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00:00:03On our wedding night, our friends came over for the after party.

00:00:06The first game was simple.

00:00:08The husband and wife had to kiss for three minutes.

00:00:13My husband, Eden, yanked his secretary open instead and kissed her without a second of hesitation.

00:00:18They kissed for a full three minutes.

00:00:20When they finally pulled apart, a string of spit still connected them.

00:00:24Everyone's smiles went stiff.

00:00:25They all looked at me, awkward as hell.

00:00:26Eden, still not done, wiped the wetness from the corner of Heather's mouth like it was nothing.

00:00:31The girl's shy.

00:00:32She's scared she won't know how to handle a scene like this later.

00:00:34I'm just helping her get some experience.

00:00:37That enough?

00:00:38Take the money and drop it.

00:00:39Don't act like you've been so damn wronged.

00:00:41I just switched game partners.

00:00:42I even threw you a wedding.

00:00:43You should be grateful.

00:00:45Heather nestled into his arms, all shy, her eyes full of worship.

00:00:48I nodded, perfectly calm, and tossed my wedding ring onto that stack of cash.

00:00:52You're joking, Eden.

00:00:54Of course I'm not wronged.

00:00:55After all, I was planning to switch who I actually register the marriage with anyway.

00:00:59The room went so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

00:01:01Eden smashed the whiskey glass beside him.

00:01:03His face went dark.

00:01:05Hazel, I just switched game partners.

00:01:07Do you have to be this petty?

00:01:09Fine.

00:01:10Another 10,000.

00:01:11Take back what you just said.

00:01:13Don't ruin everyone's night.

00:01:15Like he was scolding a brat who didn't know how to behave.

00:01:17I looked at the face that used to make my heart raise.

00:01:20All I felt was disgust.

00:01:21I think I made myself clear.

00:01:24We never even registered.

00:01:26We're done.

00:01:27Today's wedding can count as me helping Eden get some experience.

00:01:30No need to thank me.

00:01:34Don't be mad, sis.

00:01:35Eden's just afraid I won't have any experience when I get married.

00:01:38He's showing me the ropes early.

00:01:39For the next game, I'll let you have the bride's part.

00:01:43She didn't wait for me to agree.

00:01:45Heather grabbed another slip from the game box and read it out.

00:01:49The bride has to kneel in front of the groom and bark like a dog 10 times to prove absolute

00:01:53loyalty to her husband.

00:01:58Weren't we supposed to skip anything humiliating?

00:02:00Did you write that and put it in?

00:02:01It wasn't me.

00:02:02Not me either.

00:02:03What are you talking about?

00:02:04You think it's humiliation?

00:02:06Maybe sis thinks it's a reward.

00:02:08Gold diggers like her love crawling on the ground to please a man.

00:02:11I couldn't.

00:02:12I actually have some pride.

00:02:14Sis, didn't you want to play with Eden?

00:02:16Then start barking.

00:02:17If he's happy, maybe he'll throw you another 20,000.

00:02:20This is a great opportunity.

00:02:23Eden didn't say a word.

00:02:24I looked at the red bedspread under them.

00:02:26I had picked it out myself.

00:02:28I hadn't even used it yet.

00:02:31And now it was all wrinkled from the two of them making out on it.

00:02:34A few days ago, I was still looking forward to sitting on it with Eden on our wedding night, planning

00:02:39a future.

00:02:41There was no need for that anymore.

00:02:44You're too modest, Heather.

00:02:46The way you were using your tongue just now, you look better than a dog.

00:02:49It doesn't look like you're inexperienced at all.

00:02:51If you're that good at being a dog, why don't you bark a few times first?

00:02:55I'll take notes.

00:02:56I'd grown up around master paintings.

00:02:57I could tell at a glance that the handwriting on that flip was Heather's.

00:03:00Eden, how can she humiliate me like this?

00:03:03A glass of red wine came flying at my head.

00:03:07Eden yanked her into his arms, glared at me, and snapped.

00:03:10That's enough, Hazel.

00:03:12You won't do this, you won't do that.

00:03:14All you know how to do is bully a young girl.

00:03:15Even throwing a tantrum has a limit.

00:03:17You're a broke part-time art teacher.

00:03:18That little paycheck of yours is embarrassing even as gas money.

00:03:21You're living well because of me.

00:03:23Where do you get the nerve to tell me what to do?

00:03:25At least Heather can actually help me at the company.

00:03:28Forget switching her in for a game.

00:03:30If she asked for the moon, I'd pull it down for her.

00:03:32What can a waste like you even do for me?

00:03:34You had the face to throw a wedding with me, and you couldn't even put up a decent dowry.

00:03:37You just wanted to marry up and take me for everything.

00:03:39So take the money, Hazel, and sit there quietly.

00:03:42If it's not enough, I'll give you more.

00:03:43If you keep making trouble, I really won't register the marriage with you.

00:03:46My chest went tight.

00:03:47So not being able to watch my own husband kiss another woman was making trouble.

00:03:51In five years of giving him everything, building his company from nothing beside him had turned

00:03:55into me trying to marry up and take him for everything.

00:03:57But Eden didn't know.

00:03:58My dowry had been ready for a long time.

00:04:01There were so many assets.

00:04:02It just took a while to get them in order.

00:04:03I had wanted to surprise him the day we registered.

00:04:07Looking at it now, he didn't deserve it.

00:04:10Good.

00:04:10That's exactly what I wanted.

00:04:13I said it coldly, turned, grabbed my coat, and walked out.

00:04:17Wait.

00:04:20Hazel, that down jacket you're wearing.

00:04:22Montclair.

00:04:2312,000.

00:04:24I bought it.

00:04:25You want to dump me?

00:04:26Then don't take my things.

00:04:27Can't even afford your own clothes?

00:04:29Oh, and leave every card I gave you, too.

00:04:31The villa door stood open.

00:04:32Wind and snow crawled down the back of my neck.

00:04:35It still wasn't as cold as what I felt inside.

00:04:37Last year, right at the start of winter, he said the jackets I bought were cheap brands

00:04:41that didn't keep me warm and throw them all out without asking.

00:04:44The next day, he gave me the Montclair.

00:04:46He said we could afford it now.

00:04:48He wouldn't let me freeze again.

00:04:49Eden knew exactly what he was doing.

00:04:51He wanted to humiliate me.

00:04:53In that moment, I regretted it.

00:04:55I regretted ever believing he was a decent man.

00:04:58A friend thought he'd gone too far and tried to talk him down.

00:05:00Eden, it's 20 below out there.

00:05:02Hazel's clothes underneath are too thin.

00:05:04Without the jacket, she'll freeze.

00:05:05It's your wedding day.

00:05:06Don't let it end ugly.

00:05:07Swallow your pride.

00:05:08Backing down to your own wife isn't embarrassing.

00:05:09We never even registered.

00:05:10What kind of wife is she?

00:05:12I spoiled her before.

00:05:13That's why she thinks she can throw around breakup whenever she wants.

00:05:15I didn't make her walk out naked.

00:05:17That's already generous.

00:05:18Hazel, don't say I didn't give you a chance.

00:05:19Bow your head.

00:05:20Admit you were wrong.

00:05:21Get along with Heather from now on, and I'll forgive you.

00:05:23We'll still register.

00:05:24You'll still be Mrs. Eden for real.

00:05:29Exactly, sis.

00:05:30You already debased yourself into a gold digger.

00:05:33Why are you still this proud?

00:05:34Take the win and stop.

00:05:35It's two in the morning, in this weather.

00:05:37You won't get a cab out here.

00:05:39The nearest hotel is miles away.

00:05:41Don't freeze to death on the side of the road.

00:05:43That seemed to remind Eden.

00:05:44He picked up the phone.

00:05:46Call every hotel and motel in New York.

00:05:48Nobody lets Hazel check in.

00:05:49My heart dropped.

00:05:50This was Eden's obedience test.

00:05:52He wanted me to know he could decide my life as easily as flipping a switch.

00:05:55He wanted to train me into being quiet and grateful.

00:06:01I took a breath and slapped those cards down on the coffee table.

00:06:04Then I pulled off the Montlaine without hesitation and threw it into the fireplace.

00:06:08The flames jumped.

00:06:09They lit up the shock in Eden's eyes.

00:06:11I didn't look back.

00:06:13I ran straight into the snow.

00:06:15I pushed through the wind, shaking so hard I could barely walk.

00:06:18I finally found an internet cafe still open nearby.

00:06:21Asked the owner for a hot coffee and started to thaw.

00:06:25Not long after, my eyelids got heavy.

00:06:27I passed out.

00:06:30In the haze, I felt someone putting their hands on me.

00:06:33I forced my eyes open and stared into the owner's greasy face.

00:06:36The cafe that had been noisy a minute ago was empty.

00:06:39The rolling shutter was down.

00:06:41Hey, pretty girl.

00:06:43Out this late all by yourself.

00:06:44Nowhere to go?

00:06:45Poor thing.

00:06:46Let big brother take care of you.

00:06:47There was something in that coffee.

00:06:48Fear hit me all at once.

00:06:50I bit down hard on my tongue to stay awake.

00:06:53I shoved him off, ran for the bathroom in the corner, and locked the door.

00:06:59I was about to call the cops when Eden's number came in.

00:07:02My phone was at 1%.

00:07:03I clenched my jaw and picked up.

00:07:05On the other end, I heard him breathing.

00:07:08Hazel, where did you put those condoms I brought back from France last month?

00:07:11I need to teach Heather some experience.

00:07:15What, you realized you can't live well without me, so you stole them to sell?

00:07:19Eden, I'm at an internet cafe on Brooklyn Road.

00:07:24The owner is trying to assault me.

00:07:26Come get me.

00:07:27What?

00:07:27I'm coming right now.

00:07:29Sis, are all gold diggers this calculating?

00:07:31I passed that street this afternoon.

00:07:33There is no internet cafe.

00:07:35You just want to play victim so Eden will fold first.

00:07:38Eden, if you actually go, you're just teaching her she can throw a fit whenever she wants.

00:07:42Even after you register, she'll threaten you with divorce.

00:07:44How humiliating is that?

00:07:45Hazel, you really have no bottom line.

00:07:47You'd even lie about this.

00:07:48I'm done spoiling you.

00:07:50You want to come back?

00:07:51Fine.

00:07:52Kneel at my company door tomorrow morning and say you were wrong.

00:07:55Without me, that paycheck of yours couldn't even rent a decent apartment.

00:07:58Go stand on a street corner.

00:07:59And even the Johns would say the neighborhood's too trashy.

00:08:02Think about that.

00:08:02He hung up.

00:08:03At the same time, my phone died.

00:08:05Something in me went cold and empty.

00:08:08A click.

00:08:09The bathroom lock turned.

00:08:10The owner rushed in, grabbed my hair, and grinned.

00:08:13Where are you going to run?

00:08:15This is my place.

00:08:16You think I don't got a key?

00:08:19Trying to call your man for help?

00:08:20I heard the whole thing.

00:08:22He's busy with another woman.

00:08:23Doesn't even want to deal with you.

00:08:25Be a good girl and take care of me instead.

00:08:27Relax.

00:08:28I'm not that high maintenance.

00:08:29I never wear that thing.

00:08:30I was drowning in it when a crash came from outside.

00:08:34The rolling slurt was forced open.

00:08:35Someone burst in.

00:08:36Get off her!

00:08:37It was patrol cops from the area.

00:08:40The owner had thrown out all the customers so he could do this.

00:08:43Someone saw him put something in my cup and called the cops on the way out.

00:08:47They took me to the hospital to make me throw up, took my statement, and left me a thick coat.

00:08:52I borrowed a charger from the front desk.

00:08:55The next morning, I called the studio and quit.

00:08:58After that, I went to the mall next door, bought a casual outfit, and got ready to fly home.

00:09:03I had barely stepped out of the mall when a few of Eden's bodyguards boxed me in.

00:09:07Miss Hazel, Eden is hosting a banquet at the St. Regis today to celebrate Secretary Heather's two-year anniversary of

00:09:12knowing him.

00:09:13He specifically said to bring you there to perform for Secretary Heather.

00:09:16After you.

00:09:17Get out of my way, or I'm calling the cops.

00:09:21Go ahead.

00:09:22We'll call two.

00:09:23Eden said that jacket you burned yesterday was worth $12,000.

00:09:26That's enough to put you away for a while.

00:09:29$12,000?

00:09:29I'll transfer it to him right now.

00:09:32You don't know what's good for you, do you?

00:09:34Without Eden, you can't even feed yourself.

00:09:36What are you pretending to be?

00:09:37You never even registered, and you really thought you were a CEO's wife?

00:09:39Take her!

00:09:40They dragged me into the car and drove off.

00:09:47We'll call two.

00:09:55On our wedding night, our friends came over for the after party.

00:09:58The first game was simple.

00:10:00The husband and wife had to kiss for three minutes.

00:10:05My husband, Eden, yanked his secretary over instead and kissed her without a second of hesitation.

00:10:10They kissed for a full three minutes.

00:10:12When they finally pulled apart, a string of spit still connected them.

00:10:15Everyone's smiles went stiff.

00:10:17They all looked at me, awkward as hell.

00:10:18Eden, still not done, wiped the wetness from the corner of Heather's mouth like it was nothing.

00:10:23The girl's shy.

00:10:24She's scared she won't know how to handle a scene like this later.

00:10:26I'm just helping her get some experience.

00:10:29That enough?

00:10:30Take the money and drop it.

00:10:31Don't act like you've been so damn wronged.

00:10:33I just switched game partners.

00:10:34I even threw you a wedding.

00:10:35You should be grateful.

00:10:36Heather nestled into his arms, all shy, her eyes full of worship.

00:10:40I nodded, perfectly calm, and tossed my wedding ring onto that stack of cash.

00:10:44You're joking, Eden.

00:10:45Of course I'm not wronged.

00:10:46After all, I was planning to switch who I actually register the marriage with anyway.

00:10:50The room went so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

00:10:53Eden smashed the whiskey glass beside him.

00:10:55His face went dark.

00:10:57Hazel, I just switched game partners.

00:10:59Do you have to be this petty?

00:11:01Fine.

00:11:02Another 10,000.

00:11:03Take back what you just said.

00:11:05Don't ruin everyone's night.

