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00:00On the night of the graduation ceremony, I, all 200 pounds of me, slept the whole night with the most
00:06attractive guy in school.
00:07The next morning, I woke up to his friends laughing outside.
00:11Did Jason really give his key card to Tiffany? Obviously. They're a perfect match.
00:16Imagine if it was that fat pig, Ellie. Gross.
00:19Thinking about her in his bed makes me gag.
00:24The key card in my bag wasn't meant for me, and the name he gasped in the dark was Tiff.
00:29Humiliated, I vanished from his life.
00:35Six years later, my first film just got shelved.
00:39My agent drags me to a VIP suite.
00:42The guy in the middle holds the fate of your film. Do whatever it takes to get on his good
00:45side.
00:47I push the heavy doors open and freeze.
00:50That man is Jason.
00:52The moment my eyes locked with Jason's, my heart stopped.
00:55My agent only said the new boss was named Jason.
00:58She left out his last name, Jason Cross.
01:01The man who controls two, thirds of the industry's distribution networks.
01:06For the past six months, since he took over, countless actresses had tried to throw themselves at him, only to
01:12be blacklisted.
01:13I was desperate.
01:15Major distributors blacklisted my first film.
01:18This was my absolute last resort.
01:20But the second I stepped into the VIP suite.
01:23Who the hell let this gold dagger in?
01:25Don't you know Mr. Cross hates women trying to crawl into his bed?
01:28Get lost.
01:29Another cheap girl trying to sleep her way in?
01:31Jason, you really are a magnet for these pests.
01:35Jason lit a cigarette and glanced up.
01:37His eyes were cold as ice, like he was looking at a stranger.
01:41And that is when it hit me.
01:42I am no longer the 200-pound fat girl he used to know in high school.
01:47He didn't recognize me.
01:49Relief washed over me.
01:50I flashed a smile and raised my glass.
01:53My apologies for crashing, Mr. Cross.
01:55Let me make it up to you.
01:56Cheers.
01:57I tilted my head and downed the liquor.
02:00Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Jason's brow twitch slightly, but he remained silent.
02:05I'm Elena Lane, a new actress.
02:08I just starred in Chasing Shadows.
02:11Save it.
02:11A-Lyster stripped for him and he didn't blink.
02:14Get out before he gets mad.
02:15You really don't want to cross him.
02:17My heart sank.
02:17It was expected.
02:19Yet it still stung.
02:20I took one last look at Jason, who sat there like an untouchable god silent.
02:25Sorry to disturb you.
02:26I turned to leave.
02:27But the next second, a deep, lazy, painfully familiar voice echoed from behind me.
02:33Chasing shadows?
02:34I think I've heard of it.
02:36As soon as those words left his mouth, the sneers in the room vanished.
02:41The silence was deafening.
02:42I turned back, stunned.
02:44Jason sat in the dim light, his features sharper now.
02:47He still had that boyish edge.
02:49But with a new, dangerous weight to it, it still pulled at my heart.
02:54I heard the film has potential, but the rating board flagged a few controversial scenes, stalling
03:00its wide release.
03:01Am I correct?
03:02I nodded eagerly, hope flaring in my chest.
03:16My heart pounded against my ribs.
03:18Jason stood up at six foot three.
03:20He towered over me.
03:22The pressure of his gaze was suffocating.
03:24You're asking the wrong man.
03:26That's not my department.
03:28He turned to leave.
03:29Panic gripped me.
03:30As he brushed past, I reached out and grabbed his arm.
03:33They say Jason Cross can make anything happen.
03:37Please.
03:37There must be a way.
03:38Jason froze.
03:39His dark eyes dropped to my hand.
03:41I yanked it back, palms sweating, and forced myself to speak.
03:45I know you don't lack anything, Mr. Cross, but if you help me with this, I promise to
03:51do whatever's in my power to repay you in the future.
03:54Just name your terms.
03:55Whatever is in your power?
03:57Jason turned slowly.
03:59His gaze snapped back to my face, dark and intense.
04:02He stared for a few seconds, a mocking smirk on his lips.
04:06I'm afraid what I want, Elena, is something you are not prepared to give.
04:11Before I could speak, Jason pushed the door open and walked out.
04:15Defeated, I dragged myself down to the underground parking garage.
04:18How did it go?
04:20Did you see Jason?
04:21What did he say?
