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00:00:00Macallan, meet.
00:00:22Marriage. Suffocating.
00:00:27Tell me about it.
00:00:31Sounds like you've got something you want to say.
00:00:35Family pressures, right?
00:00:38Want to talk?
00:00:45My family have been on my case for years. It's likely they've already chosen my future spouse.
00:00:54My family wants to plan my entire life.
00:01:02I'm James. James Turner, by the way.
00:01:07I'm Mia. Pleasure to meet you.
00:01:13It's our endless battle.
00:01:18It's my new comrade.
00:01:34James, right? Fancy seeing you here again.
00:01:38Mia, how's the buffet?
00:01:41That or you just come here a little too often.
00:01:46Scotch, neat.
00:01:50How are things going on your end?
00:01:53My mom calls me every single day to see if I'm bringing someone home for Thanksgiving dinner.
00:02:01What was your response?
00:02:04I said yes just to stop her calls, but I don't think there's anyone. You?
00:02:12My parents are obsessed with my kids, even though I'm still single.
00:02:16Scotch, please.
00:02:26Here. To our endless battle.
00:02:37Mia, I've been thinking, why don't we help each other out here?
00:02:54What do you mean?
00:02:57Maybe we can do the plus one for each other, so our families will stop pushing us.
00:03:03Boyfriend? Interesting.
00:03:06Only once. And we can be free for a long time.
00:03:11It's not what I usually do, but maybe it's exactly what I need right now.
00:03:18These nights just keep getting more interesting.
00:03:21Sounds like the craziest night I've ever had.
00:03:24Not yet. Wait till Thanksgiving.
00:03:27Okay, boyfriend. Why don't you introduce yourself more to me?
00:03:32Well, I own a real estate company. We work with many partners on their projects.
00:03:38You sure look like a boss. The scotch gives it away.
00:03:42Alright, enough about me. Tell me something about yourself.
00:03:46Well, I'm an artist and a gallery owner.
00:03:51Not to show off, but you've probably seen a lot of my work around Manhattan already.
00:03:57Wait, are you Mia Davis? That Mia Davis?
00:04:01In the flesh, darling.
00:04:09I understand the emergency, but this is not how negotiation works.
00:04:13I need this to be done in three days. Our investors are not going to wait for us.
00:04:18Anderson, I assure you we are doing everything we can.
00:04:23I trust you because you are the best I've got.
00:04:26We won't let you down.
00:04:31Okay.
00:04:57Hey there.
00:04:58Mia, what a pleasant surprise. How did you have time to call me today?
00:05:03Is this a bad time? You sound like you've had a rough day.
00:05:07It was one of those days.
00:05:09Well, sounds like you could use a break. How about a drink to unwind later?
00:05:16Let me check.
00:05:19Yeah, I can really use that. I'll meet you at the same bar.
00:05:29Knowing my mom, she'll definitely want you to stay over.
00:05:33So, we'll probably spend three days in one bedroom.
00:05:37After that, we'll be free to go back to our regular lives.
00:05:41Sounds like a plan.
00:05:51Here we go, James. Remember, we're a couple.
00:05:55Got it.
00:06:01Mom, I'm home!
00:06:04Mia!
00:06:07It's been so long.
00:06:09Mom, this is James, my boyfriend.
00:06:12Pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Davis. Mia's told me so much about you.
00:06:15Please, call me Maria.
00:06:19So far, so good.
00:06:21Let's keep it up.
00:06:28You know, I'm actually enjoying this day.
00:06:31Me too. I feel like we're a real couple.
00:06:36Yeah, I know.
00:06:38You know, I feel like we're a real couple.
00:06:41You know, I feel like we're a real couple.
00:06:44I feel like we're a real couple.
00:06:48So, you two. Tell me how you met.
00:06:54Of course.
00:06:56It was a charming little cafe on 3rd Avenue.
00:06:59You know, we're sitting alone, reading a chapter in Eugenics.
00:07:03Everybody's just striking up a conversation.
00:07:06Oh, how I met you.
00:07:09I'm so happy you guys met each other.
00:07:13It's been so long.
00:07:15I miss what was always so good.
00:07:19Mia, your mom's here. What do we do?
00:07:45Quick, come in here.
00:07:52Come in.
00:07:57Good morning, lovebirds.
00:07:59I can see you had a lovely night.
00:08:02Stop it, mom. You're making it awkward.
00:08:05Look at you. All glowing.
00:08:11I'll do everything for my princess.
00:08:14Hey, I think the couple needs their alone time now.
00:08:19Okay, okay. Just don't take too long.
00:08:22And she'll let you get back to the city today.
00:08:33I have to say it was quite a play in your house.
00:08:36It was perfect. They all bought it.
00:08:40Remember how your mom almost caught us in the bedroom?
00:08:43My heart was about to jump out when I heard that knock.
00:08:47But we made it.
00:08:50So, has it been easier for you with your parents since our last visit?
00:08:56They just won't let the topic off you.
00:08:58Same here. But now, my mom won't stop asking me about the wedding.
00:09:03I'm going to lose my mind.
00:09:08Let's just share the night we have right now.
00:09:11Well, we still can.
00:09:22You know, James, it's nice like these that really make me appreciate the simple things in life.
00:09:29I feel the same.
00:09:31I know there's beauty in commitment, but shouldn't it be our own life choice to make?
00:09:38Exactly. I'd rather cherish these moments with you and my friends.
00:09:44Telling me to rush into a life, raising kids in a house, and giving up all of my freedoms?
00:09:52No thank you.
00:09:57Wait. I have an idea. It might help both of us.
