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We all want to spend our life in a way that brings us peace, purpose, and happiness.
For me, life should be spent learning new things, make craft , helping others, and making memories with family and friends.
I like to spend my time doing useful work, serving society, and staying healthy in body and mind fir that I Cook.
Life is short, so we should spend it with kindness, honesty, and by chasing our dreams instead of wasting time on negativity.
At the end, the best way to spend life is to live with purpose and leave the world a little better than we found it.
For me, life should be spent learning new things, make craft , helping others, and making memories with family and friends.
I like to spend my time doing useful work, serving society, and staying healthy in body and mind fir that I Cook.
Life is short, so we should spend it with kindness, honesty, and by chasing our dreams instead of wasting time on negativity.
At the end, the best way to spend life is to live with purpose and leave the world a little better than we found it.
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00:00:04Silas, time has caught up with you.
00:00:06I am only human.
00:00:08But you have freedom. I haven't known it for thousands of years.
00:00:14Have you summoned me for your final wish?
00:00:18Then speak it, and our contract ends here.
00:00:21My third wish is your freedom.
00:00:24No spellbook, no chains, no holding.
00:00:27You're using your last wish on me?
00:00:30But I have one last request.
00:00:33Speak.
00:00:34Marry my grandson, Graham.
00:00:37And take care of him when I'm gone.
00:00:49Please, God, let me catch something for the family.
00:00:57What the heck?
00:01:03What does it say?
00:01:14Who? What are you?
00:01:15I am known by many names, but you probably know me as a witch.
00:01:21I shall grant you three wishes.
00:01:24No immortality, no endless wishes.
00:01:26So tell me, mortal, what do you wish for?
00:01:31I wish.
00:01:33I wish we had more time, darling.
00:01:39The best doctors in the world are on their way.
00:01:42You'll be fine.
00:01:44Death doesn't scare me.
00:01:46I worry about who will look after you.
00:01:50Don't say that.
00:01:53I found you a wife.
00:01:55Someone I trust.
00:01:57I don't need a wife.
00:02:00Go rest.
00:02:01Grandpa has work to finish.
00:02:11Set it down and leave.
00:02:20Everything I've built is thanks to her.
00:02:25I wish to become rich.
00:02:27Rich enough to never worry about money again.
00:02:30Your wish is granted.
00:02:40Silas, time has caught up with you.
00:02:43I am only human.
00:02:44But you have freedom.
00:02:45I haven't known it for thousands of years.
00:02:50Have you summoned me for your final wish?
00:02:54Then speak it, and our contract ends here.
00:02:57My third wish is your freedom.
00:03:00No spell book, no chains, no holder.
00:03:03You're using your last wish on me?
00:03:06But I have one last request.
00:03:09Speak.
00:03:10Marry my grandson, Graham.
00:03:13And take care of him when I'm gone.
00:03:16For how long?
00:03:18Five years.
00:03:19On his 30th birthday, you'll be free.
00:03:21Your wish is granted.
00:03:23I will marry your grandson.
00:03:26According to Mr. Ashford's will,
00:03:28the entirety of his estate
00:03:30shall be inherited by his grandson,
00:03:33Graham Ashford.
00:03:35Under one condition,
00:03:36Graham must marry Mara Wen.
00:03:38Only then will he be granted these rights.
00:03:42What?
00:03:43Who's Mara Wen?
00:03:55Mr. Ashford,
00:03:56I'm Mara Wen,
00:03:57your future wife.
00:04:00This is ridiculous.
00:04:02Why would I marry a stranger?
00:04:03I refuse.
00:04:04I'm sorry, Mr. Ashford.
00:04:06If you don't marry Mara,
00:04:07your grandfather's estate
00:04:08will go to the shareholders.
00:04:10Graham,
00:04:11you can't hand your grandfather's estate
00:04:12to those greedy shareholders.
00:04:14He must have had his reasons.
00:04:16But I know nothing about her.
00:04:19If he doesn't marry her,
00:04:21the company goes to shareholders.
00:04:23Even better.
00:04:27Fine.
00:04:28I'll marry her.
00:04:29As promised.
00:04:31From now on,
00:04:31I'll take care of you.
00:04:33I don't need you to take care of me.
00:04:35I can handle myself.
00:04:37And just because I agreed to marry you
00:04:39doesn't mean this is a real marriage.
00:04:46Stubborn.
00:04:55Okay, I got it.
00:04:57I will take care of it.
00:05:08I told you not to touch my things.
00:05:11Just doing my job, Graham.
00:05:13You hired me as your assistant
00:05:15and as your wife.
00:05:16I don't want people at work
00:05:18knowing you're my wife.
00:05:19I'm already stressed enough.
00:05:20I have to secure that Whitmore deal.
00:05:22If you really want to help,
00:05:25stay out of my way.
00:05:27Five years with this man
00:05:28and he still keeps me at arm's length.
00:05:30Good thing my contract is ending soon.
00:05:34Yes, Senator Hale.
00:05:36Don't worry.
00:05:37I'm confident I can land the Whitmore deal.
00:05:39The Whitmore deal?
00:05:41As in Everett Whitmore?
00:05:46Mr. Whitmore has late stage lung cancer.
00:05:54We're doing everything we can,
00:05:56but you have to prepare for the worst.
00:05:57Are you kidding me?
00:05:58We're paying you millions
00:05:59and this is your best?
00:06:00I'm sorry.
00:06:01There's nothing more we can do.
00:06:02Then get out, all of you!
00:06:07Who are you?
00:06:08You can't go in there.
00:06:11Who I am isn't important.
00:06:12I can save your father.
00:06:14You're not even a doctor.
00:06:21My hand!
00:06:23Shall we try that again?
00:06:24I can save your father.
00:06:25Grant,
00:06:26the doctors are out of options.
00:06:28Let her try.
00:06:28Julian, she's clearly a fraud.
00:06:31Please,
00:06:32save my father.
00:06:33Both of you, keep out.
00:06:34I need to do this alone.
00:06:35You better not try anything funny.
00:06:44Wake up, old friend.
00:06:47It's you.
00:06:48The Eternal Witch.
00:06:50I haven't seen you since your marriage
00:06:52five years ago.
00:06:53Thank you for overseeing
00:06:54the Eternal Circle while I was gone.
00:06:56The Eternal Circle only exists
00:06:57because of you.
00:06:58You changed all our lives.
00:06:59I've used all three wishes.
00:07:01I'm afraid this is the end.
00:07:02If I could go back,
00:07:03I'd take care of my health.
00:07:04I haven't even seen my grandchildren.
00:07:05I can break my rules once.
00:07:08Think of it as a temporary extension.
00:07:10A few more years.
00:07:12Really?
00:07:13You'd do that for me?
00:07:15On one condition.
00:07:16Whitworth Group gives the contract
00:07:18to my husband,
00:07:19Graham Ashford.
00:07:20That is no problem at all.
00:07:22My family will never forget this debt.
00:07:26Remember your promise.
00:07:30Mr. Whitemore is cured.
00:07:33That fast?
00:07:34If you're lying,
00:07:35you won't make it out of this hospital.
00:07:37Just make sure he quits smoking.
00:07:45Dad!
00:07:46You're awake!
00:07:48How is this possible?
00:07:50Where did she go?
00:07:54Miss Renk,
00:07:55here is your custom-ordered pendant.
00:07:57Your total is $50,000.
00:08:00May I just say,
00:08:02this pendant is gorgeous.
00:08:03You have exquisite taste.
00:08:05Your husband is a very lucky man.
00:08:10I hope he likes it.
00:08:12Marry him for five years.
00:08:14On his 30th birthday,
00:08:17you'll be free.
00:08:19In four days,
00:08:20it will be Graham's birthday.
00:08:21It will also be the day my contract ends.
00:08:25Happy early birthday, man.
00:08:26Can't believe you're turning 30.
00:08:28Why are we celebrating early again?
00:08:30Because his dad shares his birthday,
00:08:32and he is throwing him the big party.
00:08:35Yeah, he's turning 50.
00:08:37I'm not stealing his spotlight.
00:08:40Graham?
00:08:41College feels like yesterday.
00:08:43You were the golden boy,
00:08:44dating Cassidy,
00:08:45the dance champion.
00:08:46Now look at us.
00:08:47Jobs,
00:08:47responsibilities,
00:08:48boring.
00:08:49Honestly,
00:08:50if Cassidy hadn't left
00:08:50for the national dance circuit,
00:08:52you probably wouldn't have
00:08:52settled down with Mara.
00:08:55That was years ago.
00:08:56Come on.
00:08:57We all know you never really forgot her.
00:08:59It's Cassidy.
00:09:00Half the campus was obsessed with her.
00:09:02If she wanted you back,
00:09:03what would you say?
00:09:05I'm married,
00:09:06and it's been a decade.
00:09:08I didn't know you were having a party.
00:09:10I got you something.
00:09:11Happy birthday.
00:09:15Seriously?
00:09:16This little thing
00:09:17is all you got him for his 30th?
00:09:18Looks like something from Target.
00:09:21Thanks.
00:09:22What is it?
00:09:26Open it and see.
00:09:30Cassidy?
00:09:31Surprise!
00:09:35Hey, handsome.
00:09:37Happy birthday.
00:09:38Come here.
00:09:39We brought her back for you,
00:09:41birthday boy.
00:09:46Is that Cassidy Knox?
00:09:48Didn't she win
00:09:48the national dance championship
00:09:49two years ago?
