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🚨 Imagine giving 7 years of your life to a man, building a business together, only to find another woman wearing his shirt in your shared home! 😱 That's exactly what happens to Renata in I'll Never See You Again. She thought he was sending her to London for work... but he was secretly planning a Hamptons wedding with someone else! 💔 Watch as she discovers the custom Cartier rings, takes out the trash, and walks away like an absolute queen! 👑 Will Camden regret losing her? Dive into this dramatic journey of heartbreak and karma! ✨

⭐GENRE: Romance, Second Chance, Modern, Contemporary, Female
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00:00:05After seven years together, my fiancee Camden, as CEO, transferred me to the London branch
00:00:10to head up the business.
00:00:12I thought he was finally ready to take my abilities seriously.
00:00:16Instead, outside the break room, I overheard him on the phone, giving instructions to a
00:00:21friend.
00:00:22Lock down Renata's flight info.
00:00:23Next Tuesday, Bella and I head to City Hall to make it official, then throw a party.
00:00:28Make sure she's out of the country by then.
00:00:30Cam, you're playing both sides.
00:00:31What if Renata finds out?
00:00:32She won't.
00:00:33I've buried her in enough work.
00:00:35She doesn't have the bandwidth to notice.
00:00:37Besides, I gave her the overseas business she's always wanted.
00:00:40Even if she finds out, she'll accept it.
00:00:43A man who's made it this far, how could he only have one woman in his life?
00:00:47I stood there.
00:00:48It took a few seconds before it sank in.
00:00:50So that's how it was.
00:00:52Fine.
00:00:53This time, when I leave for London, I'm not coming back.
00:00:55I walked back to my office and looked at Camden Moretti sitting across from my desk.
00:01:00When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:01:04cheek.
00:01:05I tilted my head away.
00:01:14Did you read the transfer email?
00:01:20I did.
00:01:21I'm happy with it.
00:01:23Good.
00:01:24Don't run yourself ragged over there.
00:01:26Whatever you want to buy, put it on the corporate Amex.
00:01:29I had the limit removed for you.
00:01:30I'm going there to run a business.
00:01:32Not on vacation.
00:01:34Right.
00:01:35You always put work first.
00:01:37A knock at the door.
00:01:40Renata, Camden, this is the commemorative album for the core team's seventh anniversary.
00:01:44Everyone's already signed it.
00:01:46We just need our two founders.
00:01:47I took the album and looked at it for a long time.
00:01:49On the cover was the photo from seven years ago, the day we wrote our first line of code
00:01:53in his parents' garage.
00:01:55Back then, Camden was in a faded t-shirt, his arm around my shoulders, grinning ear to
00:01:59ear.
00:02:00He had promised me the day the company went public on NASDAQ, he'd throw me the biggest
00:02:06wedding.
00:02:09I handed the album to Camden.
00:02:11His eyes didn't linger on the photo.
00:02:13He flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
00:02:16We don't need to do these anniversary albums anymore.
00:02:19Everyone's stretched thin.
00:02:27After Ashley left, Camden's phone buzzed on the desk.
00:02:30The screen lit up with one name, Bella.
00:02:33He glanced at the screen, then glanced at me.
00:02:37When he answered, his voice noticeably softened.
00:02:42Hmm.
00:02:42I'm still at the office.
00:02:43That place is too greasy.
00:02:45Your stomach can't handle it.
00:02:47Pick somewhere else.
00:02:48Okay?
00:02:49I'll come get you later.
00:02:52After hanging up, he turned around, adjusted his tie, and slipped back into all business mode.
00:03:00Tuesday's flight.
00:03:02The execs over there are waiting for you.
00:03:05Don't delay it.
00:03:07Tuesday?
00:03:08Are you taking me to the airport?
00:03:10Camden's fingers paused.
00:03:11He avoided my eyes.
00:03:12There's a major investor summit on Tuesday.
00:03:14Can't get away.
00:03:15He said it without looking at me.
00:03:16His thumb brushing twice over the ring and dent on his forefinger.
00:03:18He didn't know he did that.
00:03:19I did.
00:03:20He always did it when he lied.
00:03:21Okay.
00:03:22Since you're handing the whole region over to me.
00:03:24Sign this too.
00:03:25The agreement for London branch independent operations.
00:03:29It'll make my decisions a lot smoother.
00:03:33Independent operations?
00:03:35Is that really necessary?
00:03:37We're working across time zones.
00:03:39If every move has to wait for New York's approval, the window closes.
00:03:48He was in a hurry to see Isabella.
00:03:50He left fast.
00:03:53Renata, do good work over there.
00:03:54It's for your own good.
00:03:59After work, I went home to grab my passport.
00:04:02The door opened, and I stopped.
00:04:05Isabella was standing on the wool rug, barefoot, in Camden's shirt.
00:04:09When she saw me, she smiled.
00:04:11Renata, what brings you here at this time?
00:04:14Cam's still in the shower.
00:04:15She shifted to one side.
00:04:16The hickey on her neck wasn't hidden.
00:04:18I came for my passport.
00:04:19Isabella followed me.
00:04:21Cam said you fly out next week.
00:04:22London gets cold.
00:04:24Pack extra layers.
00:04:25Otherwise, Cam will worry about you again.
00:04:27I pulled open the drawer, fished out the passport, and dropped it in my bag.
00:04:31The shower water shut off.
00:04:32Camden walked out, toweling his hair.
00:04:34A towel around his waist.
00:04:36When he saw me, he froze.
00:04:37Renata?
00:04:38What are you doing here?
00:04:39Almost on instinct, he stepped forward and put Isabella behind him.
00:04:43I looked at him.
00:04:44For seven years, I'd handled investors' doubts for him.
00:04:46I pulled countless all nights with him.
00:04:48The temperature dropped.
00:04:49The person he was guarding her from now was me.
00:04:52Cam, does Renata hate me?
00:04:54She won't even speak to me.
00:04:56Don't read into it.
00:04:57She's just exhausted lately.
00:04:58I took my passport and turned to leave.
00:05:00Passing the coffee table, I slowed down and the bottom drawer was open to crack.
00:05:03Inside was a wedding photoproof, shot on the beach in the Hamptons.
00:05:06In the photo, Camden was in a white suit, leaning down to kiss Isabella, his smile unmistakable.
00:05:11Beside it was a cardio custom order for matching rings.
00:05:13I drew in a breath and looked away.
00:05:15Camden followed my gaze.
00:05:16His face changed instantly.
00:05:19Renata, it's not what you're thinking.
00:05:21And what is it?
00:05:21Camden opened his mouth.
00:05:23A few seconds passed before he answered, quietly.
00:05:25I open.
00:05:26It doesn't change us.
00:05:27Once you're back from London, I'll give you that Upper East Side townhouse you've always loved.
00:05:30My chest felt heavy.
00:05:31So seven years could be weighed and priced, dracently trichting this neatly.
00:05:34No, thank you.
00:05:35Camden took quick steps over, reaching to grab my arm.
00:05:38Renata, don't pick a fight right now.
00:05:39His fingertips brushed the back of my hand, then stopped.
00:05:42Why are your hands so cold?
00:05:43The temperature dropped.
00:05:44I walked out the door, into the elevator, and hit the lobby button.
00:05:49The doors closed slowly.
00:05:53Through the gap, I saw Camden still at the doorway, brow freroed, like he might come after me.
00:05:57But Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
00:06:00I'll be scared here alone.
00:06:01Cam, don't go.
00:06:04A few days before I flew to London, the company called a last-minute executive meeting.
00:06:08Camden specifically asked me to attend, said it was a project review.
00:06:11Constellation was the project I'd spent two years driving forward for it.
00:06:13I'd drunk myself into stomach weeds and pulled too many all-nighters to count.
00:06:16Nearly all my time and energy had gone into it.
00:06:21I pulled myself together and walked into the conference room.
00:06:24Isabella sat at Camden's right.
00:06:25I sat across from her.
00:06:26After the meeting started, Camden went through some quarterly numbers.
00:06:29Then he changed subjects.
00:06:30Effective today, the lead on the Constellation project transfers to Isabella.
00:06:32Is there a problem with my data model?
00:06:34No issue.
00:06:36She's just a better fit to take it.
00:06:38Focus on London.
00:06:39You don't need to worry about things here anymore.
00:06:41Understood.
00:06:45After the meeting, the others filed out one by one.
00:06:47A few department heads passed me and looked like they wanted to say something.
00:06:50None of them did.
00:06:51My deputy, Chloe, squeezed my shoulder.
00:06:53Her eyes were red.
00:06:53She didn't speak either.
00:06:55I went to the break room and poured a cup of warm water.
00:06:58When I looked up, I caught Isabella's reflection in the glass coming in behind me.
00:07:03Renata, Cam insisted I take over your core project.
00:07:07Honestly, I'm not sure I can handle it.
00:07:08I looked at her, said nothing, and turned to head to Camden's office.
00:07:12The Constellation project is core work I've poured the last two years into.
00:07:17Company resources aren't any one person's credit.
00:07:22Renata, please don't be angry.
00:07:24I'll learn.
00:07:25I won't tank your project.
00:07:27A few steps out, I felt Camden watching me.
00:07:29His lips parted like he might call my name, but Isabella turned just in time,
00:07:32pointing at a report and asking him a question.
00:07:34His attention got pulled back.
00:07:35He said nothing.
00:07:54After seven years together, my fiance Camden, as CEO, transferred me to the London branch
00:08:00to head up the business.
00:08:01I thought he was finally ready to take my abilities seriously.
00:08:06Instead, outside the break room, I overheard him on the phone, giving instructions to a
00:08:11friend.
00:08:11Lock down Renata's flight info.
00:08:13Next Tuesday, Bella and I head to City Hall to make it official, then throw a party.
00:08:17Make sure she's out of the country by then.
00:08:19Cam, you're playing both sides.
00:08:20What if Renata finds out?
00:08:21She won't.
00:08:22I've buried her in enough work.
00:08:24She doesn't have the bandwidth to notice.
00:08:26Besides, I gave her the overseas business she's always wanted.
00:08:29Even if she finds out, she'll accept it.
00:08:32A man who's made it this far, how could he only have one woman in his life?
00:08:36I stood there.
00:08:38It took a few seconds before it sank in.
00:08:40So that's how it was.
00:08:41Fine.
00:08:42This time, when I leave for London, I'm not coming back.
00:08:45I walked back to my office and looked at Camden Moretti sitting across from my desk.
00:08:49When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:08:54cheek.
00:08:54I tilted my head away.
00:08:59When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:09:03cheek.
00:09:03I tilted my head away.
00:09:08Did you read the transfer email?
00:09:10I did.
00:09:11I'm happy with it.
00:09:12Good.
00:09:14Don't run yourself ragged over there.
00:09:16Whatever you want to buy, put it on the corporate Amex.
00:09:18I had the limit removed for you.
00:09:20I'm going there to run a business, not on vacation.
00:09:24Right.
00:09:25You always put work first.
00:09:27A knock at the door.
00:09:29Renata, Camden, this is the commemorative album for the core team's seventh anniversary.
00:09:34Everyone's already signed it.
