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00:00Three months after the miscarriage, Luna took me to a bar.
00:05This woman who'd fled marriage seven times and sworn never to wed told me with red-rimmed eyes,
00:09Bella, I'm done for.
00:12For the first time in my life, I finally know what happiness feels like.
00:17I held her hand tightly, genuinely happy for her.
00:20If he really makes you feel that way, don't let him go.
00:24Luna immediately called the man who changed everything for her.
00:27But the voice on the other end froze my smile, instantly.
00:31Look up.
00:32The next second, I saw Leo in the bar room.
00:35The man who'd been with me for eight years, who just picked out our wedding venue.
00:38The man about to be my husband.
00:39So the man who cured her fear of marriage was my fear.
00:43The glass in my hand slammed down the floor.
00:46Leo's expression was eerily calm.
00:49He walked over, bent down, and lifted the unsteady Luna into his arms.
00:53Let's go home.
00:56I'll explain everything.
00:57If it were anyone else, I would have slapped him hard.
01:01Or hysterically demanded answers on the spot.
01:03But one of them was the best friend who'd been with me through the hardest years.
01:07The other had occupied almost my entire adult life.
01:15In the end, I couldn't say a word.
01:18Just followed them to the car with reddened eyes.
01:21Luna barely settled into the passenger seat.
01:24The car's Bluetooth connected automatically.
01:26The next second, her favorite playlist started playing.
01:28I sat frozen in the backseat.
01:30This was my first time riding in Leo's car.
01:31I'd asked him countless times before to drive me home.
01:34But he always refused with a smile.
01:36I drive clients around all the time.
01:40I can't leave any personal trace in this car.
01:47Even though I told him I wouldn't wear a perfume or mess up anything in his car.
01:51Your scent is too recognizable.
01:54People would notice.
01:56But no.
01:56The car was filled with Luna's scent, absinthe, and her favorite rose perfume.
02:00But Leo acted like he smelled nothing.
02:02I suddenly realized all those so-called principles were never really principles.
02:06They were only ever against me.
02:07Luna mumbled drowsily.
02:10Leo.
02:12The next second, Luna hooked her arm around his neck and kissed him.
02:16Leo just gave a helpless smile and gently placed her hand back.
02:19Easy, sweetheart.
02:20My heart cracked piece by piece.
02:22It hurt so much I could barely breathe.
02:24Leo had severe OCD.
02:29Before, forget about kissing him after drinking.
02:36Even if I just hadn't used hand sanitizer, whenever I tried to hold his hand, he'd instinctively pull away.
02:43But now, alcohol, perfume, lipstick, all over it.
02:48And he didn't even frown.
02:50I suddenly felt my stomach churn.
02:52I rolled down the window, hoping the cold air would clear the suffocation in my chest.
02:57The next second, the window was rolled back up by Leo.
03:01She's drunk.
03:02The cold air will make her sick.
03:04I stared out the window and let out a low, bitter laugh.
03:08So, this is how gentle you can be.
03:13Leo was silent for a moment.
03:16His brow furrowed slightly.
03:18Don't do this.
03:22I told you already.
03:24I'll explain everything.
03:26The car had just merged onto the main road.
03:28Luna suddenly turned sideways, threw her arms around Leo's neck, and drunkenly leaned in to kiss him.
03:32In that instant, an SUV suddenly cut him from the left.
03:38Leo yanked the steering wheel hard.
03:40The tires lay out the person's face.
03:44The rear swung out violently.
03:46I slammed directly into the car to back there.
03:48A massive impact flung me from my back seat toward the door.
03:51The seatbelt dug into my chest.
03:53The side window shattered, shards slicing across my face.
03:56My forehead slammed against the framed blood streamed down my brow.
03:59But the physical pain was nothing compared to the ache in my heart.
04:03It was in that moment that I finally understood.
04:06I no longer needed that, so-called explanation.
04:12The other driver got out, furious, cursing loudly at the wreck.
04:16Luna acted as if nothing had happened, still clinging to Leo, refusing to let go.
04:20Leo frowned, carefully pried her hand off him, then turned to look at me.
04:23I looked up at him.
04:28Can you walk?
04:29The next second, he pushed the door open and got out, leaving only one sentence behind.
04:32Take Luna to the ER. Stay with her.
04:37I looked at my blood-soaked face in the mirror and couldn't help but laugh.
04:44Leo, are you blind?