04:23I shook my head in silence.
04:25Chloe sighed, patting my shoulder.
04:27Hey, it's okay.
04:28It was a long shot anyway.
04:30I heard an Oscar winner tried to buy him a drink last week and he dumped it right in
04:34front of her.
04:36I only had you try because you guys went to the same high school.
04:40I thought maybe, just maybe, there was a slim chance.
04:43She nudged me into the van, her eyes gleaming with curiosity.
04:47But seriously, did you really not know him back then?
04:52With a face like that, he must have been the ultimate school heart stream.
04:55I paused before stepping in, trying to sound completely indifferent.
04:59I have no idea.
05:00Maybe he got a massive glow up or some serious plastic surgery after graduation.
05:06It's pretty as common these days.
05:09Suddenly, Chloe choked, coughing.
05:12She shot me a wide.
05:13I'd glare, gesturing for me to shut my mouth.
05:16Parked right behind us was a sleek, deep blue Rolls Royce Phantom.
05:20The tinted rear window rolled down just an inch, revealing Jason's face cloaked in the
05:25shadows of the backseat.
05:26His assistant walked up to me, respectfully handing over a gold-embossed black card.
05:31Ms. Lane, Mr. Cross invites you to have dinner at his private lounge tomorrow night.
05:35The assistant cleared his throat, looking slightly uncomfortable.
05:39Oh, and Mr. Cross said you can personally verify tomorrow if he's ever had any work done.
05:45What is Jason after?
05:47A casual fling?
05:48Chloe examined the card.
05:51Wait, is this a room key?
05:55A key card.
05:56A flood of buried memories hit me.
05:58I never expected that after all these years, his habits hadn't changed.
06:03But Jason rejected an Oscar winner.
06:05Why would he send you a key card?
06:07Be honest, did you two have a history?
06:09How is that possible?
06:10You've seen my old photos.
06:12I was as round as a balloon.
06:14Why would someone like he ever look at me?
06:16True, you were invisible back then, but who knew you'd turn into a stunner after losing
06:21the weight?
06:22Your face is literally made for the big screen.
06:25I offered a fake smile.
06:26Chloe was wrong.
06:27I wasn't invisible.
06:29I was the school's most famous joke.
06:32My name was chained to Jason's for two years.
06:35He hated me for it.
06:36In junior year, Jason transferred to our school and immediately became the ultimate golden boy.
06:42Like every other girl, I fell for him at first sight.
06:47But I had self-awareness.
06:49I was ballooned to 200 pounds due to steroid medication.
06:54While other girls screamed his name from the sidelines, I hid on the second floor balcony,
06:59watching from afar.
07:01While they stuffed love letters in his desk, I only dared to steal a glance when he walked
07:07past me to the water fountain.
07:09I poured it all into a diary.
07:12It was supposed to be a harmless crush.
07:14Until one day, the class bully snatched my diary and read it aloud to the classroom.
07:20Jason, I don't know why I love you so much.
07:23We've never spoken a word.
07:24I only dared to look at your back.
07:32What is Jason after?
07:34A casual fling?
07:36Chloe examined the card.
07:39Wait, is this a room key?
07:42A key card.
07:44A flood of buried memories hit me.
07:46I never expected that after all these years, his habits hadn't changed.
07:51But Jason rejected an Oscar winner.
07:53Why would he send you a key card?
07:55Be honest, did you two have a history?
07:57How is that possible?
07:58You've seen my old photos.
08:00I was as round as a balloon.
08:02Why would someone like he ever look at me?
08:04True.
08:05You were invisible back then.
08:06But who knew you'd turn into a stunner after losing the weight?
08:10Your face is literally made for the big screen.
08:12I offered a fake smile.
08:14Chloe was wrong.
08:15I wasn't invisible.
08:17I was the school's most famous joke.
08:19My name was chained to Jason's for two years.
08:22He hated me for it.
08:24In junior year, Jason transferred to our school and immediately became the ultimate golden boy.
08:30Like every other girl, I fell for him at first sight.
08:34But I had self-awareness.
08:37I was ballooned to 200 pounds due to steroid medication.
08:42While other girls screamed his name from the sidelines, I hid on the second floor balcony, watching from afar, while
08:49they stuffed love letters in his desk.
08:51I only dared to steal a glance when he walked past me to the water fountain.
08:57I poured it all into a diary.
