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00:00:00Macallan. Neat.
00:00:23Marriage. Suffocating.
00:00:28Tell me about it.
00:00:31Sounds like you've got something you want to say.
00:00:36Family pressures, right?
00:00:39Want to talk?
00:00:45My family have been on my case for years. It's likely they have already chosen my future spouse.
00:00:55My family wants to plan my entire life.
00:01:03I'm James. James Turner, by the way.
00:01:08I'm Mia. Pleasure to meet you.
00:01:14To our endless battle.
00:01:19Meet my new comrade.
00:01:35James, right? Fancy seeing you here again.
00:01:39Mia, it must be fate.
00:01:42Or you just come here a little too often.
00:01:47Neat.
00:01:51How are things going on your end?
00:01:54My mom calls me every single day to see if I'm bringing someone home for Thanksgiving dinner.
00:02:01And what was your response?
00:02:05I 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.
00:02:17Splash, please.
00:02:27Here. 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.
00:03:07Only once. And we can be free for a long time.
00:03:12It's not what I usually do, but maybe it's exactly what I need right now.
00:03:18This night is just getting more interesting.
00:03:21Sounds like the craziest night I've ever had.
00:03:24Not yet. Wait till Thanksgiving.
00:03:28Boyfriend, why don't you introduce yourself more to me?
00:03:33Well, I own a real estate company. We work with many partners on their projects.
00:03:39You sure look like a boss. The scotch gives it away.
00:03:43Alright, enough about me. Tell me something about yourself.
00:03:47Well, I'm an artist and a gallery owner. Not 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?
00:04:02In 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.
00:04:57Hey 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.
00:05:32Knowing my mom, she'll definitely want you to stay over.
00:05:35So, we'll probably spend three days in one bedroom.
00:05:40After that, we'll be free to go back to our regular lives.
00:05:43Sounds like a plan.
00:05:50Here we go, James. Remember, we're a couple, deeply in love.
00:05:56Got it.
00:06:02Mom, I'm home!
00:06:05Mia!
00:06:07It's been so long.
00:06:10Mom, this is James, my boyfriend.
00:06:13Pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Davis. Mia's told me so much about you.
00:06:16Please, call me Maria.
00:06:19Common name. Have yourself some cookies before I finish dressing the turkey.
00:06:27So far, so good.
00:06:29Let's keep it up.
00:06:36You know, I'm actually enjoying this date.
00:06:39Me too.
00:06:41I feel like we're a real couple.
00:06:44So, you two. Tell me how you met.
00:06:49Of course.
00:06:52It was a charming little cafe on 3rd Avenue.
00:06:55You know, we were sitting alone, reading a chapter of Eugene Ediots.
00:06:59And you were just striking up a conversation.
00:07:02Oh, how I met you.
00:07:05I'm so happy you guys are together.
00:07:08It's been too long for me to talk about something so deep.
00:07:39Mia, your mom's here.
00:07:42What do we do?
00:07:44Quick, come in here.
00:07:51Come in.
00:07:56Good morning, lovebirds.
00:07:58I can see you had a lovely night.
00:08:01Stop it, mom. You're making it awkward.
00:08:04Look at you. All glowing.
00:08:10I'll do everything for my princess.
00:08:13Okay, I think the couple needs their alone time now.
00:08:18Okay, okay. Just don't take too long.
00:08:21And she'll let you get back to the city today.
00:08:24I have to say, it was quite a play in your house.
00:08:27It was perfect. They all bought it.
00:08:30Remember how your mom almost caught us in the bedroom.
00:08:33My heart was about to jump out when I heard that knock.
00:08:37But we made it.
00:08:40So, has it been easier for you with your parents since our last visit?
00:08:45Yeah, it's been a lot easier.
00:08:49So, has it been easier for you with your parents since our last visit?
00:08:54They just won't let the topic off you.
00:08:57Same here. But now, my mom won't stop asking me about the wedding.
00:09:01I'm going to lose my mind.
00:09:07Let's just share the night we have right now.
00:09:10Well, we still can.
00:09:19You know, James.
00:09:22It's nights like these that really make me appreciate the simple things in life.
00:09:27I feel the same.
00:09:30I know there's beauty in commitment, but...
00:09:33shouldn't it be our own life choice to make?
00:09:36Exactly.
00:09:38I'd rather cherish these moments with you and my friends.
00:09:42Telling me to rush into a life.
00:09:45Raising kids in a house and giving up all of my freedoms?
00:09:50No, thank you.
00:09:56Wait.
00:09:58I have an idea.
00:10:00It might help both of us.
00:10:03I'm all ears.
00:10:05I'm thinking...
00:10:08What if we turn the tables on our families?
00:10:11Please elaborate.
00:10:14What if we consider a contract marriage?
00:10:19A contract marriage?
00:10:21Yeah.
00:10:23Our families will be satisfied while we actually live a free life.
00:10:27We'll make a legal contract with...
00:10:29maybe separate bedrooms,
00:10:31financial terms and savings,
00:10:33and then we'll get married.
