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Opening post on The Mermaid's Tear, and the line to keep is the one where she threatens to replace him.
A warning, a show of force, the last card in a hand she thinks is strong. She says the marriage can be ended and someone else put in his place.
Then he says yes.
That single word does what three years could not. It tells her the leverage was never leverage. A threat only works when the other party wants the thing being threatened, and he had spent three years proving he could survive without it.
So the weapon was empty from the day she picked it up.
✨ What worked for me:
- She never apologises for the threat.
- He never explains why he agreed.
✨ Bottom line: you cannot threaten a man with the door he was already walking toward.
What would you do if the bluff got called?
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Opening post on The Mermaid's Tear, and the line to keep is the one where she threatens to replace him.
A warning, a show of force, the last card in a hand she thinks is strong. She says the marriage can be ended and someone else put in his place.
Then he says yes.
That single word does what three years could not. It tells her the leverage was never leverage. A threat only works when the other party wants the thing being threatened, and he had spent three years proving he could survive without it.
So the weapon was empty from the day she picked it up.
✨ What worked for me:
- She never apologises for the threat.
- He never explains why he agreed.
✨ Bottom line: you cannot threaten a man with the door he was already walking toward.
What would you do if the bluff got called?
— K, karma is a dish best served on screen 🥂
#MermaidsTear, #Karma, #Leverage, #Divorce, #ReelShort
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00:00:05Anderson, congrats, cousin.
00:00:08Gotta say, never thought you'd run the family empire this well.
00:00:11Your ships always get calm seas, and even pirates seem to avoid them.
00:00:15Come on, what's your secret?
00:00:17Did you get a mermaid's blessing?
00:00:19Appreciate it.
00:00:20And no mermaids, no blessings.
00:00:22Just hard work and good fortune.
00:00:24Speaking of which, Anderson, where's that mysterious wife of yours?
00:00:27Why isn't she here?
00:00:30What was your grandfather thinking, forcing you to marry that woman?
00:00:32None of your business, Carter.
00:00:34Come on, everyone knows.
00:00:36The most eligible bachelor in the city.
00:00:38Married off in his prime to some nobody who's only after his money?
00:00:42It's a tragedy.
00:00:43Enough!
00:00:44Freya is my wife.
00:00:45She's the lady of the Lockwood house.
00:00:48Besides, this was my grandfather's decision.
00:00:50It's not your place to judge.
00:00:53All right, Carter, that's enough.
00:00:55Tonight's supposed to be a celebration.
00:00:57Fine, but I've got some exciting news for you.
00:01:00Remember Chloe?
00:01:01The girl every guy in school wanted?
00:01:03The hottest cheerleader on campus?
00:01:05Well, she's finally back from Paris.
00:01:07You two almost got engaged back then.
00:01:09If she hadn't gone abroad, she'd be on your arm tonight
00:01:11instead of that gold digger you've got sitting at home.
00:01:16Anderson!
00:01:17Darling!
00:01:18It's been forever!
00:01:28Chloe?
00:01:48Father, I'm going on land.
00:01:50I want to be where the humans are.
00:01:55Absolutely not!
00:01:57Humans are vile and disgusting creatures.
00:01:59They lie, they cheat, they destroy everything they touch.
00:02:02I refuse to believe humans are all bad.
00:02:04Don't you remember?
00:02:05When I was young, a human saved my life?
00:02:08Yes.
00:02:08And in return, you protected him at sea.
00:02:11You led him to the sunken treasures.
00:02:13You cleared the storms.
00:02:15And you even defended him against pirates.
00:02:19Now he's a billionaire.
00:02:21And his ships sail our waters unscathed.
00:02:24See?
00:02:25Humans always want something in return.
00:02:27You're wrong, Father.
00:02:28I've seen the goodness in humans.
00:02:30All my life I've been here.
00:02:32There's a whole world out there waiting for me.
00:02:34I want to see it with my own eyes.
00:02:36Sorry, Father, but my mind is...
00:02:38If you leave today, then don't ever bother coming back!
00:02:44Then I'll forge my own path and walk my own road.
00:02:48Goodbye, Father.
00:02:49I'm sorry.
00:02:52Freya!
00:02:52Come back!
00:02:58When I was a child, I got caught in a fisherman's net.
00:03:02I thought I was going to die.
00:03:04But he saved my life.
00:03:16I can't believe this.
00:03:18A mermaid, oh no.
00:03:19Please don't hurt me!
00:03:24Please!
00:03:31Please!
00:03:31Please!
00:03:33Please!
00:03:41Hurry, go before the other men come on deck.
00:03:43Henry, did you catch something big?
00:03:45Just some crabs, nothing major.
00:04:32Henry, did you catch something big?
00:04:33Kind human, in return, I shall protect you at sea.
00:04:37As long as you're on these waters, good fortune will follow you.
00:04:41If you need to speak with me, drop a pearl into the sea.
00:04:44I'll come find you.
00:05:22Grandpa, you're going to get better.
00:05:23The best doctors in the world are here.
00:05:25It's okay.
00:05:26We all have to face death someday.
00:05:28The only choice we get is how we need it.
00:05:31You can't just give up.
00:05:32I've already lost mom and dad.
00:05:34I can't lose you too.
00:05:35Your parents died at sea when you were an infant.
00:05:38You grew up by my side, and I know you better than anyone.
00:05:42That's why I worry.
00:05:44Worry about what, Grandpa?
00:05:46Worry that after I die, my brothers and your uncles will come after the family fortune.
00:05:51We've grown too powerful, and hearts have turned greedy.
00:05:55You're not ready to face them alone.
00:05:57You need a good wife by your side to help you.
00:06:00A wife?
00:06:01I don't need a woman to help me.
00:06:02I can handle things on my own.
00:06:04Go rest.
00:06:06Grandpa has some things to take care of.
00:06:08All right?
00:06:10I'll see you in the morning, Grandfather.
00:06:24Send everyone back to their rooms and close the curtains.
00:06:27Whatever happens, no one comes on deck.
00:06:30Yes, sir.
