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00:00I caught my boyfriend cheating on me with my best friend and in a state of drunken anger,
00:04but what I thought as a one-night stand became the biggest mistake of my life.
00:10As she woke up, her surroundings revealed a dimly lit opulent room.
00:15Panic set in when she discovered her nudity
00:22and searched the room frantically for her clothing. At her feet,
00:25she noticed a pair of men's briefs and her heart sank when she spotted red stains on the sheets.
00:32It was the final damning evidence of a night she couldn't fully recall.
00:39This was not a dream. This had happened. She lost her virginity.
00:44You're awake. Mr. Erickson.
00:53After everything we did last night, you still think we aren't on a first-name basis.
01:06You should take a shower. The water pressure is excellent.
01:14Uh, no thanks. I need to leave.
01:22Emma, don't you want to talk about what happened last night?
01:26Emma wrestled with the fractured fragments of her memory,
01:29attempting to reconstruct the blurry aftermath of her reckless drinking.
01:34In the moment of haste, she slid beneath the cool sheets,
01:38her hands clawed at the scattered remnants of her attire strewn across.
01:43Each article of clothing a potential witness to the night's debauchery.
01:57Mr. Erickson, can we forget that anything happened between us last night?
02:02If you're worried about any STDs, I can assure you I'm still a virgin.
02:07Was. Was a virgin. The only person that's lost anything here is me.
02:19However, I want to ask if you want anything from me.
02:26You don't strike me as the kind of person that wants money for a f***ing show.
02:31Yeah, I don't want your money. I just want you to keep this a secret.
02:36I did not know it was your first time in bed with someone.
02:41As compensation, I will allow you one demand.
02:47You can ask anything of me.
02:53Except make you fall in love with me.
02:58Mr. Erickson, I think you misunderstood.
03:00I don't go out to give myself away, so I won't trade myself for anything.
03:04In fact, I plan now to officially quit working because from here on,
03:09I'm going to be focusing on my graduation thesis.
03:12We won't be seeing each other again, so I'm going to wish you a good life.
03:16Goodbye.
03:20Robert's mouth twitched with surprise and amusement.
03:24Emma Green's unexpected departure and assertive demeanor had caught his attention.
03:29Emma had made a memorable impression as the first woman to ever walk out on him.
03:35He picked up the scarf she had left behind by mistake and began to inhale its scent.
03:44Emma Green's enigmatic words had presented him with an intriguing challenge
03:50and he eagerly contemplated what the future might hold.
03:59In a northern city, Robert Erickson, CEO of the Erickson Emblem Corporation,
04:12represented power, wealth, and danger.
04:16Rumor had it that he had killed his older brother and left his younger brother traumatized
04:22to become the sole inheritor of the family business.
04:26If there was a person in this world that Emma didn't even dare to think about, it was him.
04:32Yet, this was the person whom she had foolishly spent the night with.
04:36The person looked like a seductive god.
04:40Adding to the complexity of the situation,
04:43the Erickson Emblem Corporation wasn't just an ordinary company.
04:47It stood as the primary rival to the Mayer Group of Industries that was owned by Emma's father.
04:54Their rivalry extended beyond mere financial competition,
04:58spilling over into a power struggle for control over the city.
05:03Both groups were unscrupulous in their methods, causing collateral damage on both sides.
05:09Yes, indeed.
05:11She had slept with her father's most bitter adversary.
05:15She quickens her pace, eager to distance herself from Robert's home.
05:20If anyone from the Mayer family ever discovered this, the shame would be unbearable.
05:32Emma stood, facing the devastating betrayal that had rocked her world.
05:38If she hadn't walked in on them cheating on her yesterday,
05:41her drunken night of debauchery could have been avoided.
05:50Emma
06:19looked at them both, but didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
06:24Emma thought that this only happened in vulgar novels.
06:28One of them was her boyfriend.
06:30The other was her best friend and roommate.
06:33Ted, you don't have to worry about me.
06:35Kristen, he's all yours.
06:37And as far as you and I go, this friendship is done.
06:39Goodbye.
06:41Emma!
06:43Emma!
06:45Emma, don't!
06:50Emma!
06:52A black Cadillac turns into the road, heading towards Emma.
07:01Move, move, move!
07:03Emma, don't!
07:04Emma, no!
07:09It turned out to be Robert.
07:11However, by that point, it was already too late.
07:14Once again, she had acted impulsively, only to regret it afterward.
07:19Without hesitation, she followed through with her rash decision,
07:23leaving Ted and Kristen standing there.
07:27Remorse filled her.
07:29She had lost Ted, her best friend, and her virginity.
07:33With a heavy heart, she knew that yesterday was indeed the worst day of her life.
07:40He maintained silence, exuding an air of mystery,
07:44a trait she found appealing, especially following her heartbreak with Ted.
