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Too little Too Late, She's Already Chosen His Enemy
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00:00Secretly married to my CEO husband, Adrian, for six years.
00:04But he didn't love me and never let our son call him dad.
00:07After he missed our son's birthday again because of his assistant, Chloe,
00:11I took out the divorce papers.
00:12Let's get a divorce.
00:14Adrian, Mr. Collins, I'm leaving for an overseas training program next month.
00:18This is my resignation letter.
00:20Why so sudden?
00:21My son's father is in Australia.
00:23I'm taking my son there so our family can be together.
00:25That's good. Raising a child alone here must be hard.
00:28We all thought you were a single mom.
00:30In everyone else's eyes, I was just a tired mother raising her child alone.
00:34But no one knew my boss, Adrian, was the father of my child.
00:37Seven years ago, I was his personal assistant.
00:40After one drunken, chaotic night, we had a child.
00:44Back then, he warned me.
00:46I can marry you, but I will never publicly acknowledge you as my wife.
00:49Even after all these years, his words had not changed.
00:52I turned and walked out, only to run into Adrian Blackwood and Chloe Bennett.
00:56Chloe held a report in one hand and lightly tugged at Adrian's suit jacket with the other.
01:01The sweetness between them was almost blinding.
01:03The moment we brushed past each other, my heart skipped.
01:06I still could not stop myself.
01:08Adrian.
01:08Adrian stopped.
01:09His face was cold.
01:11Miss Carter.
01:13Mr. Blackwood.
01:14Adrian gave a faint hum and kept walking.
01:17I smiled bitterly and swallowed the news that I was leaving.
01:21Just then, my phone screen lit up.
01:22Leo had texted me.
01:24Mommy, will Daddy come home for my birthday?
01:27I froze for a second and looked back.
01:28Adrian lowered his head and spoke gently to Chloe.
01:31When someone walked past, he instinctively pulled Chloe into his arms.
01:35The tenderness in his eyes was impossible to hide.
01:37I pushed down the ache in my chest and sent Adrian a message.
01:40Today is Leo's birthday.
01:42Are you free tonight?
01:43Across the hallway, Adrian picked up his phone, but didn't reply.
01:47He put his phone down and left with Chloe.
01:49Looking at Adrian's retreating figure, I smiled bitterly.
01:52Evelyn Carter.
01:53So what were you still hoping for?
01:55I put my phone back into my pocket.
01:56I took a deep breath and walked away.
02:04I went straight to Leo's kindergarten.
02:06The first thing my son said when he saw me was,
02:09Mommy, today is my birthday.
02:11Will Daddy celebrate with me?
02:12Your dad?
02:13Before I could finish, my phone rang.
02:15I'm free.
02:15Go home.
02:16Surprise rushed through me.
02:17Don't worry, Leo.
02:18Daddy will come home.
02:19Leo clapped and threw himself into my arms.
02:21After six years of marriage, this was the first time Adrian was willing to celebrate our son's
02:26birthday.
02:26That night, I made a full table of food.
02:29Leo finished his homework early, too.
02:31One hour passed, then two, then three.
02:33I sent one message after another, but just like every other time, none of them got a reply.
02:37Mommy, is Daddy too busy?
02:39Pain stabbed through my chest.
02:41I wanted to explain, but I could not say a single word in Adrian's defense.
02:45In the end, all I could say was,
02:47It's okay.
02:49Mommy will always be with you.
02:51Leo did not ask again.
02:52He obediently picked up the birthday hat.
02:54Mommy, can you put it on me?
02:55I turned and put the birthday hat on Leo.
02:58Happy birthday, Leo.
03:01How day to you?
03:04My birthday wish is to stay with Mommy forever.
03:07My phone suddenly chimed.
03:09Then I accidentally saw Chloe's Instagram.
03:11A wedding ring appeared in the corner of the photo.
03:13It was the one I had chosen when Adrian and I got married.
03:16How ironic.
