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ESP Lo siento, ex-marido. Este hijo no es tuyo
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00:03Three years after the divorce, my ex-husband Julian showed up with roses, grinning like he'd already won.
00:09Babe, I kept my word, right on time to get you back.
00:13Three years ago, he played truth or dare with his friends and lost to his childhood sweetheart.
00:19She had a request.
00:20I want to see if you and your wife are really in love.
00:22So you two get divorced, three years, I'll admit it's true love.
00:25No calls, no messages, nothing.
00:27Just time, distance, and the truth of what remains.
00:29Three years, and then we'll see.
00:31Deal!
00:32Wait for me.
00:33Hey, seriously, think about this, okay?
00:35Divorce isn't something you just mess around with.
00:36I trust what we have.
00:37My wife's obsessed with me for life.
00:39She'll definitely remarry me.
00:41I didn't say a word.
00:42He had no idea that was his last chance.
00:45Mad at me?
00:46My husband doesn't let me take flowers from other men.
00:53Come on, I'm here now, aren't I?
00:56Be good.
00:56Don't be mad.
00:57Mr. Chase, keep your distance.
00:58Really pissed this time?
01:00Tell me what'll make you feel better.
01:02Anything.
01:04Back when we were dating, he loved pinning me against walls, kissing me under the moonlight.
01:10Julian, three years is enough to change everything.
01:15True.
01:16He nodded like he agreed.
01:17His hand came up to cut my face, thumb stroking my cheek.
01:21So, did you have a boy or a girl?
01:24The thought of that baby still tore through my chest.
01:27Three years ago, he knew I was pregnant.
01:30After he lost that stupid game.
01:32At her demand, he divorced me anyway.
01:35Three years.
01:36No texts.
01:38No calls.
01:39Nothing.
01:40Nothing.
01:40Now he had the nerve to assume I'd have his kid.
01:43A bitter smile curl up my lips.
01:46Before I could tell him I got rid of it, his phone rang.
01:49He pulled it out.
01:50The screen lit up.
01:52Little princess.
01:54That's what he called his childhood sweetheart, Serena.
01:57I'd seen it a thousand times.
01:59The way he'd pat her head, grin, and say she'd been his little princess since they were kids.
02:05Never gave a damn how it made me feel when I was still his wife.
02:08Hey baby, what's wrong?
02:10Julian, please.
02:11Come quick.
02:12I'm on my period and it hurts so bad.
02:17Don't worry, I'm coming right now.
02:18I gotta check on Serena.
02:20I'll come find you later.
02:21Before I could blink, he was gone.
02:23Serena posted to her feed, showing off again.
02:26Julian's hand was on her stomach, rubbing gently.
02:29Her caption, he's loved me most since we were kids.
02:33No matter how important the matter, or how important the person,
02:37as long as I'm not feeling well, he drops everything and rushes to my side,
02:42giving me all his care and love.
02:44He's truly the best man in the world.
02:47I hit like.
02:48Every single day for three years, Serena posted about their relationship.
02:53She posted 1,095 times.
02:57I liked every single one.
02:59She found new ways to flaunt it daily.
03:02Like how she didn't work.
03:04Julian gave her his card.
03:05Unlimited spending.
03:07She could crash at the place Julian and I used to share whenever she wanted.
03:11My stuff?
03:12She'd use it if she felt like it.
03:14Toss it if she didn't.
03:15For three years, those two did everything couples do.
03:19I knew she posted them for me to see.
03:22Every like was my way of showing I didn't give a shit.
03:25But Serena thought I was jealous, losing my mind, desperate for attention.
03:30Next time I saw Julian was when he and Serena showed up at my coffee shop.
03:38Serena looked around my coffee shop.
03:40Eyes wide.
03:41Shocked.
03:43I gave you all that money.
03:44Why are you doing this kind of hard labor?
03:46When we divorced, I asked for half his assets.
03:49He gave it without hesitation.
03:51I stopped making the coffee in my hands.
03:53Looked up at him.
03:54Because I want to.
03:55And it's none of your business.
03:57Serena put on her fake sweet voice.
03:59Chloe, it's been three years.