00:10:35That's it.
00:10:37A contract with...
00:10:39maybe separate bedrooms,
00:10:41financial terms and so on?
00:10:43Oh.
00:10:45No feelings should be included.
00:10:47This is huge.
00:10:49I need to think about it.
00:10:52I know.
00:10:54It's not something you do with the person whom you just met.
00:10:57But think about this.
00:10:59The contract will satisfy our parents' expectations.
00:11:03We can live both our own lives without their interference.
00:11:06It's the perfect solution to our current dilemma.
00:11:09It's just...
00:11:11like I said,
00:11:13love and marriage are not supposed to be contractual.
00:11:17They should be based on emotions and...
00:11:20connection that grows naturally.
00:11:24Get it, Mia. I do.
00:11:26But sometimes life doesn't follow our script.
00:11:29And we need to adapt to that.
00:11:31I've changed a bit.
00:11:33Just more freedom with this contract.
00:11:35But what about the no emotions term?
00:11:39Should we really cut off our feelings like that?
00:11:43It's necessary.
00:11:45We need to avoid the situation of falling in love with each other.
00:11:48It will make things difficult.
00:11:53You do make a good point.
00:11:56I do want to take control over my own destiny again.
00:12:01But we need to set boundaries.
00:12:04Conditions.
00:12:06We'll stick with friendship.
00:12:08Contractual partners.
00:12:10Agreed, Mia.
00:12:12I'll write the legal contract,
00:12:14and we should both be clear about all the terms.
00:12:17Oh, and one more thing, James.
00:12:19We need to keep our personal lives separate from all of this.
00:12:23We both continue to pursue our goals, passions, and relationships.
00:12:28Absolutely.
00:12:30The contract won't affect any of our lives.
00:12:33We can make it done tomorrow,
00:12:35while our squad will take care of everything.
00:12:39Deal.
00:12:50I can't believe we're actually doing this.
00:12:54Yeah, we've got that far, Mia.
00:12:59Let's go through this contract together.
00:13:01Okay.
00:13:05Separate bedrooms.
00:13:09No feelings clause.
00:13:15And clear financial terms.
00:13:19Yep.
00:13:22We'll be committed to each other from now on.
00:13:28Yeah.
00:13:50I still can't believe we did that.
00:13:53So, what's next?
00:13:56We'll tell our parents and make it official.
00:13:59I'll propose to you in your apartment,
00:14:01and send pictures to our families.
00:14:04Well, it's a lot to get done just to prove we're getting married.
00:14:09Yes, then we'll plan a wedding so everyone will buy it.
00:14:13It's all part of the plan.
00:14:15I really want to get this out of my head.
00:14:18Can we just get it over with so we can move on with our lives?
00:14:27Did you turn the camera on?
00:14:30Yeah, it's working.
00:14:36Mia, there is something I've been wanting to ask you tonight.
00:14:40Yes?
00:14:44Mia, will you marry me?
00:14:47Oh my God, James, yes!
00:14:50James, yes!
00:14:56Oh my God.
00:15:20I can't believe we just did that.
00:15:23It's all part of the plan.
00:15:35This is our first big show on the stage.
00:15:39We have to make sure that we look like a happy couple in front of everyone.
00:15:45Of course, not a mistake is allowed tonight.
00:16:08Another successful play.
00:16:15It's getting harder for me to tell between all this and the truth.
00:16:20I know, but we have to stay firm.
00:16:24Focus on the bigger picture.
00:16:27Neither of us wants a real marriage right now.
00:16:30And we still have our wedding in two days.
00:16:37Let's get some rest. Good night.
00:16:41Good night.
00:16:45Good night.
00:16:58Mia, are you okay?
00:17:01Please, open up. Talk to me.
00:17:07I can't do this, James.
00:17:10At the wedding, I saw everyone's faces.
00:17:14They were so happy and blessed us with their whole hearts.
00:17:19I feel like I betrayed every one of them.
00:17:24But we are already here.
00:17:27There is no way of going back.
00:17:30I saw their faces.
00:17:33They believed in us.
00:17:35It was all a huge lie.
00:17:38I can't imagine what would happen if they found out the truth.
00:17:42It's not easy for me either.
00:17:45But we have to hang in there.
00:17:48We can't let them down right now.
00:17:51I'm sorry.
00:18:07I just wish it didn't have to be like this.
00:18:11I'm used to it, Mia. But I promise we can get through it.
00:18:15I promise.
00:18:21I promise.
00:18:37James, I have something that I want to say.
00:18:45Mia, we agreed.
00:18:49I have no feelings.
00:18:54I know, but...
00:19:05Compliments of a friend.
00:19:10Please, enjoy your evening.
00:19:19James, what's this?
00:19:49James?
00:20:13James?
00:20:16Where are you?
00:20:19Right here, Mia. Is there any candle?
00:20:28James...
00:20:34So, any clue on that note?
00:20:46Sorry.
00:20:50Hello?
00:20:52I hope you enjoyed the champagne I sent you.
