I am a sinner. I’m sleeping with my best friend’s son. I’m doing this for him. The wrench against the wall destroyed my marriage.
My best friend is his mother. And against my husband, who has long accused me of gaslighting him. In the beginning, we were happy. I believed this gentle, kind man.
I thought he would surely lead my life to a land of freedom and abundance. Of course, I knew where he was going. I’ve known since our wedding day. “You stupid bitch, you hear me?
I’m not seeing you. Look stunning. Yeah, and so do you. Look at your bag.
And look at that rock on your finger. It’s blinding me. All part of our marital assets, I presume. What about Victor?
He’s going to come. What a pity. Yeah, why is that a pity? I haven’t seen him in so long.
Guess what? I will be with him tonight. Of course, bitch. ”
“Oh, what happened here?
I bumped into something. Oh, uh, Leo, I heard you got a full scholarship at NYU for computer science. Congratulations. ”
Revenge on a bastard like this?
Simple. You must be your mother’s pride and joy. I have a great idea. I live close to campus and I have a spare room.
You need someone to take care of Leo while he’s there. So, how about you come stay with me? Of course not. Your husband is supposed to be my son’s stepfather soon.
This is too messy. It’s really kind of you, but we are—Leo, why not? Bye, baby. I miss you already.
Damn it. “Welcome home. I like to get comfortable when I’m home. I hope you don’t mind.
” “It’s your house. Yeah, this is the living room, and over there is the kitchen. ” “And upstairs, you’re going to find the bedrooms, and yours is going to be next to the study on the right. Oh, but the downstairs bathroom is broken.
So, we’re going to have to share. ” “I wouldn’t mind. It’s fine. ” “Good.
I have enough in the fridge for the two of us for a week. I told your mom I was going to feed you well. ” “You knew I’d be coming this whole time, didn’t you? I… What are you expecting from me?
”
She doesn’t need to do any of that. We’ve already been in love for years. She was the most beautiful woman I’d ever seen. For years, every dollar of makeup was just to close the gap between us.
Hell, the only reason I’m applying to college there is to walk the same street she did. My plan was simple. Just be in the same city, use my mom as an excuse to maybe bump into her now and then. I never dreamed.
“I have a spare room. I need someone to take care of Leo. So, how about you come stay at my place? ” “Wait, why?
It’s really kind of you, but we are—” I have no idea what this woman is up to. “Why not? ” This isn’t going according to plan. “Hey, Diana, can you bring me a towel?
I forgot one. ” Now, what am I going to tell Leo? “Um, uh, the towel and your underwear, they’re already on your bed. ” “Oh, I’m sorry.
I didn’t see them. Can you, uh, can you bring them here? I left the towel and underwear by the door. ” “Okay, you can leave them there.
You can go now. ” Of course I saw them. What were you expecting? What am I going to tell him?
“Thanks. ”
See what he’s doing with his wife? Well, it doesn’t matter anyway. I came here to get him divorced.
I want to take everything from her. “I’ll do this. I got this. Relax.
Kiss me. ” Ah, what was I thinking just now? “Would you be able to call him mom for me? ” “Well, um, why?
What’s wrong? ” “Um, I left my charger and my laptop back at my mom’s. Uh, and my phone’s dead. I’m sorry.
Yeah, sure. Okay. ”
Your wife. Oh, no.
I got to see what she wants. “What? You actually picked up. Why?
What do you want? ” “Um, I was wondering if you have any spare chargers for a phone? ” “You called me to ask for that? ” “Yeah, Claire’s son is staying at my place right now, and he forgot his bag at her place.
So, I was wondering if you could ask her to drop it off. ” “Wait, Claire’s son is at your house? If you need an explanation, why don’t you ask her yourself? Look, I don’t have any damn chargers here, okay?
”
“Are you okay? There’s nothing between you and I. So, you don’t have to pretend. Why is your son in my house?
” “All right, let me explain. I bought you a car, an apartment. I’m staying with you. I’ve done more than enough.
I told you right from the beginning that this, it’s just for fun. Why did you move your son into my house? What are you trying to do to me? Wait, wait, what do you mean just for fun?
You said you would marry me. ” “When? Oh, now. In bed.
Come on, I’m not going to marry you. I mean, Diana, she’s pretty. She comes from a rich family. Lawyer, attorney.
What was the college you went to again? Twiscom, Barbara, whatever the hell name. Apologies. I’m not going to divorce her for a single mom.
” “Yeah? So what? I’m hotter than her. ” “No, you know what?
