A cold contract hides a warm truth—true love has no terms.
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00:00Okay.
00:27I-I'm sorry.
00:30You're choking me like you know something I've done.
00:36It glides to spend a little time looking into your eyes.
00:41Swear I've been aching.
00:42I-I'm sorry.
00:44It's gonna go.
00:46Taking your phone and-
00:49You got me as a sound.
00:51Oh my god.
00:52Well.
00:53I think you might be right.
00:55I'm thinking maybe I'm way past the point in no return.
00:59I'm running traffic lights to spend a little time looking into your eyes.
01:05Swear I've been aching.
01:06I've been aching.
01:07So-so what happened?
01:08You don't remember?
01:10I remember-
01:12Taking your phone-
01:14And-
01:16Oh my god.
01:18I should probably just speak now.
01:21It's fine.
01:22Relax.
01:23You're mine.
01:24Am I in too deep?
01:29So, um...
01:31How did I get here?
01:33Well, I had to bring you somewhere safe.
01:35Otherwise, you probably would've went on a rampage and ruined the entire engagement bar.
01:39Oh my god.
01:40My boss is gonna kill me.
01:42Look, I-I'm so sorry for-for taking your phone and the mess.
01:46And if I cause any trouble, I promise I'll clear it all up.
01:49But right now, I-I really have to go.
01:52Ashley, it's probably not gonna be that easy to fix.
01:56Well...
01:58I think you might cry.
02:00Fiancee?
02:01In a rare public appearance, Ethan, the youngest son of the Winston family, was spotted at an engagement party hosted by a family business partner.
02:11It was reported that he made a public statement declaring his engagement and left with his fiancee.
02:17So when did my grandson get engaged?
02:19His fiancee is the wedding planner of this event.
02:23You're done, Maya.
02:46What the hell were you thinking? The wedding planner showing up at the engagement party and stealing a spotlight?
02:52Do you have any idea what this means for a reputation?
02:54I'm so sorry.
02:55The honors for the next six months are cancelled.
02:59And now Tracy wants to sue.
03:01Do you have any idea how much that could cost us?
03:05But there is something you can do.
03:08Tracy said if you can find something extremely unique and make this the wedding of the century, she'll drop the case.
03:16Okay.
03:17The condition is the artist Moiré.
03:22You have to get him to collaborate on the design.
03:25But no one's been able to find Moiré for the past three years. How am I supposed to...
03:28Or...
03:29Or...
03:30You can pack up and leave the company.
03:33Are you okay, Grandma?
03:34Well, I might be okay if you bring the girl back.
03:47Listen, Ethan.
03:48You're my favorite and the only heir to the Winston family.
03:52I want to walk you down the aisle, not being old and sitting in a wheelchair.
03:58If you don't act soon, I'll just arrange for you to marry someone else.
04:02And I won't care if you like it or not.
04:04What?
04:14We need to stay engaged.
04:17What?
04:20Here's the deal.
04:21I need you, Maya, need to be my fiancé.
04:25Just pretend.
04:26No.
04:27I'm tired of the lies and deceit.
04:29The media's talking about you, right?
04:31You need to take responsibility for this.
04:33That doesn't mean I need to keep faking it.
04:36No, I need to get back to work.
04:37Please just leave my apartment.
04:45This could be the one lie that ends all lies.
04:48Out!
04:49Alright.
04:50Alright.
04:51Anything you want, just ask.
04:52I'll make it happen.
04:54Well, you know that artist that hasn't been seen in the public in three years?
04:58I need him to co-plan this wedding with me.
05:00So unless there's a magical way you can make him appear, then please just leave.
05:06What if I just happened to know this, Mr. Noir?
05:11Graduated from ENSBA in Paris, majored in art history and oil painting.
05:16A young American, right?
05:18I can bring Mr. Noir to you.
05:20But in exchange, you have to marry me.
05:24What?
05:27Do you really know him?
05:28Or is this just another lie?
05:30He's somewhat of a mystery figure in the art world.
05:33Oh yeah.
05:34I met him when I was studying abroad in Europe.
05:36Given who I am, getting in touch with him was never an issue.
05:39Look, I need to think about this.
05:42With that expression, I'll take it, we have a deal.