00:20:54A gift to celebrate your fake wedding.
00:21:06Someone knows our secret.
00:21:09What should we do?
00:21:13What should we do?
00:21:35You know, I've been thinking about the day we met.
00:21:40It feels like a lifetime ago.
00:21:47I know, and I'm glad that I met you.
00:21:50You're such a special woman, and I've never met anyone like you.
00:21:59You too. I'm glad I met a real gentleman.
00:22:11Even though it's a dramatic fake wedding, I'm happy to have you here with me.
00:22:23It's not a fairy tale.
00:22:26It's a bloody reality.
00:22:29But I still like it.
00:22:32It's our story.
00:22:40It's our story.
00:22:54What's happening?
00:23:00We're stuck.
00:23:02What do we do?
00:23:04I need to be there on time.
00:23:07Let's call the building.
00:23:09They should come and fix this.
00:23:19There's no signal.
00:23:21We could be trapped in here for hours.
00:23:24We won't.
00:23:26Someone will notice the elevator went wrong and come to fix this.
00:23:30We just need to be patient.
00:23:34What's that for?
00:23:36Just to give us some strength.
00:23:38Friends can help too.
00:23:40Okay.
00:23:51I can't believe this is happening.
00:23:54Well, at least it's a short break from our complex life.
00:24:00You always find a way to be positive, don't you?
00:24:07James, what if people find out about our contract marriage?
00:24:12They'd be so disappointed.
00:24:15We're doing everything we can.
00:24:17So far, we did good.
00:24:19Everyone is happy.
00:24:22I just think about how far we've come.
00:24:26I just think about how far we've come.
00:24:30Since the day we met, there was the gala, the proposal, the wedding.
00:24:36And now, blackmail?
00:24:39It's like an endless spy game.
00:24:42I know.
00:24:44But we're in this together.
00:24:47We chose this to take control of our life.
00:24:50Now we are tied together by fate.
00:24:53We are one.
00:24:57I suddenly feel so relieved.
00:25:01Maybe it's because I'm not alone anymore.
00:25:05I know.
00:25:07I always rush to my friends after a bad day.
00:25:10And here I am, with a dearest friend.
00:25:13And now, maybe I can finally get some space from my mom,
00:25:17now that I'm busy with my new husband.
00:25:20Mine too.
00:25:22My mom called the other day.
00:25:24She saw you walk out from the bath.
00:25:26She hung up as soon as she could.
00:25:28But of course, she made fun of us.
00:25:31Or maybe next time, I can show up even sexier,
00:25:35and then she can make fun of you some more.
00:25:38I'm sexy now.
00:25:40Maybe we should talk about what just happened.
00:25:55The moment was...
00:25:57I enjoyed it.
00:25:58There was something I never thought I would say.
00:26:01But it's not what we expected.
00:26:04I thought we got into this to avoid marriage.
00:26:07Mia, I have to tell you.
00:26:09I don't want to lie to myself or to you anymore.
00:26:14I care about you more than I should.
00:26:17I don't want to hide my feelings and pretend nothing is there.
00:26:22I'm in love with you.
00:26:29I actually feel the exact same way.
00:26:36I can't stop thinking about you all the time.
00:26:39Although we got into this relationship to avoid affection,
00:26:44I'm glad that fate brought us together.
00:26:48Let's tell everyone the truth.
00:26:50I'm sure they'll understand.
00:26:52They'll be mad at first, but they'll be happy for us in the end.
00:26:56Our families will be shocked when they find out.
00:26:59I know, Mia, but it's time to set things right.
00:27:02You're our priority right now.
00:27:16James, our parents aside,
00:27:20I'm really worried about that blackmail that we received at the bar.
00:27:24Who would be so interested in our personal matters?
00:27:28Mia, I have no idea.
00:27:30But I hired an investigator.
00:27:32I hope she can bring me some valuable information.
00:27:35I have a feeling someone is watching us from the dark.
00:27:44We should have never gotten ourselves into this mess.
00:27:48This contract marriage was a stupid idea in hindsight,
00:27:51bringing us all of these unexpected problems.
00:27:55I chose this to live a better life, Mia.
00:28:01And yet, I feel that life is worse under the pretense.
00:28:06We will get ourselves out of this situation.
00:28:09We'll find the right time to tell everyone the truth to our marriage,
00:28:13and we'll for sure catch the person hunting us.
00:28:30The End
00:28:49Hello?
00:28:50Mr. Turner, it's time for you to decide.
00:28:53Mia's life depends on you.
00:28:55Don't bother.
00:28:56You won't recognize who I am.
00:28:59What matters is Mia.
00:29:00You have 24 hours to prepare 5 million dollars if you want to see her alive.
00:29:05Who are you and what do you want?
00:29:07That is not a question for me to answer.
00:29:10Just do as I said.
00:29:12I can't arrange that much money in such a short time.
00:29:15That's not my concern.
00:29:17Mr. Turner, you can't put a price on love, can you?
00:29:21I need to be sure she's okay.
00:29:23Let me talk to her.