04:47Look at me! How can you even say that?
04:50Leo was clearly taken aback.
04:52In all these years, I had never spoken to him in this tone before.
04:57His face darkened.
04:59Bella, stop.
05:02She's hurt. This isn't the time.
05:03With that, he shut the door and turned to deal with the accident.
05:08I gritted my teeth, held onto the door, and forced myself to stand.
05:12I walked around to the passenger side, helped Luna out, and hailed a taxi straight to the hospital.
05:21The taxi had just pulled away.
05:25Bella.
05:29Now you've seen it with your own eyes.
05:34Will you step aside now?
05:37I whipped my head around.
05:39Luna's eyes were clear.
05:41Not a trace of drunkenness left.
05:42You were faking it?
05:43I stared at her.
05:45I'm blinking.
05:46She didn't deny it.
05:47My voice trembled.
05:49Do you even know what you're doing?
05:51Luna let out a soft sigh, looking at me with something almost like pity.
05:55Bella, don't be so naive.
05:58I know exactly what I'm doing.
06:01Leo is young, successful, handsome, and fiercely loyal to the woman he chooses.
06:08What woman wouldn't want a man like him?
06:11She let out a light laugh.
06:12You were with him for eight years, and he still never proposed.
06:18Doesn't that tell you everything?
06:21The taxi slowly pulled up to the hospital emergency ambulance.
06:26We're here.
06:28I got out of the car, my legs gave way, and I nearly collapsed to the ground.
06:32I held onto the door and looked at Luna's smock.
06:34Unapologetic expression.
06:39Luna.
06:41He's not loyal at all.
06:44If you could take a man who loved me for eight years, someone else will take him from you someday.
06:51Luna looked at me quietly and suddenly smiled.
06:57Bella, you're too naive.
06:59She gently stroked her belly.
07:01I'm pregnant.
07:03Now he'll never leave me.
07:05In that instant, my mind went completely home.
07:08It felt like a thunderclap exploded right next to my ear.
07:12My stomach churned violently.
07:15The thought that I'd just been holding her made me sick to my stomach.
07:18By the time I realized what was happening, my hand had already swung out.
07:24You make me sick!
07:28Almost at the same moment, a black sedan screeched to a halt at the curb.
07:33The door flew open.
07:35Leo rushed over, shoved me aside, and pulled Luna into his arms.
07:40He looked down at her rapidly swelling cheek.
07:41His gaze grew colder by the second.
07:43That cold, sharp gaze.
07:44I knew it all too well.
07:45It wasn't the way you look at a lover.
07:46It was the look he wore in the boardroom.
07:48Right before he crushed his opponent, he raised his hand and pointed at the hospital's security camera.
07:52Apologize to her, or I'll call the police and press charges.
07:56You know I can do it.
07:57I can make sure you spend a few days in a cell.
08:00I let out a bitter smile.
08:01Then do it.
08:03Maybe I need the time alone.
08:05Leo stared at me, coldly.
08:07What about your mother?
08:10Don't forget, I'm paying every cent of her treatment.
08:16What if she finds out her daughter was jailed for assault?
08:19My heart sank like a stone.
08:20I slowly lifted my head.
08:21Leo stood there, calm on the surface, but with a ruthless certainty underneath.
08:25He knew that was my only weakness.
08:26An overwhelming wave of humiliation nearly swallowed me whole.
08:29I bit my lips so hard I tasted blood, a metallic tang spreading fast in my mouth.
08:32I didn't dare open my mouth.
08:33I was afraid that if I did, the tears and sobs would come flooding out together.
08:36My knuckles turned white from clenching so hard.
08:38I forced the words out with difficulty.
08:43I'm sorry.
08:45Luna immediately sniffled, putting on a pitiful act.
08:49Leo, my face hurts.
08:52Leo turned his head and looked at me.
08:55Slap yourself ten times.
08:58I stared at him in disbelief.
09:01You hit her.
09:02Now it's your turn.
09:05I slowly raised my hand.
09:07The first slap landed.
09:09A searing pain spread across my face.
09:12My heart, which I thought was already dead, still lurched painfully.
09:15I looked at the two of them, huddled together in front of me.
09:19I finally understood completely.
09:22I was out of the game.
09:23When the tenth slap landed, my face was already numb.
09:26My heart had gone numb too.
09:28All that was left was endless, suffocating despair.
09:30I asked in a low voice.