05:44You have thirty minutes.
05:45Okay.
05:46I'm in.
05:47But if we're going to do this, we have to set some rules.
05:51Turn around.
05:56And the way you smile.
06:00I can't wait to turn another page.
06:03And follow you on the way.
06:04I'm in.
06:05I'm in.
06:06But if we're going to do this, we have to set some rules.
06:08Turn around.
06:12Turn around.
06:13Did it really take you that long to decide?
06:22What? We still have time.
06:24Oh, I mean, I guess people usually wait for me.
06:27Okay, like I said, if we're going to do this, we have to have some rules between us.
06:34Rule number one, we don't get involved in each other's lives.
06:39Sure.
06:39Rule number two, no developing feelings for each other, and we can't, you know, we can't have no sex.
06:53Wow. No problem.
06:57But we will need to act like you're my fiancé, so be staying at my place from now on.
07:03Moreover, I'll need to touch you.
07:06It's a necessary part of making this whole thing look real.
07:10Like this.
07:19Like this.
07:21Like this.
07:22We need people to think that we're a couple.
07:28See that car across the street?
07:30Everyone in town is watching our every move.
07:38But we have to sleep in different beds.
07:42I do.
07:43It's my honor to announce that I, Ethan Winston, am now engaged to Miss Maya Hart.
08:03Our wedding will take place in the near future.
08:05Wait, here. I'll go get the car.
08:12Well, well, well.
08:14What do we have here?
08:16My old friend.
08:17Do you like the photos I took of you, Maya?
08:20Or should I call you future Mrs. Winston?
08:24You know what?
08:25I don't know what are you playing, but I'm sure when the truth's gonna come out, you're gonna be done.
08:31It's none of your business.
08:32I'm a professional, so your wedding will go smoothly, but then just get out of my sight.
08:36Look at you.
08:37Acting all tough.
08:38Just being engaged just for a few days.
08:41Who knows how long you've been involved with him.
08:43You?
08:44You have no say here.
08:46Who was the one playing hide-and-seek in my house while I was on a work trip?
08:50I didn't get it.
08:51Why Ethan would choose you?
08:53What tricks did you play on him, huh?
08:54Oh, I see.
08:56You work hard for the money, or-
08:58How dare you!
09:02Stay away from my fiancée.
09:05Oh, well, well.
09:07I did not expect Ethan to drag you along here.
09:10Let me guess.
09:11You must want to meet your idol.
09:13Right, sweetheart?
09:14That's none of your business.
09:16Ah, just so you know.
09:20Ethan's real love is his ex, Skylar.
09:23The dancer.
09:23The dancer.
09:24She's the only one who owns his heart.
09:28And you, you're just a little placeholder.
09:31You would lose, you know, your job.
09:34You would lose your precious boyfriends.
09:37Hansel would be nothing.
09:40Mind your business, Miss Mistress.
09:42Shouldn't you be worrying about Parker?
09:45Who is he playing hide-and-seek with right now?
09:50I wouldn't do that if I were you.
09:53Oh, Maya.
09:55Another guy to save your serious ass, right?
10:05Hey.
10:08No more warnings.
10:09I told you that.
10:10Are you all right?
10:16She's all right now.
10:20Chris?
10:21It's been a while, Maya.
10:24It's been a while.
10:26She might as well have waited for my friend as well.
10:28Do you know who I am?
10:38Chris, why didn't you tell me you were back?
10:40Who's this?
10:42Oh, this is my childhood neighbor, Chris.
10:45We've known each other forever.
10:47He just got back from studying abroad.
10:49Just a neighbor, huh?
10:51You used to chase me around like a little sucker, didn't you?
10:54You used to say when you grew up, you'd marry me, remember?
10:59Maya, your neighbor has a really great sense of humor, doesn't he?
11:03Hey, neighbor, that's a really silly story from your childhood, but I'm her fiance now,
11:08so, you know.
11:10Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
11:12And now, please welcome our sponsor, Mr. Winston, who will unveil the highlight of our exhibition.
11:17You should get a closer look for this.
11:18Okay.
11:20Woo!
11:20Woo!
11:20Woo!
11:20Woo!
11:20Woo!
11:20Woo!