00:09:35We just need our two founders.
00:09:36I took the album and looked at it for a long time.
00:09:39On the cover was the photo from seven years ago, the day we wrote our first line of code
00:09:43in his parents' garage.
00:09:44Back then, Camden was in a faded t-shirt, his arm around my shoulders, grinning ear to
00:09:49ear.
00:09:50He had promised me.
00:09:51The day the company went public on NASDAQ, he'd throw me the biggest wedding.
00:09:59I handed the album to Camden.
00:10:01His eyes didn't linger on the photo.
00:10:03He flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
00:10:06We don't need to do these anniversary albums anymore.
00:10:08Everyone's stretched thin.
00:10:16After Ashley left, Camden's phone buzzed on the desk.
00:10:20The screen lit up with one name, Bella.
00:10:22He glanced at the screen, then glanced at me.
00:10:26When he answered, his voice noticeably softened.
00:10:31Hmm.
00:10:31I'm still at the office.
00:10:33That place is too greasy.
00:10:34Your stomach can't handle it.
00:10:36Pick somewhere else.
00:10:38Okay?
00:10:38I'll come get you later.
00:10:41After hanging up, he turned around, adjusted his tie, and slipped back into all business mode.
00:10:50Tuesday's flight.
00:10:51The execs over there are waiting for you.
00:10:55Don't delay it.
00:10:56Tuesday?
00:10:58Are you taking me to the airport?
00:10:59Camden's fingers paused.
00:11:01He avoided my eyes.
00:11:02There's a major investor summit on Tuesday.
00:11:03Can't get away.
00:11:04He said it without looking at me.
00:11:05His thumb brushing twice over the ring and dent on his forefinger.
00:11:08He didn't know he did that.
00:11:09I did.
00:11:09He always did it when he lied.
00:11:10Okay.
00:11:11Since you're handing the whole region over to me, sign this too.
00:11:15The agreement for London Branch Independent Operations.
00:11:18It'll make my decisions a lot smoother.
00:11:22Independent Operations?
00:11:24Is that really necessary?
00:11:26We're working across time zones.
00:11:28If every move has to wait for New York's approval, the window closes.
00:11:38He was in a hurry to see Isabella.
00:11:40He left fast.
00:11:42Renata, do good work over there.
00:11:44It's for your own good.
00:11:48After work, I went home to grab my passport.
00:11:52The door opened and I stopped.
00:11:54Isabella was standing on the wool rug, barefoot, in Camden's shirt.
00:11:58When she saw me, she smiled.
00:12:00Renata, what brings you here at this time?
00:12:03Cam's still in the shower.
00:12:05She shifted to one side.
00:12:06The hickey on her neck wasn't hidden.
00:12:07I came for my passport.
00:12:09Isabella followed me.
00:12:10Cam said you'd fly out next week.
00:12:12London gets cold.
00:12:13Pack extra layers.
00:12:14Otherwise, Cam will worry about you again.
00:12:17I pulled open the drawer, fished out the passport, and dropped it in my bag.
00:12:20The shower water shut off.
00:12:22Camden walked out, toweling his hair.
00:12:23A towel around his waist.
00:12:25When he saw me, he froze.
00:12:27Renata?
00:12:28What are you doing here?
00:12:29Almost on instinct, he stepped forward and put Isabella behind him.
00:12:32I looked at him.
00:12:33For seven years, I'd handled investors' doubts for him.
00:12:36I pulled countless all nights with him.
00:12:38The temperature dropped.
00:12:39The person he was guarding her from now was me.
00:12:41Cam, does Renata hate me?
00:12:44She won't even speak to me.
00:12:45Don't read into it.
00:12:46She's just exhausted lately.
00:12:48I took my passport and turned to leave.
00:12:49Passing the coffee table, I slowed down and the bottom drawer was open a crack.
00:12:52Inside was a wedding photoproof, shot on the beach in the Hamptons.
00:12:55In the photo, Camden was in a white suit, leaning down to kiss Isabella, his smile unmistakable.
00:13:00Beside it was a cardio custom order for matching rings.
00:13:02I drew in a breath and looked away.
00:13:04Camden followed my gaze.
00:13:06His face changed instantly.
00:13:08Renata, it's not what you think.
00:13:10And what is it?
00:13:11Camden opened his mouth.
00:13:12A few seconds passed before he answered, quietly.
00:13:15I owe her.
00:13:15That doesn't change us.
00:13:16Once you're back from London, I'll give you that Upper East Side townhouse you've always loved.
00:13:20My chest felt heavy, so seven years could be weighed and priced,
00:13:23dracently tricheting this neatly.
00:13:24No, thank you.
00:13:24Camden took quick steps over, reaching to grab my arm.
00:13:27Renata, don't pick a fight right now.
00:13:29His fingertips brushed the back of my hand, then stopped.
00:13:31Why are your hands so cold?
00:13:33The temperature dropped.
00:13:34I walked out the door, into the elevator, and hit the lobby button.
00:13:38The doors closed slowly.
00:13:43Through the gap, I saw Camden still at the doorway, brow frerroed, like he might come after me.
00:13:47But Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
00:13:49I'll be scared here alone.
00:13:51Cam, don't go.
00:13:54A few days before I flew to London, the company called a last-minute executive meeting.
00:13:57Camden specifically asked me to attend, said it was a project review.
00:14:00Constellation was the project I'd spent two years driving forward.
00:14:02For it, I'd drunk myself into stomach bleeds and pulled too many all-nighters to count.
00:14:06Nearly all my time and energy had gone into it.
00:14:10I pulled myself together and walked into the conference room.
00:14:13Isabella sat at Camden's right.
00:14:14I sat across from her.
00:14:15After the meeting started, Camden went through some quarterly numbers.
00:14:18Then he changed subjects.
00:14:19Effective today, the lead on the Constellation project transfers to Isabella.
00:14:22Is there a problem with my data model?
00:14:23No issue.
00:14:25She's just a better fit to take it.
00:14:27Focus on London.
00:14:29You don't need to worry about things here anymore.
00:14:31Understood.
00:14:34After the meeting, the others filed out one by one.
00:14:36A few department heads passed me and looked like they wanted to say something.
00:14:39None of them did.
00:14:40My deputy, Chloe, squeezed my shoulder.
00:14:42Her eyes were red.
00:14:43She didn't speak either.
00:14:44I went to the break room and poured a cup of warm water.
00:14:47When I looked up, I caught Isabella's reflection in the glass coming in behind me.
00:14:52Renata, Cam insisted I take over your core project.
00:14:56Honestly, I'm not sure I can handle it.
00:14:58I looked at her, said nothing, and turned to head to Camden's office.
00:15:01The Constellation project is core work I've poured the last two years into.
00:15:07Company resources aren't any one person's credit.
00:15:11Renata, please don't be angry.
00:15:14I'll learn.
00:15:15I won't tank your project.
00:15:16A few steps out, I felt Camden watching me.
00:15:19His lips parted like he might call my name, but Isabella turned just in time,
00:15:22pointing at a report and asking him a question.
00:15:23His attention got pulled back.
00:15:24He said nothing.
00:15:44After seven years together, my fiancé Camden, as CEO, transferred me to the London branch to head up the business.
00:15:51I thought he was finally ready to take my abilities seriously.
00:15:55Instead, outside the break room, I overheard him on the phone, giving instructions to a friend.
00:16:00Lock down Renata's flight info.
00:16:02Next Tuesday, Bella and I head to City Hall to make it official, then throw a party.
00:16:06Make sure she's out of the country by then.
00:16:08Cam, you're playing both sides.
00:16:10What if Renata finds out?
00:16:11She won't.
00:16:12I've buried her in enough work.
00:16:14She doesn't have the bandwidth to notice.
00:16:16Besides, I gave her the overseas business she's always wanted.
00:16:19Even if she finds out, she'll accept it.
00:16:21A man who's made it this far, how could he only have one woman in his life?
00:16:26I stood there.
00:16:27It took a few seconds before it sank in.
00:16:29So that's how it was.
00:16:31Fine.
00:16:31This time, when I leave for London, I'm not coming back.
00:16:34I walked back to my office and looked at Camden Moretti, sitting across from my desk.
00:16:39When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:16:43cheek.
00:16:44I tilted my head away.
00:16:53Did you read the transfer email?
00:16:59I did.
00:17:00I'm happy with it.
00:17:02Good.
00:17:03Don't run yourself ragged over there.
00:17:05Whatever you want to buy, put it on the corporate Amex.
00:17:07I had the limit removed for you.
00:17:09I'm going there to run a business.
00:17:11Not on vacation.
00:17:13Right.
00:17:14You always put work first.
00:17:16A knock at the door.
00:17:19Renata, Camden, this is the commemorative album for the core team's seventh anniversary.
00:17:23Everyone's already signed it.
00:17:25We just need our two founders.
00:17:26I took the album and looked at it for a long time.
00:17:28On the cover was the photo from seven years ago, the day we wrote our first line of code in
00:17:32his parents' garage.
00:17:33Back then, Camden was in a faded t-shirt, his arm around my shoulders, grinning ear to ear.
00:17:39He had promised me.
00:17:41The day the company went public on NASDAQ.
00:17:43He'd throw me the biggest wedding.
00:17:48I handed the album to Camden.
00:17:50His eyes didn't linger on the photo.
00:17:52He flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
00:17:55We don't need to do these anniversary albums anymore.
00:17:58Everyone's stretched thin.
00:18:06After Ashley left, Camden's phone buzzed on the desk.
00:18:09The screen lit up with one name, Bella.
00:18:12He glanced at the screen, then glanced at me.
00:18:16When he answered, his voice noticeably softened.
00:18:20Hmm.
00:18:21I'm still at the office.
00:18:22That place is too greasy.
00:18:24Your stomach can't handle it.
00:18:25Pick somewhere else.
00:18:27Okay?
00:18:28I'll come get you later.
00:18:30After hanging up, he turned around, adjusted his tie, and slipped back into all-business mode.
00:18:39Tuesday's flight.
00:18:41The execs over there are waiting for you.
00:18:44Don't delay it.
00:18:45Tuesday?
00:18:47Are you taking me to the airport?
00:18:49Camden's fingers paused.
00:18:50He avoided my eyes.
00:18:51There's a major investor summit on Tuesday.
00:18:53Can't get away.
00:18:54He said it without looking at me.
00:18:55His thumb brushing twice over the ring and dent on his forefinger.
00:18:57He didn't know he did that.
00:18:58I did.
00:18:58He always did it when he lied.
00:19:00Okay.
00:19:01Since you're handing the whole region over to me, sign this too.
00:19:04The agreement for London Branch Independent Operations.
00:19:08It'll make my decisions a lot smoother.
00:19:12Independent Operations?
00:19:14Is that really necessary?
00:19:16We're working across time zones.
00:19:17If every move has to wait for New York's approval, the window closes.
00:19:27He was in a hurry to see Isabella.
00:19:29He left fast.
00:19:31Renata, do good work over there.
00:19:33It's for your own good.
00:19:38After work, I went home to grab my passport.
00:19:41The door opened, and I stopped.
