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Follow a powerful story where relationships are tested, hidden truths are revealed, and lives change forever. From romantic moments to shocking surprises, this drama keeps you engaged from beginning to end.
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00:00Police sirens wailed somewhere in the distance. I stood at the foot of the bridge in my red gown, watching
00:06my stepsister, Olivia.
00:08Don't come any closer! One more step and I'll jump!
00:13Okay, sweetheart, we won't move. Please, just step back.
00:16Olivia, my princess, we can work this out!
00:19You want me to marry a man in a vigilative state for some stupid business deal? You're ruining my life!
00:24Why does she get everything?
00:26We're both your daughter, but Elena gets to marry Kyle Vaus and live like a princess! And I'm stuck with
00:33a coma patient! I'd rather die!
00:35Baby girl, you know we had no choice. I specifically asked for Elena. The family alliance is already set. If
00:40we back out now, Bennett Group is finished!
00:42Relax, father. She's not going to jump. Elena, your sister is about to kill herself, and you're standing there making
00:48jokes? Do you even have a heart?
00:50I'll do it. I'll marry the cripple, but it's going to cost you 30% of Bennett Group shares.
00:55She thrilled, rushing toward me.
00:59Elena! Are you serious? You'd really switch with me?
01:03Well, well. Look at you finally acting like a real big sister.
01:06Deal, Elena. If you marry into the Hale family for Olivia, I'll give you $1 billion as your wedding gift.
01:11Thanks for the generosity, father. Sacrificing so much just to keep your precious bastard daughter happy.
01:19Elena, you're seriously giving up the Vaus fortune to babysit some brain-dead guy?
01:23You've been with Kai for five years. Why throw it away now?
01:25Everyone saw the perfect couple. The heiress and the billionaire heir. But it was all a lie.
01:33Fine. But one condition. This swap stays between us. No one finds out. Especially not Kai.
01:39Behind me, I heard them hug each other overjoyed. In a corner nobody noticed. A drone hovered in the air.
01:46I didn't see it.
01:47I didn't know that somewhere in this city, a man in a surveillance room was watching my face on a
01:52massive screen. And he found me interesting.
01:58I stood alone in front of my mother's headstone.
02:00Mom, I'm getting married. Just like you. To someone I don't love. But I have no regrets.
02:07I pulled a photo from my bag. Me and Kai. Cuddled together. Sweet and close. I stared at it for
02:13a long moment.
02:14Five years ago, mom died. Dad moved Margaret and Olivia in before her body was even cold.
02:19I became the heir on paper. But that's all it ever was.
02:22Elena, I'm the lady of this house now. Your mother is dead.
02:28Get rid of this garbage. It's bad luck.
02:31Olivia had stood to the side. Chin lifted. Smug.
02:34Then I met Kai. He made me feel special. He helped me stand tall again.
02:38Five years. I thought we were building a life together. I thought he loved me.
02:42Until the night I walked into the room, he never let anyone enter.
02:45I pushed the door open and froze. Oil portraits of Olivia covered every wall.
02:50In the center, the largest painting. On it, in careful script.
02:54Love of my life. Olivia? Kai's in love with Olivia?
02:58Then why did he ask me to marry him? Was the last five years just a lie?
03:02I heard the door behind me. Voices approaching.
03:05I spun and slipped behind a cabinet. Kai walked in with his assistant, Luca.
03:09Sir, if you're in love with Olivia, why are you marrying Elena?
03:12Kai stepped closer to Olivia's portrait. Touched it gently.
03:15Because I'm the Vos heir. I have enemies everywhere. I can never put my precious Olivia in danger.
03:20Behind the cabinet, I slowly sank to the floor. So that's it.
03:24I remembered a bullet cracking through a car window. Kai throwing himself instinctively.
03:28And then me shoving him aside. Taking the hit myself.
03:31The bullet had grazed my arm and left a bloody streak. I had done it without thinking.
03:35I'm marrying Elena so she takes the bullets meant for Olivia.
03:38If I didn't have to protect Olivia, I wouldn't marry anyone.
03:41I rubbed the scar on my arm. Tears slid down in silence.
03:45Five years of love. And I was just a human shield.