11:20Woo!
11:20Woo!
11:20Woo!
11:20Woo!
11:21Woo!
11:21Woo!
11:23Woo!
11:26It's my honor to unveil this for all of you tonight.
11:29This painting is done by an artist who has been in seclusion for the last three years.
11:34Well, this is his declaration of return.
11:37I present to you all...
11:40Rebirth.
11:43This artist is none other than Noiré.
11:54He's also mentioned that he will be collaborating with another designer who he admires very much.
11:59This will also be given to a beautiful woman here tonight.
12:04And she is.
12:05Is that Skylar?
12:12Is that Skylar?
12:13Skylar the dancer?
12:15She's Ethan's ex.
12:16No wonder he threw this whole exhibition.
12:19Wow, look at her dress.
12:20That painting was definitely made for her.
12:23Mm-hmm.
12:23How romantic.
12:24Oh.
12:25Oh, it's been ages.
12:27Oh, you can't even fix your tie without me.
12:29What are you doing here?
12:36Isn't it normal for dancers to get inspired by art exhibitions?
12:40Do you remember that time that we...
12:42That's enough.
12:44That's enough.
12:45We are over.
12:58Okay?
12:59Stay with me.
13:00Don't lie to yourself, Ethan.
13:01I know you.
13:03I am engaged, and you know that.
13:05She's just a plain girl.
13:07You'll need me, Ethan.
13:09We were meant to be together.
13:10We always were.
13:11I'm not sure what's going on here.
13:19That doesn't seem right.
13:21It's fine, Chris.
13:23He's just living his life.
13:26This is a part of our marital dream.
13:28Maya, no matter what happens, you can always talk to me.
13:33Maya, look, this isn't what you think.
13:35I was just...
13:35I get it.
13:36We were busy.
13:41Shall I take you home, Maya?
13:46No.
13:47Neighbor.
13:47There's no need.
13:48Okay, she's my fiancée.
13:49I'll take care of her.
13:50Thanks.
13:51And what about your dancer ex-girlfriend, fiancée?
13:55Maya deserves someone better than a half-hearted playboy.
13:58Look, Maya isn't an errand girl for a playboy like you.
14:02Treat her right.
14:03She has a better place to be.
14:06My number hasn't changed, Maya.
14:08Call me anytime you need.
14:09Hello, darling.
14:15I know what happened with it yet, but I know for sure that's what share it coming in to us today.
14:32Hey, big time planner.
14:34Noire asked me to give this to you.
14:35Noire asked me to give this to you.
14:43This means a lot.
14:46About tonight, it...
14:47Look, it shouldn't be like this.
14:51Now, I've held up my end of the bargain, and I really think...
14:54What?
14:55I think you should do your part, too.
14:59In public, I mean.
15:02You shouldn't be getting that close to other men.
15:05Chris.
15:06The neighbor boy, huh?
15:07Wait a minute.
15:08This is just an act, remember?
15:10We said we wouldn't interfere with each other.
15:12All I'm saying is, in the eyes of the public, this could look bad for us.
15:17Bad for us.
15:19Oh, come on.
15:20Even I can feel the chemistry between you and your ex-girlfriend from 50 yards away.
15:24No, okay.
15:24It's not what you...
15:25No, I know.
15:26It's not what I think.
15:26I'm not Skylar.
15:28She's beautiful and infamous, and you have history.
15:32She's everything I'm not.
15:33Of course you'd choose her.
15:34Oh, wait.
15:35Why should I be surprised?
15:36It felt like it's the first time this has happened to me.
15:38Look, I'm not the playboy that Chris says I am, okay?
15:40And I'm certainly not doing what your ex-boyfriend Parker's doing.
15:43I chose you.
15:44I feel it, and it's getting stronger every day, so don't make assumptions about it.
15:47Oh, really?
15:48So what, am I just making it up, then?
15:50Well, maybe we should stop the show and let the truth come out.
16:03No one touches my fiancée.
16:08Did I go too far?
16:31Breaking news.
16:36Young CEO holds art exhibit for ex-girlfriend.
16:39The famous dancer Skylar, and spends big on her paintings.
16:44Rumors of reconciliation.
16:46Fiancée may be left in the dust.