00:19:43Isabella was standing on the wool rug, barefoot, in Camden's shirt.
00:19:47When she saw me, she smiled.
00:19:50Renata, what brings you here at this time?
00:19:53Cam's still in the shower.
00:19:54She shifted to one side.
00:19:55The hickey on her neck wasn't hidden.
00:19:57I came for my passport.
00:19:58Isabella followed me.
00:19:59Cam said you fly out next week.
00:20:01London gets cold.
00:20:02Pack extra layers.
00:20:04Otherwise, Cam will worry about you again.
00:20:06I pulled open the drawer, fished out the passport, and dropped it in my bag.
00:20:10The shower water shut off.
00:20:11Camden walked out, toweling his hair.
00:20:13A towel around his waist.
00:20:14When he saw me, he froze.
00:20:16Renata?
00:20:17What are you doing here?
00:20:18Almost on instinct, he stepped forward and put Isabella behind him.
00:20:22I looked at him.
00:20:23For seven years, I'd handled investors' doubts for him.
00:20:25I pulled countless all nights with him.
00:20:27The temperature dropped.
00:20:28The person he was guarding her from now was me.
00:20:31Cam, does Renata hate me?
00:20:33She won't even speak to me.
00:20:34Don't read into it.
00:20:35She's just exhausted lately.
00:20:37I took my passport and turned to leave.
00:20:39Passing the coffee table, I slowed down and the bottom drawer was open a crack.
00:20:42Inside was a wedding photoproof, shot on the beach in the Hamptons.
00:20:45In the photo, Camden was in a white suit, leaning down to kiss Isabella, his smile unmistakable.
00:20:49Beside it was a cardio custom order for matching rings.
00:20:52I drew in a breath and looked away.
00:20:54Camden followed my gaze.
00:20:55His face changed instantly.
00:20:57Renata, it's not what you think.
00:20:59And what is it?
00:21:00Camden opened his mouth.
00:21:01A few seconds passed before he answered, quietly.
00:21:04I owe her.
00:21:05It doesn't change us.
00:21:06Once you're back from London, I'll give you that Upper East Side townhouse you've always loved.
00:21:09My chest felt heavy, so seven years could be weighed and priced,
00:21:12dracently tricheting this neatly.
00:21:13No, thank you.
00:21:14Camden took quick steps over, reaching to grab my arm.
00:21:17Renata, don't pick a fight right now.
00:21:18His fingertips brushed the back of my hand, then stopped.
00:21:21Why are your hands so cold?
00:21:22The temperature dropped.
00:21:23I walked out the door, into the elevator, and hit the lobby button.
00:21:27The doors closed slowly.
00:21:32Through the gap, I saw Camden still at the doorway, brow freroed, like he might come after me.
00:21:36But Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
00:21:39I'll be scared here alone.
00:21:40Cam, don't go.
00:21:43A few days before I flew to London, the company called a last-minute executive meeting.
00:21:47Camden specifically asked me to attend, said it was a project review.
00:21:49Constellation was the project I'd spent two years driving forward.
00:21:52For it, I'd drunk myself into stomach bleeds and pulled too many all-nighters to count.
00:21:55Nearly all my time and energy had gone into it.
00:22:00I pulled myself together and walked into the conference room.
00:22:02Isabella sat at Camden's right.
00:22:04I sat across from her.
00:22:05After the meeting started, Camden went through some quarterly numbers.
00:22:07Then he changed subjects.
00:22:08Effective today, the lead on the Constellation project transfers to Isabella.
00:22:11Is there a problem with my data model?
00:22:13No issue.
00:22:15She's just a better fit to take it.
00:22:17Focus on London.
00:22:18You don't need to worry about things here anymore.
00:22:20Understood.
00:22:23After the meeting, the others filed out one by one.
00:22:26A few department heads passed me and looked like they wanted to say something.
00:22:29None of them did.
00:22:29My deputy Chloe squeezed my shoulder.
00:22:31Her eyes were red.
00:22:32She didn't speak either.
00:22:33I went to the break room and poured a cup of warm water.
00:22:37When I looked up, I caught Isabella's reflection in the glass coming in behind me.
00:22:42Renata, Cam insisted I take over your core project.
00:22:45Honestly, I'm not sure I can handle it.
00:22:47I looked at her, said nothing, and turned to head to Camden's office.
00:22:51The Constellation project is core work I've poured the last two years into.
00:22:56Company resources aren't any one person's credit.
00:23:01Renata, please don't be angry.
00:23:03I'll learn.
00:23:04I won't tank your project.
00:23:06A few steps out, I felt Camden watching me.
00:23:08His lips parted like he might call my name, but Isabella turned just in time, pointing at
00:23:11a report and asking him a question.
00:23:13His attention got pulled back.
00:23:14He said nothing.
00:23:33After seven years together, my fiancé Camden, as CEO, transferred me to the London branch
00:23:39to head up the business.
00:23:40I thought he was finally ready to take my abilities seriously.
00:23:45Instead, outside the break room, I overheard him on the phone, giving instructions to a
00:23:49friend.
00:23:50Lock down Renata's flight info.
00:23:51Next Tuesday, Bella and I head to City Hall to make it official, then throw a party.
00:23:56Make sure she's out of the country by then.
00:23:58Cam, you're playing both sides.
00:23:59What if Renata finds out?
00:24:00She won't.
00:24:01I've buried her in enough work.
00:24:03She doesn't have the bandwidth to notice.
00:24:05Besides, I gave her the overseas business she's always wanted.
00:24:08Even if she finds out, she'll accept it.
00:24:11A man who's made it this far, how could he only have one woman in his life?
00:24:15I stood there.
00:24:16It took a few seconds before it sank in.
00:24:19So that's how it was.
00:24:20Fine.
00:24:21This time, when I leave for London, I'm not coming back.
00:24:23I walked back to my office and looked at Camden Moretti, sitting across from my desk.
00:24:28When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:24:32cheek.
00:24:33I tilted my head away.
00:24:37When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:24:42cheek.
00:24:42I tilted my head away.
00:24:46Did you read the transfer email?
00:24:48I did.
00:24:49I'm happy with it.
00:24:51Good.
00:24:52Don't run yourself ragged over there.
00:24:54Whatever you want to buy, put it on the corporate Amex.
00:24:57I had the limit removed for you.
00:24:58I'm going there to run a business, not on vacation.
00:25:02Right.
00:25:03You always put work first.
00:25:05A knock at the door.
00:25:08Renata, Camden, this is the commemorative album for the core team's seventh anniversary.
00:25:13Everyone's already signed it.
00:25:14We just need our two founders.
00:25:15I took the album and looked at it for a long time.
00:25:18On the cover was the photo from seven years ago, the day we wrote our first line of code
00:25:21in his parents' garage.
00:25:23Back then, Camden was in a faded t-shirt, his arm around my shoulders, grinning ear to
00:25:27ear.
00:25:28He had promised me.
00:25:30The day the company went public on Nasdaq, he'd throw me the biggest wedding.
00:25:37I handed the album to Camden.
00:25:39Camden, his eyes didn't linger on the photo.
00:25:42He flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
00:25:45We don't need to do these anniversary albums anymore.
00:25:47Everyone's stretched thin.
00:25:55After Ashley left, Camden's phone buzzed on the desk.
00:25:58The screen lit up with one name, Bella.
00:26:01He glanced at the screen, then glanced at me.
00:26:05When he answered, his voice noticeably softened.
00:26:09Hmm, I'm still at the office.
00:26:12That place is too greasy.
00:26:13Your stomach can't handle it.
00:26:15Pick somewhere else.
00:26:16Okay?
00:26:17I'll come get you later.
00:26:20After hanging up, he turned around, adjusted his tie, and slipped back into all business
00:26:27mode.
00:26:28Tuesday's flight.
00:26:30The execs over there are waiting for you.
00:26:33Don't delay it.
00:26:35Tuesday?
00:26:36Are you taking me to the airport?
00:26:38Camden's fingers paused.
00:26:39He avoided my eyes.
00:26:41There's a major investor summit on Tuesday.
00:26:42Can't get away.
00:26:43He said it without looking at me.
00:26:44His thumb brushing twice over the ring and dent on his forefinger.
00:26:46He didn't know he did that.
00:26:47I did.
00:26:48He always did it when he lied.
00:26:49Okay.
00:26:50Since you're handing the whole region over to me, sign this too.
00:26:54The agreement for London branch independent operations.
00:26:57It'll make my decisions a lot smoother.
00:27:01Independent operations?
00:27:03Is that really necessary?
00:27:05We're working across time zones.
00:27:07If every move has to wait for New York's approval, the window closes.
00:27:16He was in a hurry to see Isabella.
00:27:18He left fast.
00:27:21Renata, do good work over there.
00:27:23It's for your own good.
00:27:27After work, I went home to grab my passport.
00:27:30The door opened and I stopped.
00:27:33Isabella was standing on the wool rug, barefoot, in Camden's shirt.
00:27:37When she saw me, she smiled.
00:27:39Renata, what brings you here at this time?
00:27:42Cam's still in the shower.
00:27:43She shifted to one side.
00:27:44The hickey on her neck wasn't hidden.
00:27:46I came for my passport.
00:27:47Isabella followed me.
00:27:49Cam said you fly out next week.
00:27:50London gets cold.
00:27:52Pack extra layers.
00:27:53Otherwise, Cam will worry about you again.
00:27:55I pulled open the drawer, fished out the passport, and dropped it in my bag.
00:27:59The shower water shut off.
00:28:00Camden walked out, toweling his hair.
00:28:02A towel around his waist.
00:28:04When he saw me, he froze.
00:28:05Renata?
00:28:06What are you doing here?
00:28:08Almost on instinct, he stepped forward and put Isabella behind him.
00:28:11I looked at him.
00:28:12For seven years, I'd handled investors' doubts for him.
00:28:14I pulled countless all nights with him.
00:28:17The temperature dropped.
00:28:18The person he was guarding her from now was me.
00:28:20Cam, does Renata hate me?
00:28:22She won't even speak to me.
00:28:24Don't read into it.
00:28:25She's just exhausted lately.
00:28:26I took my passport and turned to leave.
00:28:28Passing the coffee table, I slowed down and the bottom drawer was open to crack.
00:28:31Inside was a wedding photoproof, shot on the beach in the Hamptons.
00:28:34In the photo, Camden was in a white suit, leaning down to kiss Isabella, his smile unmistakable.
00:28:39Beside it was a cardio custom order for matching rings.
00:28:41I drew in a breath and looked away.
00:28:43Camden followed my gaze.
00:28:45His face changed instantly.
00:28:47Renata, it's not what you're thinking.
00:28:49And what is it?
00:28:50Camden opened his mouth.
00:28:51A few seconds passed before he answered, quietly.
00:28:53I owe her.
00:28:54It doesn't change us.
00:28:55Once you're back from London, I'll give you that Upper East Side townhouse you've always loved.
00:28:58My chest felt heavy, so seven years could be weighed and priced,
00:29:01just simply trichting this neatly.
00:29:02No, thank you.
00:29:03Camden took quick steps over, reaching to grab my arm.