00:09:50She did.
00:09:51She's even prettier in person.
00:09:52I didn't know Graham knew her.
00:09:53Knew her?
00:09:54They used to date.
00:09:58Got you a gift.
00:09:59Damn.
00:10:00That's gorgeous.
00:10:01Put it on him.
00:10:02Come on.
00:10:03Let me.
00:10:05All right.
00:10:11See?
00:10:12That's the kind of gift
00:10:13a wife should know
00:10:14her husband deserves.
00:10:18Oops.
00:10:19Accident.
00:10:19Sorry.
00:10:21I took care of you
00:10:22and loved you for five years,
00:10:24Graham.
00:10:24You still won't give me
00:10:25basic respect.
00:10:26You must be Graham's
00:10:27assistant slash wife.
00:10:28I'm Cassidy.
00:10:39She just wants
00:10:40Graham's attention.
00:10:46What the hell are you doing?
00:10:47Why make a scene?
00:10:49Four more days.
00:10:51Then I'll be out of his life
00:10:52for good.
00:10:53Just like he always wanted.
00:10:56Maura!
00:10:59Graham, our stock is tangling.
00:11:01We need that Whitmore contract.
00:11:03I know, Dad.
00:11:04I'll handle it.
00:11:05Cassidy knows Grant Whitmered.
00:11:06Ask her for help.
00:11:07She can get you in the door.
00:11:09Whitmore is the biggest
00:11:10company in the country.
00:11:11An introduction
00:11:11doesn't guarantee anything.
00:11:16Fine.
00:11:16I'll ask her.
00:11:19You don't need to ask, Cassidy.
00:11:21I already handled it.
00:11:22The Whitmans will give you
00:11:23the contract
00:11:24and invest in the company.
00:11:26You handled it?
00:11:27Maura, how could you
00:11:28possibly do that?
00:11:31You're just his wife.
00:11:33Stay out of business.
00:11:34I'm stating a fact.
00:11:38Maura, enough.
00:11:40Cassidy will be here soon.
00:11:41Don't turn this into
00:11:42another fight.
00:11:43She had her hands
00:11:44all over my husband
00:11:45last night.
00:11:45So you're jealous.
00:11:46That doesn't make
00:11:47this story true.
00:11:48I don't have time for this.
00:11:49Drive me to the club.
00:11:51Don't make me late.
00:12:02What are you waiting for?
00:12:04Let's go.
00:12:07I spent five years
00:12:08caring for these blue roses.
00:12:09They finally bloomed.
00:12:11I'm about to leave.
00:12:12But at least he'll always
00:12:13have fresh flowers.
00:12:14Your favorite.
00:12:16This may be the last time
00:12:17I make it for you.
00:12:20Don't worry.
00:12:21I'll contact the Whitmores
00:12:22about the contract.
00:12:24Thank you, Cassidy.
00:12:25You don't have to thank me.
00:12:27I left to chase my dance career,
00:12:29but I never forgot you.
00:12:30Not once.
00:12:31Now I'm back
00:12:32and I can finally stay close.
00:12:37Only three days left.
00:12:39I hope he adjusts
00:12:40to life without me.
00:12:44Cassidy, thank you.
00:12:46But I'm married.
00:12:47So what?
00:12:49Are you really going
00:12:50to waste your best years
00:12:51with a woman you never chose?
00:12:52You're too responsible, Graham.
00:12:55Being kind to you
00:12:55doesn't make her
00:12:56the right woman.
00:12:57Divorce her.
00:12:58Be free.
00:13:00I'm home.
00:13:02About Whitmore.
00:13:03Thank you again.
00:13:04You're welcome.
00:13:10Long day?
00:13:11Dinner's cold.
00:13:13Take a bath.
00:13:13I'll reheat it.
00:13:14It's fine.
00:13:15I already ate.
00:13:20Stop buying these ugly
00:13:21overpriced flowers.
00:13:23Overpriced?
00:13:23I grew them for him by hand.
00:13:25Got it.
00:13:26Go wash up.
00:13:28God.
00:13:29Cassidy.
00:13:33Oh, Cassidy.
00:13:42My husband of five years
00:13:44just called another woman's name.
00:13:47Mara, what are you doing here?
00:13:50You forgot your towel.
00:13:54He still hasn't even opened my gift.
00:13:56He probably never will.
00:13:58Careful.
00:14:00That's all you have to say?
00:14:01You heard me.
00:14:02Why aren't you angry?
00:14:04No matter how much
00:14:04I keep my distance,
00:14:05you never leave.
00:14:06Why?
00:14:07It's been five years.
00:14:08Don't you get it?
00:14:09I'm never going to love you.
00:14:10You don't have to love me, Graham.
00:14:12I made a promise
00:14:13to your grandfather.
00:14:15I intend to keep it.
00:14:16You keep saying that.
00:14:17I think you just like this life.
00:14:18No job, no bills,
00:14:20everything paid for by my family.
00:14:22You act like you love me,
00:14:23but maybe it's just the money.
00:14:24Otherwise,
00:14:25why didn't you even react
00:14:26when I said Cassidy's name?
00:14:27If you had looked at
00:14:27what I've done for you
00:14:28these five years,
00:14:29even once,
00:14:29you'd know that isn't true.
00:14:30I know you want me gone.
00:14:32Give it a few more days.
00:14:33You'll get what you want.
00:14:37Hey, Grant.
00:14:38It's Cassidy.
00:14:39I heard Whitmore Group
00:14:41is looking for a company
00:14:42to partner with.
00:14:42We've already chosen a partner.
00:14:44Don't call me about this again.
00:14:45You already chose someone?
00:14:46Yes.
00:14:47Someone who did our family
00:14:48an enormous favor.
00:14:49So drop it.
00:14:50Wait.
00:14:53As she ordered,
00:14:54this contract must be given
00:14:56to Graham directly.
00:14:57Failure is not an option.
00:14:59Yes, Father.
00:15:00But who is the Great One?
00:15:02What did she say to you?
00:15:03You are not yet worthy
00:15:04of knowing her identity.
00:15:05I'll tell you when you are wiser.
00:15:07There's someone whose identity
00:15:08even I'm not allowed to know?
00:15:09She is no ordinary woman.
00:15:11We may be the richest family
00:15:12in the country,
00:15:13but we owe everything to her.
00:15:14Understood.
00:15:15Don't worry.
00:15:16I'll handle this immediately.
00:15:19Mr. Whitmore,
00:15:21this is unexpected.
00:15:23What brings you here?
00:15:24I know your company
00:15:26has been bidding for our project.
00:15:27I'm here to discuss it.
00:15:29Yes.
00:15:29It's not finished,
00:15:30but take a look.
00:15:31I'm confident we can deliver.
00:15:33No need.
00:15:34I'm here to hand you the contract.
00:15:35Wait.
00:15:36You don't even want to see the proposal?
00:15:38No.
00:15:39We'll also add a round of investment.
00:15:40I look forward to seeing
00:15:41Ashford Holderjings rise.
00:15:43Really?
00:15:44I don't know what to say.
00:15:45Thank you, Mr. Whitwood.
00:15:46Don't thank me.
00:15:47Thank the great woman
00:15:48who's been backing you.
00:15:50A great woman backing me?
00:15:51It must be Cassidy.
00:15:52She actually pulled it off.
00:15:58Hello?
00:15:59Cassidy.
00:16:01I got the Whitmore contract.
00:16:02What?
00:16:03Grant shut me down.
00:16:04Graham still got the contract?
00:16:05Fine.
00:16:06If he thinks it was me,
00:16:07I won't correct him.
00:16:08Of course, handsome.
00:16:10Where are you?
00:16:10I want to thank you in person.
00:16:12Ravencrest Hotel.
00:16:13Why don't you come up?
00:16:14Okay.
00:16:15See you soon.
00:16:16I'm heading out for work.
00:16:17Driving to Ravencrest Hotel.
00:16:24Don't wait.
00:16:25I'm discussing work with Cassidy.
00:16:30Graham, come in.
00:16:34Grant personally brought me the contract.
00:16:37Cassidy, I really have to thank you.
00:16:39I told you.
00:16:40I'd do anything for you.
00:16:42This is nothing.
00:16:44Damn, I'm sorry.
00:16:45I ruined your shirt.
00:16:49It's fine.
00:16:50I'll change.
00:16:53Your husband still looks incredible.
00:16:55Maybe I'll remind him what he's been missing.
00:17:05I still like seeing you in a bathrobe.
00:17:08Remember the island trip?
00:17:09Just us on the beach?
00:17:11That was a good memory.
00:17:12You look exhausted, Graham.
00:17:14Running Ashton Holdings alone.
00:17:16Do you always have to carry everything yourself?
00:17:18Grandpa left the company to me.
00:17:19No matter how hard it gets, I keep it standing.
00:17:20My help doesn't stop at the Whitmore contract.
00:17:22If you want us back, I can share the weight.
00:17:24Cassidy, not now.
00:17:26You said you were grateful.
00:17:27Why can't we just start over?
00:17:29Because I'm married.
00:17:30Mara?
00:17:31The housewife who jumps into pools for cheap jewelry?
00:17:35Graham, stop pretending.
00:17:37I know you still want me.
00:17:45Let me remind you what you used to want.
00:17:48Cassidy, stop.
00:17:49He said stop.
00:17:53Get your hands off my husband.
00:18:00Who the fuck do you think you are?
00:18:02His wife.