00:29:24That won't be happening.
00:29:26I swear, if you dare to touch her,
00:29:29I will hunt you down and pull out your eyes myself.
00:29:40I don't know what to do, Scott.
00:29:42They're asking for 5 million in 24 hours.
00:29:44I can't lose her.
00:29:46We'll figure it out, James.
00:29:48I'll do everything I can.
00:29:50I can't lose Mia.
00:29:54I thought the relationship between you two was strictly based on the contract.
00:29:59We found each other the one we have been looking for our whole life.
00:30:03Oh, no.
00:30:05This was not meant to happen.
00:30:07I have to find her.
00:30:09I can't stand to see her in danger.
00:30:11We will.
00:30:13But who would commit such a horrible crime?
00:30:16Anyone raise a bell?
00:30:18Mia wouldn't hurt anyone.
00:30:20I can assure you.
00:30:22This has something to do with that blackmail we received.
00:30:27Blackmail?
00:30:29Someone has been stalking us.
00:30:31They know about the contract marriage and threaten to expose us.
00:30:34Whatever it takes, I will hunt this person down.
00:30:41Mark, please, I need your help.
00:30:44Mia's life is in danger.
00:30:46I wish I could, James.
00:30:485 million is a lot.
00:30:51We can't pull those resources in such a short time.
00:30:54David Mark, when it comes to your turn, I dropped a lot of things to help you.
00:30:58You're a fucking nuisance.
00:31:00I guess our business partnership has also come to an end.
00:31:19I might be able to cash this out.
00:31:27Thank you for calling CPM Bank.
00:31:29Mr Turner, how can we help you today?
00:31:33I have a certificate of deposit with your bank.
00:31:36I want to cash it out immediately.
00:31:38I understand the urgency.
00:31:40Please give us a moment.
00:31:50Can you get money for me in an hour?
00:31:52It's for an urgent matter.
00:31:54Sure, since this is a huge sum of money, I will be needing you to come over.
00:31:59I will be there in 20 minutes.
00:32:01Please get the cash ready by then.
00:32:03Yes, sir. I'll note it.
00:32:05Great.
00:32:21Is it ready?
00:32:22Yes. Give me the location.
00:32:40I can't thank you enough for saving my life, James.
00:32:44I'd do anything to keep you safe. We're in this together.
00:32:51I thought I'd never see you again.
00:32:54I swear to you, I'll protect you with my life.
00:33:02Hello?
00:33:10I want to give you both an update.
00:33:12We are investigating the lead we got from the drop-off point.
00:33:16Our main focus is on tracking down the kidnappers and bringing them to justice.
00:33:25Thank you, detective. We appreciate your efforts.
00:33:32I'm so, so sorry about all of this, James.
00:33:39It's not your fault. We'll get through this.
00:33:43Here with you.
00:34:02It's been a while since we had a pissing room like this.
00:34:07Yeah. It's nice to get a break from all the chaos.
00:34:23Mia! You won't believe this!
00:34:27Mia! You won't believe this!
00:34:31What is it?
00:34:34A company chose us to partner in a luxury project.
00:34:37They love my pitch!
00:34:39Oh my god, James, that's amazing!
00:34:43I'm gonna call my employees to announce this news.
00:34:48And an after-party later?
00:34:51You know me too well.
00:34:54Will you pick me up later for our little celebration?
00:34:58Absolutely! I'll meet you at home after work.
00:35:23Yes. I need you to gather the people online for a meeting.
00:35:26We got that project and we need to present it to the client this afternoon.
00:35:30Wow! That's fantastic! I will get that done.
00:35:49Thank you all for your time.
00:35:51I'm eager to bring my team on board to execute this project.
00:35:56Before I finish, I'm just curious.
00:35:59Why you guys chose us out of all the companies in the world?
00:36:03Our president insisted you were the perfect fit.
00:36:06She said you're an old friend.
00:36:09An old friend?
00:36:12I'm not sure I know who it could be.
00:36:15You'll find out soon enough, James.
00:36:18For now, focus on getting the job done.
00:36:49What's wrong, James?
00:36:56Who could that be?
00:36:59I don't know.
00:37:02But we're going to find out soon.
00:37:05I don't know.
00:37:07But we're going to find out soon.
00:37:18Samantha, have you found anything?
00:37:21I have been waiting ages to hear from you.
00:37:23Hope you have news that I want to hear.
00:37:26James, we've made some significant progress.
00:37:29I think we're close to uncovering who has been trying to blackmail you and Mia.
00:37:36I'm all ears. Details, please.
00:37:38We managed to trace the source of the blackmail.
00:37:41At times, we found a connection to an individual named Richard Kingsley.
00:37:45Richard Kingsley? Never heard that name.
00:37:48And why would he do this?
00:37:50We're still working on that part.
00:37:53We'll gather more evidence and get to the bottom of this.
00:37:56Thank you, Samantha.
00:37:58Keep me posted on any updates.
00:38:00I want to know everything about Richard Kingsley and his motives.
00:38:03Of course, we're so close to unraveling this mystery.