00:06:42Everything I have is thanks to her.
00:07:24Henry, good to see you again.
00:07:27How are you feeling?
00:07:30Oh, you know, the usual.
00:07:33The doctor says a few more months at best.
00:07:38Prius, have you given my proposal any thought?
00:07:41Yes.
00:07:42I already spoke with my father, and while he did not give me his support, I've decided to do it
00:07:47anyways.
00:07:48Henry, I'll marry your grandson, and in return, you help me grow legs.
00:08:01Then we have a deal.
00:08:03I'll give you what you need to become human, and in return, you marry my grandson for three years.
00:08:09And then in three years' time, I shall be free.
00:08:13Thank you, Henry.
00:08:15No, Freya.
00:08:18Without you, none of this would be possible.
00:08:21The sea is unforgiving, but you've protected my family all these years.
00:08:25I feel ashamed to even ask for more, but Anderson is my only grandson.
00:08:32Please help me take care of him.
00:08:34I will, Henry.
00:08:36I promise.
00:08:57Anderson, according to your grandfather's will, you must marry the woman of his choosing,
00:09:01if you wish to inherit Lockwood Enterprises and the entire estate.
00:09:06Marriage?
00:09:08Grandpa was serious about that?
00:09:13He really wants me to marry a stranger?
00:09:49Anderson, you lucky dog?
00:09:50I swear, I've never seen a woman this beautiful in my life.
00:09:52She's smoking hot.
00:10:00She's obviously just a gold digger.
00:10:01I've seen plenty.
00:10:04I'm not going to marry her.
00:10:07I'm sorry, Anderson, but if you refuse to marry Miss Freya, then according to the will,
00:10:10your grandfather's entire estate will pass to his brothers and your uncles.
00:10:14He's a fucking man, child.
00:10:16He'll run off with him in the ground.
00:10:17Henry should have left the estate to us.
00:10:23Anderson, you can't let your grandfather's shipping empire fall into the hands of those
00:10:26old vultures.
00:10:28Just marry her first, secure the inheritance, and figure out the rest later.
00:10:34Damn it.
00:10:35Fine.
00:10:36I'll marry her.
00:10:41Don't think you've won.
00:10:42To me, you're nothing but a greedy, shameless little gold digger who somehow manipulated my
00:10:46grandfather into giving you what you wanted.
00:10:48That's not true.
00:10:50I'm marrying you because I made a promise to your grandfather to help you and support you.
00:10:56You?
00:10:57Help me?
00:10:58I know all about women like you.
00:11:00All you do is go shopping, drink matcha, and do Pilates.
00:11:02You haven't worked a day in your life.
00:11:03How could you possibly help me?
00:11:06What's Pilates and matcha?
00:11:11Look, just stay out of my way, okay?
00:11:13This is a contract marriage.
00:11:14You're not my real wife, and I will never love you.
00:11:22Humans really are weird.
00:11:25How can you help me?
00:12:02Seriously?
00:12:04Charles denied my ships from passing the strait again?
00:12:06Fuck!
00:12:14Anderson, you've been working for over 12 hours straight.
00:12:17I made your favorite dessert.
00:12:18Come try some.
00:12:20Get that shit off my desk.
00:12:22I need Director Charles' approval for my ships to pass, not some damn pie.
00:12:27Get out.
00:12:31But you haven't eaten in hours.
00:12:33I said I don't want it.
00:12:43Ow!
00:12:45You're so clumsy.
00:12:46Let me see that.
00:12:48I'm alright.
00:12:53Why do you keep doing this?
00:12:55No matter how badly I treat you, you just keep coming back.
00:12:57You think putting up with all my shit is going to make me fall for you?
00:13:00Why won't you just leave already?
00:13:02You're right.
00:13:03No matter how you treated me in the last few years, I stayed.
00:13:06But Anderson, can you just put up with me for a little longer?
00:13:09A few more days.
00:13:10That's all I need.
00:13:12What the hell is that supposed to mean?
00:13:13Go put some ice on that hand.
00:13:14I don't have time to coddle a needy wife.
00:13:15I have work to do.
00:13:22Just five more days, Anderson.
00:13:24Then we'll both be free.
00:13:37Three years.
00:13:38I gave you my best.
00:13:40I even fell in love with you.
00:13:41But all my love still wasn't enough to thaw your heart.
00:13:48Anderson, we need that exclusive west coast route.
00:13:51Today, our conserving conductor ship is already locked into that corridor.
00:13:55We missed the window and reached the contract.
00:13:57The penalties alone could cripple the company.
00:14:00You think I don't know that?
00:14:02I've been trying to get a meeting with Director Charles for months.
00:14:04He simply refuses.
00:14:08Anderson needs my help.
00:14:11All right, look, this will be the last thing I do for you.
00:14:38Useless!
00:14:39All of you!
00:14:40I don't care what kind of pirates they are!
00:14:41My son, August, is stranded on that yacht right now.
00:14:45Send the Navy, the Coast Guard, whoever the hell you need.
00:14:48Just get my son back!
00:14:49We can't, Director Thorne.
00:14:51It's the Black Tide, the most notorious pirate kring on these waters.
00:14:54They're ruthless.
00:14:55Even naval patrols won't go near them.
00:14:57And with that storm coming in, there's no way we can get August out.
00:15:03No.
00:15:04God.
00:15:04He's my only son.
00:15:05Somebody please save him!
00:15:07No.
00:15:09No.
00:15:09No.
00:15:23Who the hell are you?
00:15:24Hey!
00:15:25Who let her in?
00:15:26Who I am isn't important.
00:15:28But it seems like your son has a little run-in with the Black Tide Pirates.
00:15:34I can help you get your son back.
00:15:37You?
00:15:42You look like a housewife.
00:15:44How could you possibly get my son back from the most notorious pirates?
00:15:47Security!
00:15:49Get her out of here!
00:15:52Give me thirty minutes.
00:15:54Your son will be back in one piece.
00:15:56You have nothing to lose.
00:15:58Besides, pirates happen to be my specialty.
00:16:10Three minutes left.