04:02How have you been?
04:03Great.
04:04Serena looked surprised by how calm I was.
04:07Julian's phone rang.
04:08He turned and went outside to take it.
04:10The second it was just me and Serena, the mask dropped.
04:13Her smile twisted into something smug and taunting.
04:17Stop playing games.
04:18But don't get too excited yet.
04:20Even if you remarry Julian this time, so what?
04:25His mom hates you.
04:27She's always wanted me as her daughter-in-law.
04:30Julian's only remarrying you out of obligation.
04:32He even asked for my permission before coming to find you.
04:36And you're signing a prenup.
04:38Oh, and I wrote it myself.
04:40She pulled a prenup out of her bag and slapped it in front of me.
04:44I glanced down, barely hiding my disgust.
04:49First line, all Chase family assets have nothing to do with you.
04:53After marriage, you cannot call your mother-in-law mom.
04:56Must address her as aunt.
04:58In public, you cannot claim to be Mrs. Chase.
05:02You're the ex-wife only.
05:04The audacity made me laugh.
05:05If his mom loves you so much, how come you're still nobody to him?
05:08Three years and Julian still won't claim you.
05:11How pathetic.
05:13Serena's face twisted.
05:15Her hand flew up to slap me.
05:17Then, Julian's footsteps echoed from behind.
05:20Her expression changed instantly.
05:22Tears streaming.
05:23Playing the martyr.
05:25Chloe, I really do want you and Julian to remarry.
05:28As his childhood friend, I just want him to be happy.
05:30This prenup is just a formality.
05:32Don't be upset, okay?
05:34Serena, what's wrong?
05:35It's nothing.
05:35It's my fault.
05:36Don't blame Chloe.
05:36Chloe, apologize!
05:39A cold smile crept across my face.
05:41He frowned, voice dripping with disappointment.
05:45Serena grew up with me.
05:46She's like my sister.
05:48She's family.
05:49Can you stop being so hostile to her?
05:51For my sake.
05:52Just be nice to her, okay?
05:54My face stayed blank.
05:56I'd seen this exact scene a hundred times three years ago.
05:59I was over it.
06:00I was about to kick them out when my phone rang.
06:03Video call.
06:04The screen lit up.
06:05Baby boy.
06:06Julian's eyes lit up when he saw that.
06:08He hit accept before I could stop him.
06:11All right, fine.
06:11I grabbed my phone fast.
06:13My two-year-old son's chubby face filled the screen.
06:17Mommy, I missed you!
06:18Julian heard mommy and went rigid with excitement.
06:22Convinced I'd had his son, I said a quick word to my son.
06:26I want to see my son.
06:28Serena's face darkened.
06:31He's not your son.
06:33I looked him dead in the eye.
06:35Voice, ice cold.
06:36Stop bothering me, you sick freaks.
06:41All right, all right.
06:43Stop being mad.
06:44I've really missed you and our son.
06:46I finally got it.
06:47Guys like him, so full of themselves.
06:50Wouldn't believe I'd stopped loving him until they saw my husband in person.
06:56Mom's birthday is in a few days.
06:57You're a good cook.
06:58Make some of her favorite dishes.
07:00Use this as a chance to fix things between you two.
07:02Now that you've given her a grandson, she won't give you a hard time anymore.
07:05So he knew.
07:06Three years of his mother treating me like garbage.
07:10His mother hated that I came from nothing.
07:12Even though I was Julian's legal wife, she wouldn't let me attend any family dinners.
07:17If she was there, I wasn't allowed at the table.
07:20I hated her too.
07:22Our relationship was walking on eggshells.
07:24We just ignored each other.
07:26And in all of it, he'd stayed silent.
07:29A bitter smile tugged at my lips.
07:31I asked on purpose.
07:33Julian, let's say, hypothetically, what if I cook a whole feast and your mom still won't
07:38let me sit at the table?
07:39He hesitated before answering.
07:40You can say something nice.
07:42Butter her up.
07:42You know how she is.
07:44All bark, no bite.
07:45Serena jumped in with fake helpfulness.
07:48Chloe, it's not shameful to beg your elders.