03:17On our son's sixth birthday, he was having dinner with another woman in a luxury restaurant.
03:22Mommy, don't cry.
03:23Eat cake.
03:26If Mommy takes you away from Daddy, would you be okay with that?
03:29I want to go.
03:30Leo doesn't want Mommy to cry in secret anymore.
03:34Okay.
03:35Mommy promises.
03:36That night, neither of us mentioned Adrian again.
03:39After Leo fell asleep, I took the divorce papers from the drawer.
03:42The last bit of hesitation in my heart disappeared.
03:47At two in the morning, Adrian finally came home.
03:51He saw the cake on the table.
03:53Regret flickered in his eyes.
03:55Sorry.
03:56I forgot.
03:58I almost laughed.
04:00I sent you message after message.
04:02Did you really not see them?
04:09I forced myself to stay calm.
04:12Then I handed him the divorce agreement.
04:14Sign the seal.
04:15Before I could finish, Adrian's phone rang.
04:20Mr. Blackwood, I think the power went out at my place.
04:24Can you come stay with me?
04:26I'm scared.
04:29Adrian stood up immediately.
04:35The next day, I returned to the company to hand over my work.
04:35Wait for me.
04:36I'll be there.
04:39After hanging up, he signed the papers without even looking at them.
04:45I watched him leave quietly.
04:48Adrian Blackwood, remember this.
04:51You were the one who threw this family away.
04:57The next day, I returned to the company to hand over my work.
05:03Adrian came to me first and handed me a beautifully wrapped gift box.
05:12Leo's birthday present.
05:13I forgot to give it to him yesterday.
05:16I took the gift and opened it.
05:18Inside was a toy dog.
05:20Dogs were Leo's worst fear.
05:23When Leo was five, Adrian took him to an amusement park.
05:26He ran into a friend halfway through and let go of Leo's hand.
05:33Leo got lost in the crowd.
05:37By the time we found him again, he was crouched by the road,
05:40shaking after being scared by a stray dog.
05:43Since then, dogs had become Leo's nightmare.
05:47And the person responsible for that nightmare had actually bought one as a gift.
05:51I could not tell whether I felt more anger or disappointment.
05:55I casually set the box aside.
05:59The power at Chloe's place went out.
06:01I'm planning to let her stay at home.
06:03Don't come to work today.
06:05Go back and pack some things.
06:07Take Leo somewhere else for a couple of days.
06:11You mean you're kicking our son and me out for Chloe?
06:14Don't make it sound so ugly.
06:15She's only staying for a while.
06:17Since we agreed to keep our marriage hidden,
06:20we have to avoid suspicion in front of our co-workers.
06:22I smiled at the irony.
06:24Was Chloe really just a co-worker?
06:27Or did he simply think Leo and I were in the way of his new romance and needed to stay
06:32hidden?
06:34Fine.
06:34I'll pack as soon as I can and take Leo away.
06:38We won't bother you.
06:40Seeing how easily I agreed, Adrian was the one who froze.
06:43I'll make it up to you.
06:45I did not look up.
06:46I only stayed silent.
06:51When I got home, I packed our luggage and took Leo to the door.
06:55But the moment I opened it, I ran into Adrian bringing Chloe back.
06:59He looked more like her boyfriend than my husband.
07:03Miss Carter?
07:05Why are you at Mr. Blackwood's house?
07:07The first thing I did was pull Leo behind me.
07:11I...
07:11They're relatives of mine.
07:13They're staying here for a while.
07:14I had only said one word before Adrian cut me off.
07:17It was not the first time.
07:18But every time I heard it, my heart still hurt.
07:21I was about to speak.
07:22But Leo spoke first.
07:23Hello, sir.
07:25I turned to look at him in disbelief.
07:28Mommy, let's go.
07:32Okay.
07:33As I walked past Adrian, he grabbed my wrist.
07:37What did Leo just call me?
07:39For six years of our hidden marriage, Adrian had forced Leo to call him sir.