09:32Satisfied now?
09:34Leo nodded.
09:38I turned and walked toward the hospital.
09:42Tears kept falling.
09:43No matter how I wiped, they wouldn't stop.
09:47I was betrayed by the two people I trusted most.
09:50But why?
09:51Why did they get to trample all over my life and find happiness?
09:55Why should I let Leo hold my mother over my head for the rest of my life?
09:58I pulled out my phone and called Leo's biggest competitor.
10:02The call connected quickly.
10:04Bella.
10:06What made you call me?
10:08Finally ready for a new boyfriend?
10:12I closed my eyes.
10:14Voice hoarse.
10:16Do you want Leo's next collection?
10:20I designed the entire collection.
10:22I haven't signed the copyright transfer yet.
10:25There was a two second silence on the other end.
10:27What do you want?
10:30I spoke slowly.
10:32Take my mother and me away from here.
10:36And then...
10:39Destroy Leo.
10:42As you wish.
10:44Liam let out a soft laugh.
10:47The nurse re-bandaged the wound on my forehead.
10:51The doctor was reviewing my test results when his brow suddenly furrowed.
10:56You're pregnant.
10:57I snapped my head up.
10:59About four weeks.
11:00Given today's accident, you need a full examination immediately.
11:03We need to make sure both you and the baby are okay.
11:06My mind was a whirlwind.
11:08Of all times right now, this child had come at the worst possible moment.
11:14The next day, I went to the rehabilitation center where my mother was staying.
11:24I had already decided to take her away from here.
11:27My mother looked at my exhausted face and gently massaged my temples.
11:31Don't push yourself so hard.
11:33The work can wait until tomorrow.
11:35Leo is your boss.
11:37And your fiancé.
11:38He's not going to fire you.
12:02He's not going to fire you.
12:07I'll take you to the beach.
12:09But at noon, I had just come back from buying lunch.
12:12A nurse suddenly rushed over and grabbed my arm.
12:15Bella!
12:17Come with me, now.
12:19Your mother fell from upstairs.
12:23Lunch scattered on the floor.
12:25I fell to my knees in front of the ICU.
12:29In that moment, I didn't even pray for a miracle.
12:33I just prayed desperately.
12:36If someone had to bear this pain, let it be me.
12:41If only she could wake up.
12:43I'd trade my life for hers.
12:45Four hours later, the ICU doors finally opened.
12:49The doctor took off his mask and slowly shook his head at me.
12:53Bella, I'm so sorry.
12:57We did everything we could.
12:59Back in the room, I picked up my mother's phone with trembling hands.
13:04The last call log, staring back at me, was a name.
13:09Luna.
13:10I charged straight into the design company, where Luna worked.
13:16The receptionist smirked when she heard Luna's name.
13:20You'll have to wait.
13:21Her fiancé is upstairs with her.
13:25Now isn't a good time.
13:33Luna!
13:34Get out here!
13:35Right now!
13:36Stealing my fiancé wasn't enough?
13:38Now you've turned our office into your own little hook spot?
13:43Another crash.
13:44The lock finally gave.
13:45In the office, two heads turned at the same time.
13:47Luna's clothes were disheveled.
13:48Shirt buttons still undone.
13:50Leo stood before her, just as disheveled.
13:52Leo immediately walked toward me, reaching out to stop me.
13:55Have you lost your mind?
14:00Slap.
14:00I swung my hand and landed a hard slap.
14:02The sharp sound silenced the entire office.
14:04You're the one who's lost your mind.
14:07How do you even have the nerve to ask me that?
14:09I shoved him aside, lunged at Luna, grabbed her hair, and yanked her out of the chair.
14:15What did you say to my mother?
14:20Why did she fall from that hospital?
14:22Luna turned pale, unable to meet my eyes.
14:26I don't know what you're talking about.
14:28She suddenly started, screaming.
14:31Help!
14:32Somebody!
14:33Call security!
14:35Employees quickly crowded outside the office.
14:37Some shocked.
14:38Some gloating.
14:39Some with an I knew it expression.
14:40So the rumors about them in the company.
14:42We're already common knowledge.
14:45Hearing the whispers, Luna's eyes reddened.
14:48Tears fell instantly.
14:49She looked at Leo with a pitiful expression.
14:51The next second slap.
14:52Another slap.
14:52But this time, it landed on my face.
14:55Are you done making a scene?