00:11:06Like he was scolding a brat who didn't know how to behave.

00:11:09I looked at the face that used to make my heart raise.

00:11:11All I felt was disgust.

00:11:13I think I made myself clear.

00:11:15We never even registered.

00:11:18We're done.

00:11:19Today's wedding can count as me helping Eden get some experience.

00:11:22No need to thank me.

00:11:26Don't be mad, sis.

00:11:27Eden's just afraid I won't have any experience when I get married.

00:11:30He's showing me the ropes early.

00:11:31For the next game, I'll let you have the bride's part.

00:11:35She didn't wait for me to agree.

00:11:37Heather grabbed another slip from the game box and read it out.

00:11:40The bride has to kneel in front of the groom and bark like a dog ten times

00:11:44to prove absolute loyalty to her husband.

00:11:50Weren't we supposed to skip anything humiliating?

00:11:52Did you write that and put it in?

00:11:53It wasn't me.

00:11:54Not me either.

00:11:55What are you talking about?

00:11:56You think it's humiliation?

00:11:58Maybe sis thinks it's a reward.

00:12:00Gold diggers like her love crawling on the ground to please a man.

00:12:03I couldn't.

00:12:04I actually have some pride.

00:12:05Sis, didn't you want to play with Eden?

00:12:07Eden, then start barking.

00:12:09If he's happy, maybe he'll throw you another 20,000.

00:12:11This is a great opportunity.

00:12:14Eden didn't say a word.

00:12:16I looked at the red bedspread under them.

00:12:18I had picked it out myself.

00:12:20I hadn't even used it yet.

00:12:22And now it was all wrinkled from the two of them making out on it.

00:12:26A few days ago, I was still looking forward to sitting on it with Eden

00:12:29on our wedding night, planning a future.

00:12:33There was no need for that anymore.

00:12:36You're too modest, Heather.

00:12:38The way you were using your tongue just now, you look better than a dog.

00:12:41Doesn't look like you're inexperienced at all.

00:12:43If you're that good at being a dog, why don't you bark a few times first?

00:12:46I'll take notes.

00:12:47I'd grown up around master paintings.

00:12:49I could tell at a glance that the handwriting on that flip was Heather's.

00:12:52Eden, how can she humiliate me like this?

00:12:55A glass of red wine came flying at my head.

00:12:59Eden yanked her into his arms, glared at me, and snapped.

00:13:02That's enough, Hazel.

00:13:04You won't do this, you won't do that.

00:13:05All you know how to do is bully a young girl.

00:13:07Even throwing a tantrum has a limit.

00:13:09You're a broke part-time art teacher.

00:13:10That little paycheck of yours is embarrassing even as gas money.

00:13:13You're living well because of me.

00:13:14Where do you get the nerve to tell me what to do?

00:13:16At least Heather can actually help me at the company.

00:13:19Forget switching her in for a game.

00:13:21If she asked for the moon, I'd pull it down for her.

00:13:24What can a waste like you even do for me?

00:13:25You had the face to throw a wedding with me, and you couldn't even put up a decent dowry.

00:13:29You just wanted to marry up and take me for everything.

00:13:31So take the money, Hazel, and sit there quietly.

00:13:33If it's not enough, I'll give you more.

00:13:35If you keep making trouble, I really won't register the marriage with you.

00:13:38My chest went tight.

00:13:39So not being able to watch my own husband kiss another woman was making trouble.

00:13:43In five years of giving him everything, building his company from nothing beside him

00:13:47had turned into me trying to marry up and take him for everything.

00:13:49But Eden didn't know.

00:13:50My dowry had been ready for a long time.

00:13:52There were so many assets.

00:13:53It just took a while to get them in order.

00:13:55I had wanted to surprise him the day we registered.

00:13:59Looking at it now, he didn't deserve it.

00:14:02Good.

00:14:02That's exactly what I wanted.

00:14:04I said it coldly, turned, grabbed my coat, and walked out.

00:14:08Wait!

00:14:12Hazel, that down jacket you're wearing.

00:14:14Montclair.

00:14:15Twelve thousand.

00:14:16I bought it.

00:14:17You want to dump me?

00:14:17Then don't take my things.

00:14:19Can't even afford your own clothes?

00:14:20Oh, and leave every card I gave you, too.

00:14:23The villa door stood open.

00:14:24Wind and snow crawled down the back of my neck.

00:14:27It still wasn't as cold as what I felt inside.

00:14:29Last year, right at the start of winter, he said the jackets I bought were cheap brands

00:14:33that didn't keep me warm and throw them all out without asking.

00:14:36The next day, he gave me the Montclair.

00:14:38He said we could afford it now.

00:14:39He wouldn't let me freeze again.

00:14:41Eden knew exactly what he was doing.

00:14:43He wanted to humiliate me.

00:14:45In that moment, I regretted it.

00:14:47I regretted ever believing he was a decent man.

00:14:49A friend thought he'd gone too far and tried to talk him down.

00:14:52Eden, it's 20 below out there.

00:14:54Hazel's clothes underneath are too thin.

00:14:56Without the jacket, she'll freeze.

00:14:57It's your wedding day.

00:14:58Don't let it end ugly.

00:14:59Swallow your pride.

00:14:59Backing down to your own wife isn't embarrassing.

00:15:01We never even registered.

00:15:02What kind of wife is she?

00:15:03I spoiled her before.

00:15:05That's why she thinks she can throw around breakup whenever she wants.

00:15:07I didn't make her walk out naked.

00:15:08That's already generous.

00:15:09Hazel, don't say I didn't give you a chance.

00:15:11Bow your head.

00:15:12Admit you were wrong.

00:15:13Get along with Heather from now on, and I'll forgive you.

00:15:15We'll still register.

00:15:16You'll still be Mrs. Eden for real.

00:15:21Exactly, sis.

00:15:22You already debased yourself into a gold digger.

00:15:25Why are you still this proud?

00:15:26Take the win and stop.

00:15:27It's two in the morning.

00:15:28In this weather, you won't get a cab out here.

00:15:30The nearest hotel is miles away.

00:15:32Don't freeze to death on the side of the road.

00:15:34That seemed to remind Eden.

00:15:36He picked up the phone.

00:15:37Call every hotel and motel in New York.

00:15:40Nobody lets Hazel check in.

00:15:41My heart dropped.

00:15:42This was Eden's obedience test.

00:15:44He wanted me to know he could decide my life as easily as flipping a switch.

00:15:47He wanted to train me into being quiet and grateful.

00:15:53I took a breath and slapped those cards down on the coffee table.

00:15:56Then I pulled off the Montlain without hesitation and threw it into the fireplace.

00:16:00The flames jumped.

00:16:01They lit up the shock in Eden's eyes.

00:16:03I didn't look back.

00:16:05I ran straight into the snow.

00:16:07I pushed through the wind, shaking so hard I could barely walk.

00:16:10I finally found an internet cafe still open nearby, asked the owner for a hot coffee,

00:16:15and started to thaw.

00:16:16Not long after, my eyelids got heavy.

00:16:19I passed out.

00:16:22In the haze, I felt someone putting their hands on me.

00:16:25I forced my eyes open and stared into the owner's greasy face.

00:16:28The cafe that had been noisy a minute ago was empty.

00:16:31The rolling shutter was down.

00:16:33Hey, pretty girl.

00:16:34Out this late all by yourself.

00:16:36Nowhere to go?

00:16:37Poor thing.

00:16:37Let big brother take care of you.

00:16:39There was something in that coffee.

00:16:40Fear hit me all at once.

00:16:42I bit down hard on my tongue to stay awake.

00:16:45I shoved him off, ran for the bathroom in the corner, and locked the door.

00:16:51I was about to call the cops when Eden's number came in.

00:16:54My phone was at 1%.

00:16:55I clenched my jaw and picked up.

00:16:57On the other end, I heard him breathing.

00:17:00Hazel, where did you put those condoms I brought back from France last month?

00:17:03I need to teach Heather some experience.

00:17:07What, you realized you can't live well without me, so you stole them to sell?

00:17:11Eden, I'm at an internet cafe on Brooklyn Road.

00:17:16The owner is trying to assault me.

00:17:18Come get me.

00:17:19What?

00:17:19I'm coming right now.

00:17:21Sis, are all gold diggers this calculating?

00:17:23I passed that street this afternoon.

00:17:25There is no internet cafe.

00:17:26You just want to play victim so Eden will fold first.

00:17:30Eden, if you actually go, you're just teaching her she can throw a fit whenever she wants.

00:17:34Even after you register, she'll threaten you with divorce.

00:17:36How humiliating is that?

00:17:37Hazel, you really have no bottom line.

00:17:39You'd even lie about this.

00:17:40I'm done spoiling you.

00:17:42You want to come back?

00:17:43Fine.

00:17:44Kneel at my company door tomorrow morning and say you were wrong.

00:17:46Without me, that paycheck of yours couldn't even rent a decent apartment.

00:17:50Go stand on a street corner.

00:17:51And even the Johns would say the neighborhood's too trashy.

00:17:53Think about that.

00:17:54He hung up.

00:17:55At the same time, my phone died.

00:17:57Something in me went cold and empty.

00:18:00A click.

00:18:00The bathroom lock turned.

00:18:02The owner rushed in, grabbed my hair, and grinned.

00:18:05Where are you going to run?

00:18:06This is my place.

00:18:08You think I don't got a key?

00:18:10Trying to call your man for help?

00:18:12I heard the whole thing.

00:18:14He's busy with another woman.

00:18:15Doesn't even want to deal with you.

00:18:17Be a good girl and take care of me instead.

00:18:19Relax.

00:18:20I'm not that high maintenance.

00:18:21I never wear that thing.

00:18:23I was drowning in it when a crash came from outside.

00:18:25The rolling slurt was forced open.

00:18:27Someone burst in.

00:18:28Get off her!

00:18:29It was patrol cops from the area.

00:18:32The owner had thrown out all the customers so he could do this.

00:18:35Someone saw him put something in my cup and called the cops on the way out.

00:18:38They took me to the hospital to make me throw up, took my statement, and left me a thick coat.

00:18:44I borrowed a charger from the front desk.

00:18:47The next morning, I called the studio and quit.

00:18:50After that, I went to the mall next door, bought a casual outfit, and got ready to fly home.

00:18:54I had barely stepped out of the mall when a few of Eden's bodyguards boxed me in.

00:18:59Miss Hazel, Eden is hosting a banquet at the St. Regis today to celebrate Secretary Heather's two-year anniversary of

00:19:04knowing him.

00:19:05He specifically said to bring you there to perform for Secretary Heather.

00:19:08After you.

00:19:09Get out of my way, or I'm calling the cops.

00:19:12Go ahead.

00:19:14We'll call too.

00:19:15Eden said that jacket you burned yesterday was worth $12,000.

00:19:18That's enough to put you away for a while.

00:19:20$12,000?

00:19:21I'll transfer it to him right now.

00:19:24You don't know what's good for you, do you?

00:19:25Without Eden, you can't even feed yourself.

00:19:27What are you pretending to be?

00:19:29You never even registered, and you really thought you were a CEO's wife?

00:19:31Take her!

00:19:32They dragged me into the car and drove off.

00:19:47On our wedding night, our friends came over for the after party.

00:19:50The first game was simple.

00:19:51The husband and wife had to kiss for three minutes.

00:19:57My husband, Eden, yanked his secretary open instead and kissed her without a second of hesitation.

00:20:02They kissed for a full three minutes.

00:20:04When they finally pulled apart, a string of spit still connected them.

00:20:07Everyone's smiles went stiff.

00:20:08They all looked at me, awkward as hell.

00:20:10Eden, still not done, wiped the wetness from the corner of Heather's mouth like it was nothing.

00:20:15The girl's shy.

00:20:16She's scared she won't know how to handle a scene like this later.

00:20:18I'm just helping her get some experience.

00:20:20That enough?

00:20:21Take the money and drop it.

00:20:23Don't act like you've been so damn wronged.

00:20:24I just switched game partners.

00:20:26I even threw you a wedding.

00:20:27You should be grateful.

00:20:28Heather nestled into his arms, all shy, her eyes full of worship.

00:20:32I nodded, perfectly calm, and tossed my wedding ring onto that stack of cash.

00:20:36You're joking, Eden.

00:20:37Of course I'm not wronged.

00:20:39After all, I was planning to switch who I actually register the marriage with anyway.

00:20:42The room went so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

00:20:45Eden smashed the whiskey glass beside him.

00:20:47His face went dark.

00:20:49Hazel, I just switched game partners.

00:20:51Do you have to be this petty?

00:20:53Fine.

00:20:54Another 10,000.

00:20:55Take back what you just said.

00:20:57Don't ruin everyone's night.

00:20:58Like he was scolding a brat who didn't know how to behave.

00:21:01I looked at the face that used to make my heart raise.

00:21:03All I felt was disgust.

00:21:05I think I made myself clear.

00:21:07We never even registered.

00:21:09We're done.

00:21:10Today's wedding can count as me helping Eden get some experience.

00:21:14No need to thank me.

00:21:18Don't be mad, sis.

00:21:19Eden's just afraid I won't have any experience when I get married.

00:21:22He's showing me the ropes early.

00:21:23For the next game, I'll let you have the bride's part.

00:21:27She didn't wait for me to agree.

00:21:29Heather grabbed another slip from the game box and read it out.

00:21:32The bride has to kneel in front of the groom and bark like a dog 10 times to prove absolute

00:21:37loyalty to her husband.

00:21:42Weren't we supposed to skip anything humiliating?

00:21:44Did you write that and put it in?

00:21:45It wasn't me.

00:21:46Not me either.

00:21:47What are you talking about?

00:21:48You think it's humiliation?

00:21:50Maybe sis thinks it's a reward.

00:21:52Gold diggers like her love crawling on the ground to please a man.

00:21:55I couldn't.

00:21:56I actually have some pride.

00:21:57Sis, didn't you want to play with Eden?

00:21:59Then start barking.

00:22:00If he's happy, maybe he'll throw you another 20,000.

00:22:03This is a great opportunity.

00:22:06Eden didn't say a word.

00:22:08I looked at the red bedspread under them.

00:22:10I had picked it out myself.

00:22:12I hadn't even used it yet.

00:22:14And now it was all wrinkled from the two of them making out on it.