07:51Aunt Chase can't resist when someone begs at her feet.
07:54She was mocking me, telling me to beg on my knees.
07:57I laughed bitterly.
07:58Julian, three years changes everything.
08:01I'm married now, and the kid isn't yours.
08:03And you, Serena, you should be the one begging on your knees.
08:06Maybe that's your ticket into the Chase family.
08:10Serena's eyes filled with tears.
08:12I shouldn't have said anything.
08:14She covered her mouth and ran out.
08:16Julian's face went dark.
08:18He snapped.
08:19How long are you going to keep this up?
08:21Then, he took off after Serena.
08:24My phone buzzed.
08:25Text from my husband.
08:27Wifey, project's done.
08:28Be home tomorrow afternoon.
08:30Relief washed through me.
08:32Once Julian met Silas in person, he'd finally stop this delusional bullshit.
08:37Next day, I'd barely gotten to the coffee shop when the preschool teacher called out of
08:42nowhere, said my son got picked up by some guy claiming to be his real dad and his godmother.
08:48My heart jumped to my throat.
08:49I raced to the Chase estate.
08:51Found Serena shoving my son into a dog kennel with a dog and a cat.
08:56My son's been allergic to animal fur since birth.
08:59Dogs.
09:00Dogs.
09:00Cats.
09:00He can't touch any of them.
09:02He was screaming.
09:03Face red down to his neck.
09:05Red hives were already breaking out on his throat.
09:08Serena ignored his breakdown completely.
09:11Instead, she pushed a cat into my son's arms.
09:14Don't be scared, Leo.
09:15This kitty's three years old.
09:17Technically, your big sister.
09:19She's godmommy's favorite kitty.
09:21Give her a hug.
09:23Don't be rude.
09:24Crying that loud will scare her.
09:26My son tried to push it away.
09:28Terrified, the black cat's sharp claws raked across his face, leaving bloody scratches.
09:33He cried harder.
09:35Serena's voice stayed soft.
09:37You're scaring the kitty.
09:39But her eyes were threatening, boring into my son.
09:43Get your hands off my son!
09:45I charged forward, furious.
09:47I was inches from grabbing him.
09:50Julian appeared out of nowhere.
09:51Grabbed me from behind.
09:53Pulled me back a few steps.
09:55Serena's just trying to help, giving him some playmates.
09:58My eyes burned red.
09:59I whipped around and slapped him across the face.
10:02My son is allergic to animal fur.
10:05His playmates aren't animals.
10:08I spun back to grab my son.
10:10Julian's hand locked around my wrist like a vice.
10:13Serena put on that innocent victim face.
10:15Today's the kitty's third birthday.
10:18She loves playing with kids.
10:21I just thought since Leo's coming back to the Chase family, they should get acquainted.
10:27While she talked, her black cat clawed at my son.
10:30Left a mess of scratches on his arms, neck, face.
10:34She added helpfully.
10:37Don't worry.
10:37My cat and dog are vaccinated.
10:39Very clean.
10:40I sleep with the kitty every night.
10:42Watching my son cry so hard he could barely breathe.
10:46I was losing it.
10:48Struggling hard.
10:49Julian held me tighter.
10:51Trying to calm me down.
10:53Boys can't be raised soft.
10:55He's gonna inherit the Chase Empire someday.
10:58Gotta toughen him up.
10:59Can't have him scared of a cat.
11:00Suddenly, my son's eyes rolled back.
11:03He collapsed.
11:04I screamed.
11:05He's going into anaphylactic shock.
11:07Julian finally realized how serious this was.
11:10I shoved past him, scooped up my son, and ran for the hospital.
11:15Julian and Serena followed.
11:17My son was in the ER getting treated.
11:19The doctor handed over a consent form.
11:22Parent or legal guardian needs to sign.
11:24Julian jumped in.
11:25I'm the father.
11:26I'll sign.
11:27He reached for the form.
11:28Then a cold voice cut through from behind.
11:31Since when is my son your son?
11:34I snatched the consent form and signed it fast.
11:39Doctor, is my son okay?
11:43Don't worry.
11:44This is standard procedure.