00:18:05Mara!
00:18:06What are you doing?
00:18:07Let her go!
00:18:13Enough.
00:18:15Graham, I'm fine.
00:18:17Don't fight with her because of me.
00:18:19Mara, you can't just storm in and attack someone.
00:18:22Nothing happened.
00:18:23You're overreacting.
00:18:24Nothing happened because I came in.
00:18:26I don't need your protection.
00:18:28I'm your wife.
00:18:31I was forced to marry you, remember?
00:18:33I never asked you to be my wife.
00:18:35Five years, Mara.
00:18:37He doesn't love you.
00:18:38He never will.
00:18:39So do you love her?
00:18:44Mara?
00:18:44I see.
00:18:48Mara.
00:18:51Sorry if I pushed too hard.
00:18:53But now you know how I feel.
00:18:58We should cool off.
00:19:01Look, I'm sorry I grabbed you like that.
00:19:03I lost my cool.
00:19:04But you shouldn't have attacked Cassidy either.
00:19:08Really?
00:19:09The silent treatment?
00:19:10Everything I'm doing is for the company.
00:19:12For this family.
00:19:13If I lose the Whitmore contract because of this, I won't let that happen.
00:19:17You really think Cassidy got the Whitmores to give you that contract?
00:19:20Of course.
00:19:21Who else?
00:19:22You got the Whitmore contract because of me.
00:19:25Mara, don't be ridiculous.
00:19:26You're my wife and my assistant.
00:19:28How would you know the Whitmares?
00:19:29I know Everett Whitmore.
00:19:31You expect me to believe that?
00:19:33I don't lie.
00:19:34I've never lied to you.
00:19:35Not once in five years.
00:19:37Enough.
00:19:37I know you're jealous of Cassidy.
00:19:39But the fact is, she helped me when I needed it.
00:19:42You never asked who was really standing behind you.
00:19:44I've been the one holding Ashford and Sayers together since Grandpa died.
00:19:48Do you really think you got this far alone?
00:19:50Apart from scheduling my life and taking care of me, what have you really done?
00:19:54I can hire people for that.
00:19:55These five years were never about your money.
00:19:58I stayed because I made a promise to your grandfather.
00:20:01What promise?
00:20:04You want to know what I've done for you?
00:20:08Fine.
00:20:09Tell me.
00:20:11When the company was buried in debt, I opened the doors you couldn't open.
00:20:14When your project stalled, I cleared the obstacles.
00:20:16When people tried to take advantage of you, I stopped them before you ever knew.
00:20:19You expect me to believe all that?
00:20:21The Whitmore contract is only the latest one.
00:20:24Five years.
00:20:25In five years, I cleared our debts, broke into new markets, and broke through our bottlenecks.
00:20:30I did that.
00:20:32Are you absolutely sure it was your ability alone?
00:20:34Of course.
00:20:35Ashford and Pairings is where it is today because I let it here.
00:20:38Cassidy at least helped me get the Whitmore contract.
00:20:40But you?
00:20:41Your grandfather left you this company because he trusted me to support you.
00:20:44You don't even recognize the woman who stood behind you the whole time.
00:20:47Get over yourself.
00:20:48I did everything because I promised I would protect you.
00:20:51And every time you interfere, you make this marriage harder.
00:20:53I need a partner I can rely on.
00:20:55Not someone who cooks, cleans, then tells me she built my life.
00:20:58Have I ever asked you for credit?
00:21:00I didn't need you to thank me.
00:21:01I only needed you to see me.
00:21:04I can live without you, Mara.
00:21:06Then you will.
00:21:16Tomorrow is Dad's birthday, too.
00:21:18I'm throwing him a big party.
00:21:19Powerful people will be there.
00:21:21I remember.
00:21:22Make sure you get him a decent present.
00:21:24I already did.
00:21:26Good.
00:21:26Don't make things awkward tomorrow.
00:21:28I never wanted to.
00:21:30Tomorrow is your birthday, too.
00:21:31I know.
00:21:33Tomorrow, my promise ends.
00:21:36Mr. Whitford?
00:21:36I found the woman who saved your father.
00:21:38Her name is Mara Wren.
00:21:39She's married to Graham Ashford, CEO of Ashford Holdings.
00:21:42She's married?
00:21:43Yes.
00:21:44And we found something unusual.
00:21:45Nearly every major Ashford achievement in the last five years traces back to her.
00:21:48But people around the Ashford say they treat her like a useless housewife.
00:21:51Graham's ex is back, too.
00:21:52My father says our family owes her a debt we can never repay.
00:21:54Then she must be extremely important.
00:21:57Important or not, no one should be treated like that.
00:22:00She walked into a room full of strangers and saved my father without asking for anything for herself.
00:22:05Tomorrow is Warren Ashford's birthday.
00:22:08You're invited.
00:22:09Then I'll go.
00:22:11I want to see how Graham Ashford treats his wife.
00:22:15Today is the last day of the promise.
00:22:18Mara!
00:22:19Stop staring off into space.
00:22:21Are you done with the food?
00:22:22Warren, you're lucky.
00:22:23A daughter-in-law who works for free.
00:22:27Dad, there are a lot of people here.
00:22:28Give her a break.
00:22:29Mara, you got Dad a present, right?
00:22:31Bring it out.
00:22:32Happy birthday, Warren.
00:22:39Look at that cut.
00:22:40It looks like cheap junk.
00:22:41It's not junk.
00:22:42It's a 600-year-old emerald once owned by the English Monoville family.
00:22:46Do you take me for a fool?
00:22:47An emerald that size would be worth at least five million.
00:22:50You live off my son.
00:22:52How could you afford it?
00:22:54Mara, if you couldn't afford a gift, you could have told me.
00:22:57I would have helped you get something decent.
00:22:58Why lie to Dad?
00:22:59I already said it isn't fake.
00:23:06Happy birthday, Mr. Ashford.
00:23:14My God.
00:23:15They only made three of these.
00:23:17This is worth over half a million dollars.
00:23:19Yes.
00:23:20I had it brought in for you.
00:23:21I hope you like it.
00:23:22I love it.
00:23:23Now, this is a gift worthy of an Ashford.
00:23:26Unlike that junk Mara brought.
00:23:29Dad really likes your gift.
00:23:30I know the Ashfords.
00:23:32I know what you like.
00:23:33They still look like lovers.
00:23:35Some people just belong together.
00:23:39Still sweet?
00:23:40His feelings for her never really left.
00:23:43I have good news.
00:23:44Mr. Whitworth made an exception and nominated the Ashford family to join the Eternal Circle.
00:23:49The Eternal Circle?
00:23:51The alliance of the world's richest and most powerful families?
00:23:54Are you serious?
00:23:56Of course.
00:23:56You know I'm close with the Whitmans.
00:23:59I had nothing to do with it.
00:24:00But no one here needs to know that.
00:24:02You're making it sound like you handled everything.
00:24:04Oh, who did it then?
00:24:05You?
00:24:06Don't make me laugh.
00:24:07You're just a useless gold-digging housewife.
00:24:10Mara, enough.
00:24:11Cassidy's trying to help us.
00:24:12The Whitmans didn't do this because of Cassidy.
00:24:15Stay in your place.
00:24:17You're just Graham's wife.
00:24:20Two hours.
00:24:21Then none of this will be mine to carry anymore.
00:24:25Cassidy, thank you for everything you've done for us.
00:24:28Choose any antique here.
00:24:29They were all collected by Graham's grandfather.
00:24:34The Blackthorn spellbook.
00:24:36I remember that.
00:24:37Grandpa said he fished it out of a lake.
00:24:40That's mine.
00:24:41It means a lot to me.
00:24:42Give it back.
00:24:43My third wish is your freedom.
00:24:46No spellbook, no chains, no holder.
00:24:50How could this belong to you?
00:24:51It's been in our family since 1966.
00:24:54She really cares about this old book.
00:24:56Once the Ashford's entered the Eternal Circle,
00:24:58maybe everything you borrowed will finally go back where it belongs.
00:25:01This book?
00:25:02Give it back.
00:25:03No.
00:25:05Mara, enough.
00:25:06Dad said Cassidy could choose anything here.
00:25:09That book isn't an Ashford antique.
00:25:10It's mine.
00:25:12There you go again.
00:25:13More lies.
00:25:14It's an old book, Mara.
00:25:16Let it go.
00:25:18Let go!
00:25:20You don't know what you're holding.
00:25:21I know you want it.
00:25:24That's enough.
00:25:25It's my ankle!
00:25:33Cassidy.
00:25:36Graham, it hurts.
00:25:39I can't stand.
00:25:42What did you do, Mara?
00:25:44She slipped.
00:25:46Cassidy's career depends on that ankle.
00:25:48Do you understand that?
00:25:51We need to get you to the hospital.
00:25:53Now.
00:25:56Graham.
00:25:58You're bleeding.
00:26:00Graham.
00:26:01Please.
00:26:03Mara, hold on for now.
00:26:04I'll have someone call a doctor.
00:26:05I need to take Cassidy first.
00:26:09So in the end, he still chooses Cassidy.
00:26:11This makes leaving so much easier.
00:26:13Now I know there is no place for me in his heart.
00:26:19Goodbye, Graham.
00:26:20From now on, I will live for myself.
00:26:23Why did I keep hoping he would turn back?
00:26:26Marry him for five years.
00:26:29On his 30th birthday, you'll be free.
00:26:31I gave him my word.
00:26:33We did it.