08:59It was supposed to be a harmless crush.
09:02Until one day, the class bully snatched my diary and read it aloud to the classroom.
09:08Jason, I don't know why I love you so much.
09:10We've never spoken a word.
09:12I only dared to look at your back.
09:21Laughter erupted.
09:22Holy crap!
09:23Fat Ellie actually has a crush on Jason?
09:26The bully slammed my diary onto Jane's desk.
09:28Hey, Jason!
09:29How does it feel to be crowed by a fat pig?
09:32Everyone stared.
09:33I squeezed my eyes shut, tears threatening to spill.
09:36I looked at Jason.
09:37He didn't laugh.
09:38He put down his book, picked up my diary, and walked over to my desk.
09:42But please, don't write this anymore.
09:45I could literally hear my dignity shatter.
09:47Trembling, I took the book back.
09:48Okay, I won't.
09:50Tears finally spilled.
09:51I shoved the diary into my desk, wanting to disappear.
09:54Well, we're talking now, aren't we?
09:56I looked up, sniffing, confused.
09:59Jason stood against the sunlight, his dark eyes glittering.
10:02Didn't you write that we've never spoken?
10:04A faint smile touched his lips.
10:06Now we have.
10:07Because Jason didn't push me away, the bullying only grew worse.
10:12My classmates turned it into relentless mockery.
10:14Ellie, you're only grossing him out because he's too nice to say anything.
10:17Look in a mirror, mirror.
10:18Jason has Tiffany.
10:19He'd never look at you.
10:21Jason and Tiffany were the school's star hosts.
10:24One day, Tiffany walked into our classroom, loud and proud.
10:28Jason, can we talk?
10:30I saw your mom at my dad's company this morning.
10:32She asked me to bring you this jacket.
10:34Whispers and giggles erupted.
10:36I shrank into the corner of the hallway.
10:38What is wrong with that girl, Ellie?
10:39She keeps stalking you.
10:41How can someone be so shameless?
10:43Stop.
10:43Jason frowned.
10:44She's just a classmate.
10:45My ears buzzed.
10:47The rest of their words faded.
10:49Covering my mouth, I fled.
10:51The verbal rejection still crushed me.
10:54I started avoiding him.
10:55Wherever he went, I hid.
10:57But the bullies grew bored of me hiding.
10:59During swim class, a girl stopped me outside the locker room.
11:02The girl's locker room door is broken.
11:05You have to change in the second floor lounge.
11:07I didn't think twice.
11:08I took my swimsuit and pushed the lounge door open.
11:11A shirtless guy stood inside.
11:13Broad shoulders, sharp obliques.
11:15I'm sorry.
11:16I didn't know anyone was in here.
11:18The guy threw on a t-shirt and turned around.
11:21It was Jason.
11:23Suddenly, the door burst open.
11:24A crowd of classmates stood there.
11:27Phones running, shouting.
11:29Holy crap, Ellie.
11:31Are you seriously peeping on Jason?
11:33She's trying to force herself on him.
11:35My face burned with rage.
11:36Stop lying.
11:37The girl's locker room is broken.
11:39No, it's not.
11:40I just saw girls going in.
11:41You're just desperate to get into his pants.
11:43Man, I'm scared to change her now.
11:44What if she targets me next?
11:45Black person's face, Jason's face darkened to pitch black.
11:49Get out!
11:50Everyone, get the hell out!
11:52His voice shaking the walls.
11:54I ran, tears streaming down my face.
11:57That was the last time I saw him in high school.
12:00Soon after, I had to leave school because of my health and switch to homeschooling.
12:04Then came the graduation party.
12:06Drunk?
12:06I took the wrong key card, slept with him, and fled.
12:10He flew across the ocean the next day.
12:12We never saw each other again.
12:15The next day, I arrived at the private lounge owned by Cross Enterprises.
12:19Before I went inside, Chloe grabbed my hand.
12:22She said, if things look bad, call me.
12:24I'll get you out.
12:27These billionaires play sick games.
12:29No role is worth your soul.
12:31I patted her hand.
12:33I'll be fine.
12:34But we both knew the truth.
12:36New talent popped up every day.
12:38This was my only shot.
12:40I expected a trap.
12:41The casting couch.
12:42Instead, Jason introduced me to the industry's biggest players.
12:46Several top directors and powerful executives sat around the table.