11:45The patient's still being treated.
11:46You got him here in time.
11:47Shouldn't be any real danger.
11:48He'll be transferred to a room soon.
11:50The doctor's words were like a shot of calm.
11:52I turned around and realized two tall men were locked in a stare-down.
11:57The tension thick enough to cut.
11:59Who the hell you?
12:01I stepped closer to Silas.
12:03Wrapped my arm around his.
12:04Making it clear who he was to me.
12:07Word by word, I told Julian.
12:10He's my husband, Simus.
12:12And my son's biological father.
12:13And the man who's got our backs.
12:15Silas's face was dark.
12:17But when he looked at me, his eyes went soft.
12:19Don't worry.
12:20I'll handle this.
12:21That look made Julian snap.
12:23He grabbed my arm.
12:25Tried to yank me.
12:26Chloe!
12:26What the hell are you saying?
12:28Leo is obviously my son!
12:30He pointed at Silas's nose.
12:32Voice dripping with disbelief.
12:35Did you hire this guy just to piss me off?
12:37I raised my hand and slapped him.
12:39Left a bright red footprint on his face.
12:41You better pray!
12:42Are you my sons okay?
12:44Or you and Serena are gonna pay with your lives!
12:48Heat surged through me.
12:49My whole body shook.
12:51Out of nowhere, Silas kicked Julian square in the gut.
12:55He doubled over, clutching his stomach.
12:57Julian, if anything happens to my son,
12:59your whole family goes down with you.
13:02Serena rushed over to help Julian up.
13:04She looked at me, furious and confused.
13:08Chloe, what the hell is this?
13:13Weren't you waiting to remarry Julian?
13:15She sized up Silas.
13:17Incredulous.
13:18Silas wore a luxury watch on his right wrist.
13:21Worth millions.
13:23Custom tailored suit.
13:24Expensive as hell.
13:25She could tell Silas was rich.
13:27Now you're saying you married this guy?
13:29She laughed like it was the most ridiculous thing she'd ever heard.
13:32Everyone knows you're Julian's simp.
13:34You're literally the ultimate simp.
13:36That's the only reason Julian married you.
13:38When you guys divorced, you were one month pregnant.
13:42Leo's over two now.
13:44The timeline matches.
13:45He's Julian's kid.
13:47What the hell are you trying to pull?
13:49Julian straightened up, breathing hard, buying into Serena's logic.
13:52Leo is my son.
13:54Chloe, I didn't think you'd stoop this low.
13:57He looked at Silas with pure contempt.
13:59Don't know where you dug this guy up to mess with me,
14:02but I get it.
14:03We haven't contacted in three years.
14:05You loved me so much you must have been lonely as hell.
14:08The three years are up.
14:10I promise I'll never bring up divorce again.
14:12For our son's sake, I need you to calm down and stop this.
14:15His eyes shifted to Silas again, still full of himself.
14:18I don't know how you met this man,
14:20but I need to make something clear.
14:22I'm the only man Chloe's ever had.
14:24The man she chased for two years in college to get.
14:27Our foundation is solid.
14:29The divorce was just a little game we played.
14:32Three years ago, we agreed we'd get get back together.
14:36Chloe loves me too much to not remarry me,
14:37and we have a son together.
14:39I'm telling you this so you don't get too deep into whatever act this is.
14:43Our marriage is between us.
14:46Outsiders should stay out of it.
14:48Still so goddamn sure of himself.
14:50All because back in college, I fell for him at first sight.
14:54That was my first crush.
14:56I went all in with the whole girl chasing guy thing.
15:00At first, he played it cool.
15:02Didn't give me the time of day.
15:03But I didn't quit.
15:05Kept finding excuses to be around him.
15:07Finally, the year his family almost went bankrupt,
15:10when everyone avoided him, I was the only one who stuck around.
15:14Even pulled out money I'd saved from part-time jobs and told him,
15:18I've got some savings.
15:20Can't save your company, but at least you won't starve.
15:23That got to him.
15:24From that day on, we were together.
15:26Everyone at school called me the queen of simps.
15:29Said I chased Julian down with pure shamelessness.
