads, neither letting go first.
00:54:33I kept filming.
00:54:36Christoph picked me up and dropped me off every day, rain or shine.
00:54:40The crew started whispering, saying Mr. Norris had changed.
00:54:45Carrie, what are you two, really?
00:54:47He comes every day.
00:54:48You won't say you're back together.
00:54:49Even I'm stressed.
00:54:54I don't know, either.
00:54:56During a break on set, Daxton handed me a coffee.
00:54:59He didn't say anything.
00:55:01Just looked at me with something in his eyes I couldn't read.
00:55:04Is he good to you?
00:55:09Not bad.
00:55:11That's good.
00:55:15Dacton turned and walked away, his silhouette stretching long in the sunset.
00:55:22News came that Lisa had a heart attack.
00:55:25I was removing my makeup in the dressing room.
00:55:29Christoph got the call, his face changed, and he grabbed his jacket and left.
00:55:34Again?
00:55:35Every time she gets sick, he runs to her.
00:55:39I didn't speak, but my fingers dug into my palm.
00:55:47In the hospital corridor, I saw Christoph standing outside Lisa's room, looking exhausted.
00:55:54Christoph, you can't abandon me.
00:55:57You promised to take care of me forever.
00:56:03I'll have Morgan arrange for you to go to France for treatment.
00:56:06The doctors there are better.
00:56:09It's because of her, isn't it?
00:56:10Because of Carrie?
00:56:12Get some rest.
00:56:13Lisa watched his retreating figure.
00:56:15The last light in eyes, her eyes went out.
00:56:23I knew.
00:56:24She was about to snap.
00:56:26Christoph asked to meet at the Norris family's old mansion.
00:56:30When I arrived, he was sitting alone in the garden.
00:56:33A photo of a young girl in front of him.
00:56:48Her name is Kylie.
00:56:50She was my sister.
00:56:53I sat beside him in silence.
00:56:56He took a deep breath, as if summoning all his strength.
00:57:01Eleven years ago, she died in a car accident.
00:57:04Her heart was transplanted into Lisa.
00:57:08Tears fell from my eyes.
00:57:10I finally understood his tolerance, his indulgence, even his spoiling of Lisa, was never love, his guilty.
00:57:22You should have told me sooner.
00:57:33In his arms, the last thorn in my heart was finally removed.
00:57:38He cupped my face, his forehead up against mine, and said from now are he be way to hide anything
00:57:44from me.
00:57:49Christoph took me to the beach.
00:57:52Amid the sound of the waves, he knelt on one knee in front of me.
00:57:58What are you doing?
00:58:00Carrie Campbell, I love you.
00:58:03Not guilt, not duty.
00:58:05The day you left, I realized, I can't live without you.
00:58:09When he said those words, there was light in his eyes.
00:58:13A light I'd never seen in this marriage.
00:58:18Do you know how long I've waited to hear that?
00:58:21I'm sorry.
00:58:23Every day from now on, I'll say it to you.
00:58:26When he kissed me, the sea breeze blow in.
00:58:31Salty, mingled with my tears in his promise.
00:58:34I forgive you.
00:58:37No divorce?
00:58:39Depends on my mood.
00:58:41He picked me up and spun me around.
00:58:45I laughed in his arms.
00:58:49On the red carpet, I attended as Katrina Spencer.
00:58:53The spotlights hit me.
00:58:55Those who once mocked me as the abandoned wife could only look up at me now.
00:59:00Your stepmother's here, on the left.
00:59:03My stepmother walked over with her friends, a fake smile plastered on her face.
00:59:09Oh my, isn't this Carrie?
00:59:12I heard you're the joke of the Norris family.
00:59:14Lee squeezed you out so badly, you don't even have a place to stand?
00:59:17Before I could speak, footsteps came from behind.
00:59:21A slap.
00:59:22Crisp and loud.
00:59:23A red mark immediately rose on Chang Loan's face.
00:59:27I'm educating you on her behalf.
00:59:28Disrespecting my wife is disrespecting the Norris family.
00:59:33The whole room fell silent.
00:59:35She clutched her face, speechless.
00:59:39Christopher took my hand and left without looking back.
00:59:44After the awards ceremony, Daxton invited me to dinner.
00:59:48He booked my favorite French restaurant, White Roses on the Table.
00:59:51Congratulations, Katrina Spencer.
00:59:54Well deserved.
00:59:56Thank you for your support.
00:59:59Halfway through the meal, Daxton suddenly put down his knife and fork and looked at me seriously.
01:00:05That look made me uneasy.