00:26:35Whitmore Group signed with us.
00:26:37Silas, as you wished.
00:26:38Graham inherited Ashford holmatives and took it higher.
00:26:41For Graham, and for the promise, I stood behind him every day.
00:26:45I solved what he couldn't see and carried what he never noticed.
00:26:48He pushed me away, humiliated me, and never saw what I gave.
00:26:52But I never broke my promise.
00:26:54Now the five years are almost over.
00:27:02How long are you going to stand there?
00:27:04Get yourself cleaned up and have someone deal with this mess.
00:27:07It's a cut.
00:27:07You'll live.
00:27:08Stop making everything a scene.
00:27:11Just a little longer.
00:27:12Then this life won't be mine anymore.
00:27:18Julian Whitford?
00:27:21Mr. Whitford, welcome.
00:27:22I'm Graham Ashford.
00:27:23I know who you are.
00:27:24Your wife is hurt.
00:27:26Mr. Whitford, thank you for coming to my birthday.
00:27:28It's an honor.
00:27:29I'm not here for you.
00:27:29Excuse me.
00:27:32Mara, are you all right?
00:27:33You're bleeding.
00:27:34Let me take you to the hospital.
00:27:37It's not serious.
00:27:40Mr. Whitmer, how do you know my wife?
00:27:43She's just Graham's wife.
00:27:44You don't need to worry about her.
00:27:46Just his wife?
00:27:47Do you have any idea what this woman has done for your family?
00:27:49Mr. Whitford, you really don't need to worry.
00:27:52It's a scratch.
00:27:53She'll be fine.
00:27:54Cassidy's ankle is more urgent.
00:27:56I heard the rumors.
00:27:57I didn't think they were true.
00:27:59But this is worse.
00:28:01Your wife is standing here bleeding.
00:28:04And you're holding another woman.
00:28:06Cassidy injured her ankle.
00:28:08She needs to go to the hospital.
00:28:09So does Mara.
00:28:10The difference is no one here bothered to ask her.
00:28:15If you want to leave, I'll take you.
00:28:17If you want to stay, I'll stay until you're treated.
00:28:20Your choice.
00:28:22Thank you, Julian.
00:28:24How does Mara know a Whitford heir?
00:28:27You don't have to go back to them.
00:28:32I still have one promise to finish.
00:28:34Then finish it.
00:28:36But after that, choose yourself.
00:28:39I intend to.
00:28:42I already signed.
00:28:45You actually want a divorce?
00:28:47You wanted this marriage to end.
00:28:49I'm giving you what you wanted.
00:28:51I supported you for five years.
00:28:53I gave you a home, money, everything.
00:28:56And now you just walk away?
00:28:58I never wanted your money.
00:29:00Is this because of Julian?
00:29:02Did he promise you something better?
00:29:04This has nothing to do with him.
00:29:07Fine.
00:29:08We're done.
00:29:09Good.
00:29:10From now on, you're not in Ashford anymore.
00:29:14Five years.
00:29:15The promise is complete.
00:29:19The divorce means you leave with nothing.
00:29:22That's fine.
00:29:23I kept my promise.
00:29:25Miss Rent, Mr. Whitford is waiting.
00:29:26Now we go our separate ways.
00:29:28Why is a Whitefield car picking you up?
00:29:36Welcome back, Mara.
00:29:40The villa and car are yours.
00:29:42This signet gives you the highest clearance in every Whitmore business.
00:29:45You didn't need to do all this.
00:29:47You saved my life.
00:29:48This is nothing.
00:29:49Grant's new club opens tonight.
00:29:51Come with me.
00:29:51You deserve one quiet night.
00:29:53All right.
00:29:54That gold digger is finally gone.
00:29:56She'll come back.
00:29:58You sound very sure.
00:30:00She has nothing without the Ashford's.
00:30:03Give her two days.
00:30:04Then stop thinking about her.
00:30:06Come out with me tonight.
00:30:08Mara, I didn't expect to see you here.
00:30:10Isn't this invite only?
00:30:12Maybe she came to ask Graham for help.
00:30:14Mara, this isn't the Ashford house.
00:30:16You can't get in just because you used to be his wife.
00:30:20My apologies, Mrs. Nguyen.
00:30:22Please, this way.
00:30:25Since when was Mara a Whitmore VIP?
00:30:27She looks different.
00:30:29She doesn't look like the woman who used to follow Graham around.
00:30:31A dress in a VIP ring doesn't change who she is.
00:30:36Look what you did.
00:30:38It can be replaced.
00:30:39With what money?
00:30:41You left the Ashford's with nothing.
00:30:43Kneel, apologize, and we'll forget it.
00:30:46You want me to kneel?
00:30:54Looks like you're the one kneeling.
00:30:58Mara, enough.
00:30:59I didn't ask her to follow me.
00:31:05Mara, we need to talk.
00:31:09About what?
00:31:10What happened at Dad's birthday?
00:31:12I should have handled it differently.
00:31:14You made your choice.
00:31:15Come home with me.
00:31:17We're divorced.
00:31:18I know.
00:31:19I signed it in anger.
00:31:20I didn't think you'd really leave.
00:31:22That was your mistake, not mine.
00:31:24Five years can't mean nothing.
00:31:26Tell me what you want.
00:31:27I can change.
00:31:28You have five years.
00:31:33Mara, I need you.
00:31:42Where's the raw material pricing list and the inspection report?
00:31:45I don't know, Mr. Ashford.
00:31:47Mara handled those herself.
00:31:49What about the suppliers?
00:31:51Same answer.
00:31:52Mara handled them too.
00:31:59Why are there no fresh flowers?
00:32:00Mrs. Wren changed them herself every day.
00:32:02She knew you liked them.
00:32:04She bought them every day?
00:32:06No.
00:32:07She grew them.
00:32:11She cared for these for five years.
00:32:13Mr. Ashford threw this away.
00:32:15I kept it.
00:32:16The appraisal says it's worth at least five million dollars.
00:32:18She did all of this, and I never saw it.
00:32:22Mara, I was wrong.
00:32:27Since you carried the Ashwards this far, should they still enter the Eternal Circle?
00:32:33If they meet the requirements, let it proceed.
00:32:36Then the induction will be in three days.
00:32:39You will oversee the Ashford induction.
00:32:42Understood.
00:32:44The Eternal Witch will be here in person for the induction.
00:32:47The Eternal Witch?
00:32:50Graham, this is my uncle, Gavin Knox, COO of Whitmore Group.
00:32:54He's overseeing your induction.
00:32:56Thank you for everything you've done for Ashward Holdings.
00:32:58Come inside.
00:33:00You should know what you're joining.
00:33:02The Eternal Circle was founded by families helped by an ancient being.
00:33:06She offers the same gift every time.
00:33:08Three wishes.
00:33:09I thought witches were stories.
00:33:11Miracles are real, and the Eternal Witch will attend today.
00:33:14Hey, Cassidy, were you really the one helping Ashward and Lyons all these years?
00:33:19I was gone for years.
00:33:21I did nothing, but he doesn't need to know that.
00:33:24Of course.
00:33:25The Whitmore contract, the projects, even this induction.
00:33:28I made calls for all of it.
00:33:29I told you, Cassidy is the one who has always helped us.
00:33:33Then what did Mara do?
00:33:38Who is she?
00:33:39Graham's ex-wife.
00:33:40A nobody.
00:33:41I allowed the Ashvids into the Eternal Circle.
00:33:45I can revoke it, too.
00:33:48You expect us to believe that?
00:33:49This hall is for the most powerful families in the country.
00:33:52She couldn't even survive without Graham.
00:33:53Now she's claiming she controls the Eternal Circle.
00:33:55She probably used Julian to get inside.
00:33:57Mara, stop embarrassing us.
00:33:59You lived off my son for five years.
00:34:00Stay in your place.
00:34:01I'm not an Ashford anymore.
00:34:02You don't get to decide where I stand now.
00:34:05Then stop speaking to her like she belongs to you.
00:34:08Julian, why do you keep defending her?
00:34:09Because I know her worth.
00:34:12If Mara ever wants a husband who respects her, I'd be honored to be that man.
00:34:16That's enough.
00:34:17I was wrong.
00:34:18Come home with me.
00:34:19We're divorced.
00:34:20Then marry me again.
00:34:23I know what you did for me now.
00:34:25The company, the house, the flowers.
00:34:27I was blind.
00:34:28I was wrong.
00:34:29Give me one chance to prove it.
00:34:31You lost me.
00:34:32I don't owe you another chance.
00:34:34This is pathetic.
00:34:36Uncle Gavin, throw her out.
00:34:37Mara when, leave before this becomes ugly.
00:34:40You should be careful who you threaten.
00:34:42Who do you think you are?
00:34:45Even Everett Whitmier knows better than to disrespect me.
00:34:48Everett Whitmore isn't here.
00:34:50I am.
00:34:51And I'm telling you to leave.
00:34:54Don't touch her.
00:34:55Julian, it's fine.
00:34:58After Warren's birthday, he kept his promise and gave me the antique I chose.
00:35:02I brought it as a gift for the Eternal Witch.
00:35:04You don't know what you're holding.
00:35:06When she arrives, she'll know who truly respects her.
00:35:08I know it matters to you.
00:35:10That's enough.
00:35:11Maybe the Eternal Witch will appreciate it more than you did.
00:35:14Push it down.
00:35:15Security, remove her.
00:35:17I said, don't touch her.