03:48Back at the cemetery, I flicked open a lighter and set the photo on fire.
03:52When I looked at my mother's headstone again, my eyes were steady.
03:55I'm taking back Bennett Group, Mom. Every share. Every dollar. I'm done being anyone's pawn.
04:03My phone rang. I pulled it from my pocket. Caller ID. Kai.
04:09Babe, I've been thinking about you all day. When are you coming home?
04:11I'm at my mom's grave. I'll be back later.
04:14When I stepped into the villa that evening, the heavy scent hit me before I even registered the roses piled
04:18on the coffee table.
04:19I sneezed. Kai rushed over at the noise.
04:23Babe, what's wrong?
04:25Why are there roses in the house?
04:27I got them for you. I wanted to surprise you. Do you like them?
04:30Olivia likes roses. I'm allergic.
04:33We've been together for five years, Kai. How do you not know that?
04:38Elena, you're back.
04:40The voice came from the stairs. My patience ran out in an instant.
04:44Olivia, what are you doing in my house?
04:47And why the hell are you wearing my nightgown?
04:52Elena, you're back.
04:58Olivia, what are you doing in my house?
05:01And why the hell are you wearing my nightgown?
05:04Elena, you've got it all wrong.
05:06Kai and I went out for coffee and I spilled something all over myself.
05:09He let me come here to shower and change.
05:13Elena, come on. She's your sister.
05:16Can you act like an adult instead of attacking her?
05:19Elena, I swear.
05:21Nothing happened between me and Kai.
05:25I don't like people touching my things.
05:27Once someone else uses them, they feel dirty.
05:31Elena, wait. Don't be like this. I was just trying to help her out.
05:34I'm tired, Kai. I'm going to bed.
05:35And when I wake up, I don't want to see Olivia's face in this house.
05:39What I didn't know was what happened after I left the room.
05:42Kai, Elena's always looked down on me.
05:45I'm used to it.
05:47I'm sorry. I feel bad dragging you into this mess.
05:50Elena grew up rich.
05:51She's never had to struggle for anything.
05:53That's why she's spoiled.
05:55Elena's going to that fancy charity gala tomorrow.
05:57I've never been to something like that.
05:59Kai, will you take me?
06:00Of course.
06:01The charity gala was everything it was supposed to be.
06:04Socialites, champagne, voices kept just below a polished roar.
06:09Miss Elena, I heard you're about to marry the Voss heir.
06:12Congratulations.
06:13But where is Mr. Voss?
06:15Why isn't he with you?
06:16Please welcome the Honorable Kai Vincent Voss.
06:20Heads turned toward the entrance.
06:23Kai walked in with Olivia on his arm.
06:28The room buzzed.
06:30My face fell.
06:31Wait, isn't Mr. Voss engaged to Miss Elena?
06:33Why's he got another woman on his arm?
06:35I took two small steps back.
06:37Elena!
06:37Oh my gosh!
06:39Please don't be upset!
06:40I've never been to something like this before!
06:41I begged Kai to bring me!
06:43It's my fault!
06:44Babe, come on.
06:45Don't be mad.
06:46Tell you what, pick out any jewelry you want tonight.
06:47My treat, okay?
06:51Your eyes have been on Olivia the entire time, and I was stupid enough to believe your lies
06:56for five years.
06:58The host stepped onto the stage.
07:00Attendance brought out trays of priceless jewelry.
07:03I sat in the audience, uninterested, until a blue sapphire necklace caught the light.
07:09Oh my god, that's mom's necklace!
07:11I have to get it back.
07:13300,000!
07:14Olivia raised hers, a slow, provocative look.
07:18500,000!
07:20700,000!
07:21Olivia turned to Kai with wet, trembling eyes.
07:24Kai, Elena has so much jewelry.
07:27I don't even have anything nice to wear.
07:29I love this necklace so much.
07:31Why is she trying to take it from me?
07:33Don't worry.
07:34I got this.
07:35He raised his paddle.
07:37Three million dollars.
07:38I watched him.
07:40Kai, please, don't let me down again.
07:43Just this once.
07:45Be on my side.
07:46The gavel came down.
07:48The host walked the tray to Kai.