01:00:08Carrie, I like you.
01:00:09Daxton!
01:00:10I know.
01:00:11You and he got back together.
01:00:13So I just wanted to say, I wish you happiness.
01:00:19I saw the moisture in the corner of his eyes.
01:00:21This man who had protected me chose to exit Gracely.
01:00:23You'll always be my best friend.
01:00:26Daxton, you too.
01:00:27Yara, my half-sister, changed after Nate drugged and assaulted her.
01:00:30The way she looked at me shifted, from jealousy to hatred.
01:00:33Nate, a spoiled rich kid, had an unhealthy obsession with me.
01:00:38When he couldn't get, he switched targets.
01:00:41Yara.
01:00:43Carrie, someone leaked to the set that you hired bots to smear life.
01:00:45The reporters are all here.
01:00:47Don't come out.
01:00:47I just stepped out of the dressing room, when a black van sped toward me.
01:00:52The door slid open, and a hand covered my mouth.
01:00:58Come with us.
01:00:59The moment I was dragged into the van, I saw Kristeth burst out of another car, running wildly after us.
01:01:05The van sped up and lost him.
01:01:07His figure grew smaller, in the rearview mirror.
01:01:09I heard my own heartbeat.
01:01:11Would I make it back alive this time?
01:01:14In the abandoned warehouse, I was tied to a chair.
01:01:17Lise stood before me, a gun in her hand.
01:01:20Her fingers stroking the trigger back and forth.
01:01:23This is all your fault!
01:01:24If it weren't for you, Kristeth would take care of me forever!
01:01:29Why won't you just die?
01:01:30The warehouse door burst open.
01:01:34Kristeth rushed in alone, covered in injuries I had no idea how he'd gotten in.
01:01:39Lise, put the gun down.
01:01:41Whatever you want, I'll give it to you.
01:01:43You said you'd take care of me forever!
01:01:46Kristeth, look out!
01:01:47The gun went off.
01:01:50The moment Lisey pulled the trigger, Kristeth launched in front of me.
01:01:53The bullet went through his shoulder.
01:01:56Blood splattered on my face.
01:02:01Christopher!
01:02:03You can't die!
01:02:05Do you hear me?
01:02:08Sirens approached from afar.
01:02:10Lise slumped to the floor.
01:02:12Kristeth closed his eyes in my arms, his hand still tightly gripping mine.
01:02:17Kristeth lay in the ICU for three days.
01:02:20I stayed by the door, never leaving.
01:02:22Ruby brought me food, but I couldn't eat a bit.
01:02:26You need to eat something.
01:02:28When he wakes up and sees you've lost weight, he'll be upset.
01:02:31On the morning of the fourth day, he finally woke up.
01:02:36The first words out of his mouth made me cry like a fool.
01:02:41I'm thirsty.
01:02:43Lise was taken away by the police.
01:02:45I successfully acquired my mother's company, becoming the largest shareholder.
01:02:52My father came to cause trouble, calling me unfilial, saying the company belonged to the family.
01:02:57Carrie, you've lost your mind!
01:02:59This is family property!
01:03:02Bullying my wife means going against the Norris group.
01:03:05Father slunk away.
01:03:07Christopher couldn't hold himself up anymore, and leaned on my shoulder, whispering,
01:03:10The act is over.
01:03:11It hurts.
01:03:12Christopher was secretly planning a wedding.
01:03:14I found out.
01:03:15His phone was full of chats with wedding planners.
01:03:17He even spent three days agonizing over which brand of candy to use.
01:03:20Who said I'm going to marry you?
01:03:23You already agreed to get back together.
01:03:27Where's the proposal?
01:03:29He froze for a second.
01:03:30Then,
01:03:32In front of the entire restaurant,
01:03:34He knelt on one knee and pulled a ring from his pocket.
01:03:38He'd been carrying it around.
01:03:40Carrie,
01:03:41marry me.
01:03:45Before I could answer,
01:03:46the phone rang.
01:03:47Melanie was seriously ill.
01:03:49They told us to come back immediately.
01:03:51Grandma's proudest accomplishment in this life is having you as my granddaughter-in-law.
01:03:56Promise me you'll be good to each other.
01:03:58I promise, Grandma.
01:03:59Melanie slipped the family heirloom jade bracelet onto my wrist and smiled.
01:04:05It was the last time I ever saw her smile.
01:04:09Melon passed away peacefully,
01:04:10clutching a photo of Christopher and me.
01:04:12It was her last wish for us to have a grand celebration.
01:04:15The wedding was streamed live.
01:04:16I walked toward him in my white gown.