15:32Senior year, his family turned it around.
15:35Not only avoided bankruptcy, but business ruined.
15:38We're getting married.
15:39That same year, he married me against his parents' wishes.
15:43I became even more devoted to him.
15:45Did whatever he wanted.
15:47Even when he got cozy with Serena.
15:49You're bad.
15:50I only fought with him at home.
15:51Never embarrassed him in public.
15:53So, in everyone's eyes, I loved Julian to my core.
15:57Like a doormat.
15:58Just there for him.
15:59No matter what.
16:00Back to reality.
16:01Hate churned in my gut.
16:03Disgust all over my face.
16:05I stared at Julian.
16:06Eyes cold.
16:07I used to love you with everything I had.
16:10But now, all I feel is hate.
16:12Not a shred of love left.
16:15Three years ago, when you lost that game to Serena,
16:18that was your last chance.
16:19Once we divorced, I was never coming back.
16:21Look, Julian, you make me sick.
16:23You and Serena did everything behind my back.
16:26And now you have the nerve to ask me to remarry you?
16:29Don't you see how pathetic you are?
16:33What's even more pathetic is thinking I'd have your kid.
16:36Silas pulled me close by the waist.
16:38The day after you divorced, Chloe and I got our marriage license.
16:41The next day, she had an abortion.
16:44A month and a half later, she got pregnant with Leo, my son.
16:49And now she's carrying another one of mine.
16:51Julian, the woman you threw away has been living her best life with me.
16:56Julian looked like he'd been struck by lightning.
16:58Impossible!
16:59No way!
17:00His eyes went bloodshot, staring at me, demanding answers.
17:04You couldn't have married someone else!
17:06I reminded him.
17:08Remember when I told you some guy was chasing me?
17:10And I said if we ever divorced, I'd marry him?
17:15Julian froze.
17:16It finally clicked.
17:17Silas was the guy who'd been after me years ago.
17:20Back then, I'd just agreed to marry Julian.
17:24Silas told me to think it over, and offered $300 million to steal me away.
17:28I turned him down.
17:30He asked me,
17:32If you ever get divorced, will you marry me first thing?
17:35Back then?
17:37Naive as hell, I thought I'd never divorce.
17:39I casually said,
17:41Okay.
17:42Didn't think three years later, I'd actually be divorced.
17:45After the divorce, I had no plans to look for Silas.
17:49He saw Serena announce my divorce online.
17:52Found me immediately.
17:53Made me keep my promise.
17:55On some weird impulse, I agreed to get the marriage license with him.
17:59I told Julian back then,
18:01See?
18:02If you don't treat me right, the second we divorce, some rich guy's gonna snatch me up.
18:08At the time, he scrolled through my chat history with Silas, but didn't take it seriously at all.
18:14Just looked at Silas with total contempt.
18:16Online scammer.
18:18That's all he is.
18:19Only you're naive enough to believe that crap.
18:22I'd met Silas online.
18:24I knew sign language.
18:25He learned it from me.
18:26He used it to communicate with his grandmother.
18:29Even after I told him Silas wasn't a scammer, Julian still didn't believe me.
18:34Now the man was standing right in front of him.
18:37Reality hit.
18:38The operating room doors opened.
18:40Doctors and nurses wheeled my son out.
18:43Silas and I rushed over.
18:44My son's eyes were open.
18:46Saw the worry on my face.
18:48Sweet kid.
18:49Even now.
18:50Tried to comfort me with a weak voice.
18:52Mommy, don't worry.
18:54It's bad for the baby sister in your belly.
18:57Seeing his little face covered in cat scratches?
19:00Tears I couldn't stop.
19:02I held his hand and nodded.
19:04I followed the doctors taking my son to the VIP room.
19:08Silas told his assistant,
19:09Call the cops.
19:10We're pressing charges.
19:12Julian stood there, like the world had ended.
19:15Finally realized he was a complete joke.
19:18No wife.
19:19No son.
19:20Nothing.
19:21Julian wasn't done.
19:23Chased after us.
19:24Chloe, Chloe, we need to talk.
19:27Silas blocked him.