00:35:19Julian, step aside.
00:35:20This is circle business.
00:35:22Don't involve yourself, Julian.
00:35:23Julian, your choice.
00:35:25I'll respect it.
00:35:27Wait!
00:35:33What the hell?
00:35:37Child's play.
00:35:39What are you?
00:35:41You'll know soon enough.
00:35:44Lower your hands.
00:35:45Now.
00:35:46Mr. Whitward, this woman is disrupting the induction.
00:35:49Eternal Witch, your word is our command.
00:35:52Eternal Witch.
00:35:53Please forgive the disturbance.
00:35:56My deepest apologies, Eternal Witch.
00:35:59The Eternal Circle exists because of you.
00:36:01Every family here owes its place to your mercy.
00:36:04I don't blame you.
00:36:08So that's why.
00:36:09Mira, please.
00:36:10I didn't know.
00:36:11We're family.
00:36:12We're not.
00:36:13I was wrong.
00:36:14I treated you like you were beneath us.
00:36:16You spent five years humiliating the woman who held your family together.
00:36:19And now you call her family?
00:36:22Why didn't you tell me who you were?
00:36:23Would it have changed how you treated me?
00:36:25I already regretted losing you before I knew this.
00:36:28Regret doesn't erase five years.
00:36:29You deserve one truth, though.
00:36:37Let me remind you what you used to want.
00:36:40Cassidy, stop.
00:36:44Graham, listen to me.
00:36:46I...
00:36:46You lied to me about the contract, about everything.
00:36:49I did it because I love you.
00:36:51You took credit for Mara's work.
00:36:53You used me against my wife.
00:36:55She was never good enough for you!
00:36:57No.
00:36:58I was the one who wasn't good enough for her.
00:37:00I should have trusted you.
00:37:02I was wrong.
00:37:03Please, let me make it right.
00:37:04Graham, let go.
00:37:09The Ashford family will still be inducted into the Eternal Circle.
00:37:13Mara kept her promise to Silas.
00:37:15I will not punish the Ashfords for a promise she chose to honor.
00:37:18You don't deserve her mercy.
00:37:20Gavin Knox, you are dismissed for grave negligence.
00:37:23You are also removed from the Eternal Circle.
00:37:25Every company under the circle is forbidden from doing business with Cassidy Knox.
00:37:29Every prior favor is void.
00:37:31You ruined me!
00:37:34What are you all afraid of?
00:37:36If I hold the spell book, that makes me her holder!
00:37:39Put it down.
00:37:42No.
00:37:43Let's see who controls who.
00:37:45Cassidy, you're making this worse.
00:37:47Shut up!
00:37:48Everyone here only worships her because of this book!
00:37:50Cassidy, stop.
00:37:51Mara!
00:37:52Grant my wish.
00:37:53Make Graham love me forever.
00:37:56Do something!
00:37:58It's no use.
00:38:00Five years ago, Silas made a final agreement with me.
00:38:03I would protect Graham for five years.
00:38:05When the promise ended, I would be free from the spell book.
00:38:08The five-year promise is over.
00:38:09The spell book bond is gone.
00:38:11I'm free.
00:38:13No spell book.
00:38:14No chains.
00:38:15No holder.
00:38:17No.
00:38:17No!
00:38:19It's over, Cassidy.
00:38:20Cassidy.
00:38:21Put it down and leave.
00:38:22I never want to see you again.
00:38:25Graham, give me one last chance.
00:38:27No.
00:38:31It's all your fault!
00:38:33Mara!
00:38:38Graham?
00:38:40This wasn't supposed to happen.
00:38:44No!
00:38:47I'm sorry, Mara.
00:38:49It was all my fault.
00:38:53Don't talk.
00:39:00Don't worry.
00:39:01I healed the wound.
00:39:02You'll be discharged today.
00:39:04Mara, thank you.
00:39:07Have a good life, Graham.
00:39:09I hope you find happiness.
00:39:10Mara, one question.
00:39:13Did you ever love me, Mara?
00:39:16Or was I just your promise?
00:39:19I'm going to carry on Grandpa's legacy.
00:39:21I'll become someone worthy of what you gave me.
00:39:24When that time comes,
00:39:26can I try again?
00:39:31Take care of yourself, Graham.
00:39:34I'll wait for you, Mara.
00:39:36Five years.
00:39:38Ten years.
00:39:40No matter how long it takes.
00:39:51Please, God.
00:39:53Let me catch something for the family.
00:39:58What the heck?
00:39:59Shh.
00:40:04What does it say?
00:40:14Who, what are you?
00:40:16I am known by many names, but
00:40:18you probably know me as a witch.
00:40:21I shall grant you three wishes.
00:40:23No immortality, no endless wishes.
00:40:25So tell me, mortal, what do you wish for?
00:40:30I wish.
00:40:31I wish we had more time, darling.
00:40:36The best doctors in the world are on their way.
00:40:39You'll be fine.
00:40:41Death doesn't scare me.
00:40:43I worry about who will look after you.
00:40:47Don't say that.
00:40:49I found you a wife.
00:40:51Someone I trust.
00:40:53I don't need a wife.
00:40:56Go rest.
00:40:57Grandpa has work to finish.
00:41:05Set it down and leave.
00:41:14Everything I've built is thanks to her.
00:41:18I wish to become rich.
00:41:20Rich enough to never worry about money again.
00:41:23Your wish is granted.
00:41:32Silas, time has caught up with you.
00:41:35I am only human.
00:41:36But you have freedom.
00:41:37I haven't known it for thousands of years.
00:41:42Have you summoned me for your final wish?
00:41:45Then speak it, and our contract ends here.
00:41:48My third wish is your freedom.
00:41:50No spell book, no chains, no holding.
00:41:53You're using your last wish on me.
00:41:56But I have one last request.
00:41:59Speak.
00:42:00Marry my grandson, Graham.
00:42:02And take care of him when I'm gone.
00:42:05According to Mr. Ashford's will,
00:42:07the entirety of his estate
00:42:08shall be inherited by his grandson,
00:42:11Graham Ashford.
00:42:12Under one condition,
00:42:14Graham must marry Mara Wen.
00:42:16Only then will he be granted these rights.
00:42:19What?
00:42:21Who's Mara Wen?
00:42:31Mr. Ashford,
00:42:32I'm Mara Wen,
00:42:33your future wife.
00:42:36This is ridiculous.
00:42:37Why would I marry a stranger?
00:42:38I refuse.
00:42:39I'm sorry, Mr. Ashford.
00:42:41If you don't marry Mara,
00:42:42your grandfather's estate
00:42:43will go to the shareholders.
00:42:45Graham,
00:42:45you can't hand your grandfather's estate
00:42:47to those greedy shareholders.
00:42:48He must have had his reasons.
00:42:50But I know nothing about her.
00:42:53If he doesn't marry her,
00:42:54company goes to shareholders.
00:42:57Even better.
00:43:00Fine.
00:43:01I'll marry her.
00:43:02As promised.
00:43:03From now on,
00:43:04I'll take care of you.
00:43:06I don't need you to take care of me.
00:43:07I can handle myself.
00:43:09And just because I agreed to marry you
00:43:11doesn't mean this is a real marriage.
00:43:17Stubborn.
00:43:26Okay, I got it.
00:43:27I will take care of it.
00:43:38I told you not to touch my things.
00:43:40Just doing my job, Graham.
00:43:42You hired me as your assistant
00:43:43and as your wife.
00:43:45I don't want people at work
00:43:46knowing you're my wife.
00:43:47I'm already stressed enough.
00:43:48I have to secure that Whitmore deal.
00:43:50If you really want to help,
00:43:53stay out of my way.
00:43:54Five years with this man
00:43:55and he still keeps me at arm's length.
00:43:58Good thing my contract is ending soon.
00:44:03Mr. Whitmore has late-stage lung cancer.
00:44:10We're doing everything we can,
00:44:11but you have to prepare for the worst.
00:44:12Are you kidding me?
00:44:13We're paying you millions
00:44:14and this is your best?
00:44:15I'm sorry.
00:44:16There's nothing more we can do.
00:44:17Then get out, all of you!
00:44:21Who are you?
00:44:22You can't go in there.
00:44:25Who I am isn't important.
00:44:26I can save your father.
00:44:28You're not even a doctor.
00:44:34My hand!
00:44:35Shall we try that again?
00:44:37I can save your father.
00:44:38Grant, the doctors are out of options.
00:44:40Let her try.
00:44:41Julian, she's clearly a fraud.
00:44:43Please, save my father.
00:44:45Both of you, keep out.
00:44:46I need to do this alone.
00:44:47You better not try anything funny.
00:44:55Wake up, old friend.
00:44:58It's you.
00:44:59The Eternal Witch.
00:45:01I haven't seen you since your marriage five years ago.
00:45:03Thank you for overseeing the Eternal Circle while I was gone.
00:45:06The Eternal Circle only exists because of you.
00:45:08You changed all our lives.
00:45:09I've used all three wishes.
00:45:10I'm afraid this is the end.
00:45:12If I could go back, I'd take care of my health.
00:45:13I haven't even seen my grandchildren.
00:45:15I can break my rules once.
00:45:17Think of it as a temporary extension.
00:45:19A few more years.
00:45:20Really?
00:45:22You'd do that for me?
00:45:23On one condition.
00:45:25Whitworth Group gives the contract to my husband, Graham Ashford.
00:45:27That is no problem at all.