00:29:06Renata, don't pick a fight right now.
00:29:07His fingertips brushed the back of my hand, then stopped.
00:29:10Why are your hands so cold?
00:29:11The temperature dropped.
00:29:13I walked out the door, into the elevator, and hit the lobby button.
00:29:17The doors closed slowly.
00:29:21Through the gap, I saw Camden still at the doorway, brow frerroed, like he might come after me.
00:29:26But Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
00:29:28I'll be scared here alone.
00:29:29Cam, don't go.
00:29:32A few days before I flew to London, the company called a last-minute executive meeting.
00:29:36Camden specifically asked me to attend, said it was a project review.
00:29:39Constellation was the project I'd spent two years driving forward for it.
00:29:41I'd drunk myself into stomach bleeds and pulled too many all-nighters to count.
00:29:45Nearly all my time and energy had gone into it.
00:29:49I pulled myself together and walked into the conference room.
00:29:52Isabella sat at Camden's right.
00:29:53I sat across from her.
00:29:54After the meeting started, Camden went through some quarterly numbers.
00:29:57Then he changed subjects.
00:29:58Effective today, the lead on the Constellation project transfers to Isabella.
00:30:01Is there a problem with my data model?
00:30:02No issue.
00:30:04She's just a better fit to take it.
00:30:06Focus on London.
00:30:08You don't need to worry about things here anymore.
00:30:09Understood.
00:30:13After the meeting, the others filed out one by one.
00:30:15A few department heads passed me and looked like they wanted to say something.
00:30:18None of them did.
00:30:19My deputy Chloe squeezed my shoulder.
00:30:21Her eyes were red.
00:30:22She didn't speak either.
00:30:23I went to the break room and poured a cup of warm water.
00:30:26When I looked up, I caught Isabella's reflection in the glass coming in behind me.
00:30:31Renata, Cam insisted I take over your core project.
00:30:35Honestly, I'm not sure I can handle it.
00:30:36I looked at her, said nothing, and turned to head to Camden's office.
00:30:40The Constellation project is core work I've poured the last two years into.
00:30:46Company resources aren't any one person's credit.
00:30:51Renata, please don't be angry.
00:30:52I'll learn.
00:30:53I won't tank your project.
00:30:55A few steps out, I felt Camden watching me.
00:30:58His lips parted like he might call my name, but Isabella turned just in time, pointing at a report and
00:31:01asking him a question.
00:31:02His attention got pulled back.
00:31:03He said nothing.
00:31:22After seven years together, my fiancée Camden, as CEO, transferred me to the London branch to head up the business.
00:31:29I thought he was finally ready to take my abilities seriously.
00:31:34Instead, outside the break room, I overheard him on the phone, giving instructions to a friend.
00:31:39Lock down Renata's flight info.
00:31:41Next Tuesday, Bella and I head to City Hall to make it official, then throw a party.
00:31:45Make sure she's out of the country by then.
00:31:47Cam, you're playing both sides.
00:31:48What if Renata finds out?
00:31:50She won't.
00:31:51I've buried her in enough work.
00:31:52She doesn't have the bandwidth to notice.
00:31:54Besides, I gave her the overseas business she's always wanted.
00:31:57Even if she finds out, she'll accept it.
00:32:00A man who's made it this far, how could he only have one woman in his life?
00:32:05I stood there.
00:32:06It took a few seconds before it sank in.
00:32:08So that's how it was.
00:32:09Fine.
00:32:10This time, when I leave for London, I'm not coming back.
00:32:13I walked back to my office and looked at Camden Moretti, sitting across from my desk.
00:32:17When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:32:22cheek.
00:32:22I tilted my head away.
00:32:27When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:32:31cheek.
00:32:32I tilted my head away.
00:32:36Did you read the transfer email?
00:32:38I did.
00:32:39I'm happy with it.
00:32:41Good.
00:32:42Don't run yourself ragged over there.
00:32:44Whatever you want to buy, put it on the corporate Amex.
00:32:46I had the limit removed for you.
00:32:48I'm going there to run a business, not on vacation.
00:32:52Right.
00:32:53You always put work first.
00:32:55A knock at the door.
00:32:57Renata, Camden, this is the commemorative album for the core team's seventh anniversary.
00:33:02Everyone's already signed it.
00:33:03We just need our two founders.
00:33:05I took the album and looked at it for a long time.
00:33:07On the cover was the photo from seven years ago, the day we wrote our first line of code in
00:33:11his parents' garage.
00:33:12Back then, Camden was in a faded t-shirt, his arm around my shoulders.
00:33:16Grinning ear to ear.
00:33:18He had promised me.
00:33:19The day the company went public on Nasdaq, he'd throw me the biggest wedding.
00:33:27I handed the album to Camden.
00:33:29His eyes didn't linger on the photo.
00:33:31He flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
00:33:34We don't need to do these anniversary albums anymore.
00:33:36Everyone's stretched thin.
00:33:45After Ashley left, Camden's phone buzzed on the desk.
00:33:48The screen lit up with one name, Bella.
00:33:51He glanced at the screen, then glanced at me.
00:33:54When he answered, his voice noticeably softened.
00:33:59Hmm.
00:33:59I'm still at the office.
00:34:01That place is too greasy.
00:34:02Your stomach can't handle it.
00:34:04Pick somewhere else.
00:34:06Okay?
00:34:07I'll come get you later.
00:34:09After hanging up, he turned around, adjusted his tie, and slipped back into all business
00:34:16mode.
00:34:18Tuesday's flight.
00:34:19The execs over there are waiting for you.
00:34:22Don't delay it.
00:34:24Tuesday?
00:34:25Are you taking me to the airport?
00:34:27Camden's fingers paused.
00:34:29He avoided my eyes.
00:34:30There's a major investor summit on Tuesday.
00:34:32Can't get away.
00:34:32He said it without looking at me.
00:34:34His thumb brushing twice over the ring and dent on his forefinger.
00:34:36He didn't know he did that.
00:34:37I did.
00:34:37He always did it when he lied.
00:34:38Okay.
00:34:40Since you're handing the whole region over to me, sign this to the agreement for London
00:34:44Branch Independent Operations.
00:34:47It'll make my decisions a lot smoother.
00:34:51Independent Operations?
00:34:52Is that really necessary?
00:34:54We're working across time zones.
00:34:56If every move has to wait for New York's approval, the window closes.
00:35:06He was in a hurry to see Isabella.
00:35:08He left fast.
00:35:10Renata, do good work over there.
00:35:12It's for your own good.
00:35:17After work, I went home to grab my passport.
00:35:20The door opened, and I stopped.
00:35:22Isabella was standing on the wool rug, barefoot, in Camden's shirt.
00:35:26When she saw me, she smiled.
00:35:29Renata, what brings you here at this time?
00:35:31Cam's still in the shower.
00:35:33She shifted to one side.
00:35:34The hickey on her neck wasn't hidden.
00:35:35I came for my passport.
00:35:37Isabella followed me.
00:35:38Cam said you fly out next week.
00:35:40London gets cold.
00:35:41Pack extra layers.
00:35:42Otherwise, Cam will worry about you again.
00:35:45I pulled open the drawer, fished out the passport, and dropped it in my bag.
00:35:48The shower water shut off.
00:35:50Camden walked out, toweling his hair.
00:35:51A towel around his waist.
00:35:53When he saw me, he froze.
00:35:55Renata?
00:35:56What are you doing here?
00:35:57Almost on instinct, he stepped forward and put Isabella behind him.
00:36:00I looked at him.
00:36:01For seven years, I'd handled investors' doubts for him.
00:36:04I pulled countless all nights with him.
00:36:06The temperature dropped.
00:36:07The person he was guarding her from now was me.
00:36:09Cam, does Renata hate me?
00:36:12She won't even speak to me.
00:36:13Don't read into it.
00:36:14She's just exhausted lately.
00:36:16I took my passport and turned to leave.
00:36:17Passing the coffee table, I slowed down and the bottom drawer was open a crack.
00:36:21Inside was a wedding photoproof, shot on the beach in the Hamptons.
00:36:23In the photo, Camden was in a white suit, leaning down to kiss Isabella, his smile unmistakable.
00:36:28Beside it was a cardio custom order for matching rings.
00:36:31I drew in a breath and looked away.
00:36:32Camden followed my gaze.
00:36:34His face changed instantly.
00:36:36Renata, it's not what you think.
00:36:38And what is it?
00:36:39Camden opened his mouth.
00:36:40A few seconds passed before he answered, quietly.
00:36:43I owe her.
00:36:43It doesn't change us.
00:36:44Once you're back from London, I'll give you that Upper East Side townhouse you've always loved.
00:36:48My chest felt heavy, so seven years could be weighed and priced,
00:36:51dracently tricheting this neatly.
00:36:52No, thank you.
00:36:53Camden took quick steps over, reaching to grab my arm.
00:36:55Renata, don't pick a fight right now.
00:36:57His fingertips brushed the back of my hand, then stopped.
00:36:59Why are your hands so cold?
00:37:01The temperature dropped.
00:37:02I walked out the door, into the elevator, and hit the lobby button.
00:37:06The doors closed slowly.
00:37:11Through the gap, I saw Camden still at the doorway, brow frerroed,
00:37:14like he might come after me.
00:37:15But Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
00:37:17I'll be scared here alone.
00:37:19Cam, don't go.
00:37:22A few days before I flew to London, the company called a last-minute executive meeting.
00:37:26Camden specifically asked me to attend, said it was a project review.
00:37:28Constellation was the project I'd spent two years driving forward.
00:37:31For it, I'd drunk myself into stomach bleeds and pulled too many all-nighters to count.
00:37:34Nearly all my time and energy had gone into it.
00:37:38I pulled myself together and walked into the conference room.
00:37:41Isabella sat at Camden's right.
00:37:43I sat across from her.
00:37:44After the meeting started, Camden went through some quarterly numbers.
00:37:46Then he changed subjects.
00:37:47Effective today, the lead on the Constellation project transfers to Isabella.
00:37:50Is there a problem with my data model?
00:37:52No issue.
00:37:53She's just a better fit to take it.
00:37:56Focus on London.
00:37:57You don't need to worry about things here anymore.
00:37:59Understood.
00:38:02After the meeting, the others filed out one by one.
00:38:04A few department heads passed me and looked like they wanted to say something.
00:38:07None of them did.
00:38:08My deputy, Chloe, squeezed my shoulder.
00:38:10Her eyes were red.
00:38:11She didn't speak either.
00:38:12I went to the break room and poured a cup of warm water.
00:38:15When I looked up, I caught Isabella's reflection in the glass coming in behind me.
00:38:20Renata, Cam insisted I take over your core project.
00:38:24Honestly, I'm not sure I can handle it.
00:38:26I looked at her, said nothing, and turned to head to Camden's office.
00:38:29The Constellation project is core work I've poured the last two years into.
00:38:35Company resources aren't any one person's credit.
00:38:40Renata, please don't be angry.
00:38:42I'll learn.
00:38:43I won't tank your project.
00:38:44A few steps out, I felt Camden watching me.