00:38:22I received these pictures of you in the apartment.
00:38:25I tried to call you many times and you didn't answer.
00:38:28I thought something happened to you.
00:38:31I'm so sorry. I've been so engrossed in my painting.
00:38:34Everything's okay.
00:38:36I'm just glad you're okay.
00:38:39I'm safe and sound.
00:38:41Thank you for worrying about me so much.
00:38:45Samantha, the private detective at heart, is close to finding the person behind all this.
00:38:50I won't let him walk in one piece after what he has done.
00:39:00You know, it's moments like these that really make me appreciate having you in my life, James.
00:39:06Contract or not.
00:39:08I feel the same way, Mia.
00:39:10I won't ever want to lose you.
00:39:15I've been working on this for a few weeks.
00:39:18It may not be to everyone's taste, but it means a lot to me.
00:39:25It's wonderful. You're really talented.
00:39:29Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to me.
00:39:47Hello?
00:39:49James, I trust you are well.
00:39:52I wanted to inform you that there is an urgent meeting scheduled regarding the latest project we are partnering up on.
00:39:59Sure. Where should we meet?
00:40:03I can rearrange some work to meet you.
00:40:06That's great.
00:40:08Your expertise and insights have been invaluable to us.
00:40:12I'll be at your office at 3 p.m., and we can go over all the details.
00:40:17Thank you for your recognition.
00:40:19I'm more than happy to lead this project to our huge success.
00:40:43Hi. I'm just calling to check if we should reschedule today's meeting.
00:40:49My apologies, James.
00:40:51I wouldn't be able to make the meeting myself due to some unexpected events,
00:40:56but our president is on her way to meet with you herself.
00:41:00Wow. I was not aware of it.
00:41:03Maybe you can catch up with each other. It's a great opportunity.
00:41:08She surely is very excited about this.
00:41:19I'm James Turner, your...
00:41:42I'm James Turner, your...
00:41:49Jimmy, don't you remember me?
00:41:57I'm sorry, but I can't seem to...
00:42:01Perhaps this will help you to remember me.
00:42:09I've thought as much.
00:42:11It's me, your beloved daughter.
00:42:18Mabel? What the...
00:42:42You know, Mabel, next year is going to be a whole new world to me.
00:42:47I know, babe. I can't believe you're graduating. Time did fly.
00:42:53Life after college. It's a bit scary, but I'm so excited.
00:42:59I want to work in real estate and I can't wait what I can achieve.
00:43:04I'm sure nothing can stop you from the goal.
00:43:12I can't wait to graduate so we can get married.
00:43:15Yeah, I know.
00:43:18Did you lock the door?
00:43:20Of course I did.
00:43:23I hope you won't change after you leave.
00:43:26I won't.
00:43:41Mabel?
00:43:43James, I can't explain.
00:43:46I'm so sorry you have to find out like this, but Mabel and I have been together for a while now.
00:44:04Mabel? What are you doing here?
00:44:07It's Victoria. And for business, of course, darling.
00:44:15What are you playing here? What's up with all the charade?
00:44:21Let's say I wanted to see how have you been, James.
00:44:27You know, for the old time's sake.
00:44:31Old time's sake? You cheated on me with my best friend.
00:44:35What do you want?
00:44:37People change, James.
00:44:39And I just can't let you on my mind.
00:44:45How did you become the president of this company?
00:44:48What are you hiding?
00:44:50A woman like me can get whatever I want with just a little trick.
00:44:56See? I helped you get this project.
00:45:00I've missed you, James.
00:45:02Missed us.
00:45:04We should be together.
00:45:06I'm the only one who can help you.
00:45:10No, Victoria.
00:45:12I won't let you manipulate me.
00:45:14Not again.
00:45:23You have always been a challenge, James.
00:45:26This is not how I imaged our reunion.
00:45:28If you come here to talk about that project, let's get to it.
00:45:32Otherwise, you should leave.
00:45:34Don't be so harsh.
00:45:36You want business? We'll talk about business.
00:45:41Let's get professional.
00:45:44James, the reason I chose you is not only because of our past.
00:45:49I trust you and your ability.
00:45:51I know what you're capable of.
00:45:55Really?
00:45:57Oh, please.
00:45:59Put our history behind, will you?
00:46:02I pay responsibility to my company too, okay?
00:46:06I didn't take this job for fun.
00:46:09Fine.
00:46:11Let's be clear.
00:46:13I won't do anything that goes against my principles or the law.
00:46:18Agreed, James.
00:46:20We'll keep it strictly professional.
00:46:27Let's go.
00:46:48Scott, you won't believe what just happened.
00:46:51What's the matter?
00:46:58Wait, Mabel? Your ex-girlfriend from college?
00:47:02You haven't seen her in years, right?
00:47:04That's the one.
00:47:06She's now going by Victoria and she's the president of this major corporation.
00:47:11She wants my help on the project.
00:47:14I can't shake feeling that there's more to it.
00:47:18I think we have to wait for her move.