07:43But now, Leo was choosing to draw the line himself.
07:46Isn't that what you always wanted, Mr. Blackwood?
07:48Give me a few days.
07:49I'll explain it to Leo.
07:52Chloe is waiting for you.
07:53Let go.
07:55He released my hand reluctantly.
07:58Wait!
08:05Adrian handed the cake to me.
08:08Leo, happy birthday.
08:09Actually, Mr. Blackwood bought this cake for me.
08:12I didn't expect it to be your son's birthday, too.
08:15Miss Carter, please don't mind.
08:16The cake in my hand suddenly felt unbearably heavy.
08:19I was about to give it back.
08:20Then I saw the surprise in Leo's eyes.
08:23My heart softened, so I stopped.
08:26Leo did not understand the fight between adults.
08:29He only looked at Adrian with hope.
08:32Can you eat it with me?
08:34Adrian hesitated only for a moment before agreeing.
08:37Leo cheered and ran into the living room, urging me to open the cake.
08:41Soon, I cut the cake into pieces.
08:44But the moment the cake entered my mouth, the smile on my face froze completely.
08:53Spit it out!
08:54Don't eat it!
08:56Adrian's face instantly darkened.
08:59Evelyn Carter, are you crazy?
09:00Leo is allergic to mango.
09:02You didn't know?
09:07Sorry, I didn't know.
09:08Since the day Leo was born, I had heard him say sorry countless times.
09:13Leo seemed to understand, too.
09:15There was no expectation left in his eyes.
09:18It's okay.
09:18He doesn't know.
09:20That's normal.
09:21After saying that, Leo buried his face tightly in my arms.
09:24He refused to look at Adrian again.
09:26I stood up, carried Leo, and walked out.
09:28Even after leaving the villa, I could still feel Adrian's apologetic, panicked gaze behind me.
09:33But this time, neither my son nor I felt anything.
09:36After leaving home, I went straight to the office.
09:39I quickly packed up everything on my desk.
09:41I had planned to say a proper goodbye.
09:44Now, it seemed unnecessary.
09:46I placed the signed divorce agreement on the desk.
09:49Then I let out a long breath.
09:51With my luggage in hand, I took Leo to the airport.
09:54Will you be mad at mommy for taking you away?
09:56Leo shook his head and pressed his cheek against mine.
10:00I only want mommy.
10:02My tears finally broke free.
10:04At that moment, all the pain turned into release.
10:06I took out my phone and blocked Adrian everywhere.
10:10The next day, Adrian arrived at the company on time.
10:14After what happened yesterday, he had been distracted and uneasy.
10:17He opened his inbox.
10:18An approved email popped up.
10:22Recygnation letter?
10:27Adrian stared at the approved resignation email.
10:30Adrian suddenly had a bad feeling.
10:32Just as he was about to open it, Chloe walked in.
10:38Mr. Blackwood, here's the report from last time.
10:42Then she moved to Adrian's side like she had done many times before.
10:45This had been their unspoken flirtation.
10:48But now, Adrian suddenly felt uncomfortable.
10:50After reading only one page, his brows tightened.
10:54Aside from the formatting, there was almost nothing right in this report.
10:57She had even typed the department name wrong.
10:59Who made this report?
11:00Do they not have basic work skills?
11:06Get Mr. Collins in here.
11:08I want to know how HR hires people.
11:10Mr. Blackwood, I made that report.
11:12All of Adrian's anger died in an instant.
11:15For the first time, he felt helpless.
11:18Mr. Blackwood, do you think I'm stupid now?
11:20If you really think I'm stupid, then I'll leave.
11:22You can hire another assistant who's smarter and more capable.
11:25Adrian stopped her without thinking.
11:27When he met Chloe's pitiful eyes, he froze.
11:31Evelyn had never looked at him like that.
11:33She was proud.
11:35No matter what happened, she always tried to solve it herself.