00:22:17A few days ago, I was still looking forward to sitting on it with Eden on our wedding night,

00:22:22planning a future.

00:22:24There was no need for that anymore.

00:22:28You're too modest, Heather.

00:22:30The way you were using your tongue just now, you look better than a dog.

00:22:33Doesn't look like you're inexperienced at all.

00:22:35If you're that good at being a dog, why don't you bark a few times first?

00:22:38I'll take notes.

00:22:39I'd grown up around master paintings.

00:22:41I could tell at a glance that the handwriting on that flip was Heather's.

00:22:44Eden, how can she humiliate me like this?

00:22:47A glass of red wine came flying at my head.

00:22:51Eden yanked her into his arms, glared at me, and snapped.

00:22:54That's enough, Hazel.

00:22:55You won't do this, you won't do that.

00:22:57All you know how to do is bully a young girl.

00:22:59Even throwing a tantrum has a limit.

00:23:01You're a broke part-time art teacher.

00:23:02That little paycheck of yours is embarrassing even as gas money.

00:23:05You're living well because of me.

00:23:06Where do you get the nerve to tell me what to do?

00:23:08At least Heather can actually help me at the company.

00:23:11Forget switching her in for a game.

00:23:13If she asked for the moon, I'd pull it down for her.

00:23:16What can a waste like you even do for me?

00:23:17You had the face to throw a wedding with me, and you couldn't even put up a decent dowry.

00:23:21You just wanted to marry up and take me for everything.

00:23:23So take the money, Hazel, and sit there quietly.

00:23:25If it's not enough, I'll give you more.

00:23:27If you keep making trouble, I really won't register the marriage with you.

00:23:30My chest went tight.

00:23:31So not being able to watch my own husband kiss another woman was making trouble.

00:23:35And five years of giving him everything, building his company from nothing beside him,

00:23:39had turned into me trying to marry up and take him for everything.

00:23:41But Eden didn't know.

00:23:42My dowry had been ready for a long time.

00:23:44There were so many assets.

00:23:45It just took a while to get them in order.

00:23:47I had wanted to surprise him the day we registered.

00:23:51Looking at it now, he didn't deserve it.

00:23:54Good.

00:23:54That's exactly what I wanted.

00:23:56I said it coldly, turned, grabbed my coat, and walked out.

00:24:00Wait!

00:24:04Hazel, that down jacket you're wearing.

00:24:06Montclair, $12,000.

00:24:08I bought it.

00:24:08You want to dump me?

00:24:09Then don't take my things.

00:24:11Can't even afford your own clothes?

00:24:12Oh, and leave every card I gave you too.

00:24:14The villa door stood open.

00:24:16Wind and snow crawled down the back of my neck.

00:24:19It still wasn't as cold as what I felt inside.

00:24:21Last year, right at the start of winter, he said the jackets I bought were cheap brands

00:24:25that didn't keep me warm and throw them all out without asking.

00:24:28The next day, he gave me the Montclair.

00:24:30He said we could afford it now.

00:24:31He wouldn't let me freeze again.

00:24:33Eden knew exactly what he was doing.

00:24:35He wanted to humiliate me.

00:24:37In that moment, I regretted it.

00:24:39I regretted ever believing he was a decent man.

00:24:41A friend thought he'd gone too far and tried to talk him down.

00:24:44Eden, it's 20 below out there.

00:24:46Hazel's clothes underneath are too thin.

00:24:47Without the jacket, she'll freeze.

00:24:49It's your wedding day.

00:24:50Don't let it end ugly.

00:24:50Swallow your pride.

00:24:51Backing down to your own wife isn't embarrassing.

00:24:53You never even registered.

00:24:54What kind of wife is she?

00:24:55I spoiled her before.

00:24:57That's why she thinks she can throw around breakup whenever she wants.

00:24:59I didn't make her walk out naked.

00:25:00That's already generous.

00:25:01Hazel, don't say I didn't give you a chance.

00:25:03Bow your head.

00:25:04Admit you were wrong.

00:25:05Get along with Heather from now on, and I'll forgive you.

00:25:07We'll still register.

00:25:08You'll still be Mrs. Eden for real.

00:25:13Exactly, sis.

00:25:14You already debased yourself into a gold digger.

00:25:16Why are you still this proud?

00:25:18Take the win and stop.

00:25:19It's two in the morning, in this weather.

00:25:21You won't get a cab out here.

00:25:22The nearest hotel is miles away.

00:25:24Don't freeze to death on the side of the road.

00:25:26That seemed to remind Eden.

00:25:28He picked up the phone.

00:25:29Call every hotel and motel in New York.

00:25:31Nobody lets Hazel check in.

00:25:33My heart dropped.

00:25:34This was Eden's obedience test.

00:25:36He wanted me to know he could decide my life as easily as flipping a switch.

00:25:39He wanted to train me into being quiet and grateful.

00:25:45I took a breath and slapped those cards down on the coffee table.

00:25:48Then I pulled off the Montlaine without hesitation and threw it into the fireplace.

00:25:52The flames jumped.

00:25:53They lit up the shock in Eden's eyes.

00:25:55I didn't look back.

00:25:56I ran straight into the snow.

00:25:59I pushed through the wind, shaking so hard I could barely walk.

00:26:02I finally found an internet cafe still open nearby, asked the owner for a hot coffee,

00:26:07and started to thaw.

00:26:08Not long after, my eyelids got heavy.

00:26:11I passed out.

00:26:14In the haze, I felt someone putting their hands on me.

00:26:17I forced my eyes open and stared into the owner's greasy face.

00:26:20The cafe that had been noisy a minute ago was empty.

00:26:23The rolling shutter was down.

00:26:25Hey, pretty girl.

00:26:26Out this late all by yourself.

00:26:28Nowhere to go?

00:26:28Poor thing.

00:26:29Let big brother take care of you.

00:26:31There was something in that coffee.

00:26:32Fear hit me all at once.

00:26:34I bit down hard on my tongue to stay awake.

00:26:37I shoved him off, ran for the bathroom in the corner, and locked the door.

00:26:43I was about to call the cops when Eden's number came in.

00:26:45My phone was at 1%.

00:26:47I clenched my jaw and picked up.

00:26:48On the other end, I heard him breathing.

00:26:52Hazel, where did you put those condoms I brought back from France last month?

00:26:55I need to teach Heather some experience.

00:26:58What, you realized you can't live well without me, so you stole them to sell?

00:27:03Eden, I'm at an internet cafe on Brooklyn Road.

00:27:08The owner is trying to assault me.

00:27:10Come get me.

00:27:11What?

00:27:11I'm coming right now.

00:27:13Sis, are all gold diggers this calculating?

00:27:15I passed that street this afternoon.

00:27:17There is no internet cafe.

00:27:18You just want to play victim so Eden will fold first.

00:27:22Eden, if you actually go, you're just teaching her she can throw a fit whenever she wants.

00:27:26Even after you register, she'll threaten you with divorce.

00:27:28How humiliating is that?

00:27:29Hazel, you really have no bottom line.

00:27:30You'd even lie about this.

00:27:32I'm done spoiling you.

00:27:34You want to come back?

00:27:35Fine.

00:27:36Kneel at my company door tomorrow morning and say you were wrong.

00:27:38Without me, that paycheck of yours couldn't even rent a decent apartment.

00:27:42Go stand on a street corner.

00:27:43And even the Johns would say the neighborhood's too trashy.

00:27:45Think about that.

00:27:46He hung up.

00:27:47At the same time, my phone died.

00:27:49Something in me went cold and empty.

00:27:51A click.

00:27:52The bathroom lock turned.

00:27:54The owner rushed in, grabbed my hair, and grinned.

00:27:57Where are you going to run?

00:27:58This is my place.

00:27:59You think I don't got a key?

00:28:02Trying to call your man for help?

00:28:04I heard the whole thing.

00:28:05He's busy with another woman.

00:28:07Doesn't even want to deal with you.

00:28:09Be a good girl and take care of me instead.

00:28:11Relax.

00:28:12I'm not that high maintenance.

00:28:13I never wear that thing.

00:28:14I was drowning in it when a crash came from outside.

00:28:17The rolling slurt was forced open.

00:28:19Someone burst in.

00:28:20Get off her!

00:28:21It was patrol cops from the area.

00:28:23The owner had thrown out all the customers so he could do this.

00:28:27Someone saw him put something in my cup and called the cops on the way out.

00:28:30They took me to the hospital to make me throw up, took my statement, and left me a thick coat.

00:28:36I borrowed a charger from the front desk.

00:28:38The next morning, I called the studio and quit.

00:28:42After that, I went to the mall next door, bought a casual outfit, and got ready to fly home.

00:28:47I had barely stepped out of the mall when a few of Eden's bodyguards boxed me in.

00:28:51Miss Hazel, Eden is hosting a banquet at the St. Regis today to celebrate Secretary Heather's two-year anniversary of

00:28:56knowing him.

00:28:57He specifically said to bring you there to perform for Secretary Heather.

00:29:00After you.

00:29:01Get out of my way, or I'm calling the cops.

00:29:04Go ahead.

00:29:06We'll call too.

00:29:07Eden said that jacket you burned yesterday was worth $12,000.

00:29:10That's enough to put you away for a while.

00:29:12$12,000?

00:29:13I'll transfer it to him right now.

00:29:16You don't know what's good for you, do you?

00:29:17Without Eden, you can't even feed yourself.

00:29:19What are you pretending to be?

00:29:20You never even registered, and you really thought you were a CEO's wife?

00:29:23Take her!

00:29:24They dragged me into the car and drove off.

00:29:39On our wedding night, our friends came over for the after-party.

00:29:42The first game was simple.

00:29:44The husband and wife had to kiss for three minutes.

00:29:49My husband, Eden, yanked his secretary over instead and kissed her without a second of hesitation.

00:29:54They kissed for a full three minutes.

00:29:56When they finally pulled apart, a string of spit still connected them.

00:29:59Everyone's smiles went stiff.

00:30:00They all looked at me, awkward as hell.

00:30:02Eden, still not done, wiped the wetness from the corner of Heather's mouth like it was nothing.

00:30:07The girl's shy.

00:30:07She's scared she won't know how to handle a scene like this later.

00:30:10I'm just helping her get some experience.

00:30:12That enough?

00:30:13Take the money and drop it.

00:30:15Don't act like you've been so damn wronged.

00:30:16I just switched game partners.

00:30:18I even threw you a wedding.

00:30:19You should be grateful.

00:30:20Heather nestled into his arms, all shy, her eyes full of worship.

00:30:24I nodded, perfectly calm, and tossed my wedding ring onto that stack of cash.

00:30:28You're joking, Eden.

00:30:29Eden, of course I'm not wronged.

00:30:30After all, I was planning to switch who I actually register the marriage with anyway.

00:30:34The room went so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

00:30:37Eden smashed the whiskey glass beside him.

00:30:39His face went dark.

00:30:40Hazel, I just switched game partners.

00:30:42Do you have to be this petty?

00:30:44Fine.

00:30:45Another 10,000.

00:30:47Take back what you just said.

00:30:49Don't ruin everyone's night.

00:30:50Like he was scolding a brat who didn't know how to behave.

00:30:53I looked at the face that used to make my heart raise.

00:30:55All I felt was disgust.

00:30:57I think I made myself clear.

00:30:59We never even registered.

00:31:01We're done.

00:31:02Today's wedding can count as me helping Eden get some experience.

00:31:06No need to thank me.

00:31:09Don't be mad, sis.

00:31:11Eden's just afraid I won't have any experience when I get married.

00:31:14He's showing me the ropes early.

00:31:15For the next game, I'll let you have the bride's part.

00:31:19She didn't wait for me to agree.

00:31:21Heather grabbed another slip from the game box and read it out.

00:31:24The bride has to kneel in front of the groom and bark like a dog 10 times

00:31:28to prove absolute loyalty to her husband.

00:31:34Weren't we supposed to skip anything humiliating?

00:31:36Did you write that and put it in?

00:31:37It wasn't me.

00:31:38Not me either.

00:31:39What are you talking about?

00:31:40You think it's humiliation?

00:31:42Maybe sis thinks it's a reward.

00:31:44Gold diggers like her love crawling on the ground to please a man.

00:31:47I couldn't.

00:31:48I actually have some pride.

00:31:49Sis, didn't you want to play with Eden?

00:31:51Then start barking.

00:31:52If he's happy, maybe he'll throw you another $20,000.

00:31:55This is a great opportunity.

00:31:58Eden didn't say a word.

00:32:00I looked at the red bedspread under them.

00:32:02I had picked it out myself.

00:32:03I hadn't even used it yet.

00:32:06And now it was all wrinkled from the two of them making out on it.

00:32:09A few days ago, I was still looking forward to sitting on it with Eden

00:32:13on our wedding night, planning a future.

00:32:16There was no need for that anymore.

00:32:20You're too modest, Heather.

00:32:21Heather, the way you were using your tongue just now, you look better than a dog.

00:32:25Doesn't look like you're inexperienced at all.

00:32:27If you're that good at being a dog, why don't you bark a few times first?

00:32:30I'll take notes.

00:32:31I'd grown up around master paintings.

00:32:33I could tell at a glance that the handwriting on that slip was Heather's.

00:32:36Eden, how can she humiliate me like this?

00:32:39A glass of red wine came flying at my head.

00:32:43Eden yanked her into his arms, glared at me, and snapped.

00:32:46That's enough, Hazel.

00:32:47You won't do this.

00:32:48You won't do that.

00:32:49All you know how to do is bully a young girl.

00:32:51Even throwing a tantrum has a limit.

00:32:52You're a broke part-time art teacher.

00:32:54That little paycheck of yours is embarrassing even as gas money.

00:32:56You're living well because of me.

00:32:58Where do you get the nerve to tell me what to do?

00:33:00At least Heather can actually help me at the company.

00:33:03Forget switching her in for a game.

00:33:05If she asked for the moon, I'd pull it down for her.

00:33:07What can a waste like you even do for me?

00:33:09You had the face to throw a wedding with me, and you couldn't even put up a decent dowry.

00:33:12You just wanted to marry up and take me for everything.

00:33:15So take the money, Hazel, and sit there quietly.

00:33:17If it's not enough, I'll give you more.

00:33:19If you keep making trouble, I really won't register the marriage with you.