12:50By the end of the night, my head was spinning from the wine.
12:54Jason slid a glass of water in front of me and spoke to the lead distributor.
12:59She's a rookie.
13:00Look into her movie's release, will you?
13:02For you, Mr. Cross, of course.
13:04Once they recut those scenes, we'll clear it.
13:07The distributor glanced at me with a knowing smile.
13:10You're a lucky girl, Ms. Lane.
13:11Mr. Cross doesn't do favors, not even for Oscar winners.
13:14When the dinner ended, I told Chloe to head back first and got into Jason's car.
13:19The connection he had just handed me was something other actresses spent lifetimes chasing.
13:24The price for this favor was obvious.
13:27He was my high school crush.
13:28We had slept together once.
13:30I wasn't going to play the naive victim.
13:33My only regret was that he wanted the glamorous Elena.
13:36Not the fat, invisible Ellie who used to love him from the shadows.
13:40The back seat was dead silent.
13:43I opened my mouth to speak, but Jason beat me to it.
13:46I heard we went to the same high school.
13:49Mrs. Lane, did you really never see me back then?
13:55My heart leaped.
13:56He'd kept quiet all night, catching me off guard.
14:00I hid my panic and forced a smile.
14:03I don't understand, Mr. Cross.
14:06Should I have seen you?
14:08Jason scoffed, turning to face me.
14:10In high school, I hosted almost every event.
14:13Most people knew my face.
14:16He leaned in, his gaze burning.
14:18At least, enough not to claim I've had work done.
14:23My palms began to sweat.
14:25I didn't know if he suspected me, but I hadn't come unprepared.
14:30I'm sorry, Mr. Cross.
14:31I spoke without thinking.
14:33I graduated from Oatridge High, class of 2019.
14:37Were we in the same year?
14:39Before my debut, my agency had forged my entire history.
14:43My name, my age, my school records.
14:46I never expected to use them against Jason.
14:49Jason's brow furrowed as he scanned the screen.
14:52Before I could add anything, he chuckled.
14:55We weren't in the same year.
14:59I'd already graduated.
15:00No wonder.
15:01With the danger gone, it was time to pay my debt.
15:05Mr. Cross, are we going to your hotel or your place?
15:09Jason stared at me.
15:10Every second of silence felt like torture.
15:13Finally, he gestured to the driver.
15:15Take Ms. Lane home first.
15:17Jason brought me back.
15:18Chloe couldn't wrap her head around it.
15:21What is his game?
15:24He hooks you up with top directors?
15:26Clears your movie's ban?
15:27Sends you home?
15:28It makes zero sense.
15:31My head throbbed.
15:32I rubbed my temples.
15:34Maybe he's not who you think he is.
15:37Don't be naive, Ellie.
15:39Chloe shot me a serious look.
15:41These billionaires are all the same.
15:45They marry for business.
15:47Keep a string of miswises.
15:50And call themselves loyal if they only have one.
15:53But in this industry, you don't survive without backing.
15:56That's why I asked if you were really ready for this.
15:59Two years ago, when my mom was critically ill,
16:01I signed with Chloe's indie agency just for the advance on her hospital bills.
16:05No budget.
16:06No team.
16:07But Chloe was different.
16:09She actually protected me from the wolves.
16:12I'm already in.
16:13I still owe the agency money anyway.
16:15I can't just quit.
16:17Chloe's phone buzzed.
16:18She stepped out to answer.
16:20When she came back, her face was completely blank.
16:24Ellie, I think your golden ticket just arrived.
16:27Within days, Cross Pictures paid off my debt and bought out my contract for a fortune.
16:31I was now their top priority talent.
16:33My only condition was bringing Chloe with me.
16:35A week later on set, my phone buzzed.
16:38A text from an unknown number, Jason Cross.
16:40My hand shook.
16:41I saved the contact and sent a cute sticker.
16:44Hi, Mr. Cross.
16:45It was ironic.
16:46Ever since I joined, everyone from the VP to the crew treated me like royalty.
16:51On my first day, a co-star teased.
16:54Elena, when is Mr. Cross dropping by?
16:57He rejected an Oscar winner, so how do you know him?
16:59I insisted he was just my boss, but no one believed me.
17:02Seriously, what kind of mistress only gets her sugar daddy's number today?
17:06Right then, Jason texted.
17:07Getting used to the set.