11:39She was nothing like Chloe.
11:41If Evelyn were still here…
11:45Go out first.
11:47Mr. Blackwood…
11:48Out!
11:51In the end, she left unwillingly.
11:57After Chloe left, Adrian returned to his desk.
12:01He looked at the report full of mistakes.
12:04Many images suddenly rose in his mind.
12:07Seven years ago, Evelyn had also been a rookie.
12:10She had no work experience.
12:12She did not have an impressive degree or a powerful background.
12:17Among all the excellent applicants, she did not stand out.
12:21But she was the only one who passed the internship.
12:24Back then, she was driven and willing to work hard.
12:27If she did not know how to make a report, she shamelessly asked the senior staff to teach her.
12:33If she did not understand the process, she carried a notebook and wrote everything down.
12:36Whenever Adrian needed her, she always appeared as fast as possible.
12:41And she always gave him the best solution.
12:44Even at business events, she could quickly remember everyone's identity and background.
12:48Back then, what she said most often was…
12:51Mr. Blackwood, I'll do better next time.
12:53If the assistant job could be graded, Evelyn was a perfect score.
12:59Adrian still remembered how everyone envied him whenever he brought Evelyn along.
13:04Unfortunately, everything had been ruined that night.
13:07After that ridiculous night, everything changed.
13:14Even now, Adrian still did not understand why Evelyn had degraded herself like that.
13:20Why had she tried so hard to climb into his bed?
13:23All he knew was this.
13:24That morning, when he woke up and saw Evelyn beside him, all his admiration turned into hatred.
13:30The more he had admired her before, the more he hated her afterward.
13:36So even after they had to marry because of the child, he still could not treat Evelyn properly.
13:42He even chose Chloe, someone completely different from Evelyn, as his rebellion against married life.
13:49But now, thinking of Chloe's growing recklessness, Adrian suddenly felt bored.
13:54Evelyn and Leo leaving without looking back flashed through Adrian's mind.
13:58Adrian's heart started beating fast.
14:00Maybe he should stop being so childish.
14:03Maybe after all these years, Evelyn had changed.
14:07Maybe.
14:10That evening at 6, Adrian took Chloe to a business dinner.
14:14Adrian had not seen Evelyn for an entire day.
14:17Had he gone too far this time?
14:18That thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
14:21He took out his phone.
14:23Just as he was about to message Evelyn, a business partner walked over.
14:26Then he pushed every other thought down and returned to work.
14:30The conversation was going well.
14:33Then an inappropriate voice cut in.
14:35Chloe held a chocolate cupcake.
14:37Her eyes were full of innocent delight.
14:39Mr. Blackwood, this dessert is so good.
14:41The conversation stopped.
14:43She smiled and squeezed in front of Adrian.
14:45Chocolate and cream smeared across his face.
14:48Chloe gasped and reached out to wipe it.
14:50Enough!
14:51Tears immediately filled her eyes.
14:53Mr. Blackfield, what's wrong?
14:55You weren't like this before.
14:56Adrian took a deep breath and was about to speak.
14:59Then he noticed the strange looks from the business partners.
15:02Mr. Blackwood, you seem busy.
15:04We can discuss the proposal another time.
15:06Yes, yes, you're busy.
15:07We'll talk next time.
15:08Adrian had no reason to stop them.
15:09A perfectly good business discussion had been ruined by Chloe.
15:16Mr. Walsh and the others found a quiet place to gossip.
15:19Does Mr. Blackwood have some strange taste?
15:21Maybe young men like that kind of thing now.
15:23I still think his old assistant was better.
15:25I tried to poach her several times and drive at it, but she never agreed.
15:28On the other side.
15:29Chloe, look what you did.
15:30She looked terribly wrong.
15:31Mr. Blackwood, what did I do?
15:33I only wanted to share something with you.
15:34I do wrong.
15:35What did I do wrong?
15:36Other guests looked over.
15:38Strange looks fell on them.