00:33:21My chest went tight.

00:33:23So not being able to watch my own husband kiss another woman was making trouble.

00:33:27And five years of giving him everything, building his company from nothing beside him

00:33:30had turned into me trying to marry up and take him for everything.

00:33:33But Eden didn't know.

00:33:34My dowry had been ready for a long time.

00:33:36There were so many assets.

00:33:37It just took a while to get them in order.

00:33:39I had wanted to surprise him the day we registered.

00:33:43Looking at it now, he didn't deserve it.

00:33:45Good.

00:33:46That's exactly what I wanted.

00:33:48I said it coldly, turned, grabbed my coat, and walked out.

00:33:52Wait.

00:33:56Hazel, that down jacket you're wearing.

00:33:58Montclair, 12,000.

00:34:00I bought it.

00:34:00You want to dump me?

00:34:01Then don't take my things.

00:34:03Can't even afford your own clothes?

00:34:04Oh, and leave every card I gave you, too.

00:34:06The villa door stood open.

00:34:08Wind and snow crawled down the back of my neck.

00:34:10It still wasn't as cold as what I felt inside.

00:34:13Last year, right at the start of winter, he said the jackets I bought were cheap brands

00:34:17that didn't keep me warm and throw them all out without asking.

00:34:20The next day, he gave me the Montclair.

00:34:22He said we could afford it now.

00:34:23He wouldn't let me freeze again.

00:34:25Eden knew exactly what he was doing.

00:34:27He wanted to humiliate me.

00:34:29In that moment, I regretted it.

00:34:30I regretted ever believing he was a decent man.

00:34:33A friend thought he'd gone too far and tried to talk him down.

00:34:36Eden, it's 20 below out there.

00:34:37Hazel's clothes underneath are too thin.

00:34:39Without the jacket, she'll freeze.

00:34:41It's your wedding day.

00:34:42Don't let it end ugly.

00:34:42Swallow your pride.

00:34:43Backing down to your own wife isn't embarrassing.

00:34:45You never even registered.

00:34:46What kind of wife is she?

00:34:47I spoiled her before.

00:34:48That's why she thinks she can throw around breakup whenever she wants.

00:34:51I didn't make her walk out naked.

00:34:52That's already generous.

00:34:53Hazel, don't say I didn't give you a chance.

00:34:55Bow your head.

00:34:56Admit you were wrong.

00:34:57Get along with Heather from now on, and I'll forgive you.

00:34:59We'll still register.

00:35:00You'll still be Mrs. Eden for real.

00:35:05Exactly, sis.

00:35:06You already debased yourself into a gold digger.

00:35:08Why are you still this proud?

00:35:10Take the win and stop.

00:35:11It's two in the morning.

00:35:12In this weather, you won't get a cab out here.

00:35:14The nearest hotel is miles away.

00:35:16Don't freeze to death on the side of the road.

00:35:18That seemed to remind Eden.

00:35:20He picked up the phone.

00:35:21Call every hotel and motel in New York.

00:35:23Nobody lets Hazel check in.

00:35:24My heart dropped.

00:35:26This was Eden's obedience test.

00:35:27He wanted me to know he could decide my life as easily as flipping a switch.

00:35:31He wanted to train me into being quiet and grateful.

00:35:37I took a breath and slapped those cards down on the coffee table.

00:35:40Then I pulled off the Montlaine without hesitation and threw it into the fireplace.

00:35:44The flames jumped.

00:35:45They lit up the shock in Eden's eyes.

00:35:47I didn't look back.

00:35:48I ran straight into the snow.

00:35:51I pushed through the wind, shaking so hard I could barely walk.

00:35:54I finally found an internet cafe still open nearby.

00:35:57Asked the owner for a hot coffee and started to thaw.

00:36:00Not long after, my eyelids got heavy.

00:36:03I passed out.

00:36:06In the haze, I felt someone putting their hands on me.

00:36:09I forced my eyes open and stared into the owner's greasy face.

00:36:12The cafe that had been noisy a minute ago was empty.

00:36:15The rolling shutter was down.

00:36:17Hey, pretty girl.

00:36:18Out this late all by yourself.

00:36:19Nowhere to go?

00:36:20Poor thing.

00:36:21Let big brother take care of you.

00:36:23There was something in that coffee.

00:36:24Fear hit me all at once.

00:36:25I bit down hard on my tongue to stay awake.

00:36:28I shoved him off, ran for the bathroom in the corner, and locked the door.

00:36:35I was about to call the cops when Eden's number came in.

00:36:37My phone was at 1%.

00:36:38I clenched my jaw and picked up.

00:36:40On the other end, I heard him breathing.

00:36:44Hazel, where did you put those condoms I brought back from France last month?

00:36:47I need to teach Heather some experience.

00:36:50What, you realized you can't live well without me, so you stole them to sell?

00:36:55Eden, I'm at an internet cafe on Brooklyn Road.

00:37:00The owner is trying to assault me.

00:37:02Come get me.

00:37:02What?

00:37:03I'm coming right now.

00:37:04Sis, are all gold diggers this calculating?

00:37:07I passed that street this afternoon.

00:37:09There is no internet cafe.

00:37:10You just want to play victim so Eden will fold first.

00:37:14Eden, if you actually go, you're just teaching her she can throw a fit whenever she wants.

00:37:17Even after you register, she'll threaten you with divorce.

00:37:20How humiliating is that?

00:37:21Hazel, you really have no bottom line.

00:37:22You'd even lie about this.

00:37:24I'm done spoiling you.

00:37:25You want to come back?

00:37:27Fine.

00:37:27Kneel at my company door tomorrow morning and say you were wrong.

00:37:30Without me, that paycheck of yours couldn't even rent a decent apartment.

00:37:33Go stand on a street corner.

00:37:35And even the Johns would say the neighborhood's too trashy.

00:37:37Think about that.

00:37:38He hung up.

00:37:39At the same time, my phone died.

00:37:41Something in me went cold and empty.

00:37:43A click.

00:37:44The bathroom lock turned.

00:37:46The owner rushed in, grabbed my hair, and grinned.

00:37:49Where are you going to run?

00:37:50This is my place.

00:37:51You think I don't got a key?

00:37:54Trying to call your man for help?

00:37:56I heard the whole thing.

00:37:57He's busy with another woman.

00:37:59Doesn't even want to deal with you.

00:38:00Be a good girl and take care of me instead.

00:38:03Relax.

00:38:04I'm not that high maintenance.

00:38:05I never wear that thing.

00:38:06I was drowning in it when a crash came from outside.

00:38:09The rolling slurt was forced open.

00:38:11Someone burst in.

00:38:12Get off her!

00:38:13It was patrol cops from the area.

00:38:15The owner had thrown out all the customers so he could do this.

00:38:18Someone saw him put something in my cup and called the cops on the way out.

00:38:22They took me to the hospital to make me throw up, took my statement, and left me a thick coat.

00:38:27I borrowed a charger from the front desk.

00:38:30The next morning, I called the studio and quit.

00:38:34After that, I went to the mall next door, bought a casual outfit, and got ready to fly home.

00:38:38I had barely stepped out of the mall when a few of Eden's bodyguards boxed me in.

00:38:42Miss Hazel, Eden is hosting a banquet at the St. Regis today to celebrate Secretary Heather's two-year anniversary of

00:38:48knowing him.

00:38:49He specifically said to bring you there to perform for Secretary Heather.

00:38:52After you.

00:38:53Get out of my way, or I'm calling the cops.

00:38:56Go ahead.

00:38:57We'll call too.

00:38:58Eden said that jacket you burned yesterday was worth $12,000.

00:39:01That's enough to put you away for a while.

00:39:04$12,000?

00:39:05I'll transfer it to him right now.

00:39:07You don't know what's good for you, do you?

00:39:09Without Eden, you can't even feed yourself.

00:39:11What are you pretending to be?

00:39:12You never even registered, and you really thought you were a CEO's wife?

00:39:15Take her!

00:39:16They dragged me into the car and drove off.

00:39:30On our wedding night, our friends came over for the after party.

00:39:34The first game was simple.

00:39:35The husband and wife had to kiss for three minutes.

00:39:41My husband, Eden, yanked his secretary over instead and kissed her without a second of hesitation.

00:39:45They kissed for a full three minutes.

00:39:48When they finally pulled apart, a string of spit still connected them.

00:39:51Everyone's smiles went stiff.

00:39:52They all looked at me, awkward as hell.

00:39:54Eden, still not done, wiped the wetness from the corner of Heather's mouth like it was nothing.

00:39:58The girl's shy.

00:39:59She's scared she won't know how to handle a scene like this later.

00:40:02I'm just helping her get some experience.

00:40:12Heather nestled into his arms, all shy, her eyes full of worship.

00:40:15I nodded, perfectly calm, and tossed my wedding ring onto that stack of cash.

00:40:20You're joking, Eden.

00:40:21Of course I'm not wronged.

00:40:22After all, I was planning to switch who I actually register the marriage with anyway.

00:40:26The room went so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

00:40:28Eden smashed the whiskey glass beside him.

00:40:30His face went dark.

00:40:32Hazel, I just switched game partners.

00:40:34Do you have to be this petty?

00:40:36Fine.

00:40:37Another 10,000.

00:40:39Take back what you just said.

00:40:41Don't ruin everyone's night.

00:40:42Like he was scolding a brat who didn't know how to behave.

00:40:45I looked at the face that used to make my heart raise.

00:40:47All I felt was disgust.

00:40:49I think I made myself clear.

00:40:51We never even registered.

00:40:53We're done.

00:40:54Today's wedding can count as me helping Eden get some experience.

00:40:58No need to thank me.

00:41:01Don't be mad, sis.

00:41:03Eden's just afraid I won't have any experience when I get married.

00:41:05He's showing me the ropes early.

00:41:07For the next game, I'll let you have the bride's part.

00:41:10She didn't wait for me to agree.

00:41:13Heather grabbed another slip from the game box and read it out.

00:41:16The bride has to kneel in front of the groom and bark like a dog 10 times to prove absolute

00:41:21loyalty to her husband.

00:41:26Weren't we supposed to skip anything humiliating?

00:41:28Did you write that and put it in?

00:41:29It wasn't me.

00:41:30Not me either.

00:41:30What are you talking about?

00:41:32You think it's humiliation?

00:41:33Maybe sis thinks it's a reward.

00:41:36Gold diggers like her love crawling on the ground to please a man.

00:41:39I couldn't.

00:41:39I actually have some pride.

00:41:41Sis, didn't you want to play with Eden?

00:41:43Then start barking.

00:41:44If he's happy, maybe he'll throw you another 20,000.

00:41:47This is a great opportunity.

00:41:50Eden didn't say a word.

00:41:51I looked at the red bedspread under them.

00:41:54I had picked it out myself.

00:41:55I hadn't even used it yet.

00:41:58And now it was all wrinkled from the two of them making out on it.

00:42:01A few days ago, I was still looking forward to sitting on it with Eden on our wedding night,

00:42:06planning a future.

00:42:08There was no need for that anymore.

00:42:12You're too modest, Heather.

00:42:13The way you were using your tongue just now, you look better than a dog.

00:42:16Doesn't look like you're inexperienced at all.

00:42:18If you're that good at being a dog, why don't you bark a few times first?

00:42:22I'll take notes.

00:42:23I'd grown up around master paintings.

00:42:25I could tell at a glance that the handwriting on that flip was Heather's.

00:42:28Eden, how can she humiliate me like this?

00:42:31A glass of red wine came flying at my head.

00:42:35Eden yanked her into his arms, glared at me, and snapped.

00:42:38That's enough, Hazel.

00:42:39You won't do this, you won't do that.

00:42:41All you know how to do is bully a young girl.

00:42:43Even throwing a tantrum has a limit.

00:42:44You're a broke part-time art teacher.

00:42:46That little paycheck of yours is embarrassing even as gas money.

00:42:48You're living well because of me.

00:42:50Where do you get the nerve to tell me what to do?

00:42:52At least Heather can actually help me at the company.

00:42:55Forget switching her in for a game.

00:42:57If she asked for the moon, I'd pull it down for her.

00:42:59What can a waste like you even do for me?

00:43:01You had the face to throw a wedding with me,

00:43:02and you couldn't even put up a decent dowry.

00:43:04You just wanted to marry up and take me for everything.

00:43:07So take the money, Hazel, and sit there quietly.

00:43:09If it's not enough, I'll give you more.

00:43:10If you keep making trouble, I really won't register the marriage with you.

00:43:13My chest went tight.

00:43:14So not being able to watch my own husband kiss another woman was making trouble.

00:43:18And five years of giving him everything,

00:43:20building his company from nothing beside him,

00:43:22had turned into me trying to marry up and take him for everything.

00:43:25But Eden didn't know.

00:43:26My dowry had been ready for a long time.

00:43:28There were so many assets.

00:43:29It just took a while to get them in order.

00:43:31I had wanted to surprise him the day we registered.

00:43:34Looking at it now, he didn't deserve it.

00:43:37Good.

00:43:38That's exactly what I wanted.

00:43:40I said it coldly, turned, grabbed my coat, and walked out.

00:43:44Wait!

00:43:48Hazel, that down jacket you're wearing.

00:43:50Montclair, 12,000.

00:43:51I bought it.

00:43:52You want to dump me?

00:43:53Then don't take my things.

00:43:54Can't even afford your own clothes?

00:43:56Oh, and leave every card I gave you, too.

00:43:58The villa door stood open.

00:44:00Wind and snow crawled down the back of my neck.

00:44:02It still wasn't as cold as what I felt inside.

00:44:05Last year, right at the start of winter,

00:44:07he said the jackets I bought were cheap brands that didn't keep me warm and throw them all out without

00:44:11asking.

00:44:12The next day, he gave me the Montclair.

00:44:13He said we could afford it now.

00:44:15He wouldn't let me freeze again.

00:44:17Eden knew exactly what he was doing.

00:44:19He wanted to humiliate me.

00:44:20In that moment, I regretted it.

00:44:22I regretted ever believing he was a decent man.

00:44:25A friend thought he'd gone too far and tried to talk him down.

00:44:28Eden, it's 20 below out there.

00:44:29Hazel's clothes underneath are too thin.

00:44:31Without the jacket, she'll freeze.