17:09It's fine.
17:09Not many scenes today.
17:11It was a film by legendary director, Marcus.
17:13I wasn't the lead, just playing a key supporting role.
17:17Understood.
17:18Short and dry, the chat went cold.
17:20After a few exhausting takes, I collapsed into my chair.
17:23Someone handed me a bottle of water.
17:26I took a sip.
17:29You're Elena, right?
17:30Great acting.
17:32I nearly choked.
17:33It was Christian, the A List star and my absolute idol.
17:37I stared at the bottle he'd just handed me, suddenly wanting to keep it forever.
17:44You're too kind, Christian.
17:46So, you're the new face of Cross Pictures.
17:49Mr. Cross has good taste.
17:51You misunderstand, Christian.
17:52My relationship with Mr. Cross is strictly professional.
17:55A sudden silence fell over the set.
17:58Christian looked past me, raising an eyebrow.
18:00Well, speak of the devil.
18:02Mr. Cross, got some free time to visit the set?
18:05My heart dropped.
18:06I turned around.
18:09My eyes met Jason's dark, bottomless gaze.
18:12You're flattering yourself, Christian.
18:15His eyes shifting to me.
18:18I'm only here to visit my employee.
18:20After a few exhausting takes, I collapsed into my chair.
18:24Someone handed me a bottle of water.
18:26I took a sip.
18:29You're Elena, right?
18:31Great acting.
18:32I nearly choked.
18:34It was Christian, the A List star and my absolute idol.
18:37I stared at the bottle he'd just handed me, suddenly wanting to keep it forever.
18:44You're too kind, Christian.
18:46So, you're the new face of Cross Pictures.
18:49Mr. Cross has good taste.
18:51You misunderstand, Christian.
18:52My relationship with Mr. Cross is strictly professional.
18:55A sudden silence fell over the set.
18:58Christian looked past me, raising an eyebrow.
19:01Well, speak of the devil.
19:02Mr. Cross, got some free time to visit the set?
19:05My heart dropped.
19:07I turned around.
19:09My eyes met Jason's dark, bottomless gaze.
19:12You're flattering yourself, Christian.
19:16His eyes shifting to me.
19:18I'm only here to visit my employee.
19:21The air in the backseat was suffocating.
19:23I knew Jason was angry, but I had no idea why.
19:26We had never even held hands, let alone defined whatever this was.
19:29Jason asked out of nowhere.
19:31You like Christian?
19:32Yes.
19:33I've liked him since college.
19:34Back then, Christian had just debuted and won a Golden Globe for an indie film,
19:39making him the youngest best actor.
19:41He was the biggest star in the industry.
19:43You're unbelievable.
19:44Jason let out a bitter laugh, tugging at his collar.
19:47Then, he dropped a bombshell.
19:49Forget about him.
19:50He's secretly married.
19:52Before I could react, he slammed the car door and stormed out.
19:55He dragged me into a private party.
19:57It was a gathering of old money airs, discussing politics and business mergers.
20:01I stayed in the corner, focusing on the dessert plate.
20:05When my plate emptied, Jason slid a new pastry in front of me before stepping out to the balcony
20:10to take a call.
20:11His friend leaned in, breaking the silence.
20:13You're even prettier than the rumors, Mrs. Lane.
20:16No wonder Jason fell for you.
20:18Honestly, we thought he was done with women after that trauma.
20:22I paused my glass hovering, trauma?
20:24The friend glanced at Jason on the balcony, lowering his voice.
20:27It was years ago.
20:28His mom located to Oak Ridge for work, and he went with her.
20:32This fat girl became obsessed with him.
20:34Who knows what she did, but she somehow dragged him to bed and took his V-card.
20:38He hasn't touched a woman since.
20:40Even mentioning it makes him look sick.
20:43She seriously scarred him.
20:45It felt like a lightning strike.
20:46My grip on the glass tightened until my knuckles turned white.
20:49So that night had traumatized him that deeply.
20:52If I could turn back time, I would never have gone to that graduation party.
20:56I would have made sure Ellie never existed in his life.
20:59I looked toward the balcony.
21:01Jason had finished his call.
21:03He was leaning against the glass door.
21:05His dark eyes locked onto me.
21:06Shaking.
21:07I grabbed my bag and bolted.
21:09Heavy footsteps chased after me.