00:47:21I need to find out what's really going on.
00:47:24I need to find out what's really going on.
00:47:27But I can't do it alone. Will you help me, Scott?
00:47:30Of course. Happy to help.
00:47:32She wants you involved in a real estate project.
00:47:35But it's more than just business, I'm sure of it.
00:47:38I had the same feeling. Nothing is ever pure about her.
00:47:41I don't want Ria to worry about this.
00:47:43She's working on an important artwork.
00:47:46And I promised I'll protect her.
00:47:49Of course.
00:47:51I'll do my best to find out Victoria's true intent.
00:47:54Thanks, man. What should I do without you?
00:48:08James, are you okay? You seem a little bit off tonight.
00:48:14It's hard to make your work pay.
00:48:16She's stuffed with work, you know.
00:48:18Alright, it's just that we've been through a lot together.
00:48:22You don't need to hide anything from me.
00:48:25If you want to talk about something, we can figure it out together.
00:48:31Babe, it shouldn't worry you. I can handle it myself, trust me.
00:48:36Okay. Just remember, I'm always here for you.
00:48:41If you want to talk things through or need some help, I'm here.
00:48:49Thank you, Ria. You focus on your beautiful project and leave everything else to me.
00:48:54James, we're one. There's nothing that we can't handle together.
00:49:05Hi, Jimmy.
00:49:10Victoria. What an unexpected surprise.
00:49:14I don't recall any business meeting with you today.
00:49:19I'm just visiting an old friend.
00:49:22I've moved on with my life. I have Mia, and she means everything to me.
00:49:27Oh, please, James.
00:49:30You wouldn't let a college flinch close your judgment after all these years, right?
00:49:36Spare me the details. You betrayed me with my own roommate.
00:49:41What did you expect me to do, James?
00:49:44You were leaving college, and I wouldn't survive alone with a blood-sucking family.
00:49:50I need someone to back me up. I was a child.
00:49:54I don't care about your reasons anymore, Victoria.
00:49:58I got over you a long time ago.
00:50:01So cut wherever you're playing here.
00:50:05Come back here, dummy.
00:50:08I don't ever want to meet you again outside of our normal business arrangements.
00:50:15James...
00:50:17I never said I wanted to be your wife.
00:50:20I just wanted to be in your life.
00:50:24And...
00:50:27You are coming with us to check the new site for our project.
00:50:31It's required by our partnership contract.
00:50:44Mia, I've got a business trip coming up.
00:50:48It's a sudden opportunity, and I need to leave for a few days.
00:50:52Oh, really? That's unexpected.
00:50:55When do you leave?
00:50:57Tomorrow morning.
00:50:59I know it's a short notice, but I'll be back before you know it.
00:51:04All right, James. Just be safe and don't overwork yourself.
00:51:09I will. I'll miss you so much.
00:51:14I'll miss you too.
00:51:28James!
00:51:31You've had quite a bit.
00:51:35Has everything all right?
00:51:39Sure.
00:51:42Thanks.
00:51:53If it's fine, just leave me.
00:52:06You've had enough tonight, James.
00:52:09Let me make sure you're comfortable.
00:52:13Victoria, what are you doing?
00:52:17Don't you worry. We'll have a little chat.
00:52:21You're safe with me.
00:52:24What do you want?
00:52:27You, James. I want you.
00:52:31I want all of you.
00:52:34Your body, your love, and even your soul.
00:52:43Stop it. I'm married.
00:52:47I don't mind.
00:52:50Or maybe this makes you want me more.
00:52:56You enjoy it, don't you?
00:52:59I know exactly how to please you.
00:53:03Mia, I can't do it, darling.
00:53:06Oh, come on, darling.
00:53:09We all know about your little contract.
00:53:13Besides, you should never find out.
00:53:19Enough is what we're talking about, James.
00:53:33What the hell happened?
00:53:41I can't believe I let it get this far.
00:53:46What's wrong, baby?
00:53:49Victoria, this is a mistake.
00:53:52Did you set me up? Why are you laying next to me?
00:53:56Oh, you were just so energetic.
00:54:00Stop the games. I'm serious.
00:54:03I don't love you and don't want to have anything to do with you.
00:54:10Well, well.
00:54:12Let's say we had a stunning night.
00:54:16And I saved some pictures for memories.
00:54:23Delete those pictures right now.
00:54:28Why don't you come here and make me?
00:54:32You're playing with fire.
00:54:34I won't be blackmailed or manipulated.
00:54:37Delete them, now!
00:54:43You're just no fun, James.
00:54:50I want you to step away from my life.
00:54:53This can't happen again.
00:54:56We'll see about that.
00:55:10Oh, Jimmy, Jimmy.
00:55:13You can never run away from me.
00:55:18Oh my God, James, you're home!
00:55:22I miss you too, babe. It's good to be home.
00:55:25You told me everything about your trip.
00:55:28It was a normal business trip. Nothing special.
00:55:31Let's not talk about it. I just want to enjoy the moment with you.
00:55:35Okay, sure.