00:44:32It's your wedding day.

00:44:33Don't let it end ugly.

00:44:34Swallow your pride.

00:44:35Backing down to your own wife isn't embarrassing.

00:44:37We never even registered.

00:44:38What kind of wife is she?

00:44:39I spoiled her before.

00:44:40That's why she thinks she can throw around breakup whenever she wants.

00:44:43I didn't make her walk out naked.

00:44:44That's already generous.

00:44:45Hazel, don't say I didn't give you a chance.

00:44:47Bow your head.

00:44:47Admit you were wrong.

00:44:48Get along with Heather from now on, and I'll forgive you.

00:44:51We'll still register.

00:44:52You'll still be Mrs. Eden for real.

00:44:57Exactly, sis.

00:44:58You already debased yourself into a gold digger.

00:45:00Why are you still this proud?

00:45:02Take the win and stop.

00:45:03It's two in the morning.

00:45:04In this weather, you won't get a cab out here.

00:45:06The nearest hotel is miles away.

00:45:08Don't freeze to death on the side of the road.

00:45:10That seemed to remind Eden.

00:45:12He picked up the phone.

00:45:13Call every hotel and motel in New York.

00:45:15Nobody lets Hazel check in.

00:45:16My heart dropped.

00:45:17This was Eden's obedience test.

00:45:19He wanted me to know he could decide my life as easily as flipping a switch.

00:45:23He wanted to train me into being quiet and grateful.

00:45:29I took a breath and slapped those cards down on the coffee table.

00:45:32Then I pulled off the Montlaine without hesitation and threw it into the fireplace.

00:45:36The flames jumped.

00:45:37They lit up the shock in Eden's eyes.

00:45:39I didn't look back.

00:45:40I ran straight into the snow.

00:45:42I pushed through the wind, shaking so hard I could barely walk.

00:45:45I finally found an internet cafe still open nearby, asked the owner for a hot coffee and

00:45:51started to thaw.

00:45:52Not long after, my eyelids got heavy.

00:45:55I passed out.

00:45:57In the haze, I felt someone putting their hands on me.

00:46:00I forced my eyes open and stared into the owner's greasy face.

00:46:04The cafe that had been noisy a minute ago was empty.

00:46:07The rolling shutter was down.

00:46:09Hey, pretty girl.

00:46:10Out this late all by yourself.

00:46:11Nowhere to go?

00:46:12Poor thing.

00:46:13Let big brother take care of you.

00:46:14There was something in that coffee.

00:46:16Fear hit me all at once.

00:46:17I bit down hard on my tongue to stay awake.

00:46:20I shoved him off, ran for the bathroom in the corner, and locked the door.

00:46:26I was about to call the cops when Eden's number came in.

00:46:29My phone was at 1%.

00:46:30I clenched my jaw and picked up.

00:46:32On the other end, I heard him breathing.

00:46:35Hazel, where did you put those condoms I brought back from France last month?

00:46:39I need to teach Heather some experience.

00:46:42What, you realized you can't live well without me, so you stole them to sell?

00:46:47Eden, I'm at an internet cafe on Brooklyn Road.

00:46:52The owner is trying to assault me.

00:46:53Come get me.

00:46:54What?

00:46:55I'm coming right now.

00:46:56Sis, are all gold diggers this calculating?

00:46:59I passed that street this afternoon.

00:47:00There is no internet cafe.

00:47:02You just want to play victim so Eden will fold first.

00:47:05Eden, if you actually go, you're just teaching her she can throw a fit whenever she wants.

00:47:09Even after you register, she'll threaten you with divorce.

00:47:11How humiliating is that?

00:47:12Hazel, you really have no bottom line.

00:47:14You'd even lie about this.

00:47:16I'm done spoiling you.

00:47:17You want to come back?

00:47:18Fine.

00:47:19Kneel at my company door tomorrow morning and say you were wrong.

00:47:22Without me, that paycheck of yours couldn't even rent a decent apartment.

00:47:25Go stand on a street corner.

00:47:27And even the Johns would say the neighborhood's too trashy.

00:47:29Think about that.

00:47:30He hung up.

00:47:31At the same time, my phone died.

00:47:33Something in me went cold and empty.

00:47:35A click.

00:47:36The bathroom lock turned.

00:47:38The owner rushed in.

00:47:39Grabbed my hair and grinned.

00:47:41Where are you going to run?

00:47:42This is my place.

00:47:43You think I don't got a key?

00:47:46Trying to call your man for help?

00:47:48I heard the whole thing.

00:47:49He's busy with another woman.

00:47:51Doesn't even want to deal with you.

00:47:52Be a good girl and take care of me instead.

00:47:55Relax.

00:47:55I'm not that high maintenance.

00:47:57I never wear that thing.

00:47:58I was drowning in it when a crash came from outside.

00:48:01The rolling slurt was forced open.

00:48:03Someone burst in.

00:48:04Get off her!

00:48:04It was patrol cops from the area.

00:48:07The owner had thrown out all the customers so he could do this.

00:48:10Someone saw him put something in my cup and called the cops on the way out.

00:48:14They took me to the hospital to make me throw up, took my statement, and left me a thick coat.

00:48:19I borrowed a charger from the front desk.

00:48:22The next morning, I called the studio and quit.

00:48:26After that, I went to the mall next door, bought a casual outfit, and got ready to fly home.

00:48:30I had barely stepped out of the mall when a few of Eden's bodyguards boxed me in.

00:48:34Miss Hazel, Eden is hosting a banquet at the St. Regis today to celebrate Secretary Heather's two-year anniversary of

00:48:40knowing him.

00:48:40He's specifically said to bring you there to perform for Secretary Heather.

00:48:43After you.

00:48:45Get out of my way, or I'm calling the cops.

00:48:48Go ahead.

00:48:49We'll call, too.

00:48:50Eden said that jacket you burned yesterday was worth $12,000.

00:48:53That's enough to put you away for a while.

00:48:56$12,000?

00:48:57I'll transfer it to him right now.

00:48:59You don't know what's good for you, do you?

00:49:01Without Eden, you can't even feed yourself.

00:49:03What are you pretending to be?

00:49:04You never even registered, and you really thought you were a CEO's wife?

00:49:07Take her!

00:49:08They dragged me into the car and drove off.

00:49:22On our wedding night, our friends came over for the after-party.

00:49:26The first game was simple.

00:49:27The husband and wife had to kiss for three minutes.

00:49:32My husband, Eden, yanked his secretary over instead and kissed her without a second of hesitation.

00:49:37They kissed for a full three minutes.

00:49:39When they finally pulled apart, a string of spit still connected them.

00:49:43Everyone's smiles went stiff.

00:49:44They all looked at me, awkward as hell.

00:49:46Eden, still not done, wiped the wetness from the corner of Heather's mouth like it was nothing.

00:49:50The girl's shy.

00:49:51She's scared she won't know how to handle a scene like this later.

00:49:53I'm just helping her get some experience.

00:49:56That enough?

00:49:57Take the money and drop it.

00:49:58Don't act like you've been so damn wronged.

00:50:00I just switched game partners.

00:50:01I even threw you a wedding.

00:50:03You should be grateful.

00:50:04Heather nestled into his arms, all shy, her eyes full of worship.

00:50:07I nodded, perfectly calm, and tossed my wedding ring onto that stack of cash.

00:50:11You're joking, Eden.

00:50:13Of course I'm not wronged.

00:50:14After all, I was planning to switch who I actually register the marriage with anyway.

00:50:18The room went so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

00:50:20Eden smashed the whiskey glass beside him.

00:50:22His face went dark.

00:50:24Hazel, I just switched game partners.

00:50:26Do you have to be this petty?

00:50:28Fine.

00:50:29Another 10,000.

00:50:31Take back what you just said.

00:50:32Don't ruin everyone's night.

00:50:34Like he was scolding a brat who didn't know how to behave.

00:50:36I looked at the face that used to make my heart raise.

00:50:39All I felt was disgust.

00:50:41I think I made myself clear.

00:50:43We never even registered.

00:50:45We're done.

00:50:46Today's wedding can count as me helping Eden get some experience.

00:50:50No need to thank me.

00:50:53Don't be mad, sis.

00:50:55Eden's just afraid I won't have any experience when I get married.

00:50:57He's showing me the ropes early.

00:50:59For the next game, I'll let you have the bride's part.

00:51:02She didn't wait for me to agree.

00:51:04Heather grabbed another slip from the game box and read it out.

00:51:08The bride has to kneel in front of the groom and bark like a dog ten times to prove absolute

00:51:12loyalty to her husband.

00:51:17Weren't we supposed to skip anything humiliating?

00:51:19Did you write that and put it in?

00:51:21It wasn't me.

00:51:21Not me either.

00:51:22What are you talking about?

00:51:23You think it's humiliation?

00:51:25Maybe sis thinks it's a reward.

00:51:27Gold diggers like her love crawling on the ground to please a man.

00:51:30I couldn't.

00:51:31I actually have some pride.

00:51:33Sis, didn't you want to play with Eden?

00:51:35Then start barking.

00:51:36If he's happy, maybe he'll throw you another 20,000.

00:51:39This is a great opportunity.

00:51:42Eden didn't say a word.

00:51:43I looked at the red bedspread under them.

00:51:45I had picked it out myself.

00:51:47I hadn't even used it yet.

00:51:50And now it was all wrinkled from the two of them making out on it.

00:51:53A few days ago, I was still looking forward to sitting on it with Eden on our wedding night, planning

00:51:58a future.

00:52:00There was no need for that anymore.

00:52:04You're too modest, Heather.

00:52:05The way you were using your tongue just now, you lick better than a dog.

00:52:08Doesn't look like you're inexperienced at all.

00:52:10If you're that good at being a dog, why don't you bark a few times first?

00:52:14I'll take notes.

00:52:15I'd grown up around master paintings.

00:52:17I could tell at a glance that the handwriting on that slip was Heather's.

00:52:19Eden, how can she humiliate me like this?

00:52:22A glass of red wine came flying at my head.

00:52:26Eden yanked her into his arms, glared at me, and snapped.

00:52:30That's enough, Hazel.

00:52:31You won't do this, you won't do that.

00:52:33All you know how to do is bully a young girl.

00:52:35Even throwing a tantrum has a limit.

00:52:36You're a broke part-time art teacher.

00:52:38That little paycheck of yours is embarrassing even as gas money.

00:52:40You're living well because of me.

00:52:42Where do you get the nerve to tell me what to do?

00:52:44At least Heather can actually help me at the company.

00:52:47Forget switching her in for a game.

00:52:49If she asked for the moon, I'd pull it down for her.

00:52:51What can a waste like you even do for me?

00:52:53You had the face to throw a wedding with me, and you couldn't even put up a decent dowry.

00:52:56You just wanted to marry up and take me for everything.

00:52:59So take the money, Hazel, and sit there quietly.

00:53:01If it's not enough, I'll give you more.

00:53:02If you keep making trouble, I really won't register the marriage with you.

00:53:05My chest went tight.

00:53:06So not being able to watch my own husband kiss another woman was making trouble.

00:53:10And five years of giving him everything, building his company for nothing beside him,

00:53:14had turned into me trying to marry up and take him for everything.

00:53:17But Eden didn't know.

00:53:17My dowry had been ready for a long time.

00:53:20There were so many assets.

00:53:21It just took a while to get them in order.

00:53:22I had wanted to surprise him the day we registered.

00:53:26Looking at it now, he didn't deserve it.

00:53:29Good.

00:53:30That's exactly what I wanted.

00:53:32I said it coldly, turned, grabbed my coat, and walked out.

00:53:36Wait.

00:53:39Hazel, that down jacket you're wearing.

00:53:42Montclair, $12,000.

00:53:43I bought it.

00:53:44You want to dump me?

00:53:45Then don't take my things.

00:53:46You can't even afford your own clothes?

00:53:48Oh, and leave every card I gave you too.

00:53:50The villa door stood open.

00:53:52Wind and snow crawled down the back of my neck.

00:53:54It still wasn't as cold as what I felt inside.

00:53:57Last year, right at the start of winter, he said the jackets I bought were cheap brands

00:54:00that didn't keep me warm and throw them all out without asking.

00:54:03The next day, he gave me the Montclair.

00:54:05He said we could afford it now.

00:54:07He wouldn't let me freeze again.

00:54:09Eden knew exactly what he was doing.

00:54:11He wanted to humiliate me.

00:54:12In that moment, I regretted it.

00:54:14I regretted ever believing he was a decent man.

00:54:17A friend thought he'd gone too far and tried to talk him down.

00:54:20Eden, it's 20 below out there.

00:54:21Hazel's clothes underneath are too thin.

00:54:23Without the jacket, she'll freeze.

00:54:24It's your wedding day.

00:54:25Don't let it end ugly.

00:54:26Swallow your pride.

00:54:27Backing down to your own wife isn't embarrassing.

00:54:28We never even registered.

00:54:30What kind of wife is she?

00:54:31I spoiled her before.

00:54:32That's why she thinks she can throw around breakup whenever she wants.

00:54:34I didn't make her walk out naked.

00:54:36That's already generous.

00:54:36Hazel, don't say I didn't give you a chance.

00:54:39Bow your head.

00:54:39Admit you were wrong.

00:54:40Get along with Heather from now on, and I'll forgive you.

00:54:42We'll still register.

00:54:43You'll still be Mrs. Eden for real.

00:54:48Exactly, sis.

00:54:50You already debased yourself into a gold digger.

00:54:52Why are you still this proud?

00:54:53Take the win and stop.

00:54:55It's two in the morning.

00:54:56In this weather, you won't get a cab out here.

00:54:58The nearest hotel is miles away.

00:55:00Don't freeze to death on the side of the road.

00:55:02That seemed to remind Eden.

00:55:03He picked up the phone.

00:55:04Call every hotel and motel in New York.

00:55:07Nobody lets Hazel check in.

00:55:08My heart dropped.

00:55:09This was Eden's obedience test.

00:55:11He wanted me to know he could decide my life as easily as flipping a switch.

00:55:15He wanted to train me into being quiet and grateful.

00:55:20I took a breath and slapped those cards down on the coffee table.

00:55:23Then I pulled off the Montlaine without hesitation and threw it into the fireplace.

00:55:27The flames jumped.