07:50Sold!
07:51Galaxy's tears.
07:52To Mr. Kai Vincentet Vos.
07:54I assume this symbol of eternal love is a wedding gift for your beautiful fiancée,
07:58Ms. Elena?
07:58Kai took the necklace from the tray.
08:02He walked toward Olivia and me.
08:07Under everyone's expectant gaze, he turned toward Olivia.
08:11The room erupted.
08:13Did Mr. Voschekis just give his fiancée's necklace to another woman?
08:16That's Ms. Elena's stepsister, Olivia.
08:18That's enough!
08:19My personal life is none of your business!
08:21Elena, it's just a necklace.
08:23You're the older sister.
08:24Can't you be the bigger person?
08:25I'll get you every other piece tonight.
08:27Happy?
08:27People looked at me.
08:28Envy.
08:29Sympathy.
08:30Kai, that necklace is the only thing I wanted.
08:33I couldn't take it anymore.
08:34I found a spot alone in the garden.
08:36I'm sorry, Mom.
08:38I couldn't protect your necklace.
08:41Well, Elena, you can't keep your man.
08:43You can't even keep a necklace.
08:46All you do is run away and cry like a little girl.
08:49Pathetic.
08:49So this was your dead, Mom's?
08:51That's really sad.
08:52Tell you what.
08:53Kneel down and bark like a dog.
08:54If I'm in a good mood, I might give it to you.
08:56You and your mother are the same,
08:58stealing things that were never yours.
09:00You'll always be a bastard child, Olivia.
09:01And your mom?
09:02Just a homewrecker who slept her way into my house.
09:05Kai, help!
09:06Elena, why are you pushing me?
09:08I didn't even have time to react.
09:11Olivia yanked me,
09:12and we fell together into the pool.
09:15Kai sprinted over, shouting,
09:17Elena!
09:18Olivia!
09:20Olivia and I were both in the water,
09:22screaming for help.
09:23Help!
09:24Somebody help!
09:24Kai, I can't swim!
09:26Olivia reached him first, clutching his arm.
09:29Kai, please.
09:30My leg's cramping.
09:31If you don't get me out, I'll die.
09:33He wrapped his arm around her waist
09:34and swam her to the edge.
09:36I watched them reach the side.
09:39Kai, don't leave me.
09:41Please.
09:42Elena, hang on.
09:43I'll come right back for you.
09:44He scooped Olivia up and carried her away.
09:47Olivia shot me a smug look over his shoulder.
09:49I knew what that look meant.
09:51She'd won this round,
09:52but I wasn't done.
09:53I can't.
09:54I can't die like this.
09:55A loud splash.
09:57Just as I was about to close my eyes,
09:59another figure hit the water.
10:00A man in a mask,
10:01diving straight toward me.
10:03Kai, is that you?
10:04My eyes snapped open.
10:06I shoved at him.
10:07He held me tighter as we rose together toward the surface.
10:10He gripped the back of my head and kissed me,
10:12hard.
10:14I shoved him away the moment we broke the surface
10:16and slapped him across the face.
10:18What the hell do you think you're doing?
10:19Get your hands off me, you creep!
10:20He touched his cheek.
10:22Instead of getting angry,
10:23he smiled.
10:24His eyes dropped briefly and he raised a brow.
10:26Miss, I was saving you.
10:28Ever heard of CPR?
10:30Let go of me!
10:31He deliberately released the arm around my waist.
10:33As you wish.
10:33I immediately started to sink.
10:35I panicked and threw my arms around his neck.
10:37He pulled me back in by the waist and laughed openly.
10:41Sweetheart, this time, you grab me.
10:43Jerk!
10:44Once we're out of this pool, I'm gonna kick your ass!
10:46He swam me to the edge and helped me up.
10:48I was soaked through, shivering, hugging myself.
10:51He picked up a suit jacket from poolside
10:53and draped it over my shoulders.
10:55I looked up at him and noticed a vicious scar
10:58across his exposed chest.
11:00Who are you?
11:01I reached for his mask.
11:03He blew me a kiss and walked away.
11:06You'll know when the time is right.
11:07See you around, Miss Bennett.
11:09Wait!