19:28Furious.
19:29Shoved him back against the wall.
19:31Before Julian could react,
19:33Silas grabbed his collar like a raging lion.
19:35This isn't over.
19:37I'm going to destroy your family.
19:40Simus!
19:41A doctor's...
19:41Don't do it!
19:42This is a hospital.
19:43No fighting.
19:44You're disturbing patients.
19:46If the doctor hadn't intervened,
19:49Silas' fist would have already connected with Julian's face.
19:52Julian!
19:52The cops showed up and took both Julian and Serena in for questioning.
19:57Two officers came to the room to take statements from me and my son.
20:00Okay.
20:01Once my son was stable, I left him with the nanny.
20:04Followed Silas and our lawyer to the station to deal with Serena hurting my son.
20:10Julian's lawyer was at the station too.
20:12Julian sat there, dead-eyed, telling the cops,
20:15I didn't mean to hurt the kid.
20:17When he mentioned the kid, he still couldn't believe it wasn't his.
20:21I thought he was my son.
20:24As his father, I just brought him home.
20:26I had no intention of hurting him.
20:28Right.
20:29This is all a misunderstanding.
20:31I pulled the paternity test from my bag and threw it in Julian's face.
20:36This is my son's paternity test.
20:39Stop your delusions.
20:41I got rid of your kid.
20:42Julian stared, stunned, picked up the report from the floor,
20:47eyes wide, reading every word.
20:49When he saw it confirmed father-son relationship with Silas,
20:53he finally broke.
20:54His legs gave out, stumbled back a step.
20:58His eyes-
20:58Why did you abort our baby?
20:59Why didn't you tell me?
21:00Demanding answers.
21:01Why did you abort our baby?
21:04Why didn't you tell me?
21:05I laughed bitterly.
21:06My eyes burned, too.
21:08I stared right into his furious eyes.
21:11Mine blazed right back.
21:13Why?
21:14You knew, want to know why?
21:16I was pregnant and still divorced me over Serena's stupid game!
21:19Three years.
21:20You were dead to me.
21:22No calls, no texts, nothing.
21:25You were so sure I was your simp, that no matter what you did, I'd take you back.
21:30To you, I was just some pathetic woman with no self-respect.
21:33That's why you could ignore my feelings and cheat on me with your so-called childhood friend.
21:38But Julian, I have a spine.
21:41My love has its limits.
21:42For a cheater like you, divorce was my freedom.
21:46What made you think I'd wait around for you?
21:48He froze, tears welling up.
21:50I choked back the emotion.
21:52These words had been stuck in my chest for years.
21:55Finally saying them felt like a weight lifting off my heart.
21:59I pulled out a video recording from my bag and handed it to the cops.
22:03I'd worn a hidden camera when I went to the chase estate.
22:06Caught everything Serena and Julian did to my son.
22:09The video showed me clearly, telling them my son was allergic to animal fur.
22:14They ignored it.
22:15When the cat scratched my son, they stopped me from taking him out.
22:19I told the officer, the evidence is clear.
22:22They deliberately caused serious bodily harm to my son.
22:26I'm pressing full charges.
22:28Julian and Serena forcibly took my son from the preschool.
22:32That's illegal abduction.
22:34Your actions violated the law.
22:36We're detaining you both.
22:38Final sentencing will be decided by the court.
22:43From down the hall, a voice cut in, calm and commanding.
22:47Officer, isn't that conclusion a bit premature?
22:51Julian's mother had arrived, poised as ever.
22:54Serena.
22:54Even with her son about to become a criminal,
22:57brought the most famous lawyer.
22:59My eyes went sharp.
23:00I stared her down, voice dripping with sarcasm.
23:04What?
23:04Mrs. Chase challenging the law now?
23:07She looked at me with pure disgust.
23:10Isn't this just about money?
23:13Name your price.
23:14I actually laughed.
23:16She kept up that superior act.
23:17You left the Chase family and found another man.
23:21Can't afford to raise the kids, so you pull this stunt.
23:25Name your price.
23:27I'll treat it like feeding another pet.
23:29Losing some money won't hurt.