14:56Leo stepped in front of Luna.
14:58Luna sobbed and buried herself in his arms.
14:59Bella, I never wanted things to end up like this.
15:04I'm carrying his baby.
15:08Please, stop doing this to me.
15:10The murmurs erupted all around.
15:12I could feel it.
15:12Every gaze in the office was now filled with wariness and disgust.
15:15No one cared about the truth anymore.
15:17They'd already decided I was the one who ruined other people's happiness.
15:20And the man who caused all of this just stood there in silence.
15:24Without a single word of explanation.
15:28I slowly raised my head.
15:30Eyes locked on Leo.
15:31Tell them.
15:33Who the real homewrecker is.
15:36The air fell silent for a few seconds.
15:39Leo pressed his lips together.
15:42Luna is pregnant.
15:44One sentence.
15:45It sealed my fate completely.
15:47Someone threw a leftover coffee cup at my feet.
15:51It was like a signal.
15:53Everyone's gaze had turned completely against me.
15:56No one questioned the story.
15:58All they wanted was for me to disappear.
16:02Right now.
16:02The next second security rushed in.
16:04Several of them piled on, pinning me to the ground.
16:07In the chaos, Simone yanked my shirt.
16:09Buttons popped off one by one.
16:11The collar tore open.
16:13Countless hands shoved at me from all directions.
16:15Someone even deliberately touched my body in the chaos.
16:18It made me sick.
16:19My whole body trembled.
16:21I lifted my head and met Luna's gaze.
16:23She stood in Leo's arms.
16:25A victor smile curling at the corner of her mouth.
16:27Just as the situation spiraled.
16:29Completely out of control.
16:38A few minutes later, the police station was suffocatingly quiet.
16:42Luna sat across from me, wiping her tears non-stop.
16:45She painted herself as the victim and me as the crazy woman who broke into the office,
16:49destroyed property, and assaulted people.
16:52The officer taking the statement could clearly tell this was more of a relationship dispute.
16:56From his expression, I could tell he'd prefer it be resolved privately, rather than go to
17:01court.
17:02Just then, Luna clutched her belly, leaning into Leo's arms in apparent pain, as if all
17:06her grievance and fear had condensed into that baby inside her.
17:09I watched Leo instinctively reach out to steady her.
17:13His gaze finally landed on me.
17:16For a fleeting moment, I thought he might tell the truth, but that hesitation vanished instantly.
17:21He chose Luna, and chose to completely deny our past.
17:27In just two days, I lost love.
17:29I lost my best friend.
17:30I lost my mother.
17:31And I lost a version of myself, that still held hope.
17:33My tears had long run dry.
17:35My mouth was filled with a metallic taste of blood.
17:38Just then, a lazy voice drifted in from the police station entrance.
17:41Leo, I never thought you'd sink this low.
17:47Everyone turned at once.
17:48Liam walked in slowly, hands in his pockets, that signature carefree smoke still on his
17:52face.
17:53How interesting.
17:54A minute ago you said she was just your ex.
17:56Now you're pretending your own child doesn't exist?
17:59Liam just casually waved his phone, a knowing smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
18:02He didn't bother explaining, just gestured for Leo to check today's financial news.
18:06Leo's expression changed drastically.
18:08He shot to his feet, staring at me, voice trembling.
18:12Bella, when did you get pregnant?
18:14I just let out a cold laugh.
18:16I thought you'd already made your choice.
18:18So why do I, and this baby, suddenly matter now?
18:21I looked at him calmly.
18:24Check your phone first, Leo.
18:26Right now your company needs you more than I do.
18:28Leo's expression changed again.
18:30He pulled out his phone immediately.
18:33Today was supposed to be the company's global launch day for the new collection.
18:36In previous years, stock prices would surge at this hour.
18:38But now, the screen showed a plummeting stock price, falling like a cliff.
18:41The moment he unlocked it, dozens of missed calls, emails, and board messages flooded in.
18:47Notifications kept popping up until the screen nearly froze.
18:50Bella?
18:51What have you done?
18:54I gave a faint smile.
18:56I only took back what was mine.
18:58Just then, Leo's phone rang.
19:00It was the company's cool.
19:01I watched him take the call.
19:02Watched the color drain from his face.
19:04Liam had already filed a lawsuit against his company.
19:07My copyrights and patent licenses left them with no room to defend themselves.
19:10Stock prices crashed.
19:11The board was furious.