00:16:12I swear to God, if you're fucking with me, I'll personally ban your husband's ships from these
00:16:16waters for life!
00:16:17Fine, but that won't happen.
00:16:18Remember our deal.
00:16:19I help you get your son back.
00:16:21You get my husband his papers.
00:16:22Hmm.
00:16:24Sir, the storm is raging on.
00:16:26No boat can dock in this weather.
00:16:27You hear that?
00:16:28You're lying to me, aren't you?
00:16:29My son isn't coming!
00:16:41Sir, the storm is raging.
00:16:43Shh.
00:16:44Look.
00:16:47No.
00:16:48No.
00:16:49No.
00:16:52No.
00:17:10August, August, I see my son, right on time, August, I can't believe this, you're actually
00:17:28back, are you okay, are you hurt? Dad, I'm okay. You got lucky this time. What do you want?
00:17:54Lady Freya, sorry for the trouble, I didn't know these were your friends.
00:17:58How many times do I have to tell you, Jack? Stop kidnapping me.
00:18:03Sorry, it won't happen again.
00:18:06Who is she? She's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.
00:18:10Who are you, exactly?
00:18:14Someone you should never mess with. Lady Freya, may I give you a ride home?
00:18:20You may, Jack.
00:18:23Remember our deal, Director Charles. My husband's papers.
00:18:43Anderson has got himself one incredible wife. Go ahead and approve his papers.
00:18:48Now. Yes, Director.
00:18:57Oh, God.
00:18:59Anderson, I have good news.
00:19:02I took care of it.
00:19:17Three years of marriage and nothing to show for it. He's never touched me once like a real husband.
00:19:25He'd rather jerk himself off than to touch me.
00:19:30Tomorrow is the gala. Only four days left to go.
00:19:39Anderson! Congrats, cousin.
00:19:41Gotta say, never thought you'd run the family empire this well.
00:19:44Your ships always get calm seas and even pirates seem to avoid them.
00:19:48Come on.
00:19:49What's your secret?
00:19:50Did you get a mermaid's blessing?
00:19:52Appreciate it.
00:19:53No mermaids, no blessings.
00:19:55Just hard work and good fortune.
00:19:57Speaking of which, Anderson, where's that mysterious wife of yours?
00:20:00Why isn't she here?
00:20:02What was your grandfather thinking, forcing you to marry that woman?
00:20:05None of your business, Carter.
00:20:07Come on, everyone knows.
00:20:08The most eligible bachelor in the city.
00:20:11Married off in his prime to some nobody who's only after his money?
00:20:14It's a tragedy.
00:20:15Enough!
00:20:17Freya is my wife.
00:20:18She's the lady of the Lockwood house.
00:20:21Besides, this was my grandfather's decision.
00:20:23It's not your place to judge.
00:20:26All right, Carter, that's enough.
00:20:28Tonight's supposed to be a celebration.
00:20:29Fine.
00:20:30But I've got some exciting news for you.
00:20:33Remember Chloe?
00:20:34The girl every guy in school wanted?
00:20:36The hottest cheerleader on campus?
00:20:37Well, she's finally back from Paris.
00:20:40You two almost got engaged back then.
00:20:41If she hadn't gone abroad, she'd be on your arm tonight
00:20:44instead of that gold digger you've got sitting at home.
00:20:49Anderson!
00:20:50Darling!
00:20:51It's been forever!
00:21:01Chloe?
00:21:11How do I look, Anderson?
00:21:13Even better than you remember?
00:21:16Chloe?
00:21:17What are you doing here?
00:21:19I invited her!
00:21:20You two were the power couple.
00:21:22And look at you now.
00:21:23You've built an empire, and Chloe's a world-class skier.
00:21:26Now she's finally back.
00:21:27Don't tell me you're not happy to see her.
00:21:29Well, are you?
00:21:30Of course I am.
00:21:32But...
00:21:50That must be Anderson's wife.
00:21:52She's gorgeous.
00:21:53Heard his grandpa forced him to marry her.
00:21:55So what if she's pretty?
00:21:56I heard she's a good-for-nothing housewife
00:21:58who's just after his money.
00:22:00Freya!
00:22:00Anderson!
00:22:01It's been so long.
00:22:03I miss you.
00:22:04Can we dance?
00:22:10You two should totally dance.
00:22:15Hey, Anderson.
00:22:16I got you a gift
00:22:17for the 25th anniversary of Lockwood Enterprise.
00:22:23Ouch!
00:22:24Chloe, are you okay?
00:22:28I think I twisted my ankle.
00:22:31Chloe, are you okay?
00:22:32I'm okay.
00:22:32I'm okay.
00:22:34Okay, let me take you to the hospital.
00:22:38Wait, Anderson!
00:22:41What?
00:22:42Can't someone else take her?
00:22:44You're my husband.
00:22:46I think.
00:22:47Jesus, Freya.
00:22:48Can you stop pestering me
00:22:49about such unimportant things?
00:22:50Chloe is hurt.
00:23:02So this is the woman he loves.
00:23:04Don't worry, Anderson.
00:23:05In three days, you'll be free.
00:23:16Damn it!
00:23:17If the West Coast route doesn't get approved this week,
00:23:19the penalties are going to bury us.
00:23:21Anderson, we can't keep going like this.
00:23:23I know.
00:23:23Director Charles won't budge.
00:23:25Not for money, not for pressure.
00:23:26I went to see him myself.
00:23:27He wouldn't even take the meeting.
00:23:30Anderson, if Charles is a dead end,
00:23:32maybe you could ask Chloe for help.
00:23:34She's in the same surf club with August Thone,
00:23:36Charles' son.
00:23:38Maybe she can put in a word for us.
00:23:42You don't need to worry about the West Coast route anymore.
00:23:44I've already taken care of it.
00:23:46The approval document should arrive soon.
00:23:50Don't be ridiculous, Freya.
00:23:51Do you have any idea how hard that approval is to get?
00:23:54Even Anderson can't get a meeting with Director Charles.
00:23:56How could you have possibly taken care of it?