00:10:04I'm all ears.
00:10:07I'm thinking, what if we turn the tables on our families?
00:10:15I'm thinking, what if we turn the tables on our families?
00:10:22Please elaborate.
00:10:25What if we consider a contract marriage?
00:10:30A contract marriage?
00:10:33Our families will be satisfied while we actually live a free life.
00:10:37We'll make a legal contract with maybe separate bedrooms, financial terms, and so on.
00:10:43Oh, no feelings should be included.
00:10:47This is huge. I need to think about it.
00:10:52I know. It's not something you do with a person who you just met.
00:10:57But think about this. The contract will satisfy our parents' expectations.
00:11:03So we can take control of our own lives without their interference.
00:11:07It's the perfect solution to our current dilemma.
00:11:11It's just, like I said, love and marriage are not supposed to be contractual.
00:11:18They should be based on emotions and connection that grows naturally.
00:11:25I get it, Mia. I do.
00:11:27But sometimes life doesn't follow our script.
00:11:30And we need to adapt to that.
00:11:32Our life won't change a bit.
00:11:34Just more freedom with this contract.
00:11:36But what about the no emotions term?
00:11:40Should we really cut off our feelings like that?
00:11:44It's necessary.
00:11:46We need to avoid the situation of falling in love with each other.
00:11:49It will make things difficult.
00:11:54You do make a good point.
00:11:57I do want to take control over my own destiny again.
00:12:02But we need to set boundaries. Conditions.
00:12:07We'll stick with friendship. Contractual partners.
00:12:12Agreed, Mia. I'll write the legal contract.
00:12:15And we should both be clear about all the terms.
00:12:18Oh, and one more thing, James.
00:12:20We need to keep our personal lives separate from all of this.
00:12:24We both continue to pursue our goals, passions, and relationships.
00:12:29Absolutely.
00:12:31Our contract won't affect any of our lives.
00:12:34We can make it done tomorrow.
00:12:36Follow our script, we'll take care of everything.
00:12:40Deal.
00:12:51I can't believe we're actually doing this.
00:12:56Yeah, we've got that far, Mia.
00:13:00Let's go through this contract together.
00:13:03Okay.
00:13:07Separate bedrooms.
00:13:11No feelings clause.
00:13:14Oh.
00:13:16And it's clear financial terms.
00:13:21Yep.
00:13:23We'll be committed to each other from now on.
00:13:44I still can't believe we did that.
00:13:48So, what's next?
00:13:51We'll tell our parents and make it official.
00:13:54I'll propose to you in your apartment and send pictures to our families.
00:13:59Oh, it's a lot to get done just to prove we're getting married.
00:14:04Yes, then we'll plan a wedding so everyone knows we're getting married.
00:14:10Yes, then we'll plan a wedding so everyone will buy it.
00:14:14It's all part of the plan.
00:14:16I really want to get this out of my head.
00:14:19Can we just get it over with so we can move on with our lives?
00:14:31Did you turn the camera on?
00:14:34Yeah, it's working.
00:14:40Mia, there is something I've been wanting to ask you tonight.
00:14:44Yes?
00:14:48Mia, will you marry me?
00:14:51Oh my God, James, yes!
00:14:58Oh my God!
00:15:10I love you.
00:15:22I can't believe we just did that.
00:15:25It's all part of the plan.
00:15:27Yeah.
00:15:37This is our first big show on the stage.
00:15:41We have to make sure that we look like a happy couple in front of everyone.
00:15:49Of course, not a mistake is allowed tonight.
00:15:58Another successful play.
00:16:04It's getting harder for me to tell between all this and the truth.
00:16:08I know, but we have to stay firm.
00:16:13I know, but we have to stay firm.
00:16:16I know, but we have to stay firm.
00:16:19I know, but we have to stay firm.
00:16:22I know, but we have to stay firm.
00:16:25I know, but we have to stay firm.
00:16:27Focus on the bigger picture.
00:16:30Neither of us wants a real marriage right now.
00:16:33And we still have our wedding in two days.
00:16:40Let's get some rest.
00:16:42Good night.
00:16:43Good night.
00:16:55Mia, are you okay?
00:16:59Please, open up.
00:17:01Talk to me.
00:17:05I can't do this, James.
00:17:08At the wedding, I saw everyone's faces.
00:17:12They were so happy and blessed us with their whole hearts.
00:17:18I feel like I betrayed everyone.
00:17:21But we are already here.
00:17:23There is no way of going back.
00:17:27I saw their faces.
00:17:29They believed in us.
00:17:31It was all a huge lie.
00:17:34I can't imagine what would happen if they found out the truth.
00:17:39It's not easy for me, either.
00:17:42But we have to hang in there.
00:17:44We can do this.
00:17:46I know, but we have to stay firm.
00:17:49We have to hang in there.
00:17:51We can't let them down right now.
00:18:10I just wish it didn't have to be like this.
00:18:13I'm used to it, Mia.
00:18:15But I promise we can get through it.
00:18:18I promise.
00:18:40James, I have something that I want to say.
00:18:45Mia, we agreed.
00:18:49No feelings.
00:18:54I know, but...
00:19:05Compliments of a friend.
00:19:10Please enjoy your evening.
00:19:14James, what's this?
00:19:44I love you.
00:20:15James?
00:20:19Where are you?
00:20:22Right here, Mia.
00:20:24Is there any candle?
00:20:31James...
00:20:37So, any clue on that note?
00:20:45Um...
00:20:52Sorry.
00:20:57Hello?
00:20:59I hope you enjoyed the champagne I sent you.