00:55:28They lit up the shock in Eden's eyes.

00:55:31I didn't look back.

00:55:32I ran straight into the snow.

00:55:34I pushed through the wind, shaking so hard I could barely walk.

00:55:37I finally found an internet cafe still open nearby, asked the owner for a hot coffee,

00:55:42and started to thaw.

00:55:44Not long after, my eyelids got heavy.

00:55:46I passed out.

00:55:49In the haze, I felt someone putting their hands on me.

00:55:52I forced my eyes open and stared into the owner's greasy face.

00:55:56The cafe that had been noisy a minute ago was empty.

00:55:58The rolling shutter was down.

00:56:00Hey, pretty girl.

00:56:02Out this late all by yourself.

00:56:03Nowhere to go?

00:56:04Poor thing.

00:56:05Let big brother take care of you.

00:56:06There was something in that coffee.

00:56:08Fear hit me all at once.

00:56:09I bit down hard on my tongue to stay awake.

00:56:12I shoved him off, ran for the bathroom in the corner, and locked the door.

00:56:18I was about to call the cops when Eden's number came in.

00:56:21My phone was at 1%.

00:56:22I clenched my jaw and picked up.

00:56:24On the other end, I heard him breathing.

00:56:27Hazel, where did you put those condoms I brought back from France last month?

00:56:30I need to teach Heather some experience.

00:56:34What, you realized you can't live well without me, so you stole them to sell?

00:56:39Eden, I'm at an internet cafe on Brooklyn Road.

00:56:44The owner is trying to assault me.

00:56:45Come get me.

00:56:46What?

00:56:47I'm coming right now.

00:56:48Sis, are all gold diggers this calculating?

00:56:50I passed that street this afternoon.

00:56:52There is no internet cafe.

00:56:54You just want to play victim so Eden will fold first.

00:56:57Eden, if you actually go, you're just teaching her she can throw a fit whenever she wants.

00:57:01Even after you register, she'll threaten you with divorce.

00:57:03How humiliating is that?

00:57:04Hazel, you really have no bottom line.

00:57:06You'd even lie about this.

00:57:07I'm done spoiling you.

00:57:09You want to come back?

00:57:10Fine.

00:57:11Kneel at my company door tomorrow morning and say you were wrong.

00:57:14Without me, that paycheck of yours couldn't even rent a decent apartment.

00:57:17Go stand on a street corner.

00:57:19And even the Johns would say the neighborhood's too trashy.

00:57:21Think about that.

00:57:22He hung up.

00:57:22At the same time, my phone died.

00:57:25Something in me went cold and empty.

00:57:27A click.

00:57:28The bathroom lock turned.

00:57:29The owner rushed in, grabbed my hair, and grinned.

00:57:33Where are you going to run?

00:57:34This is my place.

00:57:35You think I don't got a key?

00:57:38Trying to call your man for help?

00:57:39I heard the whole thing.

00:57:41He's busy with another woman.

00:57:42Doesn't even want to deal with you.

00:57:44Be a good girl and take care of me instead.

00:57:47Relax.

00:57:47I'm not that high maintenance.

00:57:49I never wear that thing.

00:57:50I was drowning in it when a crash came from outside.

00:57:52The rolling slurt was forced open.

00:57:55Someone burst in.

00:57:55Get off her!

00:57:56It was patrol cops from the area.

00:57:59The owner had thrown out all the customers so he could do this.

00:58:02Someone saw him put something in my cup and called the cops on the way out.

00:58:06They took me to the hospital to make me throw up, took my statement, and left me a thick coat.

00:58:11I borrowed a charger from the front desk.

00:58:14The next morning, I called the studio and quit.

00:58:17After that, I went to the mall next door, bought a casual outfit, and got ready to fly home.

00:58:22I had barely stepped out of the mall when a few of Eden's bodyguards boxed me in.

00:58:26Miss Hazel, Eden is hosting a banquet at the St. Regis today to celebrate Secretary Heather's two-year anniversary of

00:58:32knowing him.

00:58:32He specifically said to bring you there to perform for Secretary Heather.

00:58:35After you.

00:58:37Get out of my way, or I'm calling the cops.

00:58:40Go ahead.

00:58:41We'll call too.

00:58:42Eden said that jacket you burned yesterday was worth $12,000.

00:58:45That's enough to put you away for a while.

00:58:48$12,000?

00:58:49I'll transfer it to him right now.

00:58:51You don't know what's good for you, do you?

00:58:53Without Eden, you can't even feed yourself.

00:58:55What are you pretending to be?

00:58:56You never even registered, and you really thought you were a CEO's wife?

00:58:58Take her!

00:59:00They dragged me into the car and drove off.

00:59:14On our wedding night, our friends came over for the after-party.

00:59:17The first game was simple.

00:59:19The husband and wife had to kiss for three minutes.

00:59:24My husband, Eden, yanked his secretary over instead and kissed her without a second of hesitation.

00:59:29They kissed for a full three minutes.

00:59:31When they finally pulled apart, a string of spit still connected them.

00:59:35Everyone's smiles went stiff.

00:59:36They all looked at me, awkward as hell.

00:59:37Eden, still not done, wiped the wetness from the corner of Heather's mouth like it was nothing.

00:59:42The girl's shy.

00:59:43She's scared she won't know how to handle a scene like this later.

00:59:45I'm just helping her get some experience.

00:59:48That enough?

00:59:49Take the money and drop it.

00:59:50Don't act like you've been so damn wronged.

00:59:52I just switched game partners.

00:59:53I even threw you a wedding.

00:59:54You should be grateful.

00:59:56Heather nestled into his arms, all shy, her eyes full of worship.

00:59:59I nodded, perfectly calm, and tossed my wedding ring onto that stack of cash.

01:00:03You're joking, Eden.

01:00:04Of course I'm not wronged.

01:00:06After all, I was planning to switch who I actually register the marriage with anyway.

01:00:10The room went so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

01:00:12Eden smashed the whiskey glass beside him.

01:00:14His face went dark.

01:00:16Hazel, I just switched game partners.

01:00:18Do you have to be this petty?

01:00:20Fine.

01:00:21Another 10,000.

01:00:22Take back what you just said.

01:00:24Don't ruin everyone's night.

01:00:25Like he was scolding a brat who didn't know how to behave.

01:00:28I looked at the face that used to make my heart raise.

01:00:31All I felt was disgust.

01:00:33I think I made myself clear.

01:00:35We never even registered.

01:00:37We're done.

01:00:38Today's wedding can count as me helping Eden get some experience.

01:00:42No need to thank me.

01:00:45Don't be mad, sis.

01:00:46Eden's just afraid I won't have any experience when I get married.

01:00:49He's showing me the ropes early.

01:00:50For the next game, I'll let you have the bride's part.

01:00:54She didn't wait for me to agree.

01:00:56Heather grabbed another slip from the game box and read it out.

01:00:59The bride has to kneel in front of the groom and bark like a dog 10 times

01:01:03to prove absolute loyalty to her husband.

01:01:09Weren't we supposed to skip anything humiliating?

01:01:11Did you write that and put it in?

01:01:12It wasn't me.

01:01:13Not me either.

01:01:14What are you talking about?

01:01:15You think it's humiliation?

01:01:17Maybe sis thinks it's a reward.

01:01:19Gold diggers like her love crawling on the ground to please a man.

01:01:22I couldn't.

01:01:23I actually have some pride.

01:01:25Sis, didn't you want to play with Eden?

01:01:27Then start barking.

01:01:28If he's happy, maybe he'll throw you another $20,000.

01:01:31This is a great opportunity.

01:01:34Eden didn't say a word.

01:01:35I looked at the red bedspread under them.

01:01:37I had picked it out myself.

01:01:39I hadn't even used it yet.

01:01:42And now it was all wrinkled from the two of them making out on it.

01:01:45A few days ago, I was still looking forward to sitting on it with Eden

01:01:48on our wedding night, planning a future.

01:01:52There was no need for that anymore.

01:01:55You're too modest, Heather.

01:01:57The way you were using your tongue just now, you look better than a dog.

01:02:00Doesn't look like you're inexperienced at all.

01:02:02If you're that good at being a dog, why don't you bark a few times first?

01:02:06I'll take notes.

01:02:07I'd grown up around master paintings.

01:02:08I could tell at a glance that the handwriting on that slip was Heather's.

01:02:11Eden, how can she humiliate me like this?

01:02:14A glass of red wine came flying at my head.

01:02:18Eden yanked her into his arms, glared at me, and snapped.

01:02:21That's enough, Hazel.

01:02:23You won't do this, you won't do that.

01:02:25All you know how to do is bully a young girl.

01:02:26Even throwing a tantrum has a limit.

01:02:28You're a broke part-time art teacher.

01:02:29That little paycheck of yours is embarrassing even as gas money.

01:02:32You're living well because of me.

01:02:33Where do you get the nerve to tell me what to do?

01:02:35At least Heather can actually help me at the company.

01:02:38Forget switching her in for a game.

01:02:40If she asked for the moon, I'd pull it down for her.

01:02:43What can a waste like you even do for me?

01:02:45You had the face to throw a wedding with me, and you couldn't even put up a decent dowry.

01:02:48You just wanted to marry up and take me for everything.

01:02:50So take the money, Hazel, and sit there quietly.

01:02:53If it's not enough, I'll give you more.

01:02:54If you keep making trouble, I really won't register the marriage with you.

01:02:57My chest went tight.

01:02:58So not being able to watch my own husband kiss another woman was making trouble.

01:03:02And five years of giving him everything,

01:03:04building his company from nothing beside him

01:03:06had turned into me trying to marry up and take him for everything.

01:03:08But Eden didn't know.

01:03:09My dowry had been ready for a long time.

01:03:12There were so many assets.

01:03:13It just took a while to get them in order.

01:03:14I had wanted to surprise him the day we registered.

01:03:18Looking at it now, he didn't deserve it.

01:03:21Good.

01:03:22That's exactly what I wanted.

01:03:24I said it coldly, turned, grabbed my coat, and walked out.

01:03:28Wait.

01:03:31Hazel, that down jacket you're wearing.

01:03:33Moncler, 12,000.

01:03:35I bought it.

01:03:36You want to dump me?

01:03:37Then don't take my things.

01:03:38Can't even afford your own clothes?

01:03:40Oh, and leave every card I gave you, too.

01:03:42The villa door stood open.

01:03:43Wind and snow crawled down the back of my neck.

01:03:46It still wasn't as cold as what I felt inside.

01:03:49Last year, right at the start of winter,

01:03:50he said the jackets I bought were cheap brands that didn't keep me warm

01:03:53and throw them all out without asking.

01:03:55The next day, he gave me the Moncler.

01:03:57He said we could afford it now.

01:03:59He wouldn't let me freeze again.

01:04:00Eden knew exactly what he was doing.

01:04:02He wanted to humiliate me.

01:04:04In that moment, I regretted it.

01:04:06I regretted ever believing he was a decent man.

01:04:09A friend thought he'd gone too far and tried to talk him down.

01:04:11Eden, it's 20 below out there.

01:04:13Hazel's clothes underneath are too thin.

01:04:15Without the jacket, she'll freeze.

01:04:16It's your wedding day.

01:04:17Don't let it end ugly.

01:04:18Swallow your pride.

01:04:19Backing down to your own wife isn't embarrassing.

01:04:20We never even registered.

01:04:21What kind of wife is she?

01:04:23I spoiled her before.

01:04:24That's why she thinks she can throw around breakup whenever she wants.

01:04:26I didn't make her walk out naked.

01:04:28That's already generous.

01:04:29Hazel, don't say I didn't give you a chance.

01:04:31Bow your head.

01:04:31Admit you were wrong.

01:04:32Get along with Heather from now on, and I'll forgive you.

01:04:34We'll still register.

01:04:35You'll still be Mrs. Eden for real.

01:04:40Exactly, sis.

01:04:41You already debased yourself into a gold digger.

01:04:44Why are you still this proud?

01:04:45Take the win and stop.

01:04:47It's two in the morning.

01:04:47In this weather, you won't get a cab out here.

01:04:50The nearest hotel is miles away.

01:04:51Don't freeze to death on the side of the road.

01:04:54That seemed to remind Eden.

01:04:55He picked up the phone.

01:04:57Call every hotel and motel in New York.

01:04:59Nobody lets Hazel check in.

01:05:00My heart dropped.

01:05:01This was Eden's obedience test.

01:05:03He wanted me to know he could decide my life as easily as flipping a switch.

01:05:06He wanted to train me into being quiet and grateful.

01:05:12I took a breath and slapped those cards down on the coffee table.

01:05:15Then I pulled off the Montlaine without hesitation and threw it into the fireplace.

01:05:19The flames jumped.

01:05:20They lit up the shock in Eden's eyes.

01:05:22I didn't look back.

01:05:24I ran straight into the snow.

01:05:26I pushed through the wind, shaking so hard I could barely walk.

01:05:29I finally found an internet cafe still open nearby, asked the owner for a hot coffee,

01:05:34and started to thaw.

01:05:35Not long after, my eyelids got heavy.

01:05:38I passed out.

01:05:41In the haze, I felt someone putting their hands on me.

01:05:44I forced my eyes open and stared into the owner's greasy face.

01:05:47The cafe that had been noisy a minute ago was empty.

01:05:50The rolling shutter was down.

01:05:52Hey, pretty girl.

01:05:54Out this late all by yourself.

01:05:55Nowhere to go?

01:05:56Poor thing.

01:05:57Let big brother take care of you.

01:05:58There was something in that coffee.

01:05:59Fear hit me all at once.

01:06:01I bit down hard on my tongue to stay awake.

01:06:04I shoved him off, ran for the bathroom in the corner, and locked the door.

01:06:10I was about to call the cops when Eden's number came in.

01:06:13My phone was at 1%.

01:06:14I clenched my jaw and picked up.

01:06:16On the other end, I heard him breathing.

01:06:19Hazel, where did you put those condoms I brought back from France last month?

01:06:22I need to teach Heather some experience.

01:06:26What, you realized you can't live well without me, so you stole them to sell?

01:06:30Eden, I'm at an internet cafe on Brooklyn Road.

01:06:35The owner is trying to assault me.

01:06:37Come get me.

01:06:38What?

01:06:38I'm coming right now.