00:24:01Freya, you're just an ordinary housewife
00:24:03with no power or connections.
00:24:05Could you please stop making things worse?
00:24:07I'm not joking.
00:24:09Director Charles already agreed to...
00:24:13Enough!
00:24:14You think business is some kind of game?
00:24:15Go shop, do your nails,
00:24:17whatever the hell it is you waste your time on.
00:24:18Just stop trying to get my attention
00:24:19by sticking your nose into my business.
00:24:23That's not what I'm doing.
00:24:26And what about last night's gala?
00:24:29I don't care how jealous you are of Khloe.
00:24:31You should have known better
00:24:32than to act like that in public.
00:24:35You're Mrs. Lockwood.
00:24:36You should know how to carry yourself.
00:24:38And now you're acting like you can solve
00:24:39something as important as this route?
00:24:40I expect it better from you, Freya.
00:24:46Anderson, is that how you see me?
00:24:47Just a lying, jealous, good-for-nothing housewife?
00:24:56Hey, Khloe.
00:24:57You're here already?
00:24:59Good, come straight up.
00:25:02Khloe's here.
00:25:03Get out now.
00:25:04I have to discuss work with her.
00:25:07Freya, you know how important this route is to us.
00:25:09It's not something a housewife can fix.
00:25:11Just let it go.
00:25:17Believe me or don't,
00:25:19what I told you is true.
00:25:31You may have been Mrs. Lockwood
00:25:32for the last three years,
00:25:33but I'm still the one he wants.
00:25:35Take the hint and get out of his life
00:25:36before you embarrass yourself even more.
00:25:43Anderson, I brought you dessert
00:25:44from that patisserie you love.
00:26:04Three days left.
00:26:06After that, I'll say goodbye to Anderson for good.
00:26:19Anderson, work always gives you headaches
00:26:21and you never sleep well.
00:26:23I've woven my power into your pajamas.
00:26:26When I'm gone,
00:26:27I hope they'll help you sleep peacefully every night.
00:26:36Anderson, you seem upset tonight.
00:26:39Is it because of that boring little wife of yours?
00:26:41Why are you bringing her up?
00:26:43Anderson, why can't you choose me again?
00:26:45I'm back now.
00:26:45I know you still love me.
00:26:47I still love you too.
00:26:48Divorce her.
00:26:49Kick her out of the Lockwood family.
00:26:52And then we can finally have the life
00:26:54we were meant to have.
00:27:04That's enough, Khloe.
00:27:06Anderson?
00:27:07Do you really not have feelings for me anymore?
00:27:11Whether I love her or not,
00:27:13she's still my wife.
00:27:14Khloe, what we're doing isn't right.
00:27:16I'm going home.
00:27:24You're home.
00:27:25I made you some soup to calm your stomach
00:27:27and I already laid out your pajamas.
00:27:28You can change into them after your shower.
00:27:29I don't want it.
00:27:30I'm heading to bed.
00:27:31Don't bother me.
00:27:34Let me take your coat then.
00:27:36No, I said don't bother me.
00:27:39So that's why you came home so late?
00:27:42You were with another woman.
00:27:44Three years.
00:27:45And the truth is,
00:27:46you just never wanted me.
00:27:59Khloe, Khloe.
00:28:01Oh, God.
00:28:04Oh, God.
00:28:18Who's there?
00:28:23Sorry, it's me.
00:28:24I was just bringing you a towel.
00:28:49Anderson, have a glass of milk.
00:28:51It's good for you after drinking alcohol.
00:28:53That's all you have to say to me?
00:28:54Sleep early.
00:28:55You have work tomorrow.
00:29:00Are you a fucking robot?
00:29:02Do you seriously not feel anything?
00:29:04You saw the lipstick on my collar.
00:29:06You heard me calling Khloe's name in the shower.
00:29:08So why aren't you saying anything?
00:29:11Of course.
00:29:13Why would you care?
00:29:14All you care about is the Lockwood fortune.
00:29:16For three years, I've ignored you,
00:29:19pushed you away,
00:29:20treated you like nothing,
00:29:21and you just took it.
00:29:22Do you know how pathetic you look?
00:29:24Did you think that would make me love you?
00:29:27Give it up, Freya.
00:29:28You will never make me love you.
00:29:32You don't have to love me, Anderson.
00:29:34Not anymore.
00:29:36Because soon,
00:29:37it'll all be over.
00:29:39Right?
00:29:40You don't need my love.
00:29:41You've got my grandfather's will.
00:29:43That's all you ever wanted.
00:29:44The Lockwood money.
00:29:45You're just a greedy fucking gold digger.
00:29:48I'm trapped in a marriage
00:29:50with a woman I don't love,
00:29:51and as far as I can tell,
00:29:52you don't love me either.
00:29:54That's why you don't care who I'm with.
00:29:56That's why none of this bothers you.
00:29:58God, I'm so fucking sick of you!
00:30:00Anderson,
00:30:01if you paid even a little attention
00:30:03to me the last three years,
00:30:04you'd know that it was never about the money.
00:30:06Give it a few more days, Anderson.
00:30:08You'll get your wish.
00:30:33We're almost there.
00:30:35Bear with me, Freya.
00:30:50Bear with me, Freya.
00:31:09I endured agony beyond imagination
00:31:11just to become human.
00:31:13I gave up everything
00:31:14for the chance to see this world,
00:31:15to know what it means to love,
00:31:17to be loved,
00:31:18to truly live.
00:31:20For three years,
00:31:22I have kept my promise.
00:31:23I have sacrificed,
00:31:24endured,
00:31:25and obeyed.
00:31:26But when the three years are over,
00:31:28I am free.
00:31:30No more promises,
00:31:31no more sacrifices,
00:31:33no more living for anyone else.
00:31:35From that day forward,
00:31:37I live for me.
00:31:43Hey, August.
00:31:44Long time no see.
00:31:46It's Chloe.
00:31:47I wanted to ask about the West Coast route.
00:31:49That route's already been claimed.
00:31:51Don't waste your time.