00:21:02A gift to celebrate your fake wedding.
00:21:13Someone knows our secret.
00:21:16What should we do?
00:21:36You know, I've been thinking about the day we met.
00:21:41It feels like a lifetime ago.
00:21:48I know, and I'm glad that I met you.
00:21:51You're such a special woman, and I've never met anyone like you.
00:22:00You too.
00:22:02You too.
00:22:04I'm glad I met a real gentleman.
00:22:15Even though it's a dramatic fake wedding,
00:22:18I'm happy to have you here with me.
00:22:27It's not a fairy tale.
00:22:30It's a bloody reality.
00:22:32But, I still like it.
00:22:36It's our story.
00:22:57What's happening?
00:23:01We're stuck.
00:23:03What do we do?
00:23:05I need to be there on time.
00:23:08Let's call the building.
00:23:10They should come and fix this.
00:23:20There's no signal.
00:23:22We could be trapped in here for hours.
00:23:25We won't.
00:23:28We won't.
00:23:29Someone will notice the elevator went wrong and come to fix this.
00:23:33We just need to be patient.
00:23:40What's that for?
00:23:42Just to give us some strength.
00:23:44Friends can help too.
00:23:46Okay.
00:23:57I can't believe this is happening.
00:24:01Well, at least it's a short break from our complex life.
00:24:07You always find a way to be positive, don't you?
00:24:14James, what if people find out about our contract marriage?
00:24:19They'd be so disappointed.
00:24:23We're doing everything we can.
00:24:25So far, we did good.
00:24:27Everyone is happy.
00:24:30I just think about how far we've come.
00:24:33Since the day we met, there was the gala, the proposal, the wedding.
00:24:40And now, blackmail?
00:24:43It's like an endless spy game.
00:24:46I know.
00:24:48But we're in this together.
00:24:50We chose this to take control of our life.
00:24:53Now we're tied together by fate.
00:24:56We are one.
00:25:01I suddenly feel so relieved.
00:25:05Maybe it's because I'm not alone anymore.
00:25:10I know.
00:25:11I always rush to my friends after a bad day.
00:25:13And here I am, with a dearest friend.
00:25:17And now, maybe I can finally get some space from my mom.
00:25:21Now that I'm busy with my new husband.
00:25:24Mine too.
00:25:25My mom called the other day.
00:25:27But when she saw you walk out from the bath, she hung up as soon as she could.
00:25:31But of course, she made fun of us.
00:25:34Or maybe next time, I can show up even sexier.
00:25:38And then she can make fun of you some more.
00:25:41I'm sexy now.
00:25:52Maybe we should talk about what just happened.
00:25:56The moment was...
00:25:58I enjoyed it.
00:25:59There was something I never thought I would say.
00:26:02But it's not what we expected.
00:26:05I thought we got into this to avoid marriage.
00:26:08Mia, I have to tell you.
00:26:10I don't want to lie to myself or to you anymore.
00:26:15I care about you more than I should.
00:26:18I care about you more than I should.
00:26:21I don't want to hide my feelings and pretend nothing is there.
00:26:26I'm in love with you.
00:26:33I actually feel the exact same way.
00:26:40I can't stop thinking about you all the time.
00:26:43Although we got into this relationship to avoid affection.
00:26:48I'm glad that fate brought us together.
00:26:52Let's tell everyone the truth.
00:26:54I'm sure they will understand.
00:26:56Maybe mad at first, but they will be happy for us in the end.
00:27:00Our families will be shocked when they find out.
00:27:03I know, Mia, but it's time to set things right.
00:27:06It should be our priority right now.
00:27:19James, our parents aside,
00:27:23I'm really worried about that blackmail that we received at the bar.
00:27:27Who would be so interested in our personal matters?
00:27:31Mia, I have no idea.
00:27:34But I hired an investigator.
00:27:36I hope she can bring me some valuable information.
00:27:39I have a feeling someone is watching us from the dark.
00:27:49We should have never gotten ourselves into this mess.
00:27:52This contract marriage was a stupid idea in hindsight,
00:27:56bringing us all of these unexpected problems.
00:27:59We chose this to live a better life, Mia.
00:28:09And yet I feel that life is worse under the pretense.
00:28:13We will get ourselves out of this situation.
00:28:16We'll find the right time to tell everyone the truth to our marriage,
00:28:20and we'll for sure catch the person hunting us.
00:28:46What?
00:28:53Who's there?
00:29:05Anyone here?
00:29:07What do you want from me?
00:29:17You're exactly where I want you, Mia.
00:29:19Where am I?
00:29:22What did I do?
00:29:24I assure you, there's a misunderstanding.
00:29:27Please, just tell me what you want from me.
00:29:31Don't worry, you will know what we want soon enough.
00:29:33I just need you to behave right now.
00:29:36We can talk things out.
00:29:38You don't need to tie me to a chair.
00:29:41I will cooperate.
00:29:43If it is money, I can give it to you.
00:29:47Just let me go.
00:29:49Hello?
00:30:13Mr. Turner, it's time for you to decide.
00:30:16Mia's life depends on you.
00:30:18Don't bother.
00:30:19You won't recognize who I am.
00:30:21What matters is Mia.
00:30:23You have 24 hours to prepare 5 million dollars if you want to see her alive.
00:30:28Who are you and what do you want?
00:30:30That is not a question for me to answer.
00:30:33Just do as I said.
00:30:35I can't arrange that much money in such a short time.
00:30:38That's not my concern.
00:30:40Mr. Turner, you can't put a price on love, can you?