07:49She discreetly stole a glance at him, struck by the captivating depth of his eyes.
07:58He was interesting, but she also knew this came with danger.
08:02She stared out the window, trying to gain her courage,
08:06then it all came spooing out at once.
08:10What's up with you?
08:11Didn't I tell you I never want to see you again?
08:14Are you surprised to see me?
08:16Well, yes.
08:17What are you doing here?
08:19Miss Green, you were the one sitting in my car.
08:24Yes.
08:26Sorry, that was my boyfriend, ex-boyfriend, and my best friend.
08:34Well, I thought she was my best friend, who are apparently now a thing.
08:41Anyways, I'm sorry.
08:43I just had to get out of that situation.
08:46So you thought, let's take up hitchhiking and jump in a new one.
08:54Sorry?
08:55Emma looked at Robert with a perplexed expression,
08:58unsure of what he meant by his cryptic remark.
09:01She followed his gaze down to her muddy shoes.
09:06I promise, Robert, I'll clean your car.
09:09I'm sorry for making a mess.
09:11I'm sorry for making a mess.
09:13I'll appreciate that.
09:25You should be more careful.
09:28Someone dangerous might pick you up.
09:30Although his words made sense,
09:32Emma felt like there was something more to how he meant them.
09:36Something felt wrong with what he said.
09:41Okay, take care.
09:50Even after Emma left the car,
09:52he couldn't shake the seductive memories of their passionate night.
10:11Hi.
10:12Okay, during my examination.
10:16Okay then, I'll leave it to you.
10:19You can pick up your prescription from the pharmacy.
10:21And if there's any further pain or discomfort,
10:24you can call us back anytime.
10:27Easy for him to say.
10:29He's a man.
10:30If he had lost his virginity to a random girl one drunken night,
10:34he would be celebrated.
10:36And why did he bring up toys?
10:38What's the use of having a nice car,
10:40nice clothes,
10:42lots of money?
10:43What's the use of being handsome if he's a pervert?
10:46However, it's important to consider
10:49that these ideas could be mere speculations on her part.
11:00How was the doctor's visit?
11:04Are you following me?
11:05Look, I don't know what kind of weird stuff you're into,
11:07but I told you already.
11:09I wanted to remind you that apart from just a doctor's appointment,
11:14you have one more.
11:15What appointment?
11:16To wash my car, Miss Green.
11:19Um, I'm actually really busy right now.
11:21I have midterm coming up and I'm heading to the library.
11:24After this, I will come and do the needful.
11:35Mr. Erickson, what are you doing here?
11:37Get in the car, Emma.
11:39She wasn't sure what made her get in.
11:41There was something about him that made you feel you needed to do what he said.
11:46When she saw the corner of his lips curl up,
11:49there was a hint of evil in his smile.
12:05Uh, what are we doing here, Mr. Erickson?
12:14I figured my cat isn't within your caliber, so I barred it the job.
12:22What exactly do you want from me?
12:25Just have a meal with me.
12:27Isn't that better than cleaning my car?
12:35Today's task is to laugh and eat.
12:44Don't talk nonsense.
12:48Emma found out that they would not be eating alone.
12:50They had company, a woman.
12:54Hello, Robert.
12:56And, uh, you are?
12:58This is Samuel's tutor.
13:01Her name is Miss Green.
13:05Hello, I'm Jennifer Walt.
13:08Well, I used to be Samuel's tutor.
13:10I resigned to focus on my thesis.
13:13Uh, hi, Miss Walt.
13:16I was afraid I was disturbing you and your other commitments.
13:20You're not.
13:21But I had to bring Miss Green here because I made an appointment with her first.
13:27You don't mind, do you?
13:28Of course not.
13:29The more, the merrier.
13:31I just hope Miss Green doesn't mind that I already ordered food according to what you like.
13:36It's just that I don't know what Miss Green likes.
13:39I'll just ask someone to come with the menu.
13:43No need, Miss Walt.
13:44I'm not picky.
13:46She isn't picky about food.
13:49What I like, she likes to eat.
13:53That's good.
13:54Miss Green will have more to eat later.
14:01Emma was embarrassed.
14:04During the meal, Robert would occasionally offer her portions of his food.
14:08He was being very gentle, almost like a boyfriend.
14:13Jennifer didn't say much.
14:16However, she would occasionally glance at Emma.
14:19But Emma could not recognize any of the emotions in her eyes.
14:23Was Robert asking Emma to be in some part of a threesome?
14:26The way they spoke to each other was odd.
14:29Part business, part lover.
14:31But Emma couldn't quite put her finger on it.
14:36Do you mind if I have a chat with Rob for a moment?
14:41No worries.
14:50I know you, Robert.
14:52You're doing this to make me jealous.
14:54I think you should go back.
14:56There'll be a meeting in the afternoon.
14:57I still need to drop Emma off at school.