15:40Adrian had no choice.
15:41You did nothing wrong.
15:43I was wrong.
15:44No matter how angry he was, he could not lose his temper in public.
15:49Mr. Blackwild, you're so good to me.
15:54For the rest of the night, Adrian sat alone on the sofa in the corner.
15:58By the time he got home, the alcohol had caught up to him.
16:02Adrian held his head and pushed the door open unsteadily.
16:04Evelyn, water?
16:05The words fell into silence.
16:07Only then did he remember.
16:09Evelyn and Leo left yesterday.
16:10Adrian turned on the lights and went into the kitchen.
16:13He took a can of soda from the fridge.
16:15When he closed the door, he noticed the fridge was covered with stickers.
16:20In front of his eyes, Leo seemed to sneak into the study again.
16:25Daddy, can you read with me?
16:27I'm busy.
16:27I don't have time.
16:29Thinking of that, a strange irritation rose in Adrian's chest.
16:36Adrian took out his phone.
16:38Send me your address.
16:39I'll pick you and Leo up tomorrow.
16:41After typing it, he felt the tone was wrong.
16:44So he deleted it and rewrote the message.
16:46The next second, a glaring notification appeared.
16:50Message failed.
16:51He opened the company group chat, but he still could not find Evelyn's profile picture.
16:56The panic in his heart could no longer be suppressed.
16:59Then he thought of the resignation email he did not open that morning.
17:02After only one second of hesitation, he called the HR manager.
17:11The other side of the call was noisy.
17:13It sounded like a family watching TV.
17:15Daddy, the cartoon is starting.
17:17Mr. Collins answered the child.
17:19Hello, Mr. Blackwood.
17:20Is there something you need me to handle?
17:21Nothing.
17:22I just wanted to ask why I can't find Evelyn Carter in the company group chat.
17:25Ms. Carter resigned.
17:26When?
17:27Ms. Carter handed in her resignation letter the morning before yesterday.
17:30She said her husband was stationed in Australia.
17:32She wanted to take her son there to reunite with him and continue her training.
17:35Mr. Blackwood, you didn't know?
17:37Just as he was about to lose his temper, a child's voice came through the phone.
17:40Daddy, why aren't you watching TV with me yet?
17:43Once again, he could not stop himself from thinking of Leo.
17:46That night, Adrian sat on the kitchen floor until morning.
17:52It was the first time he had ever looked so miserable.
17:55In the past, no matter how late he came home, there was always a light left on for him.
18:00There was always someone sitting on the sofa, quietly waiting for him.
18:03Now, there was nothing.
18:04The huge villa held only him.
18:06The next day, Adrian did not even change his clothes.
18:09He went straight to the company.
18:11He pushed open the office door.
18:12Evelyn's desk had already been cleared.
18:14A thin document lay quietly on the desk.
18:16Adrian opened it with trembling hands.
18:18A line of text appeared in front of him.
18:21So you really planned to leave me?
18:23He had imagined leaving many times.
18:25But he never imagined that the one who made the decision first would be Evelyn.
18:29He never imagined that without realizing it, the one who could not let go was actually him.
18:37He was going to Australia.
18:38He was going to find Evelyn.
18:40Adrian strode out with a cold face.
18:42Mr. Blackwood, where are you going?
18:45You didn't even send me home last night.
18:46I had to stay at a hotel by myself.
18:49I'm upset.
18:50Move.
18:51Mr. Blackwood, what are you saying?
18:53If you keep acting like this, I'm really going to be mad.
18:58Move.
18:59Chloe still wanted to speak.
19:00Adrian pushed her aside and walked away.
19:03Find Evelyn Carter's current address for me and book me a ticket to Australia today.
19:11Today was Leo's first day of school.
19:13I got up early and packed Leo's backpack.
19:16Although we had only been in Australia for two days, I had actually planned this for a
19:20long time.
19:21Six months ago, I contacted a friend who worked in Australia.