21:11I quickened my pace, but Jason's roar echoed through the hall.
21:14How much longer are you going to run?
21:18Ellie!
21:19My feet felt glued to the floor.
21:21A cold shiver ran down my spine.
21:23He knew exactly who I was.
21:25That explains the cold rejection when I threw myself at him.
21:29I just disgusted him.
21:31The mere thought of touching me made him sick.
21:34Clenching my fists, I turned with a bitter smile.
21:37You recognized me?
21:39Since when?
21:40The VIP suite.
21:42The first night.
21:44That early.
21:45It made my whole act pathetic.
21:48I was just a clown playing dress-up.
21:50An empty ache carved through my chest.
21:54Remembering his friend's words, I forced the apology out.
21:58I'm sorry, Jason.
22:00I didn't know I traumatized you so badly.
22:04It was my fault.
22:06Someone put your room key in my bag.
22:08I took the wrong key, entered the wrong room.
22:11And when I saw you passed out on the couch, I shamelessly...
22:16Tears finally spilled.
22:18I choked on my words, unable to finish.
22:20Before I could say more, Jason's face darkened.
22:23He stormed over, grabbing my wrist.
22:26The next second, he pulled me against his chest, smelling of fresh cedar.
22:30I froze.
22:32Jason leaned down, his voice cracking.
22:34You did nothing wrong.
22:37I put that room key in your bag myself.
22:42Jason's words made the world spin.
22:44I swallowed hard, shaking my head.
22:48You're joking.
22:50That's impossible.
22:51Why is it impossible?
22:53Jason let go of me, staring into my eyes.
22:56You were a genius.
22:58You didn't even have to study to top the class.
23:01In my eyes, you were brilliant.
23:05And you always stood up for me.
23:07Remember when that guy spread rumors about me playing the field?
23:11You yelled right in his face?
23:15You couldn't even get a stray dog to look at you, let alone juggle women.
23:19I never forgot that.
23:21Jason chuckles, wiping a tear from my cheek.
23:24They called you fat, but I never saw you that way.
23:27You're 5'7", you had curves in all the right places.
23:31You were just cute.
23:32I stared at him, stunned.
23:34The girl he described was entirely different from the monster.
23:38The bullies made me believe I was.
23:40But the old wounds still stung.
23:43I looked down, my throat tight.
23:45But you told me to stop writing that diary.
23:48And you told Tiffany we were just classmates.
23:51Jason's gaze softened.
23:54I told you to stop because I was terrified they would find it again and hurt you.
23:58Tiffany was obsessive.
24:01If I hadn't shut her down, she and her friends would make your life hell.
24:04I had to keep a target off your back.
24:07That's why we could only be classmates.
24:09Jason stepped closer, cutting off my next question.
24:13But I didn't want to stay class mix.
24:16At the graduation party, I heard you playing
24:18Never Have I Ever with those girls.
24:23One of them joked about sleeping with me.
24:26And you put your finger down, Ellie.
24:28My mouth fell open.
24:30Jason reached out, cupping my cheek.
24:33If anyone did something shameless that night, it was me.
24:37I wanted to tempt you.
24:38When I passed your bag, I slipped my room key inside.
24:43I drank for courage, but I wasn't drunk.
24:46I wanted to confess the next morning, but you vanished.
24:50I actually thought I was so bad in bed that you ran away.
24:54So that was his trauma.
24:57That was why he avoided women for six years.
25:00Because he thought he had failed me.
25:02Suddenly, the doors clicked open.
25:05Voices drifted into the hallway.
25:08Jason grabbed my hand, pulling me quickly toward the exit.
25:13Jason's gaze softened.
25:16I told you to stop because I was terrified they would find it again and hurt you.
25:20Tiffany was obsessive.
25:22If I hadn't shut her down, she and her friends would make your life hell.
25:26I had to keep a target off your back.
25:28That's why we could only be classmates.
25:31Jason stepped closer, cutting off my next question.
25:35But I didn't want to stay class mix.
25:38At the graduation party, I heard you playing Never Have I Ever with those girls.
25:44One of them joked about sleeping with me.
25:48And you put your finger down, Ellie.
25:50My mouth fell open.
25:52Jason reached out, cupping my cheek.
25:55If anyone did something shameless that night, it was me.
25:59I wanted to tempt you.
26:00When I passed your bag,
26:01I slipped my room key inside.
