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