23:31Silas stepped forward.
23:33No wonder Julian's a dumbass.
23:35Guess it runs in the family.
23:39Mrs. Chase frowned, sizing Silas up.
23:42Silas pulled a business card from his suit pocket, held it in front of her face.
23:47Think I can't afford to raise my son?
23:49Mrs. Chase looked like she'd been struck by lightning.
23:53Eyes went wide.
23:55Simus Astrin?
23:56That's right.
23:57Mrs. Chase was shook.
23:59Never expected I'd divorced and married up.
24:02Julian had no clue who Silas was, but she did.
24:05The Astor family was the richest in the capital.
24:07The Astor of Nora family control idea.
24:09Silas, the killing son, spent years abroad handling overseas business.
24:14Only came back to the country two years ago.
24:16When the world asks us to rush.
24:19He'd become a business powerhouse.
24:21The guy everyone wanted to work with.
24:23She'd been trying to get Julian to partner with the Astor family.
24:26The woman who'd been looking down her nose at me seconds ago,
24:30now stood there, frozen and awkward.
24:33Chloe!
24:34My mother-in-law appeared out of nowhere.
24:36Chloe!
24:37Eyes full of concern, she rushed over.
24:40She grabbed my hands, worried.
24:41Are you hurt?
24:42I shook my head slightly.
24:44No, Mom.
24:45What are you doing back?
24:46She'd been on vacation in Haichung yesterday.
24:49Didn't expect her to rush back so fast.
24:52Something this serious happens and I'm supposed to stay away?
24:55Let nobody like this mess with you?
24:57When she said that, her eyes cut to Mrs. Chase like knives.
25:01Mrs. Chase's head dropped a little, like a dog before a larger one.
25:06Nervous, uncomfortable.
25:07She forced an awkward smile, trying to save face.
25:11Sorry, Mrs. Astor.
25:13Didn't realize there was such a big misunderstanding.
25:15My mother-in-law turned to face her, voice cold with contempt.
25:20Misunderstanding?
25:22There's no such thing as a misunderstanding in my book.
25:26Anyone who hurts my daughter-in-law will pay.
25:29When she said it, her eyes held pure threat.
25:32Looked at Mrs. Chase, then at Julian.
25:35Mrs. Chase's face went pale.
25:37Panic set in.
25:38She looked at me, scrambling.
25:40I'm so sorry, Mrs. Astor.
25:42I lost my mind earlier.
25:45I was wrong.
25:46Please, let it go.
25:48Don't hold it against me.
25:49I was stunned.
25:50I never thought the high and mighty Mrs. Chase would go home.
25:53So this is what it feels like to have the Astor's head with you, didn't I, all over again?
25:58A bitter smile touched my lips.
26:01Never thought I'd see the day you'd humble yourself in front of me.
26:04She gave that same awkward smile.
26:07I kept going.
26:08I'm usually pretty forgiving.
26:09But not with you.
26:11I hold grudges.
26:13Mrs. Chase's smile froze.
26:15I linked arms with my mother-in-law.
26:17Mom, let the lawyer handle this.
26:20I'll take you home.
26:21Silas gave the lawyer one more warning.
26:23Anyone tries to pull strings behind the scenes,
26:27they're making an enemy of the Astor family.
26:30I really didn't mean it.
26:31Serena's panic.
26:32Please give me one more chance.
26:32I don't want to go to jail.
26:33A pathetic crying echoed.
26:34I really didn't mean it.
26:36Please, give me one more chance.
26:38I don't want to go to jail.
26:39Aunt Chase, please help me.
26:41Mrs. Chase didn't dare say a word.
26:44Later, Mrs. Chase showed up at our door with expensive gifts.
26:47If Julian went to prison, not only would the company have anyone running it, but their reputation would tank.
26:53Most importantly, Mrs. Chase was terrified the Astor family would retaliate.
26:57So, to minimize the damage, she was willing to lose every shred of dignity.
27:03She knelt in the Astor family living room, groveling, eyes red.
27:07As long as the Astor family lets the Chase family go, I'll do anything.
27:13In this house, Chloe makes the decisions.