01:06:40Sis, are all gold diggers this calculating?

01:06:42I passed that street this afternoon.

01:06:44There is no internet cafe.

01:06:46You just want to play victim so Eden will fold first.

01:06:49Eden, if you actually go, you're just teaching her she can throw a fit whenever she wants.

01:06:53Even after you register, she'll threaten you with divorce.

01:06:55How humiliating is that?

01:06:56Hazel, you really have no bottom line.

01:06:58You'd even lie about this.

01:06:59I'm done spoiling you.

01:07:01You want to come back?

01:07:02Fine.

01:07:03Kneel at my company door tomorrow morning and say you were wrong.

01:07:06Without me, that paycheck of yours couldn't even rent a decent apartment.

01:07:09Go stand on a street corner.

01:07:10And even the Johns would say the neighborhood's too trashy.

01:07:13Think about that.

01:07:13He hung up.

01:07:14At the same time, my phone died.

01:07:16Something in me went cold and empty.

01:07:19A click.

01:07:20The bathroom lock turned.

01:07:21The owner rushed in, grabbed my hair, and grinned.

01:07:25Where are you going to run?

01:07:26This is my place.

01:07:27You think I don't got a key?

01:07:30Trying to call your man for help?

01:07:31I heard the whole thing.

01:07:33He's busy with another woman.

01:07:34Doesn't even want to deal with you.

01:07:36Be a good girl and take care of me instead.

01:07:38Relax.

01:07:39I'm not that high maintenance.

01:07:40I never wear that thing.

01:07:41I was drowning in it when a crash came from outside.

01:07:44The rolling slurt was forced open.

01:07:46Someone burst in.

01:07:47Get off her!

01:07:48It was patrol cops from the area.

01:07:51The owner had thrown out all the customers so he could do this.

01:07:54Someone saw him put something in my cup and called the cops on the way out.

01:07:58They took me to the hospital to make me throw up, took my statement, and left me a thick coat.

01:08:03I borrowed a charger from the front desk.

01:08:06The next morning, I called the studio and quit.

01:08:09After that, I went to the mall next door, bought a casual outfit, and got ready to fly home.

01:08:14I had barely stepped out of the mall when a few of Eden's bodyguards boxed me in.

01:08:18Miss Hazel, Eden is hosting a banquet at the St. Regis today to celebrate Secretary Heather's two-year anniversary of

01:08:23knowing him.

01:08:24He specifically said to bring you there to perform for Secretary Heather.

01:08:27After you.

01:08:28Get out of my way, or I'm calling the cops.

01:08:32Go ahead.

01:08:33We'll call too.

01:08:34Eden said that jacket you burned yesterday was worth $12,000.

01:08:37That's enough to put you away for a while.

01:08:39$12,000?

01:08:40I'll transfer it to him right now.

01:08:43You don't know what's good for you, do you?

01:08:45Without Eden, you can't even feed yourself.

01:08:47What are you pretending to be?

01:08:48You never even registered, and you really thought you were a CEO's wife?

01:08:50Take her!

01:08:51They dragged me into the car and drove off.

01:09:06On our wedding night, our friends came over for the after-party.

01:09:09The first game was simple.

01:09:11The husband and wife had to kiss for three minutes.

01:09:16My husband, Eden, yanked his secretary over instead and kissed her without a second of hesitation.

01:09:21They kissed for a full three minutes.

01:09:23When they finally pulled apart, a string of spit still connected them.

01:09:26Everyone's smiles went stiff.

01:09:28They all looked at me, awkward as hell.

01:09:29Eden, still not done, wiped the wetness from the corner of Heather's mouth like it was nothing.

01:09:34The girl's shy.

01:09:35She's scared she won't know how to handle a scene like this later.

01:09:37I'm just helping her get some experience.

01:09:40That enough?

01:09:41Take the money and drop it.

01:09:42Don't act like you've been so damn wronged.

01:09:44I just switched game partners.

01:09:45I even threw you a wedding.

01:09:46You should be grateful.

01:09:47Heather nestled into his arms, all shy, her eyes full of worship.

01:09:51I nodded, perfectly calm, and tossed my wedding ring onto that stack of cash.

01:09:55You're joking, Eden.

01:09:56Of course I'm not wronged.

01:09:58After all, I was planning to switch who I actually register the marriage with anyway.

01:10:01The room went so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

01:10:04Eden smashed the whiskey glass beside him.

01:10:06His face went dark.

01:10:08Hazel, I just switched game partners.

01:10:10Do you have to be this petty?

01:10:12Fine.

01:10:13Another 10,000.

01:10:14Take back what you just said.

01:10:16Don't ruin everyone's night.

01:10:17Like he was scolding a brat who didn't know how to behave.

01:10:20I looked at the face that used to make my heart raise.

01:10:22All I felt was disgust.

01:10:24I think I made myself clear.

01:10:26We never even registered.

01:10:28We're done.

01:10:30Today's wedding can count as me helping Eden get some experience.

01:10:33No need to thank me.

01:10:37Don't be mad, sis.

01:10:38Eden's just afraid I won't have any experience when I get married.

01:10:41He's showing me the ropes early.

01:10:42For the next game, I'll let you have the bride's part.

01:10:46She didn't wait for me to agree.

01:10:48Heather grabbed another slip from the game box and read it out.

01:10:51The bride has to kneel in front of the groom and bark like a dog 10 times to prove absolute

01:10:56loyalty to her husband.

01:11:01Weren't we supposed to skip anything humiliating?

01:11:03Did you write that and put it in?

01:11:04It wasn't me.

01:11:05Not me either.

01:11:06What are you talking about?

01:11:07You think it's humiliation?

01:11:09Maybe sis thinks it's a reward.

01:11:11Gold diggers like her love crawling on the ground to please a man.

01:11:14I couldn't.

01:11:15I actually have some pride.

01:11:17Sis, didn't you want to play with Eden?

01:11:19Then start barking.

01:11:20If he's happy, maybe he'll throw you another 20,000.

01:11:22This is a great opportunity.

01:11:25He...

01:11:25Eden didn't say a word.

01:11:27I looked at the red bedspread under them.

01:11:29I had picked it out myself.

01:11:31I hadn't even used it yet.

01:11:33And now it was all wrinkled from the two of them making out on it.

01:11:37A few days ago, I was still looking forward to sitting on it with Eden on our wedding night,

01:11:42planning a future.

01:11:44There was no need for that anymore.

01:11:47You're too modest, Heather.

01:11:49The way you were using your tongue just now, you look better than a dog.

01:11:52It doesn't look like you're inexperienced at all.

01:11:54If you're that good at being a dog, why don't you bark a few times first?

01:11:57I'll take notes.

01:11:59I'd grown up around master paintings.

01:12:00I could tell at a glance that the handwriting on that flip was Heather's.

01:12:03Eden, how can she humiliate me like this?

01:12:06A glass of red wine came flying at my head.

01:12:10Eden yanked her into his arms, glared at me, and snapped.

01:12:13That's enough, Hazel.

01:12:15You won't do this, you won't do that.

01:12:16All you know how to do is bully a young girl.

01:12:18Even throwing a tantrum has a limit.

01:12:20You're a broke part-time art teacher.

01:12:21That little paycheck of yours is embarrassing even as gas money.

01:12:24You're living well because of me.

01:12:25Where do you get the nerve to tell me what to do?

01:12:27At least Heather can actually help me at the company.

01:12:30Forget switching her in for a game.

01:12:32If she asked for the moon, I'd pull it down for her.

01:12:35What can a waste like you even do for me?

01:12:36You had the face to throw a wedding with me, and you couldn't even put up a decent dowry.

01:12:40You just wanted to marry up and take me for everything.

01:12:42So take the money, Hazel, and sit there quietly.

01:12:44If it's not enough, I'll give you more.

01:12:46If you keep making trouble, I really won't register the marriage with you.

01:12:48My chest went tight.

01:12:50So not being able to watch my own husband kiss another woman was making trouble.

01:12:54In five years of giving him everything, building his company from nothing beside him had turned

01:12:58into me trying to marry up and take him for everything.

01:13:00But Eden didn't know.

01:13:01My dowry had been ready for a long time.

01:13:03There were so many assets.

01:13:04It just took a while to get them in order.

01:13:06I had wanted to surprise him the day we registered.

01:13:10Looking at it now, he didn't deserve it.

01:13:13Good.

01:13:13That's exactly what I wanted.

01:13:15I said it coldly, turned, grabbed my coat, and walked out.

01:13:19Wait!

01:13:23Hazel, that down jacket you're wearing.

01:13:25Montclair, 12,000.

01:13:27I bought it.

01:13:28You want to dump me?

01:13:28Then don't take my things.

01:13:30Can't even afford your own clothes?

01:13:31Oh, and leave every card I gave you, too.

01:13:33The villa door stood open.

01:13:35Wind and snow crawled down the back of my neck.

01:13:38It still wasn't as cold as what I felt inside.

01:13:40Last year, right at the start of winter, he said the jackets I bought were cheap brands

01:13:44that didn't keep me warm and throw them all out without asking.

01:13:47The next day, he gave me the Montclair.

01:13:49He said we could afford it now.

01:13:50He wouldn't let me freeze again.

01:13:52Eden knew exactly what he was doing.

01:13:54He wanted to humiliate me.

01:13:56In that moment, I regretted it.

01:13:58I regretted ever believing he was a decent man.

01:14:00A friend thought he'd gone too far and tried to talk him down.

01:14:03Eden, it's 20 below out there.

01:14:05Hazel's clothes underneath are too thin.

01:14:07Without the jacket, she'll freeze.

01:14:08It's your wedding day.

01:14:09Don't let it end ugly.

01:14:10Swallow your pride.

01:14:10Backing down to your own wife isn't embarrassing.

01:14:12We never even registered.

01:14:13What kind of wife is she?

01:14:14I spoiled her before.

01:14:16That's why she thinks she can throw around breakup whenever she wants.

01:14:18I didn't make her walk out naked.

01:14:19That's already generous.

01:14:20Hazel, don't say I didn't give you a chance.

01:14:22Bow your head.

01:14:23Admit you were wrong.

01:14:24Get along with Heather from now on, and I'll forgive you.

01:14:26We'll still register.

01:14:27You'll still be Mrs. Eden for real.

01:14:32Exactly, sis.

01:14:33You already debased yourself into a gold digger.

01:14:36Why are you still this proud?

01:14:37Take the win and stop.

01:14:38It's two in the morning.

01:14:39In this weather, you won't get a cab out here.

01:14:41The nearest hotel is miles away.

01:14:43Don't freeze to death on the side of the road.

01:14:45That seemed to remind Eden.

01:14:47He picked up the phone.

01:14:48Call every hotel and motel in New York.

01:14:50Nobody lets Hazel check in.

01:14:52My heart dropped.

01:14:53This was Eden's obedience test.

01:14:55He wanted me to know he could decide my life as easily as flipping a switch.

01:14:58He wanted to train me into being quiet and grateful.

01:15:04I took a breath and slapped those cards down on the coffee table.

01:15:07Then I pulled off the Montlaine without hesitation and threw it into the fireplace.

01:15:11The flames jumped.

01:15:12They lit up the shock in Eden's eyes.

01:15:14I didn't look back.

01:15:15I ran straight into the snow.

01:15:18I pushed through the wind, shaking so hard I could barely walk.

01:15:21I finally found an internet cafe still open nearby, asked the owner for a hot coffee,

01:15:26and started to thaw.

01:15:27Not long after, my eyelids got heavy.

01:15:30I passed out.

01:15:33In the haze, I felt someone putting their hands on me.

01:15:36I forced my eyes open and stared into the owner's greasy face.

01:15:39The cafe that had been noisy a minute ago was empty.

01:15:42The rolling shutter was down.

01:15:44Hey, pretty girl.

01:15:45Out this late all by yourself.

01:15:47Nowhere to go?

01:15:48Poor thing.

01:15:48Let big brother take care of you.

01:15:50There was something in that coffee.

01:15:51Fear hit me all at once.

01:15:53I bit down hard on my tongue to stay awake.

01:15:56I shoved him off, ran for the bathroom in the corner, and locked the door.

01:16:02I was about to call the cops when Eden's number came in.

01:16:05My phone was at 1%.

01:16:06I clenched my jaw and picked up.

01:16:08On the other end, I heard him breathing.

01:16:11Hazel, where did you put those condoms I brought back from France last month?

01:16:14I need to teach Heather some experience.

01:16:18What, you realized you can't live well without me, so you stole them to sell?

01:16:22Eden, I'm at an internet cafe on Brooklyn Road.

01:16:27The owner is trying to assault me.

01:16:29Come get me.

01:16:30What?

01:16:30I'm coming right now.

01:16:32Sis, are all gold diggers this calculating?

01:16:34I passed that street this afternoon.

01:16:36There is no internet cafe.

01:16:37You just want to play victim so Eden will fold first.

01:16:41Eden, if you actually go, you're just teaching her she can throw a fit whenever she wants.

01:16:45Even after you register, she'll threaten you with divorce.

01:16:47How humiliating is that?

01:16:48Hazel, you really have no bottom line.

01:16:50You'd even lie about this.

01:16:51I'm done spoiling you.

01:16:53You want to come back?

01:16:54Fine.

01:16:55Kneel at my company door tomorrow morning and say you were wrong.

01:16:58Without me, that paycheck of yours couldn't even rent a decent apartment.

01:17:01Go stand on a street corner.

01:17:02And even the Johns would say the neighborhood's too trashy.

01:17:04Think about that.

01:17:05He hung up.

01:17:06At the same time, my phone died.

01:17:08Something in me went cold and empty.

01:17:11A click.

01:17:12The bathroom lock turned.

01:17:13The owner rushed in, grabbed my hair, and grinned.

01:17:16Where are you going to run?

01:17:17This is my place.

01:17:19You think I don't got a key?

01:17:22Trying to call your man for help?

01:17:23I heard the whole thing.

01:17:25He's busy with another woman.

01:17:26Doesn't even want to deal with you.

01:17:28Be a good girl and take care of me instead.

01:17:30Relax.

01:17:31I'm not that high maintenance.

01:17:32I never wear that thing.

01:17:33I was drowning in it when a crash came from outside.

01:17:36The rolling slurt was forced open.

01:17:38Someone burst in.