11:10Miss Bennett!
11:11A bodyguard rushed up behind me and stopped me.
11:14Miss Bennett, Mr. Voss sent me.
11:16He asked me to take you home.
11:18Expensive jewelry was piled all over the bedroom.
11:20Kai looked at me when I walked in, full of guilt.
11:22Elena, I'm sorry.
11:25I wasn't abandoning you.
11:27Olivia's leg cramped.
11:28It was an emergency.
11:28I had to get her out first.
11:30I know I messed up.
11:32He stepped closer and took my hand.
11:33But I can make it up to you.
11:34Once we're married, you'll be the lady of the Voss Empire.
11:36Anything you want, it's yours.
11:38I stared at him.
11:39The warmth was gone from my eyes.
11:41You can give me everything, Kai.
11:43Everything.
11:44Except the one thing that matters.
11:46Your heart.
11:47He leaned in to kiss me.
11:48I turned my head and avoided it.
11:50I'm exhausted.
11:51I need to sleep.
11:52Of course.
11:53Get some rest.
11:55Tomorrow we'll go pick out your wedding dress together.
11:57You're going to be the most stunning bride anyone's ever seen.
12:02I walked into the bridal boutique the next morning.
12:06Good morning, Miss Bennett.
12:07These are our designer's newest runway pieces.
12:10Anything catch your eye?
12:11I flipped two pages.
12:14They're nice.
12:15But I'm here for my custom order.
12:17Can you bring it out?
12:18I'm really sorry, Miss Bennett.
12:20Your dress was taken.
12:22I paid the deposit.
12:23Who took it?
12:24Before the associate could answer,
12:26Olivia stepped out of the fitting room,
12:28wearing my custom gown.
12:30Smug.
12:30Radiant.
12:31Fully aware of exactly what she was doing.
12:33Oh my god, Elena.
12:35Your taste is amazing.
12:37This dress fits me perfectly.
12:38I'm going to look so good walking down the aisle to Kai in this.
12:43Let's be real.
12:44You're marrying some brain-dead cripple who can't even wipe his own ass.
12:48A dress like this on you would be a total waste.
12:50My face went cold.
12:51I slapped Olivia's hand.
12:52The associate jumped back, hand over her mouth.
12:55You hit me?
12:56Yeah, I did.
12:57Want me to do it again?
12:58Keep pushing me, Olivia.
12:59See what happens.
13:00What are you going to do?
13:01You're just an heir in name.
13:03Kai is coming.
13:04And when he sees what you did to me,
13:06you're done.
13:07You still don't get it, do you?
13:09I'm taking everything from you.
13:11We grappled.
13:12And then my eyes caught it in the mirror.
13:14A red, infrared dot sliding across our bodies, on my chest.
13:18Get down!
13:20I yanked Olivia down as a bullet ripped through the glass.
13:25The boutique erupted.
13:27Kai charged in with two bodyguards.
13:30Olivia lifted her arm, gashed by shattered mirror glass.
13:33Pitiful.
13:33Perfectly timed.
13:34Kai, thank god you're here.
13:36I was so scared.
13:39Kai locked down the boutique, found Olivia's injury, hauled her up, and pulled her into
13:43his arms.
13:44You're bleeding.
13:45Don't worry.
13:46I'm getting you to the hospital right now.
13:48He carried her out without sparing me even a glance.
13:52One of the bodyguards noticed blood on my palm.
13:55Mrs. Bennett, your hand is bleeding back.
13:57It's fine.
13:58I'll go to the hospital myself.
14:00Kai, watching you obsess over her just reminds me how stupid I was.
14:04We're done.
14:06Two hospital beds.
14:07Two sisters.
14:08Theodore and Margaret hovering over Olivia, carefully checking the cut on her arm.
14:13Thank god you're okay, sweetheart.
14:15They're saying it was a hitman targeting the Vos family.
14:18If the Vos family weren't so powerful, I'd never let you marry into this mess.
14:23It's too dangerous, honey.
14:24Mom, it's okay.
14:26Kai will protect me.
14:27And if I'm going to be the lady of the Vos Empire someday, I need to toughen up.
14:31I can handle it.