00:30:44I need to be sure she's okay.
00:30:46Let me talk to her.
00:30:47That won't be happening.
00:30:49I swear, if you dare to touch her,
00:30:52I will hunt you down and pull out your eyes myself.
00:31:04I don't know what to do, Scott.
00:31:05They're asking for 5 million in 24 hours.
00:31:08I can't lose her.
00:31:10We'll figure it out, James.
00:31:12I'll do everything that I can.
00:31:14I can't lose Mia.
00:31:18I thought the relationship between you two was strictly based on the contract.
00:31:23We found each other the one we have been looking for our whole life.
00:31:27Oh, no.
00:31:28This was not meant to happen.
00:31:31I have to find her.
00:31:32I can't stand to see her in danger.
00:31:35We will.
00:31:36But who would commit such a horrible crime?
00:31:40Anyone raise a bell?
00:31:42Mia wouldn't hurt anyone.
00:31:44I can assure you.
00:31:45This has something to do with that blackmail we received.
00:31:50Blackmail?
00:31:52Someone has been stalking us.
00:31:54They know about the contract marriage and threaten to expose us.
00:31:57Whatever it takes, I will hunt this person down.
00:32:04Mark, please, I need your help.
00:32:07Mia's life is in danger.
00:32:09I wish I could, James.
00:32:11Five million is a lot.
00:32:14I can't pull those resources in such a short time.
00:32:17Save it, Mark.
00:32:19When it comes to your turn, I dropped a lot of things to help you.
00:32:22You're a fucking nuisance.
00:32:23I guess our business partnership has also come to an end.
00:32:42I might be able to cash this out.
00:32:51Thank you for calling CPM Bank.
00:32:53Mr. Turner, how can we help you today?
00:32:57I have a certificate of deposit with your bank.
00:32:59I want to cash it out immediately.
00:33:02I understand the urgency.
00:33:04Please give us a moment.
00:33:12Can you get money for me in an hour?
00:33:14It's for an urgent matter.
00:33:16Sure. Since this is a huge sum of money, I will be needing you to come over.
00:33:21I will be there in 20 minutes.
00:33:23Please get the cash ready by then.
00:33:25Yes, sir. I'll note it.
00:33:27Great.
00:33:42Is it ready?
00:33:44Yes. Give me the location.
00:34:02I can't thank you enough for saving my life, James.
00:34:06Do anything to keep yourself. We're in this together.
00:34:10I thought I'd never see you again.
00:34:13I swear to you, I'll protect you with my life.
00:34:29I want to give you both an update.
00:34:31We are investigating a lead we got from the jump-off point.
00:34:35Our main focus is on tracking down the kidnappers and bringing them to justice.
00:34:43Thank you, detective. We appreciate your efforts.
00:34:52I'm so, so sorry about all of this, James.
00:34:58It's not your fault.
00:35:00We'll get through this.
00:35:02Here with you.
00:35:31It's been a while since we had a peaceful room like this.
00:35:35Yeah. It's nice to get a break from all the chaos.
00:35:51Mia! You won't believe this!
00:35:55What is it?
00:35:58A company chose us to partner in a luxury project.
00:36:01They love my pitch!
00:36:03Oh my god, James, that's amazing!
00:36:07I'm going to call my employees to announce this news.
00:36:12And an after-party later?
00:36:15You know me too well.
00:36:19Will you pick me up later for our little celebration?
00:36:23Absolutely! I'll meet you at home after work.
00:36:27Okay.
00:36:48Yes, I needed to gather the people online for a meeting.
00:36:51We got that project and we need to present it to the client this afternoon.
00:36:55Wow! That's fantastic! I will get that done.
00:37:13Thank you all for your time.
00:37:15I'm eager to bring my team on board to execute this project.
00:37:20Before I finish, I'm just curious.
00:37:23Why you guys chose us out of all the companies in the world?
00:37:27Our president insisted you were the perfect fit.
00:37:30She said you're an old friend.
00:37:33An old friend?
00:37:36I'm not sure I know who it could be.
00:37:39You'll find out soon enough, James.
00:37:43For now, focus on getting the job done.
00:37:54James?
00:38:19What's wrong, James?
00:38:24Who could that be?
00:38:28I don't know.
00:38:31But we're going to find out soon.
00:38:41Samantha, have you found anything?
00:38:44I have been waiting ages to hear from you.
00:38:46Hope you have news that I want to hear.
00:38:49James, we've made some significant progress.
00:38:52I think we're close to uncovering who has been trying to blackmail you and Mia.
00:38:58I'm all ears. Details, please.
00:39:01We managed to trace the source of the blackmail,
00:39:03attempts we found a connection to an individual named Richard Kingsley.
00:39:08Richard Kingsley? Never heard that name.
00:39:11And why would he do this?
00:39:13We're still working on that part.
00:39:15We'll gather more evidence and get to the bottom of this.
00:39:18Thank you, Samantha.
00:39:20Keep me posted on any updates.
00:39:22I want to know everything about Richard Kingsley and his motives.
00:39:25Of course. We're so close to unravelling this mystery.
00:39:45I received these pictures of you in the apartment.
00:39:47I tried to call you many times and you didn't answer.
00:39:50I thought something happened to you.
00:39:53I'm so sorry. I've been so engrossed in my painting.
00:39:57Everything's okay.
00:39:58I'm just glad you're okay.
00:40:01I'm safe and sound.
00:40:03Thank you for worrying about me so much.
00:40:07Samantha, the private detective I hired is close to finding the person behind all this.
00:40:12I won't let him walk in one piece.