The company is preparing for an IPO next month. Before that, find a way to buy back the shares from your wife. Listen, my company’s going public. And during this time, I think it’s better if we have some space.
” “What are you talking about? I came to work because of you. And now you’re like, ‘Oh, I’m going to my family. ‘ Are you playing me?
” “Yes. Yes, we’re playing each other. Well, IPO, huh? So that means you’re going to become super rich.
Listen, after IPO, we’re not going to have any more birth. We can marry then. And I promise, when we do so, it’s going to be a nice place. ” “Well, you just promised you’re going to keep out of trouble during this period.
” “Yes, sir. ”
“Hey, Diana, I need you. ” “What happened? ” “Liam and I are getting a divorce.
” “Lucy, I really want to help, but I haven’t dealt with a divorce case in years. ” “I know, but you are the only one I can trust. Yeah, but—Hey, could you have a look at this I sent you? Please, before you make a decision.
”
My own marriage is a complete mess. Six years of marriage, and I’ve gone from shining star, the youngest top divorce lawyer in New York, to a desperate housewife obsessed with revenge. What changed me? “Why are you up so early?
School hasn’t started yet. ” “I was checking my stocks. ” “Wait, you trade stocks? Getting some McDonald’s, do you want some?
” “No, I don’t eat breakfast. ” “The founder of CC Coin wants to discuss a new community. Are you free to meet? ” “Oh, but what do you want to eat for dinner?
We should celebrate. ” “Celebrate what? ” “Well, I heard you got the scholarship for the computer science thing. Uh, that’s not easy to get.
We should celebrate that. ” “That little program I wrote for fun that got me a full ride? I don’t even need the money. So what do you want to eat?
” “I never thought someone would celebrate these small things. My mom would never do that. I’m cool with anything. ” “Okay, I’ll figure something out.
”
“That’s not healthy. You should—I got you a burger. Listen, about yesterday—” “Excuse me? So, the genius IT boy.
Your mom told me all about you. ” “Is that so? Seems like my best friend told you more than I did. Just something.
” “So, Victor, what brings you here? ” “Why wouldn’t I be here? This is my house. ” “Well, it’s just, you know, Diana told me that you two have been separated for 2 years now, was it?
Where is she? What else did she say? ” “Uh, uh, I am going to go to the back cabin and I’m going to get more wine. She’s going to need some help.
” “I don’t like him being here. ” “Leo, he’s my husband. We live together. Your clothes are in a bag in the corner.
Take them and leave. ”
“What the hell are you doing? Why’d you turn the surveillance off? ” “Oh, it’s been a while, hasn’t it?
That’s why you turn the cameras off for your little boy. I’m not like you. I’m still married. And what did I do so wrong?
” “You know exactly what you did wrong. ” “Going to hit me again, huh? You sick bastard. Get the hell out of my house.
I’m going to call the cops. And I’m going to tell them what the hell you did. ”
“What are you thinking about? Stop it.
Stop now. Good morning. Today is my first day of school. So, thank you for the first day gift, though.
”
“Leo, there you are. Why didn’t you answer for my message, my phone calls? Did you just vanish from the face of the earth after coming to New York? ” “I shouldn’t be—I shouldn’t be here.
I’m your girlfriend. You just disappeared to East Coast without any word, leaving me alone in California. ” “Listen to me. We’re over.
” “What? Over? I need a reason. Give me a reason.
” “Fine, I’ll give you a damn reason. I’m not into you anymore, okay? You get it? Stop following.
I’ve been here and I’m trying to explain. ” “Is it somebody else here? You live here? Where is your mom?
Maybe you live with Diana? ” “Talia, can you leave now before I call the cops? ”
“Leo, you’re back. Oh, you sick bastard.
Oh, it’s so good to see you here. What brings you here? Mom? What are you doing here?
Victor? Where are you? ” “Clara. The hell are you doing at my house?
” “I came to return a charger. What did you think I was doing? Come on, don’t play games with me. Now, I don’t get exactly what you’re doing.
You’re doing this on purpose. ” “Yes, I’m doing this on purpose. Because I came all the way from California to here because of—Don’t shush me. Because you said you would marry me, and you broke your promise, and you broke my trust.
” “Okay, okay, look, we had a deal, remember? Give me more time. Just wait till the IPO’s finished. Just wait.
” “For what? Until Diana discovers a little bit more every day, or until you come up with a better excuse? Get your hands off me. I’m done waiting.