16:49Can we talk, please?
16:58If you want to call at the wedding, you can do it any time.
17:01So your engagement's not real.
17:05It's just a deal?
17:07Technically, yes.
17:10Hey, no matter how you look at it, he's complicated.
17:14As a heir to a big family, your feelings will never be his top priority.
17:18You can't rely on these types of love and relationships.
17:20Too many things get in the way in their life.
17:23I know, but Chris...
17:23Also, his past, and maybe even present with Skylar?
17:27The right man would never leave you in tears.
17:29You know that.
17:31You deserve better.
17:33Thank you, Chris.
17:35I get it, but...
17:36He's already done so much for me.
17:39A deal's a deal, and I agreed to it.
17:40I have to do my part.
17:42Even if it's just a fake engagement.
17:44Besides, all we really have to do is pretend to be a couple in public.
17:48Ethan, we need to talk.
18:14Skylar?
18:16What are you doing here?
18:17You never change the locks.
18:20Don't you want to know why I'm back?
18:22Not really.
18:31What happened?
18:32An accident.
18:33I got hurt.
18:37I can't dance again.
18:39My career is over, Ethan.
18:40I know I messed up in the past, but I never, ever stopped loving you.
18:52The past is in the past.
18:54Let's move forward.
18:55The past is in the past.
18:57I need...
18:58I'm sorry.
19:01I shouldn't be here.
19:03I'm sorry for interrupting something important.
19:05Maya, wait!
19:07Let her go.
19:08What the hell do you think you're doing?
19:11Ethan, this isn't like you.
19:13I know this engagement is fake.
19:15Whether it's real or fake is none of your concern.
19:19Maya!
19:20Maya!
19:20Hi, Tracy.
19:29It's me.
19:31I'm in.
19:34Let's do this.
19:35Breaking news.
19:40Heir of the Winston family, Ethan, has reconciled with his ex-girlfriend, Skylar.
19:45Former chief dancer of a dance troupe.
19:47Seemed to hint at her indifference towards the engagement, Todd.
19:51She rarely mentions Ethan.
20:02Brim?
20:03So, I want you to bring Maya tomorrow.
20:07I have a few things I want to discuss with you.
20:18No way!
20:19Really?
20:20That is exactly what happened when I went to Europe.
20:23Oh, Ethan!
20:25You're here!
20:26Look who's back!
20:31Skylar, what are you doing here?
20:32It's Grandmother's birthday.
20:35You know, she's always been a grandmother to me.
20:38I heard about her health scare and I wanted to come by and check on her.
20:41That's okay, right?
20:43Happy birthday, Grandma.
20:45Thank you, darling.
20:46Having someone who loves you and gets you, looking after you for the rest of your life,
20:52is the best birthday present I could have.
20:58You know I'm the one that's meant for you.
21:00Yeah.
21:02I knew you'd come.
21:12Don't get the wrong idea.
21:13I didn't come for you.
21:16I knew you'd come.
21:17Don't get the wrong idea.
21:19I didn't come for you.
21:21At least I kept my work.
21:23Happy birthday, Ada.
21:30Thank you, darling.
21:32You look stunning.
21:35You're always so glamorous, Ada.
21:37And you shine in us.
21:38Oh.
21:40Everyone, if I may, a toast.
21:49It's Ada's birthday, and not only is she the pillar of the Winston family, but she is a loving grandmother and the most remarkable woman.
21:58She always puts her family first and is a great support to us all.
22:03There's also a couple with us today, and Ethan's happiness is always what Ada wanted, and this is truly a double blessing.
22:15Cheers.
22:24We need to talk.
22:28There's nothing to talk about.
22:29Oh, my gosh.
22:32I am so sorry.
22:36Let me help you with that.
22:38No, it's fine.
22:39You know, I'll do it myself.
22:42Ada looks great tonight, doesn't she?
22:57Okay.
22:59What do you want, Skylar?
23:02You still don't get it.
23:05Our relationship ended three years ago.
23:09Can I remind you that you're the one who broke it off?
23:11Oh, come on.
23:12Is this about Maya?
23:13Your fake fiancée?
23:15Are you really falling?
23:16Yes.
23:17Okay.