00:55:38I'm just so glad you're home.
00:55:56Hello?
00:56:01Hello, Mia.
00:56:03Who's this?
00:56:06I guess Jimmy didn't tell you about me.
00:56:09I'm Victoria, the president of the company James is presently partnering in.
00:56:14Okay, how may I help you?
00:56:17You see, Jimmy and I have come a long way.
00:56:20And since you're not really married to him,
00:56:23so I guess there is no harm in stepping in.
00:56:26What do you mean?
00:56:28You see, James is mine, and mine alone.
00:56:32If he will kindly excuse us so we can be together, that would be great.
00:56:37He would never like someone like you.
00:56:40Oh, please. He showed lots of love to me not long ago.
00:56:45He surely had no time to think of you.
00:56:48I sent you the pictures. Hope you enjoy them.
00:57:00Impossible. He would never do this to me.
00:57:12Hey, what's wrong?
00:57:15Nothing.
00:57:18How was your day?
00:57:21It was Ezra.
00:57:24Who is Victoria?
00:57:29Victoria? Where did you hear that name from?
00:57:33She called me James.
00:57:36She said things.
00:57:39Things I can't believe.
00:57:46Mia, it's...
00:57:48I can't explain.
00:57:51You have to know you're the one and the only one I love.
00:57:59Tell me the truth, James.
00:58:02Is she important to you?
00:58:07She's my ex from college.
00:58:11And also my current business partner.
00:58:15And what about this? Is this part of your business?
00:58:26We...
00:58:29We had a business meeting.
00:58:34We had a business meeting.
00:58:36She set me up.
00:58:38I made a mistake.
00:58:41But it's not how it looks like.
00:58:43I love you and I don't want her to ruin us.
00:58:48Tell me the truth, James.
00:58:51What happened that night?
00:58:57Mia, I tried to stop her.
00:59:01I was too drunk and also confused.
00:59:08I don't know if I can trust you anymore, James.
00:59:12You put our relationship on edge.
00:59:15I'm so sorry.
00:59:17I'll do everything I can to make this right.
00:59:21Please don't give up on us.
00:59:28I need some space.
00:59:30Please just leave me alone.
00:59:52Samantha, found anything?
00:59:54Yes, I gotta leave.
00:59:56It's been a challenging investigation.
00:59:58But I've uncovered some crucial information leads on Richard Kingsley.
01:00:03I'm listening.
01:00:05He went to the same college with Mia and he developed an obsession over her everything.
01:00:11He's been stalking your life, collecting information and attempting to get her.
01:00:17This is insane. How did he get so close to us?
01:00:21He used virus, illnesses and keep a low profile.
01:00:25Which made it challenging to track him.
01:00:28But we've identified his patterns and his current location.
01:00:32I'd advise involving the authorities and getting a restraining order against him.
01:00:38Thank you, Samantha. I appreciate your dedication.
01:00:41You and Mia deserve peace, James.
01:00:43I will continue to monitor the situation.
01:00:46But please take legal action to protect yourself.
01:00:52I'll take care of her. It's time for me to take control.
01:01:12It's time to tell the truth, Richard. Don't you think?
01:01:15Who sent you after us?
01:01:17Someone like you would never think of such a deliberate plan.
01:01:20If you don't tell the truth, I will call the cops on you.
01:01:24Fine. Fine. It was Victoria.
01:01:28Victoria? How did she convince you to do this?
01:01:35She told me about your contract marriage.
01:01:38She told me you don't even care about Mia.
01:01:42She promised to help me get Mia back after she gets you back.
01:01:47You were manipulated, Richard. You're such a clown.
01:01:59James? I haven't seen you.
01:02:05I thought someone would never want to see me again, huh?
01:02:09Miss me already?
01:02:11Victoria, I want answers.
01:02:15Why did you hire Richard to stalk us?
01:02:19Richard? I've never heard any Richard in my life.
01:02:25I know it was you. He told me everything.
01:02:31Okay. It was me.
01:02:35But I did it for us.
01:02:38For us? I don't know there is an us.
01:02:42I don't know there is an us.
01:02:49I've always loved you, Jimmy.
01:02:52I just want to be back together with you.
01:03:02Here's the plan.
01:03:05We need to kidnap Mia without anyone tracing back to us.
01:03:12We're professionals. We know how to cover our tracks.
01:03:16Good.
01:03:18And remember, I want her unharmed.
01:03:23This is just to make James realize he belongs to me.
01:03:31We understand. You can't push one.
01:03:42What?
01:03:48What?
01:03:54Hello?
01:03:58Who's there?
01:04:05My, my, Mia.
01:04:08What a tangled web we weave.
01:04:13It's me, Victoria.
01:04:18What do you want?
01:04:21I warned you to walk away, but you just wouldn't listen.
01:04:25So I decided to teach you a little lesson.
01:04:29See? You cried.
01:04:33You would never be good enough for James.
01:04:36He'll never get away with this.
01:04:39James wants nothing to do with you.
01:04:42We'll see about that.
01:04:45You can't control other people's feelings.