00:40:15You know, it's moments like these that really make me appreciate having you in my life, James.
00:40:21Contract or not.
00:40:23I feel the same way, Mia.
00:40:25I won't ever want to lose you.
00:40:30I've been working on this for a few weeks.
00:40:32It may not be to everyone's liking, but I'm sure it will be to yours.
00:40:37I'm sorry.
00:40:40I've been working on this for a few weeks.
00:40:42It may not be to everyone's taste, but it means a lot to me.
00:40:50It's wonderful. You're really talented.
00:40:54Thank you so much for your support.
00:40:56It means the world to me.
00:41:10Hello?
00:41:12James, I trust you are well.
00:41:15I wanted to inform you that there is an urgent meeting scheduled regarding the latest project we are partnering up on.
00:41:22Sure. Where should we meet?
00:41:26I can rearrange some work to meet you.
00:41:29That's great.
00:41:31Your expertise and insights have been invaluable to us.
00:41:35I'll be at your office at 3pm and we can go over all the details.
00:41:40Thank you for your recognition.
00:41:42I'm more than happy to lead this project to our huge success.
00:42:06Hi. I'm just calling to check if we should reschedule today's meeting.
00:42:11My apologies, James.
00:42:13I wouldn't be able to make the meeting myself due to some unexpected events.
00:42:18But our president is on her way to meet with you herself.
00:42:22Wow. I was not aware of that.
00:42:25Maybe you can catch up with each other.
00:42:27It's a great opportunity.
00:42:29She surely is very excited about it.
00:42:32She surely is very excited about this.
00:43:02I'm James Turner, your...
00:43:10Jimmy? Don't you remember me?
00:43:17I'm sorry, but I can't seem to...
00:43:22Perhaps this will help you to remember.
00:43:27Perhaps this will help you to remember.
00:43:35I thought as much.
00:43:37It's me, your beloved Belle.
00:43:43Belle?
00:43:57You know, Belle.
00:43:59Next year is going to be a whole new world to me.
00:44:02I know, babe.
00:44:04I can't believe you're graduating.
00:44:07Time flies.
00:44:09Life after college.
00:44:11It's a bit scary, but I'm so excited.
00:44:14I want to work in real estate and I can't wait.
00:44:17I want to work in real estate and I can't wait.
00:44:20I want to work in real estate and I can't wait.
00:44:24I want to work in real estate and I can't wait what I can achieve.
00:44:29I'm sure nothing can stop you from your goal.
00:44:37I can't wait to graduate so we can get married.
00:44:40Yeah, I know.
00:44:43Did you lock the door?
00:44:45Of course I did.
00:44:48I hope you won't change after you leave.
00:44:51I won't.
00:45:06My Belle?
00:45:08James, I can't explain.
00:45:11I'm so sorry you have to find out like this but
00:45:14My Belle and I have been together for a while now.
00:45:22Ow!
00:45:29My Belle?
00:45:31What are you doing here?
00:45:33It's Victoria.
00:45:35And for business of course, darling.
00:45:41What are you playing here?
00:45:43What's up with all the charade?
00:45:47Let's say...
00:45:49I wanted to see how have you been, James.
00:45:52You know, for the old time's sake.
00:45:56Old time's sake?
00:45:58You cheated on me with my best friend.
00:46:01What do you want?
00:46:03People change, James.
00:46:05And...
00:46:07I just can't let you in my mind.
00:46:11How did you become the president of this company?
00:46:14Where do you hide it?
00:46:16A woman like me can get whatever I want
00:46:19with just a little trick.
00:46:22See?
00:46:24I helped you got this project.
00:46:26I've missed you, James.
00:46:28Missed us.
00:46:30We should be together.
00:46:32I'm the only one who can help you.
00:46:36No, Victoria.
00:46:38I won't let you manipulate me.
00:46:40Not again.
00:46:47You have always been a challenge, James.
00:46:51This is not how I imagined our reunion.
00:46:54If you come here to talk about that project,
00:46:56let's get to it.
00:46:58Otherwise, you should leave.
00:47:00Don't be so harsh.
00:47:02You want business?
00:47:04We'll talk about business.
00:47:06Let's get professional.
00:47:09James, the reason I chose you
00:47:12is not only because of our past.
00:47:15I trust you on your ability.
00:47:18I know what you're capable of.
00:47:21Really?
00:47:23Oh, please.
00:47:25Put our history behind, will you?
00:47:28I pay responsibility to my company, too.
00:47:31Okay?
00:47:32I didn't take this job for fun.
00:47:35Fine.
00:47:37Let's be clear.
00:47:39I won't do anything that goes against my principles
00:47:42or the law.
00:47:44Agreed, James.
00:47:46We'll keep it strictly professional.
00:47:49Scott.
00:48:14You won't believe what just happened.
00:48:16What's the matter?
00:48:27Wait.
00:48:28Mabel?
00:48:29Your ex-girlfriend from college?
00:48:31You haven't seen her in years, right?
00:48:34That's the one.
00:48:35She's now going by Victoria,
00:48:37and she's the president of this major corporation.
00:48:40She wants my help on the project.
00:48:44I can't shake feeling that there's more to it.
00:48:48I think we have to wait for her move.
00:48:51I need to find out what's really going on.
00:48:53But I can't do it alone.
00:48:55Will you help me, Scott?
00:48:56Of course.
00:48:57Happy to help.
00:48:58She wants you involved in a real estate project,
00:49:01but it's more than just business.
00:49:03I'm sure of it.
00:49:04I had the same feeling.
00:49:06Nothing is ever pure about her.