00:45:29My family will never forget this debt.
00:45:34Remember your promise.
00:45:38Miss Renk, here is your custom-ordered pendant.
00:45:40Your total is $50,000.
00:45:44May I just say, this pendant is gorgeous.
00:45:46You have exquisite taste.
00:45:48Your husband is a very lucky man.
00:45:53I hope he likes it.
00:45:55Marry him for five years.
00:45:56On his 30th birthday, you'll be free.
00:46:00In four days, it will be Graham's birthday.
00:46:03It will also be the day my contract ends.
00:46:06Happy early birthday, man.
00:46:07Can't believe you're turning 30.
00:46:08Why are we celebrating early again?
00:46:10Because his dad shares his birthday.
00:46:12And he is throwing him the big party.
00:46:15Yeah, he's turning 50.
00:46:17I'm not stealing his spotlight.
00:46:19Graham?
00:46:21College feels like yesterday.
00:46:22You were the golden boy, dating Cassidy, the dance champion.
00:46:25Now look at us.
00:46:26Jobs, responsibilities, boring.
00:46:28Honestly, if Cassidy hadn't left for the national dance circuit, you probably wouldn't have settled down with Mara.
00:46:33That was years ago.
00:46:34Come on.
00:46:35We all know you never really forgot her.
00:46:37It's Cassidy.
00:46:38Half the campus was obsessed with her.
00:46:40If she wanted you back, what would you say?
00:46:42I'm married.
00:46:43And it's been a decade.
00:46:45I didn't know you were having a party.
00:46:47I got you something.
00:46:48Happy birthday.
00:46:52Seriously?
00:46:52This little thing is all you got him for his 30th?
00:46:54Looks like something from Target.
00:46:57Thanks.
00:46:58What is it?
00:47:01Open it and see.
00:47:03Is that Cassidy Knox?
00:47:04Didn't she win the national dance championship two years ago?
00:47:06She did.
00:47:07She's even prettier in person.
00:47:08I didn't know Graham knew her.
00:47:09Knew her?
00:47:10They used to date.
00:47:13Got you a gift.
00:47:15Damn.
00:47:16That's gorgeous.
00:47:17Put it on him.
00:47:18Come on.
00:47:18Let me.
00:47:20All right.
00:47:26See?
00:47:27That's the kind of gift a wife should know her husband deserves.
00:47:31Oops.
00:47:32Accident.
00:47:33Sorry.
00:47:35I took care of you and loved you for five years, Graham.
00:47:37You still won't give me basic respect.
00:47:39You must be Graham's assistant slash wife.
00:47:42I'm Cassidy.
00:47:51She just wants Graham's attention.
00:47:57What the hell are you doing?
00:47:58Why make a scene?
00:48:01Four more days.
00:48:02Then I'll be out of his life for good.
00:48:04Just like he always wanted.
00:48:05Graham, our stock is tangling.
00:48:07We need that Whitmore contract.
00:48:08I know, Dad.
00:48:09I'll handle it.
00:48:10Cassidy knows Grant Whitmerd.
00:48:12Ask her for help.
00:48:13She can get you in the door.
00:48:14Whitmore is the biggest company in the country.
00:48:16An introduction doesn't guarantee anything.
00:48:20Fine.
00:48:21I'll ask her.
00:48:23You don't need to ask, Cassie.
00:48:25I already handled it.
00:48:26The Whitmans will give you the contract and invest in the company.
00:48:29You handled it?
00:48:31Mara, how could you possibly do that?
00:48:34You're just his wife.
00:48:36Stay out of business.
00:48:37I'm stating a fact.
00:48:41Mara, enough.
00:48:42Cassidy will be here soon.
00:48:44Don't turn this into another fight.
00:48:45She had her hands all over my husband last night.
00:48:47So you're jealous?
00:48:48That doesn't make this story true.
00:48:49I don't have time for this.
00:48:51Drive me to the club.
00:48:52Don't make me late.
00:48:58I spent five years caring for these blue roses.
00:49:01They finally bloomed.
00:49:02I'm about to leave.
00:49:03But at least he'll always have fresh flowers.
00:49:05Your favorite.
00:49:06This may be the last time I make it for you.
00:49:11Don't worry.
00:49:12I'll contact the Whitmores about the contract.
00:49:14Thank you, Cassidy.
00:49:15You don't have to thank me.
00:49:17I left to chase my dance career, but I never forgot you.
00:49:19Not once.
00:49:20Now I'm back and I can finally stay close.
00:49:26Only three days left.
00:49:28I hope he adjusts to life without me.
00:49:33Cassidy, thank you.
00:49:34But I'm married.
00:49:35So what?
00:49:37Are you really going to waste your best years with a woman you never chose?
00:49:40You're too responsible, Graham.
00:49:42Being kind to you doesn't make her the right woman.
00:49:44Divorce her.
00:49:45Be free.
00:49:47I'm home.
00:49:48About Whitmore.
00:49:49Thank you again.
00:49:50You're welcome.
00:49:56Long day?
00:49:57Dinner's cold.
00:49:58Take a bath.
00:49:59I'll reheat it.
00:50:00It's fine.
00:50:01I already ate.
00:50:05Stop buying these ugly overpriced flowers.
00:50:12My husband of five years just called another woman's name.
00:50:16Mara, what are you doing here?
00:50:18You forgot your towel.
00:50:22He still hasn't even opened my gift.
00:50:24He probably never will.
00:50:26Careful.
00:50:27That's all you have to say?
00:50:29You heard me.
00:50:30Why aren't you angry?
00:50:31No matter how much I keep my distance, you never leave.
00:50:33Why?
00:50:34It's been five years.
00:50:35Don't you get it?
00:50:36I'm never going to love you.
00:50:37You don't have to love me, Graham.
00:50:39I made a promise to your grandfather.
00:50:41I intend to keep it.
00:50:42You keep saying that.
00:50:43I think you just like this life.
00:50:44No job, no bills, everything paid for by my family.
00:50:47You act like you love me, but maybe it's just the money.
00:50:50Otherwise, why didn't you even react when I said Cassidy's name?
00:50:52If you had looked at what I've done for you these five years even once, you'd know that isn't true.
00:50:55I know you want me gone.
00:50:57Give it a few more days.
00:50:58You'll get what you want.
00:51:01Hey, Grant.
00:51:02It's Cassidy.
00:51:04I heard Whitmore Group is looking for a company to partner with.
00:51:06We've already chosen a partner.
00:51:07Don't call me about this again.
00:51:08You already chose someone?
00:51:10Yes.
00:51:10Someone who did our family an enormous favor.
00:51:12So drop it.
00:51:13Wait.
00:51:16As she ordered, this contract must be given to Graham directly.
00:51:20Failure is not an option.
00:51:21Yes, Father.
00:51:22But who is the Great One?
00:51:24What did she say to you?
00:51:25You are not yet worthy of knowing her identity.
00:51:27I'll tell you when you are wiser.
00:51:28There's someone whose identity even I'm not allowed to know?
00:51:30She is no ordinary woman.
00:51:32We may be the richest family in the country, but we owe everything to her.
00:51:35Understood.
00:51:36Don't worry.
00:51:37I'll handle this immediately.
00:51:40Mr. Whitmore, this is unexpected.
00:51:43What brings you here?
00:51:45I know your company has been bidding for our project.
00:51:47I'm here to discuss it.
00:51:48Yes.
00:51:49It's not finished, but take a look.
00:51:51I'm confident we can deliver.
00:51:52No need.
00:51:53I'm here to hand you the contract.
00:51:54Wait.
00:51:55You don't even want to see the proposal?
00:51:57No.
00:51:57We'll also add a round of investment.
00:51:59I look forward to seeing Ashford Holderjings rise.
00:52:01Really?
00:52:02I don't know what to say.
00:52:03Thank you, Mr. Whitmore.
00:52:04Don't thank me.
00:52:05Thank the great woman who's been backing you.
00:52:07A great woman backing me?
00:52:09It must be Cassidy.
00:52:10She actually pulled it off.
00:52:15Hello?
00:52:16Cassidy.
00:52:17I got the Whitmore contract.
00:52:19What?
00:52:19Grant shut me down.
00:52:20Graham still got the contract?
00:52:21Fine.
00:52:22If he thinks it was me, I won't correct him.
00:52:24Of course, handsome.
00:52:25Where are you?
00:52:26I want to thank you in person.
00:52:27Ravencrest Hotel.
00:52:28Why don't you come up?
00:52:29Okay.
00:52:30See you soon.
00:52:31I'm heading out for work.
00:52:33Drive me to Ravencrest Hotel.
00:52:38Don't wait.
00:52:39I'm discussing work with Cassidy.
00:52:45Graham.
00:52:45Come in.
00:52:48Grant personally brought me the contract.
00:52:50Cassidy, I really have to thank you.
00:52:52I told you.
00:52:53I'd do anything for you.
00:52:55This is nothing.
00:52:57Damn, I'm sorry.
00:52:58I ruined your shirt.
00:53:01It's fine.
00:53:02I'll change.
00:53:05Your husband still looks incredible.
00:53:07Maybe I'll remind him what he's been missing.
00:53:15I'll remind him.
00:53:16I still like seeing you in a bathrobe.
00:53:18Remember the island trip?
00:53:20Just us on the beach?
00:53:21That was a good memory.
00:53:22You look exhausted, Graham.
00:53:24Running Ashton Holdings alone.
00:53:26Do you always have to carry everything yourself?