19:24I asked him to help me find a suitable home and school here.
19:26I watched Leo get on the school bus.
19:28Then I pulled my coat tighter and turned to go home.
19:32A familiar voice suddenly sounded behind me.
19:35Evelyn.
19:35My body stiffened.
19:36I turned around slowly.
19:38It was Adrian.
19:38Adrian looked much rougher than before.
19:40No one knew I applied to Blackwood Group because of Adrian.
19:43He had gone to the same college as me three years ahead.
19:47One brief glance at him during freshman orientation had been enough for me to lose my heart.
19:51So for four years in college, I studied, took exams, and fought for internships with everything
19:57I had.
19:57Only then did I earn the chance to interview at Blackwood Group.
20:00Only then did I finally have the right to stand openly in front of Adrian and tell him
20:05my name.
20:05I spent five years walking to Adrian's side, but he used one night to destroy everything
20:10I had worked for.
20:17Come in and sit.
20:20He immediately followed me inside.
20:23Two sugars.
20:25No milk.
20:26Then I sat on the sofa across from him.
20:28You still remember.
20:30Since you came all the way here, I assume you saw the divorce papers.
20:34I don't want half your assets.
20:36I only want custody of Leo.
20:41Evelyn Carter, I don't agree to the divorce.
20:46That's fine.
20:47I can wait.
20:47Three years of separation will be enough.
20:51Evelyn Carter, do you want to leave me that badly?
20:55Don't forget, six years ago, you were the one who climbed into my bed.
20:59At that moment, I finally understood everything.
21:05Huh.
21:06Adrian Blackwood.
21:07So this is what you've thought all these years.
21:10No wonder your attitude changed after you woke up that morning.
21:13I thought you stopped valuing me once you had me.
21:16I felt disappointed.
21:17But it turns out this is what you believed all along.
21:20But more than that, I felt relieved.
21:23Adrian Blackwood.
21:24Has it ever occurred to you that I was the victim?
21:27What?
21:28I thought of that night again.
21:29Adrian was drunk.
21:30I helped him into the suite that had been booked for him.
21:33After helping him clean up a little, I placed a glass of warm water on the bedside table.
21:37Then I prepared to leave.
21:39But Adrian suddenly grabbed my hand.
21:41He dragged me onto the bed with brutal force.
21:44That night I struggled.
21:45I screamed.
21:46But none of it worked.
21:47But I never imagined that one day, this would be how we began.
21:51After it ended, I spent the entire night convincing myself, you loved him, didn't you?
21:57But I never expected that Adrian would remember nothing.
22:00That was fine.
22:01At least I could keep convincing myself that I had not been harmed.
22:06What's past is past.
22:09Adrian, please stop disturbing my life, okay?
22:12What did you mean by what you just said?
22:14It meant nothing.
22:15I have things to do.
22:16You should go.
22:22I don't agree to the divorce.
22:23When I figure this out, I'll come back to you.
22:28I did not care.
22:31I stayed in Australia and officially started my training program.
22:35After I stopped working, I had more time to spend with Leo.
22:38He slowly forgot the unhappy things from before.
22:41He also made many local friends.
22:43During that time, I dated a few men here and there.
22:47I just never wanted to get married again.
22:51Adrian also came to Australia from time to time to see Leo.
22:55Maybe he wanted to repair his relationship with his son.
22:58After asking Leo, I did not refuse his visits.
23:02After all, Leo was Adrian's child.
23:06I treated it as taking advantage of his family fortune.
23:09Adrian might have remembered something, too.
23:12For a while, he kept sending me money.
23:17Sometimes, when he came to see Leo, he would look at me with guilt in his eyes.
23:22Sometimes, I ignored him.
23:24If he gave money, I accepted it.
23:27But I never stopped dating other people.
23:29He would only ever be a small episode in my life now.
23:32He would never affect me again.
23:35So you see, the sky always brightened.
23:38Even without the sun, it still brightened.
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