00:49:08I don't want Mia to worry about this.
00:49:10She's working on an important artwork,
00:49:13and I promised I'll protect her.
00:49:15Of course.
00:49:17I'll try my best to find out Victoria's true intent.
00:49:21Thanks, man.
00:49:22What should I do without you?
00:49:35James, are you okay?
00:49:37You seem a little bit off tonight.
00:49:41Sorry to make you work, babe.
00:49:43Just stuff with work, you know.
00:49:45All right.
00:49:46It's just that we've been through a lot together.
00:49:49You don't need to hide anything from me.
00:49:52If you want to talk about something,
00:49:55we can figure it out together.
00:49:58Babe, it shouldn't worry you.
00:50:00I can handle it myself.
00:50:02Trust me.
00:50:03Okay.
00:50:04Just remember,
00:50:06I'm always here for you.
00:50:08If you want to talk things through,
00:50:10or need some help,
00:50:12I'm here.
00:50:15Thank you, Mia.
00:50:16You focus on your beautiful project
00:50:18and leave everything else to me.
00:50:21James, we're one.
00:50:23There's nothing that we can't handle together.
00:50:32Hi, Jimmy.
00:50:36Victoria.
00:50:38What an unexpected surprise.
00:50:40I don't recall any business meeting with you today.
00:50:45I'm just visiting an old friend.
00:50:49I've moved on with my life.
00:50:51I have Mia,
00:50:52and she means everything to me.
00:50:54Oh, please, James.
00:50:56You wouldn't let a college flinch
00:50:59about your judgment after all these years,
00:51:01right?
00:51:03Spare me the details.
00:51:05You betrayed me with my own roommate.
00:51:08What did you expect me to do, James?
00:51:11You were living in college,
00:51:13and I wouldn't survive alone with a blood-sucking family.
00:51:17I need someone to back me up.
00:51:19I was a child.
00:51:21I don't care about your reasons anymore,
00:51:24Victoria.
00:51:25I got over you a long time ago.
00:51:28So cut wherever you're playing here.
00:51:32Come back here, dummy.
00:51:35I don't ever want to meet you again
00:51:37outside of our normal business arrangements.
00:51:45James,
00:51:46I never said I wanted to be your wife.
00:51:49I just wanted to be in your life.
00:51:54And...
00:51:57you are coming with us to check the new site for our project.
00:52:01It's required by our partnership contract.
00:52:11Mia,
00:52:12I've got a business trip coming up.
00:52:15It's a sudden opportunity,
00:52:17and I need to leave for a few days.
00:52:19Oh, really?
00:52:20That's unexpected.
00:52:22When do you leave?
00:52:24Tomorrow morning.
00:52:26I know it's a short notice,
00:52:28but I'll be back before you know it.
00:52:31All right, James.
00:52:32Just be safe and don't overwork yourself.
00:52:36I will.
00:52:37I'll miss you so much.
00:52:55James.
00:52:57You've had quite a bit.
00:53:01Has everything all right?
00:53:20It's fine, just leave me.
00:53:27You've had enough tonight, James.
00:53:30Let me make sure you're comfortable.
00:53:34Victoria,
00:53:36what are you doing?
00:53:39Don't you worry.
00:53:41We'll have a little chat.
00:53:43You're asleep with me.
00:53:46What do you want?
00:53:49You, James.
00:53:52What do you want?
00:53:55You, James.
00:53:57I want you.
00:53:59I want all of you.
00:54:01Your body,
00:54:03your love,
00:54:05and even your soul.
00:54:11Stop.
00:54:12I'm...
00:54:13I'm married.
00:54:15I don't mind.
00:54:17Or maybe you really think she'll want you more.
00:54:23You enjoy it, don't you?
00:54:26I know exactly how to please you.
00:54:30Mia,
00:54:31I can't do it, darling.
00:54:33Oh, come on, darling.
00:54:36We all know about your legal contract.
00:54:40Besides,
00:54:42she would never find out.
00:54:47You know, this is what we're talking about, James.
00:55:01What the hell happened?
00:55:09I can't believe I let it get this far.
00:55:14Darling, baby?
00:55:16I'm home.
00:55:18Victoria, this is a mistake.
00:55:20Did you set me up?
00:55:22Why are you laying next to me?
00:55:24Oh, you were just so energetic.
00:55:28Stop the games.
00:55:30I'm serious.
00:55:31I don't love you and don't want to have anything to do with you.
00:55:38Well, well.
00:55:40Let's say
00:55:42we had a stunning night
00:55:45Please.
00:55:46I saved some pictures for memories.
00:55:51Delete those pictures right now.
00:55:56Why don't you come here and make me?
00:56:00You're playing with fire.
00:56:02I won't be blackmailed or manipulated.
00:56:04Delete them now.
00:56:11You're just no fun, James.
00:56:16I want you to step away from my life.
00:56:18This can't happen again.
00:56:21We'll see about that.
00:56:35Oh, Jimmy, Jimmy.
00:56:38You can never run away from me.
00:56:46Oh, my God, James, you're home.
00:56:49I miss you too, babe.
00:56:51It's good to be home.
00:56:52Tell me everything about your trip.
00:56:54It was a normal business trip.
00:56:56Nothing special.
00:56:58Let's not talk about it.
00:56:59I just want to enjoy the moment with you.
00:57:02Okay, sure.
00:57:05I'm just so glad you're home.
00:57:16Hello?
00:57:18Hello, Mia.
00:57:20Who's this?
00:57:23I guess Jimmy didn't tell you about me.