15:19What are you laughing at?
15:21You like Miss Waltz.
15:24Wait, you brought me here to provoke her on purpose, didn't you?
15:28You didn't really have to do that.
15:29She obviously has some strong feelings for you as well.
15:32You don't know what you're talking about.
15:35I suggest you refrain from speaking to me out of your place in the future.
15:39Emma watched him with confusion.
15:41In the future, they would never see each other again.
15:45And what was her place with Robert?
15:47If Ted was any kind of an example, she did not want to repeat the same mistake.
15:52Of course, with Robert, she might be overthinking.
15:56Knowing that he had someone he cared for, she actually felt much more relaxed.
16:03Get in the car.
16:04I'll take you back to school.
16:05No, thanks.
16:06I'll take the bus.
16:25So
16:31do
16:55hello.
17:30So
17:50we really have to stop meeting like this is starting to creep me out.
17:53Get in the car, Em.
17:55Now he was calling her Em?
17:57No one had ever called her that.
17:59Emma was short enough, but she liked the way he said it.
18:04Give me my bag, please.
18:06It'll take you at least an hour and a half to jog from here to your school.
18:12Are you sure you can still make it in time for class?
18:25Someone called you just now.
18:30You answered my phone.
18:32What if it was something urgent?
18:35What did he say?
18:36He just asked who I was and where you were.
18:40So how did you answer?
18:42Is it important?
18:44This is my phone.
18:46You answered it without my permission.
18:48I have every right to know the subject of conversation.
18:51I said I'm your extortion target.
18:54Your bag was in my car.
18:57So you're a boyfriend, right?
19:00Ex-boyfriend.
19:02Did you guys fight?
19:03That has nothing to do with you, Mr. Ericsson.
19:17Without saying another word, she turned around and walked towards the school.
19:26But not long after she walked, nearby, someone shouted.
19:31Emma!
19:33Jack!
19:36As Robert observed the car parked across from him, his face turned pale with surprise.
19:41Was that Jack Mayer, the eldest son of the Mayer family?
19:46It seemed that he had greatly underestimated Emma Green.
19:50You said you'd be gone for two months.
19:53Yeah, Dad broke his leg a few days ago, so I came back early.
19:56Do you want me to take you to go see him?
20:00You still can't forgive him.
20:01How can I?
20:02Besides, I know my place.
20:05Emma, don't be like that.
20:07I've never treated you like an outsider.
20:09I know.
20:10So, is that Ericsson?
20:14Yeah, in that car.
20:16Robert.
20:18And how do you know him?
20:19I'm his brother's tutor.
20:21So, you're still working.
20:23What about that card I gave you?
20:27Emma, that's not the Mayer's family's money.
20:29That's me giving a gift to my sister.
20:32Yeah, but you still have the Mayer's surname.
20:36Emma, stop being so stubborn.
20:38I feel bad for you.
20:40Don't.
20:40I really like my life right now.
20:42Well, at least promise me you'll stay away from Robert Ericsson.
20:46He's very dangerous.
20:48I know.
20:48I'm not stupid.
20:50Brother, I'm running late.
20:51I really have to go.
20:53All right.
20:54Let me take you out for dinner tonight.
20:55I'll pick you up.
20:56Send me the address.
20:58I'll see you later.
20:59Okay.
21:00Robert Ericsson was not someone who would just drop Emma off at school to be a good guy.
21:06What was his agenda?
21:07Could it be possible that he had stumbled upon some crucial information?
21:12A revelation that could potentially unravel secrets and hidden truths?
21:17As the wheels of speculation spun in Jack's mind,
21:21he couldn't help but wonder if Robert's actions held a deeper purpose.
21:31Emma rings the doorbell,
21:35and a member of the house staff lets her in.
21:41She walked through the front part of the house,
21:44viewing it in a new light.
21:46This time, she was paying attention to the design choices made in the space.
21:56Why are you here?
21:58This is my house.
22:03I've been waiting for you.
22:12Waiting for me?
22:13I told you I was handing in my resignation.
22:16Well then, I should ask you.
22:20Why are you here?
22:22Wouldn't a call or an email suffice?
22:26Oh, I wanted to tell Samuel in person.
22:29I felt it was only right.
22:31Right.
22:33From now on, I think you should stay here and focus more on helping Samuel with his studies.
22:39Wait, you mean live here?
22:43That's right.
22:44Samuel has a month before the college entrance exam.
22:48He needs all the help he can get.
22:50Plus, it'll be more convenient for you to stay here.
22:55No, I'm a student.
22:58I have to stay at the dormitory.
22:59Besides, this place is too far from campus.
23:02It's inconvenient to be going back and forth.
23:05Oh, I can help you with the accommodation to your school.
23:09No jogging back and forth and whatnot.
23:13I can send you a car.
23:16It's a win-win.
23:18That's not necessary.