01:04:49You're such a bunny.
01:04:52Baby Jimmy wanted to have a bet?
01:04:55Why else would he choose you over me?
01:04:58What we have is real.
01:05:00And you need to face the truth.
01:05:04Listen to me carefully, bunny.
01:05:06If you truly care for James, you'll stay away from him.
01:05:10It's not a negotiation. It's a demand.
01:05:14James and I are married.
01:05:16And there's nothing you can do about it.
01:05:21Don't be too confident. Just yet.
01:05:31Mia!
01:05:32Hi, Jimmy.
01:05:34What's the hurry?
01:05:37You came as soon as you got the message, huh?
01:05:40I only sent you the message to see how much you would sacrifice for Mia.
01:05:44Mia!
01:05:46Let her go.
01:05:47You want me? I'm here.
01:05:51You've got one minute, James.
01:05:53Your precious contract wife with the woman who's loved you all along.
01:06:02Victoria.
01:06:03Victoria.
01:06:06Why are you doing this?
01:06:08You're risking your own life.
01:06:11You just never believed that I truly loved you, right?
01:06:15I won't even have a life after tonight.
01:06:19But before anything happens, I'll get what I want.
01:06:28Please, put the gun down.
01:06:31You don't want to end up like this.
01:06:33Mia is the only one I love.
01:06:50Hey, it's over now.
01:06:52You're safe.
01:06:55I was so scared, James.
01:06:58I thought I'd never see you again.
01:07:01I know. I was scared too.
01:07:04But here we are.
01:07:07And I'll always protect you.
01:07:09You mean the world to me.
01:07:12I love you, James.
01:07:13I love you too.
01:07:19Why?
01:07:21Why did you betray me?
01:07:23Mia.
01:07:25I never wanted to hurt you.
01:07:27I was overwhelmed and I lost control.
01:07:31I didn't know how to handle it, so...
01:07:34I decided not to tell you and I'm so sorry.
01:07:38You should have trusted me, James.
01:07:41I'm the kind of woman you can fight with.
01:07:48Mia.
01:07:49Mia!
01:08:01Hm?
01:08:06Are you okay?
01:08:09You scared the hell out of me.
01:08:12It's okay. I feel better now.
01:08:15I'm sorry to have scared you.
01:08:19I guess tonight's events took a lot out of me.
01:08:26I'm so sorry for everything that has happened.
01:08:29Good luck.
01:08:32And I guess carrying a baby also takes away from my strength.
01:08:41What?
01:08:43What did you just say?
01:08:45Well, I've been having some fainting incidents recently, so...
01:08:52I went to the hospital by myself and...
01:08:57It looks like in eight months you're going to become a dad.
01:09:05What?
01:09:07You are pregnant?
01:09:10Oh my god!
01:09:12I can't believe! I had no idea!
01:09:16You should have told me earlier!
01:09:18I can't believe we are becoming parents!
01:09:20This is the most exciting moment in my life!
01:09:23I knew you would be happy.
01:09:27James, with the baby coming and the incidents behind us,
01:09:32I think it's time we come clean to our parents.
01:09:36They deserve to know the truth.
01:09:39And we have to tell them they have a grandchild on the way.
01:09:44You're right, Mia. It's time to be honest with them.
01:09:53I'm so happy.
01:09:54You know, Mia, I was thinking I want a girl.
01:09:58She'll have your eyes and my smile.
01:10:00Oh, really?
01:10:02I'm imagining a boy with your intelligence and my sense of beauty.
01:10:09But as long as the little one is healthy, I'm satisfied.
01:10:13Never been more excited about the future.
01:10:16Me too, James.
01:10:18This journey, our journey,
01:10:20our journey, it's been a surprise in every sense of the word.
01:10:24Surprise can be a good thing, right?
01:10:26And maybe, just maybe, we'll have the best of both worlds.
01:10:38Breakfast in bed for my beautiful princess.
01:10:41Oh my God! Are you trying to spoil me?
01:10:45Maybe I am. You deserve it.
01:10:48This looks amazing. I love the nuggets.
01:10:53I believe in us, James.
01:10:56We've gone through a lot of challenges and come out even stronger.
01:11:02Tonight is the last step for us to become a real couple.
01:11:09I'm lucky to have you here by my side, Mia.
01:11:13It doesn't matter how angry they get upon hearing the news.
01:11:18We'll face it together.
01:11:24Mom, we need to tell you something about our marriage.
01:11:33Our marriage started with a light tube in the home.
01:11:37And?
01:11:39It was a business arrangement.
01:11:42But over time, we fell in love with each other.
01:11:48We want to make it real.
01:11:51And we'd like to have your blessing for real this time.
01:11:56Well, your marriage, contract or not, has looked pretty real to me from the very beginning.
01:12:06And I'm glad you guys are brave enough to admit the mistakes
01:12:11and go on with your real, happy marriage life.
01:12:17Thank you for understanding, Mom.
01:12:22I'll always be there for her.
01:12:25And we have a new member coming to the family soon.