00:38:47His lips parted like he might call my name, but Isabella turned just in time, pointing at a report and
00:38:51asking him a question.
00:38:51His attention got pulled back.
00:38:52He said nothing.
00:39:12After seven years together, my fiancé Camden, as CEO, transferred me to the London branch to head up the business.
00:39:19I thought he was finally ready to take my abilities seriously.
00:39:23Instead, outside the break room, I overheard him on the phone, giving instructions to a friend.
00:39:29Lock down Renata's flight info.
00:39:30Next Tuesday, Bella and I head to City Hall to make it official, then throw a party.
00:39:34Make sure she's out of the country by then.
00:39:36Cam, you're playing both sides.
00:39:38What if Renata finds out?
00:39:39She won't.
00:39:40I've buried her in enough work.
00:39:42She doesn't have the bandwidth to notice.
00:39:44Besides, I gave her the overseas business she's always wanted.
00:39:47Even if she finds out, she'll accept it.
00:39:50A man who's made it this far, how could he only have one woman in his life?
00:39:54I stood there.
00:39:55It took a few seconds before it sank in.
00:39:57So that's how it was.
00:39:59Fine.
00:39:59This time, when I leave for London, I'm not coming back.
00:40:02I walked back to my office and looked at Camden Moretti, sitting across from my desk.
00:40:06When he saw me come in, he stood, and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:40:11cheek.
00:40:12I tilted my head away.
00:40:16When he saw me come in, he stood, and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:40:20cheek.
00:40:21I tilted my head away.
00:40:25Did you read the transfer email?
00:40:27I did.
00:40:28I'm happy with it.
00:40:30Good.
00:40:31Don't run yourself ragged over there.
00:40:33Whatever you want to buy, put it on the corporate Amex.
00:40:35I had the limit removed for you.
00:40:37I'm going there to run a business, not on vacation.
00:40:41Right.
00:40:42You always put work first.
00:40:44A knock at the door.
00:40:47Renata, Camden, this is the commemorative album for the core team's seventh anniversary.
00:40:51Everyone's already signed it.
00:40:53We just need our two founders.
00:40:54I took the album and looked at it for a long time.
00:40:56On the cover was the photo from seven years ago, the day we wrote our first line of code
00:41:00in his parents' garage.
00:41:01Back then, Camden was in a faded t-shirt, his arm around my shoulders, grinning ear to
00:41:06ear.
00:41:07He had promised me.
00:41:08The day the company went public on NASDAQ, he'd throw me the biggest wedding.
00:41:16I handed the album to Camden.
00:41:18His eyes didn't linger on the photo.
00:41:20He flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
00:41:23We don't need to do these anniversary albums anymore.
00:41:26Everyone's stretched thin.
00:41:34After Ashley left, Camden's phone buzzed on the desk.
00:41:37The screen lit up with one name, Bella.
00:41:40He glanced at the screen, then glanced at me.
00:41:44When he answered, his voice noticeably softened.
00:41:48Hmm.
00:41:49I'm still at the office.
00:41:50That place is too greasy.
00:41:52Your stomach can't handle it.
00:41:53Pick somewhere else.
00:41:55Okay?
00:41:56I'll come get you later.
00:41:59After hanging up, he turned around, adjusted his tie, and slipped back into all-business
00:42:06mode.
00:42:07Tuesday's flight.
00:42:09The execs over there are waiting for you.
00:42:12Don't delay it.
00:42:14Tuesday?
00:42:15Are you taking me to the airport?
00:42:17Camden's fingers paused.
00:42:18He avoided my eyes.
00:42:19There's a major investor summit on Tuesday.
00:42:21Can't get away.
00:42:22He said it without looking at me, his thumb brushing twice over the ring and dent on his
00:42:25four-finger.
00:42:25He didn't know he did that.
00:42:26I did.
00:42:26He always did it when he lied.
00:42:28Okay.
00:42:29Since you're handing the whole region over to me, sign this too.
00:42:32The agreement for London Branch Independent Operations.
00:42:36It'll make my decisions a lot smoother.
00:42:40Independent Operations?
00:42:42Is that really necessary?
00:42:44We're working across time zones.
00:42:46If every move has to wait for New York's approval, the window closes.
00:42:55He was in a hurry to see Isabella.
00:42:57He left fast.
00:43:00Renata, do good work over there.
00:43:01It's for your own good.
00:43:06After work, I went home to grab my passport.
00:43:09The door opened, and I stopped.
00:43:12Isabella was standing on the wool rug, barefoot, in Camden's shirt.
00:43:15When she saw me, she smiled.
00:43:18Renata, what brings you here at this time?
00:43:21Cam's still in the shower.
00:43:22She shifted to one side.
00:43:23The hickey on her neck wasn't hidden.
00:43:25I came for my passport.
00:43:26Isabella followed me.
00:43:27Cam said you fly out next week.
00:43:29London gets cold.
00:43:30Pack extra layers.
00:43:32Otherwise, Cam will worry about you again.
00:43:34I pulled open the drawer, fished out the passport, and dropped it in my bag.
00:43:38The shower water shut off.
00:43:39Camden walked out, toweling his hair.
00:43:41A towel around his waist.
00:43:42When he saw me, he froze.
00:43:44Renata?
00:43:45What are you doing here?
00:43:46Almost on instinct, he stepped forward and put Isabella behind him.
00:43:49I looked at him.
00:43:51For seven years, I'd handled investors' doubts for him.
00:43:53I pulled countless all-nights with him.
00:43:55The temperature dropped.
00:43:56The person he was guarding her from now was me.
00:43:59Cam, does Renata hate me?
00:44:01She won't even speak to me.
00:44:02Don't read into it.
00:44:03She's just exhausted lately.
00:44:05I took my passport and turned to leave.
00:44:07Passing the coffee table, I slowed down, and the bottom drawer was open a crack.
00:44:10Inside was a wedding photo proof, shot on the beach in the Hamptons.
00:44:13In the photo, Camden was in a white suit, leaning down to kiss Isabella, his smile unmistakable.
00:44:17Beside it was a cardio custom order for matching rings.
00:44:20I drew in a breath and looked away.
00:44:22Camden followed my gaze.
00:44:23His face changed instantly.
00:44:26Renata, it's not what you think.
00:44:27And what is it?
00:44:28Camden opened his mouth.
00:44:29A few seconds passed before he answered, quietly.
00:44:32I owe her.
00:44:33It doesn't change us.
00:44:34Once you're back from London, I'll give you that Upper East Side townhouse you've always loved.
00:44:37My chest felt heavy, so seven years could be weighed and priced,
00:44:40dracently tricheting this neatly.
00:44:41No, thank you.
00:44:42Camden took quick steps over, reaching to grab my arm.
00:44:45Renata, don't pick a fight right now.
00:44:46His fingertips brushed the back of my hand, then stopped.
00:44:49Why are your hands so cold?
00:44:50The temperature dropped.
00:44:51I walked out the door, into the elevator, and hit the lobby button.
00:44:55The doors closed slowly.
00:45:00Through the gap, I saw Camden still at the doorway, brow frerroed, like he might come after me.
00:45:04But Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
00:45:07I'll be scared here alone.
00:45:08Cam, don't go.
00:45:11A few days before I flew to London, the company called a last-minute executive meeting.
00:45:15Camden specifically asked me to attend, said it was a project review.
00:45:18Constellation was the project I'd spent two years driving forward.
00:45:20For it, I'd drunk myself into stomach bleeds and pulled too many all-nighters to count.
00:45:23Nearly all my time and energy had gone into it.
00:45:28I pulled myself together and walked into the conference room.
00:45:30Isabella sat at Camden's right.
00:45:32I sat across from her.
00:45:33After the meeting started, Camden went through some quarterly numbers.
00:45:35Then he changed subjects.
00:45:36Effective today, the lead on the Constellation project transfers to Isabella.
00:45:39Is there a problem with my data model?
00:45:41No issue.
00:45:43She's just a better fit to take it.
00:45:45Focus on London.
00:45:46You don't need to worry about things here anymore.
00:45:48Understood.
00:45:51After the meeting, the others filed out one by one.
00:45:54A few department heads passed me and looked like they wanted to say something.
00:45:57None of them did.
00:45:58My deputy, Chloe, squeezed my shoulder.
00:45:59Her eyes were red.
00:46:00She didn't speak either.
00:46:01I went to the break room and poured a cup of warm water.
00:46:05When I looked up, I caught Isabella's reflection in the glass coming in behind me.
00:46:10Renata, Cam insisted I take over your core project.
00:46:13Honestly, I'm not sure I can handle it.
00:46:15I looked at her, said nothing, and turned to head to Camden's office.
00:46:18The Constellation project is core work I've poured the last two years into.
00:46:24Company resources aren't any one person's credit.
00:46:29Renata, please don't be angry.
00:46:31I'll learn.
00:46:32I won't tank your project.
00:46:34A few steps out, I felt Camden watching me.
00:46:36His lips parted like he might call my name, but Isabella turned just in time, pointing at
00:46:40a report and asking him a question.
00:46:41His attention got pulled back.
00:46:42He said nothing.
00:47:01After seven years together, my fiancé Camden, as CEO, transferred me to the London branch
00:47:07to head up the business.
00:47:08I thought he was finally ready to take my abilities seriously.
00:47:13Instead, outside the break room, I overheard him on the phone, giving instructions to
00:47:17a friend.
00:47:18Lock down Renata's flight info.
00:47:20Next Tuesday, Bella and I head to City Hall to make it official, then throw a party.
00:47:24Make sure she's out of the country by then.
00:47:26Cam, you're playing both sides.
00:47:27What if Renata finds out?
00:47:28She won't.
00:47:29I've buried her in enough work.
00:47:31She doesn't have the bandwidth to notice.
00:47:33Besides, I gave her the overseas business she's always wanted.
00:47:36Even if she finds out, she'll accept it.
00:47:38A man who's made it this far, how could he only have one woman in his life?
00:47:43I stood there.
00:47:44It took a few seconds before it sank in.
00:47:47So that's how it was.
00:47:48Fine.
00:47:49This time, when I leave for London, I'm not coming back.
00:47:51I walked back to my office and looked at Camden Moretti sitting across from my desk.
00:47:56When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:48:01cheek.
00:48:01I tilted my head away.
00:48:05When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:48:10cheek.
00:48:10I tilted my head away.
00:48:14Did you read the transfer email?
00:48:16I did.
00:48:17I'm happy with it.
00:48:19Good.
00:48:20Don't run yourself ragged over there.
00:48:22Whatever you want to buy, put it on the corporate Amex.
00:48:25I had the limit removed for you.
00:48:26I'm going there to run a business.
00:48:29Not on vacation.
00:48:30Right.
00:48:31You always put work first.
00:48:33A knock at the door.
00:48:36Renata, Camden, this is the commemorative album for the core team's seventh anniversary.
00:48:41Everyone's already signed it.
00:48:42We just need our two founders.
00:48:43I took the album and looked at it for a long time.
00:48:46On the cover was the photo from seven years ago, the day we wrote our first line of code
00:48:50in his parents' garage.
00:48:51Back then, Camden was in a faded t-shirt, his arm around my shoulders, grinning ear to
00:48:55ear.