00:57:26I'm Victoria,
00:57:27the president of the company James is presently partnering in.
00:57:31Okay.
00:57:32How may I help you?
00:57:34You see, I'm a little busy right now,
00:57:36but I'll call you back.
00:57:38Okay.
00:57:39Bye.
00:57:40Bye.
00:57:41Bye.
00:57:42Okay.
00:57:43How may I help you?
00:57:45You see, Jimmy and I have come a long way,
00:57:48and since you're not really married to him,
00:57:51so I guess there is no harm in stepping in.
00:57:54What do you mean?
00:57:56You see, James is mine, and mine alone.
00:58:00He will kindly excuse us so we can be together.
00:58:04That will be great.
00:58:06He would never like someone like you.
00:58:08Oh, please.
00:58:10You showed lots of love to me not long ago.
00:58:13He surely had no time to think of you.
00:58:16I sent you the pictures.
00:58:18Hope you enjoy them.
00:58:28Impossible.
00:58:30He would never do this to me.
00:58:34Hey.
00:58:36What's wrong?
00:58:38Nothing.
00:58:41How was your day?
00:58:43Oh.
00:58:45It was easier.
00:58:49Who is Victoria?
00:58:53Victoria?
00:58:55Where did you hear that name from?
00:58:57She called me James.
00:59:00She said things.
00:59:02Things I can't believe.
00:59:09Mia, it's...
00:59:11I can't explain.
00:59:13You have to know you're the one and the only one I love.
00:59:22Tell me the truth, James.
00:59:26Tell me the truth, James.
00:59:28Is she important to you?
00:59:40She's my ex from college,
00:59:43and also my current business partner.
00:59:47And what about this?
00:59:49Is this part of your business?
00:59:53We...
00:59:57We had a business meeting.
00:59:59She set me up.
01:00:01I made a mistake.
01:00:04But it's not how it looks like.
01:00:06I love you,
01:00:08and I don't want her to ruin us.
01:00:12Tell me the truth, James.
01:00:15What happened that night?
01:00:18Mia.
01:00:20I tried to stop her.
01:00:22I was...
01:00:24too drunk and also confused.
01:00:29I don't know if I can trust you anymore, James.
01:00:33You put our relationship on edge.
01:00:36I'm so sorry.
01:00:38I'll do everything to take care of you.
01:00:43I'm sorry.
01:00:46I'll do everything to make this right.
01:00:50Please, don't give up on us.
01:00:56I need some space.
01:00:59Please, just...
01:01:02leave me alone.
01:01:16Samantha, found anything?
01:01:18Yes, I got a lead.
01:01:20It's been a challenging investigation,
01:01:22but I've uncovered some crucial information
01:01:25leads on Richard Kingsley.
01:01:28I'm listening.
01:01:30He went to the same college with Mia,
01:01:32and he developed an obsession over her everything.
01:01:36He's been stalking your life,
01:01:38collecting information,
01:01:40and attempting to kill you.
01:01:43This is insane!
01:01:45How did he get so close to us?
01:01:47He uses viruses, illnesses,
01:01:49and keeps a low profile,
01:01:51which made it challenging to track him.
01:01:54But we've identified his patterns
01:01:56and his current location.
01:01:58I'd advise involving the authorities
01:02:01and getting a restraining order against him.
01:02:04Thank you, Samantha.
01:02:06I appreciate your dedication.
01:02:08You and Mia deserve peace, James.
01:02:10I will continue to monitor the situation,
01:02:13but please take legal action to protect yourself.
01:02:17I'll take care of her.
01:02:19It's time for me to take control.
01:02:41It's time to tell the truth, Richard.
01:02:43Don't you think?
01:02:44Who sent you after us?
01:02:46Someone like you would never think of such a deliberate plan.
01:02:49If you don't tell the truth,
01:02:51I will call the cops on you.
01:02:53Fine.
01:02:55Fine. It was Victoria.
01:02:57Victoria?
01:02:59How did she convince you to do this?
01:03:04She told me about your contract marriage.
01:03:07She told me you don't even care about Mia.
01:03:12She promised to help me get Mia back
01:03:14after she gets you back.
01:03:18You were manipulated, Richard.
01:03:20You're such a clown.
01:03:29James.
01:03:31I've been seeing you.
01:03:34I thought someone never would see me again, huh?
01:03:38Miss me already?
01:03:41Victoria, I want answers.
01:03:44Why did you hire Richard to stalk us?
01:03:49Richard?
01:03:51I've never heard any Richard in my life.
01:03:54I know it was you.
01:03:56He told me everything.
01:04:00Okay.
01:04:02It was me.
01:04:05But I did it for us.
01:04:08For us?
01:04:10I don't know there isn't us.
01:04:18I've always loved you, Jimmy.
01:04:21I just want to be back together with you.
01:04:25Here's the plan.
01:04:28We need to kidnap Mia
01:04:30without anyone tracing back to us.
01:04:35We are professionals.
01:04:37We know how to cover our tracks.
01:04:40Good.
01:04:42And remember,
01:04:44I want her unharmed.
01:04:47This is just...
01:04:49a test.
01:04:52This is just...
01:04:54to make James realize
01:04:56he belongs to me.
01:05:00We understand.
01:05:01You have what you want.
01:05:17What?
01:05:22Hello?
01:05:26Who's there?
01:05:33My, my, Mia.
01:05:36What a tangled web we weave.
01:05:42It's me.
01:05:44Victoria.
01:05:46What do you want?
01:05:48I warned you to walk away,
01:05:50but you just wouldn't listen.
01:05:52So I decided to teach you a little lesson.