19:13His CEO position hung by a thread.
19:15Why did you betray me?
19:18I almost laughed.
19:20I pointed at Luna standing nearby.
19:23Betray you?
19:25That's ironic.
19:29A few minutes ago, you ended us in front of everyone.
19:33So don't pretend this is all my fault.
19:35Leo's face cycled through shades of pale and red.
19:37The board chairman's video call suddenly came through.
19:40I watched Leo listen in silence.
19:41His face growing whiter by the second.
19:44The board laid all the blame at his feet.
19:46They wanted him to win me back or his position would be gone.
19:49The call ended abruptly, leaving Leo no chance to explain.
19:53Luna glared at me, jealousy practically spilling out of her eyes.
19:57Congratulations.
20:00In two days, you lost your best designer and your company.
20:07I looked at Leo calmly.
20:09The next second, he dropped to his knees in front of everyone.
20:15You're pregnant?
20:19You're finally having a baby.
20:21He excitedly reached out to touch me.
20:23I immediately stepped back.
20:24He acted as if none of it had just happened.
20:28In his mouth, this child became leverage to win me back.
20:31He brought up our wedding, our promises.
20:32He said if I just married him and handed the copyrights back, everything could go back to the way it
20:37was.
20:38He even said, he'd always truly loved me.
20:45He shuffled forward on his knees, his voice almost pleading.
20:48Do you remember?
20:50We made each other a promise.
20:52We were going to have the happiest family in the world.
20:57Please, for our baby's sake, marry me.
21:01Let me guess.
21:02Marry Bella, get the patents back, save your company?
21:07That's your whole plan, isn't it?
21:09Liam!
21:10This doesn't concern you!
21:12Shut up!
21:12I was about to speak.
21:14Liam gently patted the back of my hand, signaling me to wait.
21:17He looked at Leo slowly, that teasing smile still on his face.
21:20He reminded Leo that just minutes ago, he'd insisted on pressing charges for property damage and assault,
21:24swearing it had nothing to do with their relationship.
21:26But now, to win me back, it had suddenly become a lover's quarrel.
21:29Even his excuses changed that fast.
21:31I finally understood what Liam wanted me to do.
21:33I just calmly and unhurriedly laid it out for Leo.
21:36If he insisted on sending me to jail, he could forget about getting my authorization.
21:39That hit his weak spot immediately.
21:41He instantly demanded the case be dropped.
21:43But the officer calmly told him, this decision was no longer us to make.
21:46The one who'd filed the report was Luna.
21:47Everyone's gaze fell on Luna.
21:49She clenched her jaw, clearly still wanting to push forward.
21:51But Leo shot her, an icy glare.
21:53She finally had no choice but to speak through gritted teeth.
21:55The officer noted, and noted it down in the file.
21:58Leo immediately looked at me, hope reigniting in his eyes.
22:01Bella, now, will you transfer the design rights back to me?
22:07I curled my lips into a faint smile.
22:10What's the rush?
22:12We're not done yet.
22:14Who says you won't change your mind?
22:16I looked at Leo with a flat, indifferent gaze.
22:20The officer handed over the case withdrawal documents.
22:23Leo immediately passed them to Luna.
22:24She was red-eyed and resentful, hesitating to sign.
22:28She didn't care about the lawsuit.
22:29What bothered her was that everything that had happened today had completely destroyed the image she'd carefully maintained.
22:35But Leo didn't comfort her at all.
22:37He told her coldly, if she didn't drop the charges, they would both lose everything.
22:41Luna bit her lip and reluctantly signed her name on the document.
22:44After confirming everything was in order, the officer officially announced the case was dropped.
22:49Liam, let out a low whistle.
22:51Well, that's a first.
22:53Never thought I'd see the day you had to beg.
22:54Liam deliberately paused for a few seconds.
22:57The smile deepening.
22:58Then, he told Leo the final piece of news.
22:59I had already signed a permanent, exclusive licensing agreement with his company.
23:03All commercial rights to that collection now belong to them completely.
23:05Leo froze completely, then slowly turned his head to look at me.
23:09Bella, tell me.
23:12Is he telling the truth?
23:14I nodded gently.
23:16The next second, Leo completely lost control.
23:18You set me up!
23:20This was all part of your plan!
23:22Liam laughed out loud.
23:24How ironic.
23:26You didn't even blink when you betrayed her.