00:31:52By who?
00:31:53Someone who saved me,
00:31:55and someone you have no business knowing.
00:31:57So quit asking.
00:32:09August,
00:32:10I'm putting you in charge
00:32:11of the West Coast route approval.
00:32:12You will deliver these documents
00:32:13to Anderson personally.
00:32:15Nothing can go wrong.
00:32:16Understood?
00:32:18Yes, Father.
00:32:19But why did your attitude change so drastically?
00:32:21Is it simply because Freya saved my life?
00:32:26Let's just say
00:32:27I found out some things
00:32:28about Freya from Jack.
00:32:29The pirate who held me hostage?
00:32:31Yes.
00:32:32He came to find me
00:32:33after sending Freya home.
00:32:35You don't think it's weird
00:32:36the most notorious pirate king
00:32:37in the world bowed to a woman?
00:32:39Well, it turns out
00:32:41she isn't just any woman.
00:32:43She's that important?
00:32:44I'll tell you when you're older and wiser.
00:32:47But make sure you deliver these papers
00:32:48to Anderson Lockwood personally.
00:32:50Yes, Father.
00:33:01August.
00:33:03Welcome.
00:33:03It's an honor to have you here.
00:33:05Hey, relax.
00:33:06No need for all that.
00:33:07I'm here about the West Coast route.
00:33:08Thank God.
00:33:09Listen,
00:33:10if Director Charles is willing
00:33:11to sign off on it,
00:33:12Lockwood will give you
00:33:13whatever you want.
00:33:14The lion's share of the profits,
00:33:15anything.
00:33:16Name your terms.
00:33:18Anderson,
00:33:18you can stop looking like
00:33:19you're about to lose an arm
00:33:20and a leg.
00:33:22Nobody's bleeding you dry today.
00:33:26What is this?
00:33:27Open it.
00:33:28It's what you've been dreaming about.
00:33:34This is
00:33:36the official sign-on
00:33:37for the West Coast route?
00:33:39How is that possible?
00:33:40I haven't even submitted
00:33:41our revised proposal
00:33:42to Director Charles.
00:33:44And it's not just this route.
00:33:45From now on,
00:33:46any route Lockwood applies for
00:33:47will be approved.
00:33:48No restrictions.
00:33:51What?
00:33:52August,
00:33:52you better not be joking.
00:33:54Why is Director Charles
00:33:55changing his tune all of a sudden?
00:33:57If you want to know why,
00:33:58you should thank your lady.
00:33:59You're one lucky bastard.
00:34:01My lady?
00:34:03All right,
00:34:04my job here is done.
00:34:05See you around.
00:34:08A lady?
00:34:09What woman could have
00:34:10that kind of influence
00:34:11with the Maritime Authority
00:34:12besides Chloe?
00:34:13Of course.
00:34:14It has to be her.
00:34:22Hello?
00:34:22Anderson, darling.
00:34:24Something wrong?
00:34:24The West Coast route
00:34:25was approved.
00:34:26August told me everything.
00:34:28Chloe,
00:34:28I don't even know
00:34:28how to thank you.
00:34:29You just saved my life.
00:34:30What?
00:34:31Even I couldn't get that route
00:34:32and they gave it to Anderson?
00:34:33Whatever.
00:34:34If Anderson thinks I did it,
00:34:35why should I correct him?
00:34:37Darling,
00:34:37don't mention it.
00:34:38This is nothing.
00:34:39Chloe,
00:34:39you're too good to me.
00:34:40I need to thank you properly
00:34:41for it.
00:34:42In person.
00:34:42Then come over, darling.
00:34:44I happen to have
00:34:44a very nice father.
00:34:45a bottle of red wine.
00:34:46We can celebrate.
00:34:47Done.
00:34:47I'm on my way.
00:34:54Freya.
00:34:55Good.
00:34:55You're here.
00:34:56Listen,
00:34:57I have something important
00:34:57to take care of tonight.
00:34:58Eat dinner without me.
00:34:59Don't wait up.
00:35:00Something important?
00:35:02You're going to see Chloe.
00:35:04Aren't you?
00:35:05If you knew
00:35:06what she just did for me,
00:35:06you'd be grateful to her too.
00:35:07So enough with the jealousy.
00:35:09You're already my wife.
00:35:10The least you can do
00:35:11is stop making a scene
00:35:11over nothing.
00:35:14Three years.
00:35:15And after all this time
00:35:16you really think
00:35:16so little with me,
00:35:18tomorrow is the last day
00:35:19of our contract.
00:35:20I'll give you
00:35:20what you've always wanted,
00:35:21Anderson.
00:35:22I'll disappear
00:35:22from your life forever.
00:35:39Darling, you came?
00:35:44Come in.
00:35:44I've been waiting for you.
00:35:46Chloe,
00:35:47I just stopped by
00:35:47to thank you in person.
00:35:49Without your help
00:35:49in securing the West Coast route,
00:35:51Lockwood would have been
00:35:52in serious trouble.
00:35:53Oh, Anderson.
00:35:54Since when do you have
00:35:55to thank me?
00:35:56If it means helping you,
00:35:57I'd gladly beg Uncle Charles myself.
00:36:00Come on.
00:36:01Let's celebrate.
00:36:02To your success.
00:36:03Cheers.
00:36:10Oh, my God.
00:36:12I'm so clumsy.
00:36:13So sorry, darling.
00:36:17It's fine, Chloe.
00:36:19I've got it.
00:36:21Anderson, you can't stay
00:36:23in those wet clothes.
00:36:24You'll catch a cold.
00:36:28I'll take a shower and change.
00:36:29I won't be long.
00:36:33I'll take a shower and change.
00:36:34I'll take a shower and change.
00:36:54Sorry, darling.
00:36:56Your husband and I
00:36:57are going to have
00:36:57the amazing night together.
00:36:59I'm sorry.
00:37:01So this is the important thing you had to do?
00:37:17Anderson, you look incredible right now.
00:37:20Chloe, you're drunk. Let go of me.
00:37:21I'm not drunk.