23:20What I mean is, it's inappropriate for us to live together.
23:23And to live with someone I teach.
23:26I did not realize that your thoughts were so vulgar.
23:32Could it be that you like Samuel?
23:34Samuel is just my student.
23:36Then do you like me?
23:39Of course not.
23:40Since you don't like either of us, what's there to be afraid of?
23:46Miss Green, I think I still need to remind you
23:50that you were the one who took the initiative that night.
23:54You're a man.
23:56I don't believe you didn't have the power to reject me.
23:59You don't seem to know very much about men.
24:03Most men would never reject a woman
24:05who voluntarily throws herself into their arms.
24:09Unless that man's sexual function is lacking.
24:13Speaking of which, I'm a little curious.
24:17Yesterday, I saw you talking to Ted Smith.
24:21Today, you were hugging Jack Mayer.
24:26Miss Green, it seems that I have totally underestimated
24:30your ability with the opposite sex.
24:35You and I are not close.
24:37I don't feel any obligation to share my secrets.
24:40I do not need you interfering in my personal matters.
24:44Also, you promised to keep what happened between you and I private.
24:49This was the first time Robert had met a woman
24:52who was not afraid of him.
24:55She was like a little wild cat
24:58that was ready to attack at any time.
25:02Of course, I've never told anyone
25:04about the matter of you sleeping with me.
25:08Then why pry into my love life?
25:11I'm just trying to win the argument based on what you said.
25:16You're not the only non-family member living in my house.
25:19It's not appropriate to think of this arrangement
25:22as inappropriate while you live here.
25:26You're like the other people I've hired.
25:29I'll provide the food and the shelter.
25:32You'll be responsible for teaching Samuel here.
25:35That's all.
25:47Miss Green's living arrangements have been negotiated.
25:52You can begin your lessons.
25:53Emma was speechless.
25:55Who did he negotiate with?
25:57It was him who made the decision.
26:01However, if she really thought about it,
26:03this could also be a good idea.
26:08She had planned on moving out of the dormitory anyway.
26:11It would get her away from Kristen for good.
26:16I'm sure she's not going to be happy about it.
26:19She could use the next month to find a new house to live in.
26:25After she finished her tutoring session with Samuel,
26:28she rushed to the restaurant.
26:37Perfect timing.
26:38Dinner has just been served.
26:41Eat slowly.
26:41It's not like anybody's going to snatch her from you.
26:46You can't win against me.
26:47I'll eat it all.
26:48Everything.
26:49Okay.
26:50You eat it all.
26:51If we need to order some more, not a problem.
26:54If Angie was here and saw how skinny you are,
26:57it would probably make her heart ache to death.
27:00I'm sure she'd be happy to see you eat.
27:01I'm sure she'd be happy to see you eat.
27:03I'm sure she'd be happy to see you eat.
27:05I'm sure she'd be happy to see you eat.
27:07I'm sure she'd be happy to see you eat.
27:09To death.
27:11Jack, please.
27:12Okay.
27:13Okay.
27:13Please.
27:14Just eat.
27:28Elsa, what brings you here?
27:36Why are you like this?
27:37You came from overseas and you didn't even come to visit your actual sister.
27:43Instead, you're here having dinner with her.
27:46The illegitimate daughter.
27:48Shut up.
27:50She was the illegitimate daughter to begin with.
27:52Disgrace to her mother.
27:55How could you be so nice to her?
27:58Elsa, you need to be more respectful, okay?
28:01Jack, at the end, I am your real sister.
28:05Miss Mario, please.
28:06Speak to me with respect.
28:08First of all, I don't have a father.
28:11Secondly, I have never used a single cent of the Mayer family's money.
28:15Even when my mother was ill and hospitalized.
28:18Even when we needed money to save her life, not even then did I ask for help.
28:23No one in the Mayer family has the right to criticize me.
28:27Your existence is a disgrace.
28:30I'm proud to be my mother's daughter, whether you like it or not.
28:37Emma, Emma, Emma, please.
28:43Elsa, she's...
28:43Brother, don't speak anymore.
28:46Save some dignity for me.
28:49I'll leave first.
28:50Call me if you need anything.
28:58Are you satisfied?
29:06Oh, mom, I miss you so much.
29:36Where are you heading?
29:48If you're busy, you can just drop me at the dorms.
29:51I'll be fine by myself.
29:53I had planned to go home.
29:55Tom looked in the mirror and knew what his master wanted.
30:07Mr. Erickson, Miss Green's room has been arranged.
30:21It is on the first floor of Samuel's residence.
30:26Samuel is studying for his college entrance exam.
30:31Wouldn't it distract him to have Miss Green staying there?
30:35Oh, yes.
30:37Arrange it with me.
30:39We can put her up for the month.
30:42Yes, sir.
30:50Another one bites the dust.
31:04So
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