23:28Now that the tables have turned, suddenly you're the victim?
23:32Leo immediately tried to backpedal, but the officer just held up the completed withdrawal papers.
23:37All procedures were done.
23:39The case was officially closed.
23:41Liam acted as if nothing had happened and extended his hand to me.
23:45My beautiful lady, would you honor me with your company?
23:49I didn't know where he wanted to take me, but I had no interest in continuing to tangle with Leo
23:53anymore.
23:54I took his hand, and walked away.
23:58Bella!
24:00This isn't over!
24:02I won't give up on you!
24:05Back at his apartment, Leo collapsed on the living room sofa, his face buried in his hands.
24:10His phone kept vibrating, new calls and emails arriving every single minute.
24:14The board, senior management, investors, they all wanted one thing.
24:17Get Bella back, or the company would make him pay.
24:19Leo tossed his phone, aside in frustration.
24:22Was it that he didn't want to win Bella back?
24:23No, Bella had completely changed.
24:25The woman he'd been with for 8 years, quiet and introverted by nature.
24:29Never one to argue.
24:29If anything, she was almost too kind.
24:37And that was exactly why he dared to betray her without a second thought.
24:43He'd always believed that even if it came out, Bella would cry a little, make a scene, and
24:48eventually come back to him.
24:49But this time, Bella didn't just leave.
24:52She'd teamed up with Liam and personally destroyed his career.
24:55Where had he gone wrong?
24:57Luna had completely lost her composure.
24:59My identity was exposed.
25:01Everyone knew I was the company's core designer.
25:03And she, she'd become the mistress everyone despised.
25:06Leo rubbed his brow, ignoring Luna.
25:07In the end, Luna had always just been a thrill for him.
25:10Bella was gentle, restrained by the book.
25:12Luna was bold, passionate, full of novelty.
25:14That was why he'd crossed the line step by step.
25:16But now, listening to Luna's endless complaints, everything that once fascinated him had turned
25:19to annoyance.
25:20He even started to doubt himself.
25:21Why had he ruined his life for a woman like this?
25:26Leo suddenly stood up.
25:27Luna immediately blocked Leo, refusing to let him go.
25:30She was afraid that if Leo left, he'd never come back.
25:32But Leo told her, he was going to see my mother.
25:34He knew my mother had always treated him like family, and had always wanted us to get married.
25:37If she'd stand by him, there was still a chance to win me back.
25:40Luna's eyes reddened instantly.
25:41She started to fear, she'd be the one left behind.
25:44Leo could only soothe her, while promising.
25:46It was just a temporary measure.
25:48Luna was silent for a moment.
25:50She spoke in a low voice.
25:51I need to tell you something, but you can't tell anyone.
25:55Leo's expression didn't change, but the phone in his pocket had quietly started recording.
25:59I told Belly's mom about us.
26:02She completely lost control.
26:03Then, she fell from the hospital window.
26:07I swear, I never meant for that to happen.
26:11I had no idea she'd react like that.
26:13A flash of excitement sparked in Leo's eyes.
26:15If that was the truth, if he personally sent Luna to court, and got justice for Bella's
26:19mother, then Bella would surely forgive him.
26:20At that thought, he suppressed his elation and gently took Luna's hand.
26:28Don't be scared.
26:32I'll take care of everything.
26:35I had assumed Liam was taking me to the company, but the car stopped in front of a quiet cemetery.
26:40He stood with hands in his pockets, still wearing that carefree smile.
26:42Nice place, isn't it?
26:44I hired the best memorial consulter in town to choose the spot.
26:47I'm sure Aunt Linda would have loved it here.
26:49I stared at him blankly.
26:51A pang of sorrow hit me.
26:52So much had happened these past two days.
26:55I hadn't even had time to arrange my mother's burial.
26:58All my savings over the years, I'd handed them to Leo to manage.
27:01Now I was practically penniless.
27:03But I hadn't expected this.
27:05Liam had already prepared everything for me.
27:07My eyes finally reddened beyond control.
27:09I spoke softly.
27:13Liam smiled and shrugged.
27:16Still wearing that roguish look.
27:18But I knew underneath that careless exterior was a heart more tender than anyone else's.
27:25Just then, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind me.
27:29Bella!
27:30I turned around.
27:31It was Leo.
27:32My brows furrowed instantly.
27:35What are you doing here?
27:37Leo acted as if he didn't notice my disgust.