14:32I lay on the other bed and watched their warm little moment.
14:35I quietly lowered my head.
14:37After mom left, I've been an orphan for a long time.
14:41She's watching over me.
14:42I have to stay strong.
14:44For her.
14:45Olivia got out of bed and walked over.
14:47Expression full of careful concern.
14:49Hey.
14:50Thank you for spotting that sniper today.
14:52I heard you got hurt pretty bad, too.
14:54She took my bandaged hand and her nails dug in.
14:57Blood seeped through the gauze.
14:59Does it still hurt?
15:00I cried out and jerked my hand free.
15:01Olivia stumbled backward into the bedside table.
15:04Hot soup from a thermos spilled all over her.
15:07Elena, you bitch!
15:08Olivia!
15:09Kai rushed in and stopped her.
15:11He helped Olivia up, then turned to me.
15:13What happened?
15:15I was just trying to check on Elena's hand and she just pushed me.
15:19I don't know why she hates me so much.
15:21Margaret cut in before I could speak.
15:23We all saw what happened.
15:24You pushed your sister and burned her.
15:27And now you're trying to lie about it?
15:29Kai's face went cold.
15:31Elena, apologize to Olivia.
15:33Now.
15:34I sat up, looked at Kai, looked at Olivia's smug face.
15:37Fine.
15:37I raised my hand and slapped Olivia hard.
15:42There.
15:43That's my apology.
15:45Elena, are you crazy?
15:49Isn't this what you wanted?
15:50What the hell is wrong with you?
15:52Olivia is your sister!
15:54Shut up.
15:56My mother was my only family.
15:58I shot Kai a hard look and stormed out.
16:01I didn't make it far.
16:03Two men crept up behind me on the roadside.
16:05One threw a sack over my head.
16:07A car pulled up.
16:08They forced me in.
16:09The car sped off.
16:13The forest smelled cold and damp.
16:15They pulled the sack off my head.
16:17I was tied to a tree.
16:19Let's talk.
16:21Do you want money?
16:22I can get you money.
16:24Name your price.
16:25Just don't hurt me.
16:27The thugs exchanged grins.
16:29The knife came out, pressed on my cheek.
16:31Sweetheart, we already got paid.
16:33More than enough.
16:34He pulled the knife back, licked the blade.
16:38Miss Bennett, you pissed off the wrong person.
16:41Now you're going to learn what happens when you step out of line.
16:44Let go of me!
16:45Touch me and I swear to God you'll regret it!
16:51They swarmed in, tearing at the front of my clothes.
16:54I forced myself to keep looking.
16:56A snake tattoo on the man's arm.
16:58I went still.
16:59That's the Voss family mark.
17:01These men, they work for Kai.
17:04I found out later what Kai was doing while they had me.
17:07Parked on the forest road, smoking.
17:09Asking Luca if I'd begged yet.
17:13Miss Bennett's tougher than expected.
17:15She won't beg.
17:16But the men know the limits.
17:18They won't go too far.
17:19Good.
17:19Then tell them to keep going.
17:21Once she's my wife, she needs to learn her place now.
17:23But at that moment, all I knew was the bruises covering my arms.
17:27When they finally released me, I stood in the middle of Kai's secret room.
17:32Kai had me kidnapped and beaten.
17:35Just because I slapped his precious Olivia.
17:38Five years together, and I still can't compare to her?
17:42When did it start, Kai?
17:44I walked to the giant painting in the center and yanked off the white gauze covering it.
17:49I remembered it now, five years ago, backstage.
17:52Elena, please.
17:53I'm performing in five minutes, but I can't play piano at all.
17:56Can you go on for me?
17:57I put on the mask and walked onto the stage.
17:59I played.
18:00The piece ended.
18:01The crowd erupted.
18:02In the last row, Kai watched the stage.
18:06What girl?
18:07What's her name?
18:08That's Olivia Bennett, the younger Bennett daughter.
18:11She's a freshman.
18:12Kai, your one true love was a lie from the start, but you made your choice.
18:16So go ahead.
18:17Have her.
18:18The day came.
18:20Olivia and I stood in wedding dresses in Theodore's front room, about to be sent off.