00:48:56He had promised me the day the company went public on Nasdaq, he'd throw me the biggest
00:49:02wedding.
00:49:05I handed the album to Camden.
00:49:08His eyes didn't linger on the photo.
00:49:09He flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
00:49:13We don't need to do these anniversary albums anymore.
00:49:15Everyone's stretched thin.
00:49:23After Ashley left, Camden's phone buzzed on the desk.
00:49:27The screen lit up with one name, Bella.
00:49:29He glanced at the screen, then glanced at me.
00:49:33When he answered, his voice noticeably softened.
00:49:37Hmm, I'm still at the office.
00:49:40That place is too greasy.
00:49:41Your stomach can't handle it.
00:49:43Pick somewhere else.
00:49:44Okay?
00:49:45I'll come get you later.
00:49:48After hanging up, he turned around, adjusted his tie, and slipped back into all business
00:49:55mode.
00:49:57Tuesday's flight.
00:49:58The execs over there are waiting for you.
00:50:01Don't delay it.
00:50:03Tuesday?
00:50:04Are you taking me to the airport?
00:50:06Camden's fingers paused.
00:50:07He avoided my eyes.
00:50:09There's a major investor summit on Tuesday.
00:50:10Can't get away.
00:50:11He said it without looking at me.
00:50:12His thumb brushing twice over the ring and dent on his forefinger.
00:50:14He didn't know he did that.
00:50:15I did.
00:50:16He always did it when he lied.
00:50:17Okay.
00:50:18Since you're handing the whole region over to me, sign this too.
00:50:22The agreement for London branch independent operations.
00:50:25It'll make my decisions a lot smoother.
00:50:29Independent operations?
00:50:31Is that really necessary?
00:50:33We're working across time zones.
00:50:35If every move has to wait for New York's approval, the window closes.
00:50:45He was in a hurry to see Isabella.
00:50:47He left fast.
00:50:49Renata, do good work over there.
00:50:51It's for your own good.
00:50:55After work, I went home to grab my passport.
00:50:59The door opened, and I stopped.
00:51:01Isabella was standing on the wool rug, barefoot, in Camden's shirt.
00:51:05When she saw me, she smiled.
00:51:07Renata, what brings you here at this time?
00:51:10Cam's still in the shower.
00:51:11She shifted to one side.
00:51:13The hickey on her neck wasn't hidden.
00:51:14I came for my passport.
00:51:16Isabella followed me.
00:51:17Cam said you fly out next week.
00:51:18London gets cold.
00:51:20Pack extra layers.
00:51:21Otherwise, Cam will worry about you again.
00:51:23I pulled open the drawer, fished out the passport, and dropped it in my bag.
00:51:27The shower water shut off.
00:51:29Camden walked out, toweling his hair.
00:51:30A towel around his waist.
00:51:32When he saw me, he froze.
00:51:34Renata?
00:51:34What are you doing here?
00:51:36Almost on instinct, he stepped forward and put Isabella behind him.
00:51:39I looked at him.
00:51:40For seven years, I'd handled investors' doubts for him.
00:51:42I pulled countless all nights with him.
00:51:45The temperature dropped.
00:51:46The person he was guarding her from now was me.
00:51:48Cam, does Renata hate me?
00:51:50She won't even speak to me.
00:51:52Don't read into it.
00:51:53She's just exhausted lately.
00:51:54I took my passport and turned to leave.
00:51:56Passing the coffee table, I slowed down and the bottom drawer was open to crack.
00:51:59Inside was a wedding photoproof, shot on the beach in the Hamptons.
00:52:02In the photo, Camden was in a white suit, leaning down to kiss Isabella, his smile unmistakable.
00:52:07Beside it was a cardio custom order for matching rings.
00:52:09I drew in a breath and looked away.
00:52:11Camden followed my gaze.
00:52:13His face changed instantly.
00:52:15Renata, it's not what you think.
00:52:17And what is it?
00:52:18Camden opened his mouth.
00:52:19A few seconds passed before he answered, quietly.
00:52:21I owe her.
00:52:22It doesn't change us.
00:52:23Once you're back from London, I'll give you that Upper East Side townhouse you've always loved.
00:52:26My chest felt heavy, so seven years could be weighed and priced,
00:52:29dracently tricheting this neatly.
00:52:31No, thank you.
00:52:31Camden took quick steps over, reaching to grab my arm.
00:52:34Renata, don't pick a fight right now.
00:52:35His fingertips brushed the back of my hand, then stopped.
00:52:38Why are your hands so cold?
00:52:40The temperature dropped.
00:52:41I walked out the door, into the elevator, and hit the lobby button.
00:52:45The doors closed slowly.
00:52:49Through the gap, I saw Camden still at the doorway, brow frerroed, like he might come after me.
00:52:54But Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
00:52:56I'll be scared here alone.
00:52:57Cam, don't go.
00:53:00A few days before I flew to London, the company called a last-minute executive meeting.
00:53:04Camden specifically asked me to attend, said it was a project review.
00:53:07Constellation was the project I'd spent two years driving forward.
00:53:09For it, I'd drunk myself into stomach bleeds and pulled too many all-nighters to count.
00:53:13Nearly all my time and energy had gone into it.
00:53:17I pulled myself together and walked into the conference room.
00:53:20Isabella sat at Camden's right.
00:53:21I sat across from her.
00:53:22After the meeting started, Camden went through some quarterly numbers.
00:53:25Then he changed subjects.
00:53:26Effective today, the lead on the Constellation project transfers to Isabella.
00:53:29Is there a problem with my data model?
00:53:30No issue.
00:53:32She's just a better fit to take it.
00:53:34Focus on London.
00:53:36You don't need to worry about things here anymore.
00:53:38Understood.
00:53:41After the meeting, the others filed out one by one.
00:53:43A few department heads passed me and looked like they wanted to say something.
00:53:46None of them did.
00:53:47My deputy, Chloe, squeezed my shoulder.
00:53:49Her eyes were red.
00:53:50She didn't speak either.
00:53:51I went to the break room and poured a cup of warm water.
00:53:54When I looked up, I caught Isabella's reflection in the glass coming in behind me.
00:53:59Renata, Cam insisted I take over your core project.
00:54:03Honestly, I'm not sure I can handle it.
00:54:04I looked at her, said nothing, and turned to head to Camden's office.
00:54:08The Constellation project is core work I've poured the last two years into.
00:54:14Company resources aren't any one person's credit.
00:54:19Renata, please don't be angry.
00:54:21I'll learn.
00:54:21I won't tank your project.
00:54:23A few steps out, I felt Camden watching me.
00:54:26His lips parted like he might call my name, but Isabella turned just in time, pointing at a report and
00:54:29asking him a question.
00:54:30His attention got pulled back.
00:54:31He said nothing.
00:54:50After seven years together, my fiancée Camden, as CEO, transferred me to the London branch to head up the business.
00:54:58I thought he was finally ready to take my abilities seriously.
00:55:02Instead, outside the break room, I overheard him on the phone, giving instructions to a friend.
00:55:07Lock down Renata's flight info.
00:55:09Next Tuesday, Bella and I head to City Hall to make it official, then throw a party.
00:55:13Make sure she's out of the country by then.
00:55:15Cam, you're playing both sides.
00:55:17What if Renata finds out?
00:55:18She won't.
00:55:19I've buried her in enough work.
00:55:20She doesn't have the bandwidth to notice.
00:55:23Besides, I gave her the overseas business she's always wanted.
00:55:25Even if she finds out, she'll accept it.
00:55:28A man who's made it this far, how could he only have one woman in his life?
00:55:33I stood there.
00:55:34It took a few seconds before it sank in.
00:55:36So that's how it was.
00:55:38Fine.
00:55:38This time, when I leave for London, I'm not coming back.
00:55:41I walked back to my office and looked at Camden Moretti sitting across from my desk.
00:55:46When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:55:50cheek.
00:55:51I tilted my head away.
00:55:55When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
00:55:59cheek.
00:56:00I tilted my head away.
00:56:04Did you read the transfer email?
00:56:06I did.
00:56:07I'm happy with it.
00:56:09Good.
00:56:10Don't run yourself ragged over there.
00:56:12Whatever you want to buy, put it on the corporate Amex.
00:56:14I had the limit removed for you.
00:56:16I'm going there to run a business.
00:56:18Not on vacation.
00:56:20Right.
00:56:21You always put work first.
00:56:23A knock at the door.
00:56:25Renata, Camden, this is the commemorative album for the core team's seventh anniversary.
00:56:30Everyone's already signed it.
00:56:31We just need our two founders.
00:56:33I took the album and looked at it for a long time.
00:56:35On the cover was the photo from seven years ago, the day we wrote our first line of code in
00:56:39his parents' garage.
00:56:40Back then, Camden was in a faded t-shirt, his arm around my shoulders, grinning ear to ear.
00:56:46He had promised me the day the company went public on NASDAQ, he'd throw me the biggest wedding.
00:56:55I handed the album to Camden.
00:56:57His eyes didn't linger on the photo.
00:56:59He flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
00:57:02We don't need to do these anniversary albums anymore.
00:57:05Everyone's stretched thin.
00:57:13After Ashley left, Camden's phone buzzed on the desk.
00:57:16The screen lit up with one name, Bella.
00:57:19He glanced at the screen, then glanced at me.
00:57:22When he answered, his voice noticeably softened.
00:57:27Hmm.
00:57:28I'm still at the office.
00:57:29That place is too greasy.
00:57:30Your stomach can't handle it.
00:57:32Pick somewhere else.
00:57:34Okay?
00:57:35I'll come get you later.
00:57:37After hanging up,
00:57:40he turned around, adjusted his tie, and slipped back into all business mode.
00:57:46Tuesday's flight.
00:57:48The execs over there are waiting for you.
00:57:51Don't delay it.
00:57:52Tuesday?
00:57:54Are you taking me to the airport?
00:57:56Camden's fingers paused.
00:57:57He avoided my eyes.
00:57:58There's a major investor summit on Tuesday.
00:58:00Can't get away.
00:58:00He said it without looking at me.
00:58:02His thumb brushing twice over the ring and dent on his forefinger.
00:58:04He didn't know he did that.
00:58:05I did.
00:58:05He always did it when he lied.
00:58:07Okay.
00:58:08Since you're handing the whole region over to me,
00:58:10sign this too.
00:58:11The agreement for London branch independent operations.
00:58:15It'll make my decisions a lot smoother.
00:58:18Independent operations?
00:58:20Is that really necessary?
00:58:22We're working across time zones.
00:58:24If every move has to wait for New York's approval, the window closes.
00:58:34He was in a hurry to see Isabella.
00:58:36He left fast.
00:58:38Renata, do good work over there.
00:58:40It's for your own good.
00:58:45After work, I went home to grab my passport.
00:58:48The door opened, and I stopped.
00:58:50Isabella was standing on the wool rug, barefoot, in Camden's shirt.
00:58:54When she saw me, she smiled.
00:58:57Renata, what brings you here at this time?
00:59:00Cam's still in the shower.
00:59:01She shifted to one side.