01:05:56See?
01:05:58You cried.
01:06:00You would never be good enough for James.
01:06:03He'll never get away with this.
01:06:05James wants nothing to do with you.
01:06:09You will see about that.
01:06:12You can't control other people's feelings.
01:06:15You're such a bunny.
01:06:18Baby Jimmy wanted to have a bet?
01:06:20Why else would he choose you over me?
01:06:23What we have is real.
01:06:25And you need to face the truth.
01:06:29Listen to me carefully, bunny.
01:06:31If you truly care for James,
01:06:33you will stay away from him.
01:06:35It's not a negotiation.
01:06:37It's a demand.
01:06:39James and I are married.
01:06:41And that doesn't mean we can't be together.
01:06:44We're married.
01:06:45And there's nothing you can do about it.
01:06:50Don't be too confident.
01:06:52Just yet.
01:07:00Mia!
01:07:01Hello, Jimmy.
01:07:03What's the hurry?
01:07:06You came as soon as you got the message, huh?
01:07:09I only sent you the message
01:07:11to see how much you would sacrifice for Mia.
01:07:14Mia!
01:07:15Let her go.
01:07:17You want me?
01:07:18I'm here.
01:07:20You've got one minute, James.
01:07:23Your precious, contracted wife
01:07:25or the woman who's loved you all along.
01:07:32Victoria.
01:07:35Why are you doing this?
01:07:37You're risking your own life.
01:07:40You just never believed that I truly loved you, right?
01:07:44I won't even have a life after tonight.
01:07:47But before anything happens,
01:07:49I'll get what I want.
01:07:56Please.
01:07:58Put the gun down.
01:08:00You don't want to end up like this.
01:08:02Mia is the only one I love.
01:08:11Gunshot
01:08:19Hey.
01:08:20It's over now.
01:08:22You're safe.
01:08:24I was so scared, James.
01:08:27I thought I'd never see you again.
01:08:30I know.
01:08:31I was scared too.
01:08:33But here we are.
01:08:36And I'll always protect you.
01:08:39You mean the world to me.
01:08:41I love you, James.
01:08:43I love you too.
01:08:48Why?
01:08:50Why did you betray me?
01:08:53Mia.
01:08:54I never wanted to hurt you.
01:08:56I was overwhelmed and I lost control.
01:09:00I didn't know how to handle it, so
01:09:03I decided not to tell you and I'm so sorry.
01:09:07You should have trusted me, James.
01:09:10I'm the kind of woman you can fight with.
01:09:17Mia?
01:09:18Mia!
01:09:20Are you okay?
01:09:39You scared the hell out of me.
01:09:41It's okay.
01:09:43I feel better now.
01:09:45I'm sorry to have scared you.
01:09:48I guess tonight's events took a lot out of me.
01:09:55I'm so sorry for everything that has happened.
01:09:59Good luck.
01:10:02And I guess carrying a baby also takes away from my strength.
01:10:11What?
01:10:13What did you just say?
01:10:15Well, I've been having some fainting incidents recently, so
01:10:22I went to the hospital by myself and
01:10:27it looks like in eight months you're going to become a dad.
01:10:35What?
01:10:37You're pregnant?
01:10:40Oh my god!
01:10:42I can't believe!
01:10:44I had no idea.
01:10:46You should have told me earlier.
01:10:48I can't believe we're becoming parents.
01:10:50This is the most exciting moment in my life.
01:10:53I knew you would be happy.
01:10:57James, with the baby coming and the incidents behind us,
01:11:02I think it's time we come clean to our parents.
01:11:06They deserve to know the truth.
01:11:09And we have to tell them they have a grandchild on the way.
01:11:14You're right, Mia.
01:11:16It's time to be honest with them.
01:11:23I'm so happy.
01:11:25You know, Mia, I was thinking I want a girl.
01:11:29She'll have your eyes and my smile.
01:11:31Oh, really?
01:11:33I'm imagining a boy with your intelligence and my sense of beauty.
01:11:40But as long as the little one is healthy, I'm satisfied.
01:11:44Never been more excited about the future.
01:11:47Me too, James.
01:11:49This journey, our journey, it's been a surprise in every sense of the word.
01:11:55Surprise can be a good thing, right?
01:11:57And maybe, just maybe, we'll have the best of both worlds.
01:12:03Breakfast in bed for my beautiful princess.
01:12:06Oh, my God.
01:12:09Are you trying to spoil me?
01:12:11Maybe I am.
01:12:12You deserve it.
01:12:14This looks amazing.
01:12:16I love the nuggets.
01:12:19I believe in us, James.
01:12:22We've gone through a lot of challenges and come out even stronger.
01:12:28Tonight is the last step for us to become a real couple.
01:12:33I'm lucky to have you here by my side, Mia.
01:12:37It doesn't matter how angry they get on hearing the news.
01:12:42We'll face it together.
01:12:48Mom, we need to tell you something about our marriage.
01:12:54Mom, we need to tell you something about our marriage.
01:13:03Our marriage started with a light tune in the hall of a room.
01:13:07And?
01:13:09It was a business arrangement.
01:13:12But over time, we fell in love with each other.
01:13:18We want to make it real.
01:13:21And we'd like to have your blessing for real this time.
01:13:25Well, your marriage, contract or not, has looked pretty real to me from the very beginning.
01:13:35And I'm glad you guys are brave enough to admit the mistakes and go on with your real, happy marriage life.
01:13:46Thank you for understanding, Mom.
01:13:52I'll always be there for her.
01:13:54And we have a new member coming to the family soon.