00:37:22Anderson, don't you miss what we had? Not even a little?
00:37:25We were so in love in college. You said you were going to marry me.
00:37:28Don't tell me you forgot about all of that.
00:37:30That was a long time ago. I'm married now.
00:37:34Married? So what?
00:37:36Come on, Anderson. What does Freya have that I don't?
00:37:39She's dull, uptight, and obsessed with your money.
00:37:42She doesn't get you, and she sure as hell can't help you get ahead.
00:37:45How is she even in my league?
00:37:48Enough, Chloe. Don't speak about her like that.
00:37:51She's still my wife.
00:37:54Your wife?
00:37:55Stop kidding yourself.
00:37:57If you really loved her, you wouldn't be here tonight.
00:38:00I know you still have feelings for me.
00:38:02You still want me, don't you?
00:38:27You crazy bitch, you hit me?
00:38:29Anderson, help me!
00:38:36You've got some nerve, putting your hands on my husband.
00:38:42Freya!
00:38:43Have you lost your mind?
00:38:44Don't touch me.
00:38:58I'm sorry, Freya.
00:38:59I was just...
00:39:00You were acting crazy, and I just needed to calm you down.
00:39:03You could have actually hurt Chloe.
00:39:06You hit me to protect that liar, the one who's trying to sleep with my husband.
00:39:11It was an accident.
00:39:12For the last time, nothing happened between us.
00:39:16Do you think I'm stupid, Anderson?
00:39:20Drop the act.
00:39:21I know you don't actually give a damn about me.
00:39:23You're only in it for the money.
00:39:24You're just afraid that I'll leave you for someone else, and you'll lose this lifestyle.
00:39:27Well, guess what?
00:39:28If it weren't for my grandfather's will, I never would have married you.
00:39:34Three years.
00:39:35Over a thousand days.
00:39:37And after all that, Anderson, did you really never feel anything from me?
00:39:41Because your heart really is no advice.
00:39:43Then who do you want to marry, Chloe?
00:39:50Enough.
00:39:51Let's just talk at home.
00:39:58Anderson!
00:39:58Don't go after that crazy woman!
00:40:00Let her go!
00:40:00Stay with me tonight.
00:40:01We can start over, just like when we were back in college.
00:40:04Chloe, I'm a married man.
00:40:05This can't happen again.
00:40:10Freya!
00:40:20Anderson, congrats, cousin.
00:40:23Gotta say, never thought you'd run the family empire this well.
00:40:26Your ships always get calm seas, and even pirates seem to avoid them.
00:40:30Come on.
00:40:31What's your secret?
00:40:32Did you get a mermaid's blessing?
00:40:34Appreciate it.
00:40:35And no mermaids, no blessings.
00:40:37Just hard work and good fortune.
00:40:39Speaking of which, Anderson, where's that mysterious wife of yours?
00:40:42Why isn't she here?
00:40:44What was your grandfather thinking, forcing you to marry that woman?
00:40:47None of your business, Carter.
00:40:49Come on, everyone knows.
00:40:51The most eligible bachelor in the city.
00:40:53Married off in his prime to some nobody who's only after his money?
00:40:56It's a tragedy.
00:40:58Enough!
00:40:59Freya is my wife.
00:41:00She's the lady of the Lockwood house.
00:41:03Besides, this was my grandfather's decision.
00:41:05It's not your place to judge.
00:41:08All right, Carter, that's enough.
00:41:10Tonight's supposed to be a celebration.
00:41:12Fine.
00:41:12But I've got some exciting news for you.
00:41:15Remember Chloe?
00:41:16The girl every guy in school wanted?
00:41:18The hottest cheerleader on campus?
00:41:19Well, she's finally back from Paris.
00:41:22You two almost got engaged back then.
00:41:24If she hadn't gone abroad, she'd be on your arm tonight
00:41:26instead of that gold digger you've got sitting at home.
00:41:31Anderson!
00:41:31Darling!
00:41:33It's been forever!
00:41:43Chloe?
00:42:02Father, I'm going on land.
00:42:05I want to be where the humans are.
00:42:10Absolutely not!
00:42:12Humans are vile and disgusting creatures.
00:42:14They lie, they cheat, they destroy everything they touch.
00:42:17I refuse to believe humans are all bad.
00:42:19Don't you remember when I was young, a human saved my life?
00:42:22Yes.
00:42:23And in return, you protected him at sea.
00:42:26You led him to the sunken treasures, you cleared the storms, and you even defended him against pirates.
00:42:34Now he's a billionaire, and his ships sail our waters unscathed.
00:42:40See? Humans always want something in return.
00:42:42You're wrong, Father. I've seen the goodness in humans.
00:42:45All my life I've been here. There's a whole world out there waiting for me.
00:42:49I want to see it with my own eyes.
00:42:51Sorry, Father, but my mind is...
00:42:52If you leave today, then don't ever bother coming back.
00:42:59Then I'll forge my own path and walk my own road.
00:43:02Goodbye, Father.
00:43:04I'm sorry.
00:43:06Freya! Come back!
00:43:13When I was a child, I got caught in a fisherman's net.
00:43:17I thought I was going to die.
00:43:19But he saved my life.
00:43:30I can't believe this.
00:43:32A mermaid.
00:43:34Please don't hurt me!
00:43:55Hurry. Go before the other men come on deck.
00:43:58Henry! Did you catch something big?
00:44:00Just some crabs. Nothing major.
00:44:02Are you sure?
00:44:47Thank you for saving me kind human. In return, I shall protect you at sea. As long as you're on
00:44:53these waters, good fortune will follow you. If you need to speak with me, drop a pearl into the sea.
00:44:59I'll come find you.
00:45:02I'll come find you.
00:45:36Grandpa, you're going to get better. The best doctors in the world are here.
00:45:39It's okay. We all have to face death someday. The only choice we get is how we meet it.
00:45:46You can't just give up. I've already lost mom and dad. I can't lose you too.
00:45:50Your parents died at sea when you were an infant. You grew up by my side and I know you
00:45:55better than anyone.