18:25Don't forget, you promised to marry that Hale crip for me.
18:31No backing out now.
18:34Of course, a deal's a deal.
18:37But where are the shares and the billion dollars you promised?
18:40Just because you hold some shares doesn't mean you have any real power.
18:44You belong to the Hale family now.
18:47Stay in your lane.
18:48Mom, who cares?
18:49I'm about to become queen of the Vos Empire.
18:52The cars were ready.
18:56Now no one will be able to tell you apart.
18:59I stepped up to the Hale car and opened the door without hesitation.
19:03No looking back.
19:08Elena.
19:10Today is a fresh start.
19:12I promise I'm going to make you the happiest woman in the world.
19:16Through my veil, something cold passed over Kai's face.
19:21But Olivia shifted her body, blocking his line of sight.
19:25The two cars separated.
19:27Inside mine, I pulled out the SIM card and tossed it out the window.
19:30Kai, farewell.
19:32In the church.
19:33I heard later, Kai stood with Olivia before the cross.
19:37Elena, I...
19:39He lifted her veil, full of excitement.
19:43Olivia?
19:44What the hell are you doing here?
19:46I wasn't there, but I found out later what happened.
19:49Ah!
19:51No!
19:52Kai!
19:52I'm your wife now!
19:54You can't just leave me!
19:57Get the car ready.
19:58I'm going to the Hale estate to bring Elena back.
20:02Kai, please!
20:03I love you!
20:04That's why I agreed to this switch with Elena!
20:06I know you love me too!
20:07This whole thing is a mistake.
20:08I need to fix it before it's too late.
20:10Ah!
20:14If you walk out that door tonight, tomorrow you'll find my body!
20:18Olivia!
20:19Stop!
20:19What are you doing?
20:23Elena got scared after that shooting.
20:24She didn't want to marry you.
20:25The boss name is too dangerous.
20:27Dad even gave her a billion dollars to convince her.
20:29And what did she do?
20:29Took the money and ditched you!
20:32Check Elena's bank account.
20:33Recent deposits.
20:34Sir, Miss Elena's account received a billion dollar deposit recently.
20:37Elena, how could you lie to me?
20:39Kai, don't be sad.
20:40You still have me.
20:42No matter what happens, I'll always be here.
20:44I'll never leave you.
20:45Kai held her.
20:46But all he could think about, I heard later, was me.
20:51Hale Villa was enormous and oppressive.
20:54Black and gray tones dominated everything.
20:57No warmth anywhere.
20:58I stood in the entrance hall in my wedding gown and looked around.
21:03Hello?
21:04Is anyone here?
21:05Mrs. Hale!
21:06Jesus!
21:07Where did you come from?
21:08My apologies.
21:09I'm Nathaniel, Mr. Hale's assistant.
21:11Welcome.
21:12Please follow me.
21:13Nathaniel guided me into the elevator.
21:15It stopped on the third floor.
21:19The third floor and above are your living quarters.
21:22You're not to go anywhere else in the house without permission.
21:24You'll also be responsible for Mr. Hale's daily care.
21:27Starting now.
21:27It's time for his bath.
21:28I'm sorry.
21:29Did I marry a husband or sign up to be a nurse?
21:31Please.
21:35Alistair lay on the bed in a dark blue silk robe, eyes closed, motionless.
21:40Look, Nathaniel, I don't think my husband and I are quite at the fully naked stage yet.
21:44Maybe you could just...
21:46The door slammed shut behind me.
21:49Great!
21:50Fine!
21:51Just so you know, the only thing I've ever bathed is a dog!
21:54I walked to his bedside and leaned over, studying him.
21:57I have to admit, you're pretty hot, and your body's not bad either.
22:03I reached out.
22:04My palm slowly slid from his chest.
22:06Then I kicked off my heels, removed the veil, and slowly slipped out of my wedding gown.
22:11What I didn't know, on the bed, Alistair secretly opened one eye.
22:14Alright, let's just get this over with.
22:16Come on, husband.
22:17I grabbed Alistair by the thigh and dragged him straight off the bed.
22:20His head slammed heavily against the floor.
22:27Humming to myself, I dragged him all the way into the bathroom and hoisted him into the bathtub.