26:05I drank for courage, but I wasn't drunk.
26:08I wanted to confess the next morning, but you vanished.
26:12I actually thought I was so bad in bed that you ran away.
26:16So that was his trauma.
26:18That was why he avoided women for six years.
26:21Because he thought he had failed me.
26:24Suddenly, the doors clicked open.
26:27Voices drifted into the hallway.
26:29Jason grabbed my hand, pulling me quickly toward the exit.
26:36The villa door closed behind us.
26:39Jason reached for the light switch.
26:41I grabbed his hand, stopping him.
26:44Don't.
26:45I'm still self-conscious.
26:48Jason paused.
26:49He stared down at me in the dark.
26:51Okay.
26:53The air grew thick and heavy.
26:55His warm fingers brushed the hair from my forehead.
26:59He leaned down, pressing a soft kiss to my brow.
27:02Your forehead is beautiful.
27:03His lips drifted down to the corner of my eye.
27:07Your eyes, too.
27:10Then my nose, my cheeks, my earlobes.
27:14I love you, Ellie.
27:16His warm breath traced my neck, sending shivers down my spine.
27:20I swallowed hard.
27:21The next second, his lips claimed mine.
27:27The world spun.
27:30I didn't even realize how we ended up on the bed.
27:33My legs weak.
27:34My body melting into his.
27:37His strong hands gripped my waist, pulling me under him.
27:42I didn't do so well the first time.
27:45Don't hate me.
27:46I've spent six years studying how to do this right.
27:49Want me to show you?
27:51He proved he was a fast learner.
27:53During our graduation night, I didn't think he was bad at all.
27:57But now, his standard of doing well was on an entirely different level.
28:01Every time I tried to crawl away, shaking and breathless,
28:04his hand clamped around my ankle, dragging me back.
28:08Jason smirked, his eyes dark with desire.
28:12Baby, running away once you've had your fill?
28:15That's not very fair.
28:16The night was long and breathless.
28:18Drained and slick with sweat, I let Jason carry me to the bathroom.
28:23Warm water rippled around us, pulling us even deeper into the endless night.
28:28The next morning, the sharp ring of the doorbell woke me.
28:31Jason was already in the bathroom, the shower running, yawning.
28:35I dragged myself out of bed and opened the front door.
28:39A loud, familiar voice immediately cut through the morning air.
28:43Jason!
28:43Look what I got from your mom.
28:45Those gourmet corissons you love.
28:47Surprise!
28:47I never expected to run into Tiffany like this.
28:51This was Jason's penthouse, and I was wearing nothing but his bathrobe.
28:55Worse, my neck was covered in hickeys from last night.
28:58Tiffany didn't recognize me.
29:00Her eyes welled with tears.
29:02Who the hell are you?
29:04Where is Jason?
29:05I stepped aside, letting her in.
29:07Jason walked out of the bathroom, still drying his hair.
29:10He frowned at the sight of her.
29:12What are you doing here?
29:13I drove by the cross estate this morning.
29:15Your mother asked me to bring you these.
29:18Tiffany slammed the box of croissants onto the kitchen island, pointing a shaking finger
29:22at me.
29:23Jason, who is she?
29:24You hate gold dingers.
29:26Since when do you sleep with C-list actresses?
29:29Jason ignored her.
29:30He poured a glass of warm water and handed it to me.
29:34Watch your mouth.
29:35Meet my girlfriend, Elena Lane.
29:38Your girlfriend?
29:39Then what about me?
29:40Your mother said I'm going to be your wife.
29:43Do you even care how I feel?
29:45I shrank back.
29:46Chloe's warning echoed in my mind.
29:48In this circle, men keep a wife at home and mistresses on the side.
29:51I trusted Jason.
29:53But Tiffany's confidence made me doubt.
29:55Jason noticed.
29:55He placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder.
29:57He smirked at Tiffany.
29:59Let's get one thing straight.
30:00Whoever makes the promise has to keep it.
30:02If my mother promised you'd join the family, why don't you ask her to adopt you?
30:05You can play the dutiful daughter.
30:06Or you could try my dad.
30:08He just dumped his latest mistress.
30:10Maybe you're his type.
30:11Tiffany's face flushed with pure rage.
30:13Jason, you're a jerk!
30:14She ran out, sobbing.
30:15Thanks so much for your cousins.
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