00:45:57That's why I worry.
00:45:59Worry about what, Grandpa?
00:46:01Worry that after I die, my brothers and your uncles will come after the family fortune.
00:46:06We've grown too powerful and hearts have turned greedy.
00:46:09You're not ready to face them alone. You need a good wife by your side to help you.
00:46:15A wife? I don't need a woman to help me. I can handle things on my own.
00:46:19Go rest. Grandpa has some things to take care of.
00:46:23All right. I'll see you in the morning, Grandfather.
00:46:39Send everyone back to their rooms and close the curtains.
00:46:42Whatever happens, no one comes on deck.
00:46:45Yes, sir.
00:46:57Everything I have is thanks to her.
00:47:40Henry, good to see you again.
00:47:42How are you feeling?
00:47:45Oh, you know, the usual.
00:47:48Doctor says a few more months at best.
00:47:53Prius, have you given my proposal any thought?
00:47:55Yes.
00:47:56I already spoke with my father.
00:47:58And while he did not give me his support, I've decided to do it anyways.
00:48:03Henry, I'll marry your grandson.
00:48:06And in return, you help me grow legs.
00:48:16Then we have a deal.
00:48:18I'll give you what you need to become human.
00:48:20And in return, you marry my grandson for three years.
00:48:24And then in three years' time, I shall be free.
00:48:28Thank you, Henry.
00:48:30No, Freya.
00:48:33Without you, none of this would be possible.
00:48:35The sea is unforgiving.
00:48:37But you've protected my family all these years.
00:48:40I feel ashamed to even ask for more, but Anderson is my only grandson.
00:48:47Please help me take care of him.
00:48:49I will, Henry.
00:48:51I promise.
00:49:11Anderson, according to your grandfather's will, you must marry the woman of his choosing.
00:49:16If you wish to inherit Lockwood Enterprises and the entire estate.
00:49:21Marriage.
00:49:22Grandma was serious about that?
00:49:28He wants me to marry a stranger.
00:49:56Hello, Anderson.
00:49:57I'm Freya.
00:50:04Anderson, you lucky dog.
00:50:05I swear I've never seen a woman that's beautiful.
00:50:07She's smoking, huh?
00:50:14She's obviously just a gold digger.
00:50:16I've seen plenty.
00:50:18I'm not going to marry her.
00:50:21I'm sorry, Anderson, but if you refuse to marry Miss Freya, then according to the will,
00:50:24your grandfather's entire estate will pass to his brothers and your aunts.
00:50:29He's a fucking man, child.
00:50:30He'll run Lockwood into the ground.
00:50:32Henry should have left the estate to us.
00:50:38Anderson, you can't let your grandfather's shipping empire fall into the hands of those old vultures.
00:50:42Just marry her first, secure the inheritance, and figure out the rest later.
00:50:49Damn it.
00:50:50Fine.
00:50:51I'll marry her.
00:50:56Don't think you've won.
00:50:57To me, you're nothing but a greedy, shameless little gold digger who somehow manipulated my grandfather into giving you what
00:51:02you wanted.
00:51:03That's not true.
00:51:04I'm marrying you because I made a promise to your grandfather to help you and support you.
00:51:11You?
00:51:12Help me?
00:51:13I know all about women like you.
00:51:15All you do is go shopping, drink matcha, and do Pilates.
00:51:17You haven't worked a day in your life.
00:51:18How could you possibly help me?
00:51:21What's Pilates and matcha?
00:51:26Look, just stay out of my way, okay?
00:51:28This is a contract marriage.
00:51:29You're not my real wife.
00:51:30And I will never love you.
00:51:36You're a baby.
00:51:38You really are.
00:51:40You're a baby.
00:51:43You're a baby.
00:51:45You're a baby.
00:51:48You're a baby.
00:52:16Seriously?
00:52:18Charles denied my ships from passing the strait again? Fuck!
00:52:28Anderson, you've been working for over 12 hours straight. I made your favorite dessert. Come try some.
00:52:35Get that shit off my desk. I need Director Charles' approval for my ships to pass, not some damn pie.
00:52:42Get out.
00:52:46But you haven't eaten in hours.
00:52:48I said I don't want it.
00:52:58Ow!
00:52:59You're so clumsy. Let me see that.
00:53:03I'm alright.
00:53:08Why do you keep doing this? No matter how badly I treat you, you just keep coming back.
00:53:12You think putting up with all my shit is gonna make me fall for you? Why won't you just leave
00:53:15already?
00:53:16You're right. No matter how you treated me in the last few years, I stayed.
00:53:20But Anderson, can you just put up with me for a little longer?
00:53:23A few more days. That's all I need.
00:53:26What the hell is that supposed to mean?
00:53:28Go put some ice on that hand. I don't have time to coddle a needy wife. I have work to
00:53:31do!
00:53:37Just five more days, Anderson. Then we'll both be free.
00:53:52Three years. I gave you my best. I even fell in love with you. But all my love still wasn't
00:53:58enough to thaw your heart.
00:54:03Anderson! We need that exclusive west coast route, approved in two days. Our new sermon conductor shipment is already locked
00:54:09into that corridor.
00:54:10If we miss the window and breach the contract, the penalties alone could cripple the company.
00:54:15You think I don't know that? I've been trying to get a meeting with Director Charles for months.
00:54:23Anderson, that's my help.
00:54:25Alright, but this will be the last thing I do for you.
00:54:39To be continued...
00:54:52Useless! All of you! I don't care what kind of pirates they are.