22:34After filling the tub with water, I was already panting from the effort.
22:38For a guy who's supposedly bedridden, you weigh as much as a refrigerator.
22:42I stepped under the shower head, turned it on, and rinsed off the sweat.
22:50Do I?
22:51I froze.
22:52My head snapped toward the bathroom doorway.
22:54Who said that?
22:55I stepped back.
22:56My foot slipped on the wet floor.
22:58Alistair reached out, wrapped an arm around my waist, and pulled me into the bathtub.
23:05I opened my eyes and stared at him in shock.
23:09You're not brain dead?
23:11I tried to cover myself.
23:12He gripped my wrist.
23:14Welcome home, my beautiful bride.
23:17I struggled, and then my gaze locked onto his chest.
23:19The scar.
23:20The pool.
23:21The mask.
23:22The man who had kissed me.
23:23It was you?
23:26That's right.
23:27It was you.
23:28I yanked open his robe and pointed at the scar.
23:31At the charity gala?
23:32You were the one who took advantage of me in the swimming pool.
23:35Alistair curled his lips slightly.
23:37I'm afraid you got the wrong person.
23:38My body has only just recovered.
23:40I haven't been to any charity gala.
23:42He gripped my wrist and pulled me closer.
23:43But you, Elena.
23:45For someone with such a pristine reputation, you're being pretty forward.
23:48We just met, and you're throwing yourself at me in the bathtub.
23:52He took my hand and removed his robe completely.
23:54Guided my hand slowly across his chest, moving downward.
23:57What's the rush, Mrs. Howell?
23:59Can't keep your hands off me already?
24:00I clenched my teeth.
24:02Took a deep breath.
24:02So that's his game.
24:03He thinks I'll chicken out.
24:04Wrong move, Mr. Hale.
24:05I shook off his hand and reached downward, deliberately, suggesting I took hold of something that made him pause.
24:10His expression stiffened.
24:11Jesus, Elena.
24:13You're really direct.
24:17What's wrong?
24:19Isn't this what you wanted?
24:20I never turn away a man that walks straight into my hands.
24:24But unfortunately, you're not my type.
24:27I straightened up and walked away.
24:29In the hallway, I leaned against the wall.
24:31It was him, the man who pulled me out of that pool.
24:33But why is he pretending he doesn't know me?
24:36My gaze turned cold.
24:37The Hale family is even more dangerous than I thought.
24:40Even worse than the Voss family.
24:41If I want to survive here, I need to stay sharp.
24:44Tonight, Thaniel handed Alistair a cup of coffee in the living room.
24:47And I caught the end of their conversation as I came downstairs.
24:51Sir, you went through all this trouble to marry Miss Bennett.
24:54Why don't you just tell her how you truly feel?
24:56It's simple.
24:58Take this cup, for example.
25:00If I want to fill it with milk, I have to pour out the coffee first.
25:03Same logic.
25:04If I want her heart, I need to clear out the trash that's already in it.
25:09He stood and picked up a crossbow from a nearby display rack.
25:12But you did remind me of something.
25:14It's time Elena sees who I really am.
25:16I've been asleep long enough.
25:18Time to wake up and remind everyone I'm still here.
25:22I pressed myself back against the wall and pretended I hadn't heard a thing.
25:27Sunlight streamed through the window.
25:29I lay in the massive bed.
25:31Rolled over.
25:32Eyes fluttered open.
25:34Huh.
25:35First night in this creepy mansion.
25:37And I actually slept through it?
25:39That's unexpected.
25:40Can't remember the last time I slept that well.
25:43The phone on the bedside table rang.
25:45I answered.
25:48Nathaniel, morning Mrs. Hale.
25:49When you're ready, please come outside.
25:51Your Hale is waiting for you on the lawn.
25:53Hmm.
25:56Great.
25:57Looks like trouble is waiting for me.
25:59The moment I stepped onto the lawn, an arrow sliced through the air and flew past my ear.
26:04In the distance, Alistair removed his sunglasses and smiled.
26:08Morning, my beautiful wife.
26:09My fists clenched.
26:11Great.
26:12I married a psychopath.
26:13Psychopath.
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