00:53:27Grandpa left the company to me.
00:53:28No matter how hard it gets, I keep it standing.
00:53:30My help doesn't stop at the Whitmore contract.
00:53:32If you want us back, I can share the weight.
00:53:33Cassidy, not now.
00:53:35You said you were grateful.
00:53:36Why can't we just start over?
00:53:37Because I'm married.
00:53:39Mara, the housewife who jumps into pools for cheap jewelry.
00:53:43Graham, stop pretending.
00:53:45I know you still want me.
00:53:52Let me remind you what you used to want.
00:53:55Cassidy, stop.
00:53:56He said stop.
00:54:00Get your hands off my husband.
00:54:06Who the fuck do you think you are?
00:54:08His wife.
00:54:10Mara, what are you doing?
00:54:12Let her go!
00:54:18Enough.
00:54:20Graham, I'm fine.
00:54:22Don't fight with her because of me.
00:54:23Mara, you can't just storm in and attack someone.
00:54:26Nothing happened.
00:54:27You're overreacting.
00:54:28Nothing happened because I came in.
00:54:30I don't need your protection.
00:54:31I'm your wife.
00:54:34I was forced to marry you, remember?
00:54:36I never asked you to be my wife.
00:54:38Five years, Mara.
00:54:39He doesn't love you.
00:54:40He never will.
00:54:42So do you love her?
00:54:46I see.
00:54:49Mara.
00:54:52Sorry if I pushed you hard.
00:54:54But now you know how I feel.
00:54:59We should cool off.
00:55:02Look, I'm sorry I grabbed you like that.
00:55:03I lost my cool.
00:55:04But you shouldn't have attacked Cassidy either.
00:55:08Really?
00:55:08The silent treatment?
00:55:10Everything I'm doing is for the company, for this family.
00:55:13If I lose the Whitmore contract because of this, I won't let that happen.
00:55:15You really think Cassidy got the Whitmores to give you that contract?
00:55:18Of course.
00:55:19Who else?
00:55:20You've got the Whitmore contract because of me.
00:55:23Mara, don't be ridiculous.
00:55:24You're my wife and my assistant.
00:55:26How would you know the Whitmores?
00:55:27I know Everett Whitmore.
00:55:29You expect me to believe that?
00:55:30I don't lie.
00:55:31I've never lied to you.
00:55:32Not once in five years.
00:55:34Enough.
00:55:34I know you're jealous of Cassidy.
00:55:36But the fact is, she helped me when I needed it.
00:55:38You never asked who was really standing behind you.
00:55:40I've been the one holding Ashford and Sayers together since Grandpa died.
00:55:44Do you really think you got this far alone?
00:55:46Apart from scheduling my life and taking care of me, what have you really done?
00:55:49I can hire people for that.
00:55:51These five years were never about your money.
00:55:53I stayed because I made a promise to your grandfather.
00:55:55What promise?
00:55:59You want to know what I've done for you?
00:56:03Fine.
00:56:03Tell me.
00:56:04When the company was buried in debt, I opened the doors you couldn't open.
00:56:07When your project stalled, I cleared the obstacles.
00:56:09When people tried to take advantage of you, I stopped them before you ever knew.
00:56:13You expect me to believe all that?
00:56:14The Whitmore contract is only the latest one.
00:56:17Five years.
00:56:18In five years, I cleared our debts, broke into new markets, and broke through our bottlenecks.
00:56:23I did that.
00:56:24Are you absolutely sure it was your ability alone?
00:56:26Of course.
00:56:27Ashford and Perings is where it is today because I let it here.
00:56:30Cassidy at least helped me get the Whitmore contract.
00:56:32But you?
00:56:32Your grandfather left you this company because he trusted me to support you.
00:56:35You don't even recognize the woman who stood behind you the whole time.
00:56:38Get over yourself.
00:56:38I did everything because I promised I would protect you.
00:56:41And every time you interfere, you make this marriage harder.
00:56:43I need a partner I can rely on.
00:56:45Not someone who cooks, cleans, then tells me she built my life.
00:56:48Have I ever asked you for credit?
00:56:49I didn't need you to thank me.
00:56:51I only needed you to see me.
00:56:53I can live without you, Mara.
00:56:55Then you will.
00:57:00Mara.
00:57:04Tomorrow is Dad's birthday, too.
00:57:06I'm throwing him a big party.
00:57:07Powerful people will be there.
00:57:08I remember.
00:57:09Make sure you get him a decent present.
00:57:11I already did.
00:57:13Good.
00:57:13Don't make things awkward tomorrow.
00:57:15I never wanted to.
00:57:16Tomorrow is your birthday, too.
00:57:18I know.
00:57:20Tomorrow, my promise ends.
00:57:22Mr. Whitford, I found the woman who saved your father.
00:57:24Her name is Mara Wren.
00:57:25She's married to Graham Ashford, CEO of Ashford Holdings.
00:57:28She's married?
00:57:29Yes.
00:57:29And we found something unusual.
00:57:30Nearly every major Ashford achievement in the last five years traces back to her.
00:57:33But people around the Ashford say they treat her like a useless housewife.
00:57:35Graham's ex is back, too.
00:57:36My father says our family owes her a debt we can never repay.
00:57:39Then she must be extremely important.
00:57:41Important or not, no one should be treated like that.
00:57:44She walked into a room full of strangers and saved my father without asking for anything for herself.
00:57:49Tomorrow is Warren Ashford's birthday.
00:57:51You're invited.
00:57:52Then I'll go.
00:57:54I want to see how Graham Ashford treats his wife.
00:57:58Today is the last day of the promise.
00:58:00Mara!
00:58:01Stop staring off into space.
00:58:03Are you done with the food?
00:58:04Warren, you're lucky.
00:58:05A daughter-in-law who works for free.
00:58:08Dad, there are a lot of people here.
00:58:10Give her a break.
00:58:11Mara, you got Dad a present, right?
00:58:12Bring it out.
00:58:13Happy birthday, Warren.
00:58:19Look at that cut.
00:58:20It looks like cheap junk.
00:58:21It's not junk.
00:58:22It's a 600-year-old emerald once owned by the English Monoville family.
00:58:26Do you take me for a fool?
00:58:27An emerald that size would be worth at least five million.
00:58:30You live off my son.
00:58:31How could you afford it?
00:58:33Mara, if you couldn't afford a gift,
00:58:35you could have told me.
00:58:35I would have helped you get something decent.
00:58:37Why lie to Dad?
00:58:38I already said it isn't fake.
00:58:44Happy birthday, Mr. Ashford.
00:58:51My God.
00:58:52They only made three of these.
00:58:54This is worth over half a million dollars.
00:58:56Yes, I had it brought in for you.
00:58:58I hope you like it.
00:58:58I love it.
00:59:00Now, this is a gift worthy of an Ashford.
00:59:02Unlike that junk Mara brought.
00:59:05Dad really likes your gift.
00:59:06I know the Ashfords.
00:59:07I know what you like.
00:59:08They still look like lovers.
00:59:10Some people just belong together.
00:59:14Still sweet.
00:59:15His feelings for her never really left.
00:59:17I have good news.
00:59:19Mr. Whitworth made an exception
00:59:20and nominated the Ashford family
00:59:22to join the Eternal Circle.
00:59:23The Eternal Circle?
00:59:25The alliance of the world's richest
00:59:27and most powerful families?
00:59:28Are you serious?
00:59:29Of course.
00:59:30You know I'm close with the Whitmans.
00:59:32I had nothing to do with it.
00:59:33But no one here needs to know that.
00:59:35You're making it sound like you handled everything.
00:59:37Oh, who did it then?
00:59:38You?
00:59:39Don't make me laugh.
00:59:40You're just a useless gold-digging housewife.
00:59:42Mara, enough.
00:59:43Cassidy's trying to help us.
00:59:45Cassidy, thank you for everything you've done for us.
00:59:48Choose any antique here.
00:59:49They were all collected by Graham's grandfather.
00:59:54The Blackthorn spellbook.
00:59:55I remember that.
00:59:56Grandpa said he fished it out of a lake.
00:59:59That's mine.
01:00:00It means a lot to me.
01:00:01Give it back.
01:00:02My third wish is your freedom.
01:00:05No spellbook, no chains, no holder.
01:00:08How could this belong to you?
01:00:09It's been in our family since 1966.
01:00:12She really cares about this old book.
01:00:14Once the Ashford's enter the Eternal Circle,
01:00:16maybe everything you borrowed
01:00:17will finally go back where it belongs.
01:00:18This book?
01:00:19Give it back.
01:00:21Let go!
01:00:22You don't know what you're holding.
01:00:24I know you want it.
01:00:25That's enough.
01:00:26It's my ankle!
01:00:28My ankle!
01:00:34Cassidy!
01:00:37Graham!
01:00:38It hurts!
01:00:39I can't stand!
01:00:42What did you do, Mara?
01:00:44She slipped.
01:00:46Cassidy's career depends on that ankle.
01:00:48Do you understand that?
01:00:50We need to get you to the hospital.
01:00:52Now.
01:00:54Graham.
01:00:56You're bleeding.
01:00:58Graham.
01:00:59Please.
01:01:01Mara, hold on for now.
01:01:02I'll have someone call a doctor.
01:01:03I need to take Cassidy first.
01:01:06So in the end,
01:01:07he still chooses Cassidy.
01:01:08This makes leaving so much easier.
01:01:10Why did I keep hoping he would turn back?