00:54:56my son August is stranded on that yacht right now send the Navy the Coast Guard
00:55:01whoever the hell you need just get my son back you can't director Thorne it's
00:55:06the black tide the most notorious pirate kring on these waters they're ruthless
00:55:09even naval patrols won't go near them and with that storm coming in there's no
00:55:13way we can get August out no God he's my only son somebody please save him
00:55:38who the hell are you hey who let her in who I am isn't important but it seems like your
00:55:44son
00:55:45has a little run-in with the black tide pirates I can help you get your son back
00:55:57you look like a housewife how could you possibly get my son back from the most
00:56:01notorious pirates security get her out of here give me 30 minutes your son will be
00:56:09back in one piece you have nothing to lose besides pirates happen to be my specialty
00:56:25three minutes left I swear to God if you're fucking with me I'll personally ban your husband's ship
00:56:30from these waters for life fine but that won't happen remember our deal I help you get your son
00:56:35back you get my husband his papers sir the storm is raging on no boat can dock in this weather
00:56:42you
00:56:42hear that you're lying to me aren't you my son isn't coming
00:56:59shhh look
00:57:25august august I see my son
00:57:39I can't believe this you're actually back are you okay are you hurt dad I'm okay
00:57:48you got lucky this time what do you want
00:58:09lady Freya sorry for the trouble I didn't know these were your friends how many times do I have to
00:58:14tell
00:58:14you jack stop kidnapping people sorry won't happen again who is she she's the most beautiful woman I've
00:58:23ever seen who are you exactly
00:58:29someone you should never mess with lady Freya may I give you a ride home you may jack
00:58:38remember our deal director charles my husband's papers
00:58:58Anderson has got himself one incredible wife go ahead and approve his papers now yes director
00:59:12Anderson oh god Anderson I have good news I took care of it
00:59:32three years of marriage and nothing to show for it he's never touched me once like a real husband
00:59:39he rather jerk himself off than to touch me tomorrow is the gala only four day left to go
00:59:53Anderson congrats cousin gotta say never thought you'd run the family empire this well your ships always get
01:00:00calm seas and even pirates seem to avoid them come on what's your secret did you get a mermaid's blessing
01:00:06appreciate it no mermaids no blessings just hard work and good fortune speaking of which
01:00:12Anderson where's that mysterious wife of yours why isn't she here what was your grandfather thinking
01:00:18forcing you to marry that woman none of your business Carter come on everyone knows the most eligible
01:00:24bachelor in the city married off in his prime to some nobody who's only after his money
01:00:29it's a tragedy enough Freya is my wife she's the lady of the lockwood house besides this was my
01:00:37grandfather's decision it's not your place to judge all right Carter that's enough tonight's supposed
01:00:43to be a celebration fine but I've got some exciting news for you remember Chloe the girl every guy in
01:00:50school wanted the hottest cheerleader on campus well she's finally back from Paris you two almost got
01:00:55engaged back then if she hadn't gone abroad she'd be on your arm tonight instead of that gold digger
01:01:00you've got sitting at home
01:01:04Anderson darling it's been forever
01:01:16Chloe
01:01:26how do I look Anderson even better than you remember
01:01:31Chloe what are you doing here I invited her you two were the power couple and look at you now
01:01:38you've
01:01:38built an empire and Chloe's a world-class skier now she's finally back don't tell me you're not happy to
01:01:43see her well are you of course I am but
01:02:05that must be Anderson's wife she's gorgeous I heard his grandpa forced him to marry her so what if she's
01:02:11pretty I heard she's a good-for-nothing housewife who's just after his money
01:02:14Freya
01:02:15Anderson it's been so long I miss you can we dance
01:02:24you two should totally dance
01:02:29hey Anderson I got you a gift for the 25th anniversary of Lockwood Enterprise
01:02:39Chloe are you okay
01:02:43I think I twisted my ankle
01:02:49okay let me take you to the hospital
01:02:53wait Anderson
01:02:55what
01:02:57can't someone else take her
01:02:59you're you're my husband
01:03:00I think
01:03:02Jesus Freya can you stop pestering me about such unimportant things
01:03:05Chloe is hurt
01:03:16so this is the woman he loves
01:03:18don't worry Anderson
01:03:19in three days you'll be free
01:03:31damn it
01:03:32if the west coast route doesn't get approved this week the penalties are going to bury us
01:03:35Anderson we can't keep going like this
01:03:37I know but director Charles won't budge not for money not for pressure
01:03:41I went to see him myself he wouldn't even take the meeting
01:03:44Anderson
01:03:46if Charles is a dead end
01:03:47maybe you could ask Chloe for help
01:03:49she's in the same surf club with August Thone Charles' son
01:03:52maybe she can put in a word for us
01:03:57you don't need to worry about the west coast route anymore
01:03:59I've already taken care of it
01:04:00the approval document should arrive soon
01:04:05don't be ridiculous Freya
01:04:06do you have any idea how hard that approval is to get
01:04:08even Anderson can't get a meeting with director Charles
01:04:10how could you have possibly taken care of it
01:04:15Freya
01:04:16you're just an ordinary housewife
01:04:18no power of all connections
01:04:19could you please stop making things worse
01:04:22I'm not joking
01:04:23director Charles already agreed to
01:04:25enough
01:04:28you think business is some kind of game
01:04:30go shop do your nails whatever the hell it is you waste your time on
01:04:33just stop trying to get my attention by sticking your nose into my business
01:04:38that's not what I'm doing
01:04:41and what about last night's gala
01:04:44I don't care how jealous you are of Chloe
01:04:45you should have known better than to act like that in public
01:04:49you're Mrs. Locker
01:04:50you should know how to carry yourself
01:04:53and now you're acting like you can solve something as important as this route
01:04:55I expected better from you
01:04:57Anderson
01:05:01is that how you see me
01:05:02just a lying jealous good-for-nothing housewife
01:05:11hey Chloe
01:05:12you're here already
01:05:13good come straight up
01:05:17Chloe's here
01:05:17get out now
01:05:18I have to discuss work with her
01:05:22Freya you know how important this route is to us
01:05:24it's not something a housewife can fix
01:05:26just let it go
01:05:32believe me or don't
01:05:33what I told you is true
01:05:45you may have been Mrs. Lockwood for the last three years
01:05:48but I'm still the one he wants
01:05:49take the hint and get out of his life
01:05:51before you embarrass yourself even more
01:05:57Anderson
01:05:58I brought you dessert from that patisserie you love
01:06:20I want to buy you
01:06:20I want to buy you
01:06:20you
01:06:20you
01:06:20it
01:06:20you