23:18Yes, and for the hundredth time, we are over.
23:21Okay, Maya is the only one I want.
23:23Can we, can we, can we save her?
23:29Maya.
23:30Maya.
23:36This must be the...
23:41How much did you have to drink?
23:53You didn't realize what you just did?
23:57I kiss my fiancé.
24:00What's wrong with that?
24:05Well, does kissing your fiancé always require getting used to drunk?
24:08I hate him.
24:12He plays with my heart.
24:15I don't think it's hate.
24:21I really don't.
24:28The way your body moves when you dance.
24:38What's that?
24:41Um...
24:42Um...
24:43I...
24:44We'll talk tomorrow, okay?
25:06lie down for a bit
25:09I'm going to go say goodbye to grandma
25:11and we'll head home
25:12grandma I'm sorry I didn't get to spend more time with you
25:25tonight but I have to take
25:27Maya home now
25:28this does not look like
25:31the Ethan I know
25:33there's some people causing trouble but
25:36don't worry I'll handle it
25:38I don't know what's going on between you and Maya
25:40but remember
25:41you don't hurt people you love
25:44I know grandma
25:46I believe you'll make the right choice
25:51I'm lifting off the ground
25:56alright Maya let's go home
25:59Maya
26:01Maya
26:03oh it's been ages
26:12oh you can't even fix your tie without me
26:14nice body even with the coat hiding in
26:27nice body even with the coat hiding in
26:39this is what happens when you get too close up
26:43it you need to be feeling
26:55are you okay
26:57003
26:58watch out
27:03Maya
27:05Maya
27:07Help! Help! Somebody help!
27:09Easy.
27:24How are you feeling?
27:27Is it painful?
27:29The doctor says I'll be fine.
27:32Have you had any issues with anyone recently?
27:34I mean, any idea who might have done this?
27:37The only issue I've had is with your jealous ex-girlfriend and my cheating, lying client.
27:44Well, once you get better, I don't want you going out alone.
27:48Okay, even if it's just to meet up with Chris.
27:51Didn't we say we wouldn't get involved in each other's lives?
27:54This feels a lot like restriction to me.
27:57Yeah, I know.
27:59Okay, but special times require special measures.
28:02I just want you to be with me and be safe, that's all.
28:06Oh, really?
28:07Because if I remember correctly, the entire reason I'm lying here is because I got too close to you.
28:12I got it.
28:17Oh, my God.
28:19Oh, my God.
28:21Oh, my God.
28:23Mmm, got it, Maya Maya, the girl who survives it all, wait to get everything you want, Maya
28:47Maya, it's always Maya, smarter, more successful, Island Parker, but somehow she gets Ethan
28:55Skyler's supposed to break them up, but well, I'm at a wrong move here
29:07Skyler, it's all taken care of, our partnership is still on
29:17Mr. Noiré, this is Maya, thank you so much for helping out, it's an honor to collaborate with you
29:34I've been a loyal fan of yours for years, I would love to have your insight on a couple of things
29:40but that's okay, to you, what is love, what does it mean to you?
29:48Hi Maya, tell me, what is love to you?
29:52To be honest, I'm a little confused about it right now
29:57If two people are together as an act at the beginning, would it turn into real feelings a long way?
30:02And so, how do I know what my true feelings are?
30:19So, have you thought it through?
30:32I'm the right one for you, Ethan, you know that
30:38Explain yourself
30:40I don't know what you're talking about
30:43I'm gonna let it slide this time, but stay away from Maya
30:49Hey, you're up
31:15Are you feeling better?
31:16Yeah
31:19You were in a hurry, where'd you go?
31:22Um, I had to go to the office, something urgent came up and it needed to be handled
31:29Liar
31:32I see, with everything that happened, you must be so busy
31:36No, it's fine, it has been helping, so
31:42Are you sure you're all right?
31:45I'm fine
31:47Just tired of living in lies
31:51What if I just happened to know this, Mr. Noor?
31:53Just a big fan, I really admire his work
31:58Thank you
31:59This means a lot
32:02Look, Maya, there's some things that I need to tell you
32:07Hello?
32:08This guy who has trouble
32:16This guy was in trouble
32:20This guy has trouble
32:22You