27:40He raised his phone, looking excited.
27:42I know why your mother died.
27:44Those words hit my chest, like a sledgehammer.
27:46I almost lunged at him.
27:48But in the end, I forced myself to stay calm.
27:51I asked evenly.
27:52How do you know that?
27:53At the same time, I quietly started recording on my phone.
27:58Leo didn't notice at all.
28:00I know how much your mother meant to you.
28:02So when Luna desperately tried to stop me from going to the hospital yesterday,
28:05I knew something was wrong.
28:08Later, I got her to talk.
28:10And she admitted everything herself.
28:15He waved his phone.
28:19The recording is right here.
28:21All you have to do is get back together with me and give the company the design rights again.
28:28I'll hand this recording over to you immediately.
28:32I'll make Luna pay for what she did to Aunt Linda.
28:37I stared at him coldly.
28:39Let me hear it first.
28:41Otherwise, how do I know you're not lying to me?
28:44Leo was completely unsuspecting.
28:46He played the recording.
28:48Soon, Luna's voice filled the air.
28:50Every single word cut into my heart like a knife.
28:54I bit my lip so hard just to keep myself from falling apart right there.
28:59The recording ended.
29:01Hope reignited in Leo's eyes.
29:02He thought if he found out the truth about my mother's death, I'd forgive him.
29:05He'd even started fantasizing about starting over.
29:07About getting the company back.
29:09I didn't answer.
29:09I just gave Liam's hand a light squeeze.
29:11To tell him not to worry.
29:13Then, I slowly raised my phone.
29:16A cold smile.
29:18Curling at the corner of my mouth.
29:20Leo?
29:21Do you know what it means to hide evidence of a crime?
29:24I recorded everything we just talked about.
29:27Now, whether you want to testify or not, you have no choice.
29:32Otherwise, you'll be the one covering up a crime.
29:35The smile on Leo's face froze instantly.
29:38Now that's the Bella I know.
29:42I knew you could do it.
29:44Leo's face darkened completely.
29:46He stared at me.
29:47His eyes cold enough to send a chill through anyway.
29:49Do you really think I wouldn't dare touch you?
29:51The next second, he suddenly pulled a folding knife from his pocket.
29:56Fine.
29:57Then we'll go to hell together!
29:59He lunged at me like a madman.
30:01Everything happened too fast.
30:02I couldn't even dodge.
30:04In the split second before the blade reached me,
30:07Liam lunged forward and pulled me into his arms.
30:09I hit the ground hard.
30:11Leo lost his balance from the momentum and crashed to the ground.
30:15The bodyguards finally reacted.
30:17Several of them rushed over.
30:19And pinned him down.
30:20Liam was at my side in an instant, kneeling.
30:23Bella, are you hurt?
30:24I was about to answer when I felt a warm trickle slowly running down my leg.
30:27I looked down.
30:29Blood was seeping through my clothes.
30:31The world seemed to go silent.
30:33In that instant.
30:37In the ambulance, the pain in my abdomen grew worse.
30:42Unbearable.
30:43I clung to Liam's hand, unable to speak.
30:46Fear consumed my entire body.
30:48Liam held my hand the whole time.
30:50His palm warm and steady.
30:52He leaned in close.
30:54Don't be afraid.
30:58I'm right here with you.
31:02But in the end, that child still left us.
31:06After the surgery, I sat quietly in the hospital room.
31:11The setting sun poured through the window, bathing everything in warm light.
31:15Liam walked in with a steaming bowl of chicken soup.
31:18He sat by my bedside, trying his best to wear a lighthearted smile.
31:22Sometimes, children understand more than we think.
31:25Maybe he knew he deserved a better father.
31:29I couldn't help but laugh.
31:30The weight on my chest finally began to lift, just a little.
31:34The next time I heard about Leo and Luna, it was a few days later.
31:37I stayed silent for a long time, but finally couldn't help asking about their fate.
31:41Liam saw my concern.
31:42Just raised an eyebrow lightly.
31:44He said,
31:45Don't worry.
31:46He'd already hired the most professional legal team.
31:49Leo and Luna faced multiple charges assault, obstruction of justice.
31:54Concealing evidence a long legal battle awaited them.
31:57I looked out the window.
31:58The setting sun painted the entire sky.
32:00I finally smiled, because I knew.
32:03My world had finally found a new beginning.
32:06The darkness that once consumed me was slowly fading away.