01:04:19Ruby was crying even harder than I was in the bridesmaid section.
01:04:24My greatest regret in this life is making you leave in tears.
01:04:28My greatest fortune is that you were willing to come back.
01:04:31I looked at him.
01:04:32Countless images flashing before my eyes.
01:04:35The call he hung up on the day of the fire.
01:04:37His signature on the divorce papers.
01:04:39The word wife he whispered by the hospital bed.
01:04:44Christopher, thank you for not giving up on me.
01:04:48I never will.
01:04:50Well wishes flooded the internet.
01:04:52Morgan wiped his eyes discreetly.
01:04:56I looked toward the camera.
01:04:58Grandma, can you see us?
01:05:00We're happy.
01:05:02I'd just taken one bite of a prop bun when my stomach churned violently.
01:05:06I dropped my fork and rushed to a corner, dry homing.
01:05:13Carrie, are you okay?
01:05:14Did you eat something bad?
01:05:17Ruby dragged me to the hospital.
01:05:19When the blood test results came out, my hands were shaking.
01:05:23Congratulations, you're pregnant.
01:05:25Six weeks.
01:05:28I was too nervous to speak.
01:05:29When I got home, Christoph was in the kitchen learning to cook.
01:05:32Flour all over his apron.
01:05:33He'd recently become obsessed with making meals for me.
01:05:40What's wrong?
01:05:40Who bullied you?
01:05:42You're going to be a dad.
01:05:43He froze for three seconds.
01:05:46The test result fell to the floor.
01:05:48Then he picked me up and spun me around,
01:05:50flour flying through the kitchen.
01:05:54I'm going to be a dad!
01:05:56Watching him flustered.
01:06:00I couldn't help but laugh.
01:06:03This arrogant man turned into a child the moment he learned he was going to be a father.
01:06:08On my due day, I was reading a script at home when my water broke.
01:06:16Krista drove me to the hospital, his face white the whole way.
01:06:23Why is it taking so long?
01:06:24Why is it quiet in there?
01:06:25Morgan, go ask.
01:06:26Sir, please sit down and wait.
01:06:28That's the third time you've sent me.
01:06:31When I was wheeled out, he rushed over and grabbed my hand.
01:06:35His eyes read.
01:06:37Two babies followed behind in the nurse's arms.
01:06:41Congratulations, a boy and a girl.
01:06:43Big brother and little sister.
01:06:45They look like you.
01:06:46Both of them.
01:06:47He kissed my oarhead gently, his voice trembling.
01:06:50You worked hard, wife.
01:06:51At home, I saw Christophus in a state of chaos for the first time,
01:06:55changing a diaper and getting sprayed in the face,
01:06:58burning his hand on the bottle,
01:07:00waking up faster than me when the babies cried at night.
01:07:07Look at you now.
01:07:09For you, I'll learn anything.
01:07:12Late at night, he held a baby in each arm,
01:07:14humming an off-key lullaby.
01:07:16I leaned against the doorframe and watched,
01:07:19tears falling, tears of happiness.
01:07:22On our wedding anniversary,
01:07:24Christoph said he was taking me out to dinner.
01:07:26I changed three times.
01:07:28He waited downstairs for an hour without a single word of complaint.
01:07:34Beautiful.
01:07:36That's it?
01:07:39So beautiful, I can't find a second word.
01:07:42He took me back to the restaurant where we had our first date.
01:07:44By candlelight, he pushed a small box towards me.
01:07:47Another ring.
01:07:48You bought another ring?
01:07:50It's different.
01:07:51The first one was what I owed you.
01:07:53This one is what I want to give you.
01:07:55He slid the ring onto my finger.
01:07:58Custom made, with two words engraved inside.
01:08:01Way home.
01:08:02The best decision I've ever made in my life was marrying you.
01:08:06Fireworks bloomed outside the window.
01:08:08My phone buzzed.
01:08:09Ruby sent a video of the twins crawling around at home,
01:08:12shredding Morgan's documents to pieces.
01:08:14I laughed and looked up at him.
01:08:17Christopher.
01:08:22Thank you for making me believe in love again.
01:08:28No, thank you for being willing to come back.
01:08:31Some say the best love is reunion after separation.
01:08:34Christoph and I went in circles.
01:08:35From strangers to lovers.
01:08:37From separation to forever.
01:08:38This road was painful, but worth it.
01:08:40Because in the end, we both became better versions of ourselves.
01:08:43And better versions of us.
01:08:45We'll see you next time.
01:08:45We'll see you next time.
01:08:45We'll see you next time.