27:17Whether we forgive you depends on what she thinks.
27:22I sat next to my mother-in-law.
27:24She held my hand, gave it a gentle pat, and smiled at me warmly.
27:28We'd been married nearly three years.
27:30Our relationship was like mother and daughter.
27:33She treated me better than she treated Silas.
27:35I'd always felt like I didn't deserve it.
27:37After all, my first marriage, Julian's mother, looked down on me.
27:42Treated me like I was nothing.
27:43Going into this marriage, I was terrified a wealthy mother-in-law wouldn't accept me either,
27:48because of our different backgrounds.
27:50Turns out, my mother-in-law was amazing.
27:53I even asked her once,
27:55Mom, why she was so good to me?
27:57Didn't my background bother her?
27:58Her answer.
28:00I love my son.
28:01All I know is that he's incredibly happy with you.
28:04You make him happy.
28:05As his mother, I'm grateful.
28:07So I'll love what he loves.
28:09You're the woman my son loves.
28:11I'd never do anything to hurt him.
28:13He's my only son.
28:15Raised him with everything I had.
28:17He's been smart since he was little.
28:19Never made a bad decision.
28:22So I trust him.
28:23Mrs. Chase was shocked that I had this kind of status in the Astor family.
28:27She knelt in front of me like a pathetic mess, crying.
28:31Mrs. Astor, please!
28:32Give the Chase family one chance!
28:35Whatever it takes for you to forgive us, I'll do it.
28:38I knew for someone as proud as Mrs. Chase, making her kneel and say this was like making her eat
28:45dirt.
28:46My face stayed blank.
28:47Julian and Serena broke the law.
28:49My son almost died because of them.
28:53Mrs. Chase, you've been proud your whole life.
28:55Today you're groveling for your son.
28:57As a mother, you'd do anything for your child.
29:00I'm a mother, too.
29:02You think I'd forgive the people who hurt my son?
29:05Tears streamed down her face.
29:06She slammed her head against the floor.
29:09Please, my son can't go to jail.
29:09Please, I'll go to prison instead.
29:12Please, my son can't go to jail.
29:14I had the bodyguards escort her out.
29:17After that, every time Mrs. Chase came, she got turned away.
29:22Eventually, she gave up, stopped coming.
29:24Silas moved fast.
29:26Before the court ruling even came down,
29:28he'd already bought out several of the Chase family's major clients and shareholders.
29:33Used every resource he had to destroy Julian.
29:37Now the Chase family's investors were pulling out,
29:39losing major projects on the verge of collapse.
29:42Julian was desperate, but couldn't do a damn thing.
29:46Julian Chase got two years in prison.
29:48Julian got two years in prison.
29:51Serena got four years.
29:52No, not me!
29:53She was the mastermind.
29:54She'd forced the cat into my son's arms.
29:57The second month after Julian went to prison,
29:59the Chase Corporation went completely bankrupt.
30:03I safely gave birth to my daughter.
30:05Silas and my mother-in-law were overjoyed,
30:07treated me even better.
30:09Our life became happier than ever,
30:11Just when I thought I'd never cross paths with the Chase family again,
30:15Mrs. Chase, completely unhinged, stalked me.
30:19Bitch!
30:20It's all your fault!
30:23You ruined my son!
30:25Ruin the Chase family!
30:27Die!
30:28I dodged her first stab, eyes sharp, reflexes fast.
30:33Got her under control in time.
30:35I called the cops and had her arrested.
30:37She got three years.
30:39After that, Silas doubled the security around me.
30:42Five years later, I ran into Julian again.
30:45He was everywhere, begging investors,
30:48trying to rebuild the Chase empire.
30:50Silas and I were at a restaurant with the kids when we saw him.
30:53The second he saw me, he froze, stared at me for a long time,
30:58eyes full of something complicated.
31:00I didn't look at him twice, just took the kids and left.
31:04Suddenly, behind us, he shouted,
31:07Silas, I'm getting back everything I lost!
31:10Including Chloe!
31:12Neither of us responded.
31:13Chloe!
31:13After all these years, Julian was still just as delusional.
31:17Thank you so much for joining us.
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