00:59:02The hickey on her neck wasn't hidden.
00:59:03I came for my passport.
00:59:05Isabella followed me.
00:59:06Cam said you fly out next week.
00:59:08London gets cold.
00:59:09Pack extra layers.
00:59:10Otherwise, Cam will worry about you again.
00:59:13I pulled open the drawer, fished out the passport, and dropped it in my bag.
00:59:17The shower water shut off.
00:59:18Camden walked out, toweling his hair.
00:59:20A towel around his waist.
00:59:21When he saw me, he froze.
00:59:23Renata?
00:59:24What are you doing here?
00:59:25Almost on instinct, he stepped forward and put Isabella behind him.
00:59:28I looked at him.
00:59:29For seven years, I'd handled investors' doubts for him.
00:59:32I pulled countless all-nights with him.
00:59:34The temperature dropped.
00:59:35The person he was guarding her from now was me.
00:59:37Cam, does Renata hate me?
00:59:40She won't even speak to me.
00:59:41Don't read into it.
00:59:42She's just exhausted lately.
00:59:44I took my passport and turned to leave.
00:59:46Passing the coffee table, I slowed down and the bottom drawer was open to crack.
00:59:49Inside was a wedding photoproof, shot on the beach in the Hamptons.
00:59:52In the photo, Camden was in a white suit, leaning down to kiss Isabella, his smile unmistakable.
00:59:56Beside it was a cardio custom order for matching rings.
00:59:58I drew in a breath and looked away.
01:00:00Camden followed my gaze.
01:00:02His face changed instantly.
01:00:04Renata, it's not what you're thinking.
01:00:06And what is it?
01:00:07Camden opened his mouth.
01:00:08A few seconds passed before he answered, quietly.
01:00:11I owe her.
01:00:11It doesn't change us.
01:00:13Once you're back from London, I'll give you that Upper East Side townhouse you've always loved.
01:00:16My chest felt heavy.
01:00:17So seven years could be weighed and priced, dracently triked in this neatly.
01:00:20No, thank you.
01:00:21Camden took quick steps over, reaching to grab my arm.
01:00:23Renata, don't pick a fight right now.
01:00:25His fingertips brushed the back of my hand, then stopped.
01:00:28Why are your hands so cold?
01:00:29The temperature dropped.
01:00:30I walked out the door, into the elevator, and hit the lobby button.
01:00:34The doors closed slowly.
01:00:39Through the gap, I saw Camden still at the doorway, brow frerroed, like he might come after me.
01:00:43But Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
01:00:45I'll be scared here alone.
01:00:47Cam, don't go.
01:00:50A few days before I flew to London, the company called a last-minute executive meeting.
01:00:54Camden specifically asked me to attend, said it was a project review.
01:00:56Constellation was the project I'd spent two years driving forward for it.
01:00:59I'd drunk myself into stomach bleeds and pulled too many all-nighters to count.
01:01:02Nearly all my time and energy had gone into it.
01:01:06I pulled myself together and walked into the conference room.
01:01:09Isabella sat at Camden's right.
01:01:11I sat across from her.
01:01:12After the meeting started, Camden went through some quarterly numbers.
01:01:14Then he changed subjects.
01:01:15Effective today, the lead on the Constellation project transfers to Isabella.
01:01:18Is there a problem with my data model?
01:01:20No issue.
01:01:22She's just a better fit to take it.
01:01:24Focus on London.
01:01:25You don't need to worry about things here anymore.
01:01:27Understood.
01:01:30After the meeting, the others filed out one by one.
01:01:32A few department heads passed me and looked like they wanted to say something.
01:01:35None of them did.
01:01:36My deputy, Chloe, squeezed my shoulder.
01:01:38Her eyes were red.
01:01:39She didn't speak either.
01:01:40I went to the break room and poured a cup of warm water.
01:01:44When I looked up, I caught Isabella's reflection in the glass coming in behind me.
01:01:48Renata, Cam insisted I take over your core project.
01:01:52Honestly, I'm not sure I can handle it.
01:01:54I looked at her, said nothing, and turned to head to Camden's office.
01:01:57The Constellation project is core work I've poured the last two years into.
01:02:03Company resources aren't any one person's credit.
01:02:08Renata, please don't be angry.
01:02:10I'll learn.
01:02:11I won't tank your project.
01:02:12A few steps out, I felt Camden watching me.
01:02:15His lips parted like he might call my name, but Isabella turned just in time, pointing
01:02:18at a report and asking him a question.
01:02:20His attention got pulled back.
01:02:21He said nothing.
01:02:40After seven years together, my fiancée Camden, as CEO, transferred me to the London branch
01:02:45to head up the business.
01:02:47I thought he was finally ready to take my abilities seriously.
01:02:51Instead, outside the break room, I overheard him on the phone, giving instructions to a
01:02:56friend.
01:02:57Lock down Renata's flight info.
01:02:58Next Tuesday, Bella and I head to City Hall to make it official, then throw a party.
01:03:02Make sure she's out of the country by then.
01:03:04Cam, you're playing both sides.
01:03:06What if Renata finds out?
01:03:07She won't.
01:03:08I've buried her in enough work.
01:03:10She doesn't have the bandwidth to notice.
01:03:12Besides, I gave her the overseas business she's always wanted.
01:03:15Even if she finds out, she'll accept it.
01:03:18A man who's made it this far, how could he only have one woman in his life?
01:03:22I stood there.
01:03:23It took a few seconds before it sank in.
01:03:25So that's how it was.
01:03:27Fine.
01:03:28This time, when I leave for London, I'm not coming back.
01:03:30I walked back to my office and looked at Camden Moretti, sitting across from my desk.
01:03:35When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
01:03:39cheek.
01:03:40I tilted my head away.
01:03:44When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
01:03:48cheek.
01:03:49I tilted my head away.
01:03:53Did you read the transfer email?
01:03:55I did.
01:03:56I'm happy with it.
01:03:58Good.
01:03:59Don't run yourself ragged over there.
01:04:01Whatever you want to buy, put it on the corporate Amex.
01:04:03I had the limit removed for you.
01:04:05I'm going there to run a business.
01:04:07Not on vacation.
01:04:09Right.
01:04:10You always put work first.
01:04:12A knock at the door.
01:04:15Renata, Camden, this is the commemorative album for the core team's seventh anniversary.
01:04:19Everyone's already signed it.
01:04:21We just need our two founders.
01:04:22I took the album and looked at it for a long time.
01:04:24On the cover was the photo from seven years ago, the day we wrote our first line of code in
01:04:28his parents' garage.
01:04:30Back then, Camden was in a faded t-shirt, his arm around my shoulders, grinning ear to ear.
01:04:35He had promised me, the day the company went public on Nasdaq, he'd throw me the biggest wedding.
01:04:44I handed the album to Camden.
01:04:46His eyes didn't linger on the photo.
01:04:48He flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
01:04:52We don't need to do these anniversary albums anymore.
01:04:54Everyone's stretched thin.
01:05:02After Ashley left, Camden's phone buzzed on the desk.
01:05:05The screen lit up with one name, Bella.
01:05:08He glanced at the screen, then glanced at me.
01:05:12When he answered, his voice noticeably softened.
01:05:16Hmm.
01:05:17I'm still at the office.
01:05:18That place is too greasy.
01:05:20Your stomach can't handle it.
01:05:22Pick somewhere else.
01:05:23Okay?
01:05:24I'll come get you later.
01:05:27After hanging up, he turned around, adjusted his tie, and slipped back into all business mode.
01:05:35Tuesday's flight.
01:05:37The execs over there are waiting for you.
01:05:40Don't delay it.
01:05:42Tuesday?
01:05:43Are you taking me to the airport?
01:05:45Camden's fingers paused.
01:05:46He avoided my eyes.
01:05:47There's a major investor summit on Tuesday.
01:05:49Can't get away.
01:05:50He said it without looking at me.
01:05:51His thumb brushing twice over the ring and dent on his forefinger.
01:05:53He didn't know he did that.
01:05:54I did.
01:05:55He always did it when he lied.
01:05:56Okay.
01:05:57Since you're handing the whole region over to me, sign this too.
01:06:00The agreement for London branch independent operations.
01:06:04It'll make my decisions a lot smoother.
01:06:08Independent operations?
01:06:10Is that really necessary?
01:06:12We're working across time zones.
01:06:13If every move has to wait for New York's approval, the window closes.
01:06:23He was in a hurry to see Isabella.
01:06:25He left fast.
01:06:28Renata, do good work over there.
01:06:29It's for your own good.
01:06:34After work, I went home to grab my passport.
01:06:37The door opened, and I stopped.
01:06:40Isabella was standing on the wool rug, barefoot, in Camden's shirt.
01:06:43When she saw me, she smiled.
01:06:46Renata, what brings you here at this time?
01:06:49Cam's still in the shower.
01:06:50She shifted to one side.
01:06:51The hickey on her neck wasn't hidden.
01:06:53I came for my passport.
01:06:54Isabella followed me.
01:06:56Cam said you fly out next week.
01:06:57London gets cold.
01:06:58Pack extra layers.
01:07:00Otherwise, Cam will worry about you again.
01:07:02I pulled open the drawer, fished out the passport, and dropped it in my bag.
01:07:06The shower water shut off.
01:07:07Camden walked out, toweling his hair.
01:07:09A towel around his waist.
01:07:10When he saw me, he froze.
01:07:12Renata?
01:07:13What are you doing here?
01:07:15Almost on instinct, he stepped forward and put Isabella behind him.
01:07:18I looked at him.
01:07:19For seven years, I'd handled investors' doubts for him.
01:07:21I pulled countless all nights with him.
01:07:23The temperature dropped.
01:07:24The person he was guarding her from now was me.
01:07:27Cam, does Renata hate me?
01:07:29She won't even speak to me.
01:07:31Don't read into it.
01:07:31She's just exhausted lately.
01:07:33I took my passport and turned to leave.
01:07:35Passing the coffee table, I slowed down and the bottom drawer was open a crack.
01:07:38Inside was a wedding photo proof, shot on the beach in the Hamptons.
01:07:41In the photo, Camden was in a white suit, leaning down to kiss Isabella, his smile unmistakable.
01:07:46Beside it was a cardio custom order for matching rings.
01:07:48I drew in a breath and looked away.
01:07:50Camden followed my gaze.
01:07:51His face changed instantly.
01:07:54Renata, it's not what you think.
01:07:56And what is it?
01:07:56Camden opened his mouth.
01:07:58A few seconds passed before he answered, quietly.
01:08:00I owe her.
01:08:01That doesn't change us.
01:08:02Once you're back from London, I'll give you that Upper East Side townhouse you've always loved.
01:08:05My chest felt heavy, so seven years could be weighed and priced,
01:08:08dracently tricheting this neatly.
01:08:09No, thank you.
01:08:10Camden took quick steps over, reaching to grab my arm.
01:08:13Renata, don't pick a fight right now.
01:08:14His fingertips brushed the back of my hand, then stopped.
01:08:17Why are your hands so cold?
01:08:18The temperature dropped.
01:08:19I walked out the door, into the elevator, and hit the lobby button.