01:17:39Get off her!

01:17:40It was patrol cops from the area.

01:17:43The owner had thrown out all the customers so he could do this.

01:17:46Someone saw him put something in my cup and called the cops on the way out.

01:17:49They took me to the hospital to make me throw up, took my statement, and left me a thick coat.

01:17:54I borrowed a charger from the front desk.

01:17:58The next morning, I called the studio and quit.

01:18:01After that, I went to the mall next door, bought a casual outfit, and got ready to fly home.

01:18:06I had barely stepped out of the mall when a few of Eden's bodyguards boxed me in.

01:18:10Miss Hazel, Eden is hosting a banquet at the St. Regis today to celebrate Secretary Heather's two-year anniversary of

01:18:15knowing him.

01:18:16He's specifically said to bring you there to perform for Secretary Heather.

01:18:19After you.

01:18:20Get out of my way, or I'm calling the cops.

01:18:23Go ahead. We'll call, too.

01:18:26Eden said that jacket you burned yesterday was worth $12,000.

01:18:29That's enough to put you away for a while.

01:18:31$12,000? I'll transfer it to him right now.

01:18:35You don't know what's good for you, do you?

01:18:36Without Eden, you can't even feed yourself.

01:18:38What are you pretending to be?

01:18:40You never even registered, and you really thought you were a CEO's wife?

01:18:42Take her!

01:18:43They dragged me into the car and drove off.

01:18:58On our wedding night, our friends came over for the after party.

01:19:01The first game was simple.

01:19:03The husband and wife had to kiss for three minutes.

01:19:08My husband, Eden, yanked his secretary over instead and kissed her without a second of hesitation.

01:19:13They kissed for a full three minutes.

01:19:15When they finally pulled apart, a string of spit still connected them.

01:19:18Everyone's smiles went stiff.

01:19:19They all looked at me, awkward as hell.

01:19:21Eden, still not done, wiped the wetness from the corner of Heather's mouth like it was nothing.

01:19:26The girl's shy. She's scared she won't know how to handle a scene like this later.

01:19:29I'm just helping her get some experience.

01:19:32That enough?

01:19:32Take the money and drop it.

01:19:34Don't act like you've been so damn wronged.

01:19:35I just switched game partners.

01:19:37I even threw you a wedding.

01:19:38You should be grateful.

01:19:39Heather nestled into his arms, all shy, her eyes full of worship.

01:19:43I nodded, perfectly calm, and tossed my wedding ring onto that stack of cash.

01:19:47You're joking, Eden.

01:19:48Of course I'm not wronged.

01:19:49After all, I was planning to switch who I actually register the marriage with anyway.

01:19:53The room went so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

01:19:56Eden smashed the whiskey glass beside him.

01:19:58His face went dark.

01:20:00Hazel, I just switched game partners.

01:20:02Do you have to be this petty?

01:20:04Fine.

01:20:05Another 10,000.

01:20:06Take back what you just said.

01:20:08Don't ruin everyone's night.

01:20:09Like he was scolding a brat who didn't know how to behave.

01:20:12I looked at the face that used to make my heart raise.

01:20:14All I felt was disgust.

01:20:16I think I made myself clear.

01:20:18We never even registered.

01:20:20We're done.

01:20:21Today's wedding can count as me helping Eden get some experience.

01:20:25No need to thank me.

01:20:29Don't be mad, sis.

01:20:30Eden's just afraid I won't have any experience when I get married.

01:20:33He's showing me the ropes early.

01:20:34For the next game, I'll let you have the bride's part.

01:20:38She didn't wait for me to agree.

01:20:40Heather grabbed another slip from the game box and read it out.

01:20:43The bride has to kneel in front of the groom and bark like a dog 10 times to prove absolute

01:20:48loyalty to her husband.

01:20:53Weren't we supposed to skip anything humiliating?

01:20:55Did you write that and put it in?

01:20:56It wasn't me.

01:20:57Not me either.

01:20:58What are you talking about?

01:20:59You think it's humiliation?

01:21:01Maybe sis thinks it's a reward.

01:21:03Gold diggers like her love crawling on the ground to please a man.

01:21:06I couldn't.

01:21:07I actually have some pride.

01:21:08Sis, didn't you want to play with Eden?

01:21:10Then start barking.

01:21:11If he's happy, maybe he'll throw you another 20,000.

01:21:14This is a great opportunity.

01:21:17Eden didn't say a word.

01:21:19I looked at the red bedspread under them.

01:21:21I had picked it out myself.

01:21:23I hadn't even used it yet.

01:21:25And now it was all wrinkled from the two of them making out on it.

01:21:29A few days ago, I was still looking forward to sitting on it with Eden on our wedding night,

01:21:33planning a future.

01:21:35There was no need for that anymore.

01:21:39You're too modest, Heather.

01:21:41The way you were using your tongue just now, you look better than a dog.

01:21:44Doesn't look like you're inexperienced at all.

01:21:46If you're that good at being a dog, why don't you bark a few times first?

01:21:49I'll take notes.

01:21:50I'd grown up around master paintings.

01:21:52I could tell at a glance that the handwriting on that flip was Heather's.

01:21:55Eden, how can she humiliate me like this?

01:21:58A glass of red wine came flying at my head.

01:22:02Eden yanked her into his arms, glared at me, and snapped.

01:22:05That's enough, Hazel.

01:22:06You won't do this, you won't do that.

01:22:08All you know how to do is bully a young girl.

01:22:10Even throwing a tantrum has a limit.

01:22:12You're a broke part-time art teacher.

01:22:13That little paycheck of yours is embarrassing even as gas money.

01:22:16You're living well because of me.

01:22:17Where do you get the nerve to tell me what to do?

01:22:19At least Heather can actually help me at the company.

01:22:22Forget switching her in for a game.

01:22:24If she asked for the moon, I'd pull it down for her.

01:22:27What can a waste like you even do for me?

01:22:28You had the face to throw a wedding with me,

01:22:30and you couldn't even put up a decent dowry.

01:22:32You just wanted to marry up and take me for everything.

01:22:34So take the money, Hazel, and sit there quietly.

01:22:36If it's not enough, I'll give you more.

01:22:38If you keep making trouble, I really won't register the marriage with you.

01:22:40My chest went tight.

01:22:42So not being able to watch my own husband kiss another woman was making trouble.

01:22:46And five years of giving him everything,

01:22:48building his company through nothing beside him,

01:22:50had turned into me trying to marry up and take him for everything.

01:22:52But Eden didn't know.

01:22:53My dowry had been ready for a long time.

01:22:55There were so many assets.

01:22:56It just took a while to get them in order.

01:22:58I had wanted to surprise him the day we registered.

01:23:02Looking at it now, he didn't deserve it.

01:23:05Good.

01:23:05That's exactly what I wanted.

01:23:07I said it coldly, turned, grabbed my coat, and walked out.

01:23:11Wait!

01:23:15Hazel, that down jacket you're wearing.

01:23:17Montclair.

01:23:18Twelve thousand.

01:23:19I bought it.

01:23:19You want to dump me?

01:23:20Then don't take my things.

01:23:22Can't even afford your own clothes?

01:23:23Oh, and leave every card I gave you, too.

01:23:25The villa door stood open.

01:23:27Wind and snow crawled down the back of my neck.

01:23:30It still wasn't as cold as what I felt inside.

01:23:32Last year, right at the start of winter,

01:23:34he said the jackets I bought were cheap brands that didn't keep me warm

01:23:37and throw them all out without asking.

01:23:39The next day, he gave me the Montclair.

01:23:41He said we could afford it now.

01:23:42He wouldn't let me freeze again.

01:23:44Eden knew exactly what he was doing.

01:23:46He wanted to humiliate me.

01:23:48In that moment, I regretted it.

01:23:50I regretted ever believing he was a decent man.

01:23:52A friend thought he'd gone too far and tried to talk him down.

01:23:55Eden, it's 20 below out there.

01:23:57Hazel's clothes underneath are too thin.

01:23:58Without the jacket, she'll freeze.

01:24:00It's your wedding day.

01:24:01Don't let it end ugly.

01:24:02Swallow your pride.

01:24:02Backing down to your own wife isn't embarrassing.

01:24:04You never even registered.

01:24:05What kind of wife is she?

01:24:06I spoiled her before.

01:24:07That's why she thinks she can throw around breakup whenever she wants.

01:24:10I didn't make her walk out naked.

01:24:11That's already generous.

01:24:12Hazel, don't say I didn't give you a chance.

01:24:14Bow your head.

01:24:15Admit you were wrong.

01:24:16Get along with Heather from now on, and I'll forgive you.

01:24:18We'll still register.

01:24:19You'll still be Mrs. Eden for real.

01:24:24Exactly, sis.

01:24:25You already debased yourself into a gold digger.

01:24:27Why are you still this proud?

01:24:29Take the win and stop.

01:24:30It's two in the morning.

01:24:31In this weather, you won't get a cab out here.

01:24:33The nearest hotel is miles away.

01:24:35Don't freeze to death on the side of the road.

01:24:37That seemed to remind Eden.

01:24:39He picked up the phone.

01:24:40Call every hotel and motel in New York.

01:24:42Nobody lets Hazel check in.

01:24:44My heart dropped.

01:24:45This was Eden's obedience test.

01:24:47He wanted me to know he could decide my life as easily as flipping a switch.

01:24:50He wanted to train me into being quiet and grateful.

01:24:56I took a breath and slapped those cards down on the coffee table.

01:24:59Then I pulled off the Montlaine without hesitation and threw it into the fireplace.

01:25:03The flames jumped.

01:25:04They lit up the shock in Eden's eyes.

01:25:06I didn't look back.

01:25:07I ran straight into the snow.

01:25:10I pushed through the wind, shaking so hard I could barely walk.

01:25:13I finally found an internet cafe still open nearby, asked the owner for a hot coffee and

01:25:18started to thaw.

01:25:19Not long after, my eyelids got heavy.

01:25:22I passed out.

01:25:25In the haze, I felt someone putting their hands on me.

01:25:28I forced my eyes open and stared into the owner's greasy face.

01:25:31The cafe that had been noisy a minute ago was empty.

01:25:34The rolling shutter was down.

01:25:36Hey, pretty girl.

01:25:37Out this late all by yourself.

01:25:39Nowhere to go?

01:25:39Poor thing.

01:25:40Let big brother take care of you.

01:25:41There was something in that coffee.

01:25:43Fear hit me all at once.

01:25:45I bit down hard on my tongue to stay awake.

01:25:48I shoved him off, ran for the bathroom in the corner, and locked the door.

01:25:54I was about to call the cops when Eden's number came in.

01:25:56My phone was at 1%.

01:25:58I clenched my jaw and picked up.

01:25:59On the other end, I heard him breathing.

01:26:03Hazel, where did you put those condoms I brought back from France last month?

01:26:06I need to teach Heather some experience.

01:26:10What, you realized you can't live well without me, so you stole them to sell?

01:26:14Eden, I'm at an internet cafe on Brooklyn Road.

01:26:19The owner is trying to assault me.

01:26:21Come get me.

01:26:22What?

01:26:22I'm coming right now.

01:26:24Sis, are all gold diggers this calculating?

01:26:26I passed that street this afternoon.

01:26:28There is no internet cafe.

01:26:29You just want to play victim so Eden will fold first.

01:26:33Eden, if you actually go, you're just teaching her she can throw a fit whenever she wants.

01:26:37Even after you register, she'll threaten you with divorce.

01:26:39How humiliating is that?

01:26:40Hazel, you really have no bottom line.

01:26:41You'd even lie about this.

01:26:43I'm done spoiling you.

01:26:45You want to come back?

01:26:46Fine.

01:26:47Kneel at my company door tomorrow morning and say you were wrong.

01:26:49Without me, that paycheck of yours couldn't even rent a decent apartment.

01:26:53Go stand on a street corner.

01:26:54And even the Johns would say the neighborhood's too trashy.

01:26:56Think about that.

01:26:57He hung up.

01:26:58At the same time, my phone died.

01:27:00Something in me went cold and empty.

01:27:03A click.

01:27:03The bathroom lock turned.

01:27:05The owner rushed in, grabbed my hair, and grinned.

01:27:08Where are you going to run?

01:27:09This is my place.

01:27:10You think I don't got a key?

01:27:13Trying to call your man for help?

01:27:15I heard the whole thing.

01:27:16He's busy with another woman.

01:27:18Doesn't even want to deal with you.

01:27:20Be a good girl and take care of me instead.

01:27:22Relax.

01:27:23I'm not that high maintenance.

01:27:24I never wear that thing.

01:27:25I was drowning in it when a crash came from outside.

01:27:28The rolling slurt was forced open.

01:27:30Someone burst in.

01:27:31Get off her!

01:27:32It was patrol cops from the area.

01:27:34The owner had thrown out all the customers so he could do this.

01:27:38Someone saw him put something in my cup and called the cops on the way out.

01:27:41They took me to the hospital to make me throw up, took my statement, and left me a thick coat.

01:27:46I borrowed a charger from the front desk.

01:27:49The next morning, I called the studio and quit.

01:27:53After that, I went to the mall next door, bought a casual outfit, and got ready to fly home.

01:27:58I had barely stepped out of the mall when a few of Eden's bodyguards boxed me in.

01:28:02Miss Hazel, Eden is hosting a banquet at the St. Regis today to celebrate Secretary Heather's two-year anniversary of

01:28:07knowing him.

01:28:08He's specifically said to bring you there to perform for Secretary Heather.

01:28:11After you.

01:28:12Get out of my way, or I'm calling the cops.

01:28:15Go ahead.

01:28:17We'll call too.

01:28:18Eden said that jacket you burned yesterday was worth $12,000.

01:28:20That's enough to put you away for a while.

01:28:23$12,000?

01:28:24I'll transfer it to him right now.

01:28:27You don't know what's good for you, do you?

01:28:28Without Eden, you can't even feed yourself.

01:28:30What are you pretending to be?

01:28:31You never even registered, and you really thought you were a CEO's wife?

01:28:34Take her!

01:28:35They dragged me into the car and drove off.

01:28:41You never even registered.

01:28:49I'll Carey.

01:28:50I'll be on a call.

01:28:50I've got a doctor before you four years later.

01:28:50I've got to get to my friends and friends.

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