01:01:13Marry him for five years.
01:01:15On his 30th birthday,
01:01:16you'll be free.
01:01:17I gave him my word.
01:01:19We did it.
01:01:20Whitmore Group signed with us.
01:01:22Silas, as you wished.
01:01:23Graham inherited Ashford holmatives
01:01:25and took it higher.
01:01:26For Graham,
01:01:27and for the promise,
01:01:28I stood behind him every day.
01:01:29I solved what he couldn't see
01:01:31and carried what he never noticed.
01:01:32He pushed me away,
01:01:34humiliated me,
01:01:35and never saw what I gave.
01:01:36But I never broke my promise.
01:01:38Now the five years are almost over.
01:01:45How long are you going to stand there?
01:01:46Get yourself cleaned up
01:01:48and have someone deal with this mess.
01:01:49It's a cut.
01:01:50You'll live.
01:01:51Stop making everything a scene.
01:01:53Just a little longer.
01:01:54Then this life won't be mine anymore.
01:02:00Julian Whitford?
01:02:02Mr. Whitford, welcome.
01:02:04I'm Graham Ashford.
01:02:04I know who you are.
01:02:05Your wife is hurt.
01:02:07Mr. Whitford,
01:02:08thank you for coming to my birthday.
01:02:09It's an honor.
01:02:09I'm not here for you.
01:02:10Excuse me.
01:02:12Mara, are you all right?
01:02:13You're bleeding.
01:02:14Let me take you to the hospital.
01:02:17It's not serious.
01:02:19Mr. Whitford,
01:02:21how do you know my wife?
01:02:22She's just Graham's wife.
01:02:24You don't need to worry about her.
01:02:25Just his wife?
01:02:26Do you have any idea
01:02:27what this woman has done for your family?
01:02:28Mr. Whitford,
01:02:29you really don't need to worry.
01:02:30It's a scratch.
01:02:31She'll be fine.
01:02:32Cassidy's ankle is more urgent.
01:02:34I heard the rumors.
01:02:35I didn't think they were true.
01:02:37This is worse.
01:02:39Your wife is standing here breathing.
01:02:41And you're holding another woman.
01:02:43Cassidy injured her ankle.
01:02:45She needs to go to the hospital.
01:02:46So does Mara.
01:02:47The difference is
01:02:48no one here bothered to ask her.
01:02:50You don't have to go back to them.
01:02:55I still have one promise to finish.
01:02:57Then finish it.
01:02:59But after that,
01:03:00choose yourself.
01:03:01I intend to.
01:03:05I already signed.
01:03:07You actually want a divorce?
01:03:09You wanted this marriage to end.
01:03:11I'm giving you what you wanted.
01:03:12I supported you for five years.
01:03:14I gave you a home,
01:03:16money,
01:03:16everything.
01:03:17And now you just walk away?
01:03:18I never wanted your money.
01:03:20Is this because of Julian?
01:03:23Did he promise you something better?
01:03:25This has nothing to do with him.
01:03:27Fine.
01:03:28We're done.
01:03:29Good.
01:03:30From now on,
01:03:31you're not in Ashford anymore.
01:03:33Five years.
01:03:35The promise is complete.
01:03:37Welcome back, Mara.
01:03:41The villa and car are yours.
01:03:42This signet gives you the highest clearance
01:03:44in every Whitmore business.
01:03:46You didn't need to do all this.
01:03:47You saved my life.
01:03:48This is nothing.
01:03:49Grant's new club opens tonight.
01:03:51Come with me.
01:03:51You deserve one quiet night.
01:03:53All right.
01:03:54That gold digger is finally gone.
01:03:56She'll come back.
01:03:57You sound very sure.
01:03:59She has nothing without the Ashworths.
01:04:01Give her two days.
01:04:03Then stop thinking about her.
01:04:04Come out with me tonight.
01:04:06Mara,
01:04:07I didn't expect to see you here.
01:04:08Isn't this invite only?
01:04:10Maybe she came to ask Graham for help.
01:04:12Mara,
01:04:12this isn't the Ashford house.
01:04:13You can't get in just because you used to be his wife.
01:04:17My apologies,
01:04:18Mrs. Wynn.
01:04:19Please,
01:04:19this way.
01:04:22Since when was Mara a Whitmore VIP?
01:04:24She looks different.
01:04:25She doesn't look like the woman who used to follow Graham around.
01:04:28The dress in a VIP ring doesn't change who she is.
01:04:32Look what you did.
01:04:34It can be replaced.
01:04:35With what money?
01:04:36You left the Ashford's with nothing.
01:04:38Kneel,
01:04:38apologize,
01:04:39and we'll forget it.
01:04:41You want me to kneel?
01:04:48Looks like you're the one kneeling.
01:04:52Mara,
01:04:52enough.
01:04:53I didn't ask her to follow me.
01:04:58Mara,
01:04:59we need to talk.
01:05:02About what?
01:05:03What happened at Dad's birthday.
01:05:05I should have handled it differently.
01:05:06You made your choice.
01:05:07Come home with me.
01:05:09We're divorced.
01:05:09I know.
01:05:11I signed it in anger.
01:05:12I didn't think you'd really leave.
01:05:13That was your mistake,
01:05:14not mine.
01:05:16Five years can't mean nothing.
01:05:17Tell me what you want.
01:05:18I can change.
01:05:19You have five years.
01:05:23Mara,
01:05:24I need you.
01:05:32Where's the raw material pricing list
01:05:33and the inspection report?
01:05:35I don't know, Mr. Ashford.
01:05:36Mara handled those herself.
01:05:38What about the suppliers?
01:05:40Same answer.
01:05:41Mara handled them too.
01:05:47Why are there no fresh flowers?
01:05:48Mrs. Wren changed them herself every day.
01:05:50She knew you liked them.
01:05:52She bought them every day?
01:05:53No.
01:05:54She grew them.
01:05:58She cared for these for five years.
01:06:00Mr. Ashford threw this away.
01:06:02I kept it.
01:06:03The appraisal says it's worth at least five million dollars.
01:06:05She did all of this.
01:06:07She did all of this.
01:06:07And I never saw it.
01:06:08Mara,
01:06:09I was wrong.
01:06:13Since you carried the Ashwards this far,
01:06:16should they still enter the eternal circle?
01:06:18If they meet the requirements,
01:06:20let it proceed.
01:06:21Then the induction will be in three days.
01:06:25Graham, this is my uncle, Gavin Knox,
01:06:27COO of Whitmore Group.
01:06:28He's overseeing your induction.
01:06:30Thank you for everything you've done for Ashford Holdings.
01:06:32Come inside.
01:06:33You should know what you're joining.
01:06:36The eternal circle was founded by families helped by an ancient being.
01:06:39She offers the same gift every time.
01:06:41Three wishes.
01:06:42I thought witches were stories.
01:06:43Miracles are real.
01:06:45And the eternal witch will attend today.
01:06:47Cassidy,
01:06:48were you really the one helping Ashward and Lyons all these years?
01:06:51I was gone for years.
01:06:53I did nothing.
01:06:54But he doesn't need to know that.
01:06:55Of course.
01:06:56The Whitmore contract, the projects,
01:06:58even this induction.
01:06:59I made calls for all of it.
01:07:00I told you.
01:07:01Cassidy is the one who has always helped us.
01:07:03Then what did Mara do?
01:07:08Who is she?
01:07:09Graham's ex-wife.
01:07:10A nobody.
01:07:11I allowed the Ashfords into the eternal circle.
01:07:14I can revoke it too.
01:07:17You expect us to believe that?
01:07:18This hall is for the most powerful families in the country.
01:07:21She couldn't even survive without Graham.
01:07:22Now she's claiming she controls the eternal circle.
01:07:24She probably used Julian to get inside.
01:07:26Mara, stop embarrassing us.
01:07:27You lived off my son for five years.
01:07:28Stay in your place.
01:07:29I'm not an Ashford anymore.
01:07:30You don't get to decide where I stand now.
01:07:33Then stop speaking to her like she belongs to you.
01:07:35Julian, why do you keep defending her?
01:07:37Because I know her worth.
01:07:39If Mara ever wants a husband who respects her,
01:07:41I'd be honored to be that man.
01:07:43That's enough.
01:07:43I was wrong.
01:07:45Come home with me.
01:07:46We're divorced.
01:07:47Then marry me again.
01:07:49I know what you did for me now.
01:07:51The company, the house, the flowers.
01:07:53I was blind.
01:07:54I was wrong.
01:07:55Give me one chance to prove it.
01:07:56You lost me.
01:07:57I don't owe you another chance.
01:07:59This is pathetic.
01:08:00Uncle Gavin, throw her out.
01:08:02Mara Wen, leave before this becomes ugly.
01:08:05You should be careful who you threaten.
01:08:06Who do you think you are?
01:08:09Even Everett Whitmier knows better than to disrespect me.
01:08:12Everett Whitmore isn't here.
01:08:14I am.
01:08:15And I'm telling you to leave.
01:08:17Don't touch her.
01:08:18Julian, it's fine.
01:08:21After Warren's birthday, he kept his promise and gave me the antique I chose.
01:08:24I brought it as a gift for the Eternal Witch.
01:08:26You don't know what you're holding.
01:08:28When she arrives, she'll know who truly respects her.
01:08:30I know it matters to you.
01:08:32That's enough.
01:08:33Maybe the Eternal Witch will appreciate it more than you did.
01:08:35Put it down.