01:08:23The doors closed slowly.
01:08:28Through the gap, I saw Camden still at the doorway.
01:08:31Brow frerroed, like he might come after me.
01:08:32But Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
01:08:35I'll be scared here alone.
01:08:36Cam, don't go.
01:08:39A few days before I flew to London, the company called a last-minute executive meeting.
01:08:43Camden specifically asked me to attend, said it was a project review.
01:08:46Constellation was the project I'd spent two years driving forward for it.
01:08:48I'd drunk myself into stomach bleeds and pulled too many all-nighters to count.
01:08:51Nearly all my time and energy had gone into it.
01:08:56I pulled myself together and walked into the conference room.
01:08:59Isabella sat at Camden's right.
01:09:00I sat across from her.
01:09:01After the meeting started, Camden went through some quarterly numbers.
01:09:03Then he changed subjects.
01:09:04Effective today, the lead on the Constellation project transfers to Isabella.
01:09:07Is there a problem with my data model?
01:09:09No issue.
01:09:11She's just a better fit to take it.
01:09:13Focus on London.
01:09:14You don't need to worry about things here anymore.
01:09:16Understood.
01:09:19After the meeting, the others filed out one by one.
01:09:22A few department heads passed me and looked like they wanted to say something.
01:09:25None of them did.
01:09:26My deputy Chloe squeezed my shoulder.
01:09:27Her eyes were red.
01:09:28She didn't speak either.
01:09:30I went to the break room and poured a cup of warm water.
01:09:33When I looked up, I caught Isabella's reflection in the glass coming in behind me.
01:09:37Renata, Cam insisted I take over your core project.
01:09:42Honestly, I'm not sure I can handle it.
01:09:43I looked at her, said nothing, and turned to head to Camden's office.
01:09:47The Constellation project is core work I've poured the last two years into.
01:09:52Company resources aren't any one person's credit.
01:09:57Renata, please don't be angry.
01:09:59I'll learn.
01:10:00I won't tank your project.
01:10:02A few steps out, I felt Camden watching me.
01:10:04His lips parted like he might call my name, but Isabella turned just in time, pointing
01:10:08at a report and asking him a question.
01:10:09His attention got pulled back.
01:10:10He said nothing.
01:10:29After seven years together, my fiancé Camden, as CEO, transferred me to the London branch
01:10:35to head up the business.
01:10:36I thought he was finally ready to take my abilities seriously.
01:10:41Instead, outside the break room, I overheard him on the phone, giving instructions to a friend.
01:10:46Lock down Renata's flight info.
01:10:47Next Tuesday, Bella and I head to City Hall to make it official, then throw a party.
01:10:52Make sure she's out of the country by then.
01:10:54Cam, you're playing both sides.
01:10:55What if Renata finds out?
01:10:56She won't.
01:10:57I've buried her in enough work.
01:10:59She doesn't have the bandwidth to notice.
01:11:01Besides, I gave her the overseas business she's always wanted.
01:11:04Even if she finds out, she'll accept it.
01:11:07A man who's made it this far, how could he only have one woman in his life?
01:11:11I stood there.
01:11:12It took a few seconds before it sank in.
01:11:15So that's how it was.
01:11:16Fine.
01:11:17This time, when I leave for London, I'm not coming back.
01:11:19I walked back to my office and looked at Camden Moretti sitting across from my desk.
01:11:24When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
01:11:29cheek.
01:11:29I tilted my head away.
01:11:33When he saw me come in, he stood and reached out to brush a loose strand of hair from my
01:11:38cheek.
01:11:38I tilted my head away.
01:11:42Did you read the transfer email?
01:11:44I did.
01:11:45I'm happy with it.
01:11:47Good.
01:11:49Don't run yourself ragged over there.
01:11:51Whatever you want to buy, put it on the corporate Amex.
01:11:53I had the limit removed for you.
01:11:55I'm going there to run a business, not on vacation.
01:11:58Right.
01:11:59You always put work first.
01:12:02A knock at the door.
01:12:04Renata, Camden, this is the commemorative album for the core team's seventh anniversary.
01:12:09Everyone's already signed it.
01:12:10We just need our two founders.
01:12:11I took the album and looked at it for a long time.
01:12:14On the cover was the photo from seven years ago, the day we wrote our first line of code in
01:12:18his parents' garage.
01:12:19Back then, Camden was in a faded t-shirt, his arm around my shoulders, grinning ear to ear.
01:12:24He had promised me the day the company went public on NASDAQ, he'd throw me the biggest wedding.
01:12:34I handed the album to Camden.
01:12:36His eyes didn't linger on the photo.
01:12:38He flipped straight to the last page and signed his name.
01:12:40We don't need to do these anniversary albums anymore.
01:12:43Everyone's stretched thin.
01:12:51After Ashley left, Camden's phone buzzed on the desk.
01:12:55The screen lit up with one name, Bella.
01:12:57He glanced at the screen, then glanced at me.
01:13:01When he answered, his voice noticeably softened.
01:13:06Hmm.
01:13:06I'm still at the office.
01:13:08That place is too greasy.
01:13:09Your stomach can't handle it.
01:13:11Pick somewhere else.
01:13:12Okay?
01:13:13I'll come get you later.
01:13:16After hanging up, he turned around, adjusted his tie, and slipped back into all business mode.
01:13:24Tuesday's flight.
01:13:26The execs over there are waiting for you.
01:13:29Don't delay it.
01:13:31Tuesday?
01:13:32Are you taking me to the airport?
01:13:34Camden's fingers paused.
01:13:36He avoided my eyes.
01:13:37There's a major investor summit on Tuesday.
01:13:38Can't get away.
01:13:39He said it without looking at me.
01:13:40His thumb brushing twice over the ring and dent on his forefinger.
01:13:43He didn't know he did that.
01:13:44I did.
01:13:44He always did it when he lied.
01:13:45Okay.
01:13:47Since you're handing the whole region over to me, sign this too.
01:13:50The agreement for London Branch Independent Operations.
01:13:54It'll make my decisions a lot smoother.
01:13:57Independent operations?
01:13:59Is that really necessary?
01:14:01We're working across time zones.
01:14:03If every move has to wait for New York's approval, the window closes.
01:14:13He was in a hurry to see Isabella.
01:14:15He left fast.
01:14:17Renata, do good work over there.
01:14:19It's for your own good.
01:14:23After work, I went home to grab my passport.
01:14:27The door opened, and I stopped.
01:14:29Isabella was standing on the wool rug, barefoot, in Camden's shirt.
01:14:33When she saw me, she smiled.
01:14:35Renata, what brings you here at this time?
01:14:38Cam's still in the shower.
01:14:40She shifted to one side.
01:14:41The hickey on her neck wasn't hidden.
01:14:42I came for my passport.
01:14:44Isabella followed me.
01:14:45Cam said you fly out next week.
01:14:46London gets cold.
01:14:48Pack extra layers.
01:14:49Otherwise, Cam will worry about you again.
01:14:51I pulled open the drawer, fished out the passport, and dropped it in my bag.
01:14:55The shower water shut off.
01:14:57Camden walked out, toweling his hair.
01:14:58A towel around his waist.
01:15:00When he saw me, he froze.
01:15:02Renata?
01:15:03What are you doing here?
01:15:03Almost on instinct, he stepped forward and put Isabella behind him.
01:15:07I looked at him.
01:15:08For seven years, I'd handled investors' doubts for him.
01:15:11I pulled countless all nights with him.
01:15:13The temperature dropped.
01:15:14The person he was guarding her from now was me.
01:15:16Cam, does Renata hate me?
01:15:19She won't even speak to me.
01:15:20Don't read into it.
01:15:21She's just exhausted lately.
01:15:22I took my passport and turned to leave.
01:15:24Passing the coffee table, I slowed down and the bottom drawer was open to crack.
01:15:27Inside was a wedding photoproof.
01:15:29Shot on the beach in the Hamptons.
01:15:30In the photo, Camden was in a white suit, leaning down to kiss Isabella, his smile unmistakable.
01:15:35Beside it was a cardio custom order for matching rings.
01:15:37I drew in a breath and looked away.
01:15:39Camden followed my gaze.
01:15:41His face changed instantly.
01:15:43Renata, it's not what you're thinking.
01:15:45And what is it?
01:15:46Camden opened his mouth.
01:15:47A few seconds passed before he answered, quietly.
01:15:49I open.
01:15:50It doesn't change us.
01:15:51Once you're back from London, I'll give you that Upper East Side townhouse you've always loved.
01:15:55My chest felt heavy, so seven years could be weighed and priced,
01:15:57dracently tricheting this neatly.
01:15:59No, thank you.
01:15:59Camden took quick steps over, reaching to grab my arm.
01:16:02Renata, don't pick a fight right now.
01:16:04His fingertips brushed the back of my hand, then stopped.
01:16:06Why are your hands so cold?
01:16:08The temperature dropped.
01:16:09I walked out the door, into the elevator, and hit the lobby button.
01:16:13The doors closed slowly.
01:16:17Through the gap, I saw Camden still at the doorway, brow freroed, like he might come after me.
01:16:22But Isabella wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.
01:16:24I'll be scared here alone.
01:16:26Cam, don't go.
01:16:28A few days before I flew to London, the company called a last-minute executive meeting.
01:16:32Camden specifically asked me to attend, said it was a project review.
01:16:35Constellation was the project I'd spent two years driving forward for it.
01:16:38I'd drunk myself into stomach leads and pulled too many all-nighters to count.
01:16:41Nearly all my time and energy had gone into it.
01:16:45I pulled myself together and walked into the conference room.
01:16:48Isabella sat at Camden's right.
01:16:49I sat across from her.
01:16:50After the meeting started, Camden went through some quarterly numbers.
01:16:53Then he changed subjects.
01:16:54Effective today, the lead on the Constellation project transfers to Isabella.
01:16:57Is there a problem with my data model?
01:16:58No issue.
01:17:00She's just a better fit to take it.
01:17:02Focus on London.
01:17:04You don't need to worry about things here anymore.
01:17:06Understood.
01:17:09After the meeting, the others filed out one by one.
01:17:11A few department heads passed me and looked like they wanted to say something.
01:17:14None of them did.
01:17:15My deputy Chloe squeezed my shoulder.
01:17:17Her eyes were red.
01:17:18She didn't speak either.
01:17:19I went to the break room and poured a cup of warm water.
01:17:22When I looked up, I caught Isabella's reflection in the glass coming in behind me.
01:17:27Renata, Cam insisted I take over your core project.
01:17:31Honestly, I'm not sure I can handle it.
01:17:33I looked at her, said nothing, and turned to head to Camden's office.
01:17:36The Constellation project is core work I've poured the last two years into.
01:17:42Company resources aren't any one person's credit.
01:17:47Renata, please don't be angry.
01:17:49I'll learn.
01:17:50I won't tank your project.
01:17:51A few steps out, I felt Camden watching me.
01:17:54His lips parted like he might call my name, but Isabella turned just in time.
01:17:57Pointing at a report and asking him a question.
01:17:58His attention got pulled back.
01:17:59He said nothing.
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