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