”
“You guys are too loud. How about you come inside and have a talk? So, you are—Oh, this is Leo—is Leo’s girlfriend from California. ” “Mom, we’re not actually—” “Yeah, we have been together since high school.
My sweetheart. So, Mom? Yes. Why are you here?
Well, I came to return your charger. And I couldn’t help seeing my best friend. You know what’s funny? That you guys came here at the same time.
I know that you, Claire, you’re here to return the charger, right? But Victor, what was your reasoning? ” “We ran into each other outside. Anyway, the IPO is filing next month.
Congratulations. What is your company? ” “I’m the CFO at HR Group. Wow.
Oh, this is massive. Isn’t it, Diana? Oh my god, he must be so proud of—I need some air. Anything.
I’ll be right back. ”
“So, looks like Leo and I—Are you out of your goddamn mind? In your house, at her dinner table. ” “A little bit fun.
Bunch of dates. Got to go. Emergency at the office. ” “Well, my flight is pretty early, so I may get going, too.
That’s all right. You’re a lifesaver. Well, have a good night, you two. Okay.
Your turn. When are you leaving? ” “No, we are not done. We need to talk about just us.
All right. And you two have a good night, too. ”
“Leo, prove it. Prove you don’t want me.
All that you’re saying is wait until college crap. I thought you were just nervous, maybe even a gay, but now I got it. We’re done, Talia. ” “So, that’s just your thing?
You like her old and you stop. Watch your damn mouth. ” “I saw it. I was back with that cougar.
” “Oh, you did? Good. Now you know how done we are. Now get out.
” “Not done. Get out. ”
“Rough night, huh? Talia.
” “Who the hell are you, and how do you know my name? ” “Let’s just say I’m a fan of the drama. The kind of guy who sees things, all kind of things. Want to see something that will really blow your mind?
Make that backyard show look like kid stuff. See that? You guys really got some surprises. Remember the CC coin meltdown 3 years back?
Somebody exploited a system glitch and walked off with 100,000 coins in 30 seconds. That was him. 100,000? Oh, it’s like private island money.
But the little bastard is sitting on. He won’t invest in my new platform. I need those coins. ” “Your platform?
I’m Nicholas. They call me CC. I’m launching a new token, new ecosystem. And with his stack behind it, that’s really moons.
I’m talking buyout company money. He made me look like a fool. For his washed-up act, I want to burn his home down. ” “Good.
Same target. Help me get the coins, you get your pound of flesh, I get my retirement card. You know what would really mess with his head? If we send him life fit of his own show.
”
“Are you sure you don’t want to follow your cheerleader, chase after her? ” “My god. We were never together. Nothing ever happened between us.
Nothing at all. Last night was my first time. ” “Leo, I—I had no idea. ” “It’s okay.
I wanted it. I wanted this. ”
“What is it? What are you looking at?
There are no cameras in this house. I mean, Victor had cameras in every single room, even in the bathrooms. I don’t know why he did that, but I had it shut down like 3 days ago. ” “3 days ago?
Yeah. But it’s not because of you. ”
“The hell was that, Claire? Waving yourself around like a big red flag in front of Diana.
Are you deliberately trying to get us both caught? ” “Guess what? I am. It has been already 6 damn years.
I’m tired of being your side piece. You said you’d leave her. ” “For you? Get real.
Diana’s a NYU law graduate. What’s your resume? A gold digger? ” “I know you better than she ever will.
And who’s there picking your calls when you need it? Huh? Who? What?
My booty call? Congratulations, Claire. You won the damn grand prize. ” “You son of a bitch.
You know what? I’ll tell her everything. And I’ll tell every media outlet in this whole damn city. You can quit my IPO, and I swear to god, I’ll have you begging for a bus fare back to whatever trailer park you crawled out of.
”
“Oh, great. All right, Leo. You just made the biggest mistake of your whole damn life. You should have known.
” “Known what? ” “Yeah, I got 100,000 of your coins. You think I wouldn’t know my mark? Excellent.
Saves the preamble. In fact, I heard you were scrambling with some new token scheme. Are you that desperate for cash that you’re just shaking me down? Really?
Bravo. The ghost in the machine. Lightning hands, Leo. 127 trades in 30 seconds during CC meltdown.
There’s a 50 mil bounty on the dark web on the kid who vanishes with my coins. ” “Are you threatening me? ” “The best part, Leo used one of my coins to buy a damn big map. You got yourself dogs as the market on every crypto forum.
Who was it? Well, well, well. You can search. Our charity case scholar is actually a crypto prince.
All these years pretending you couldn’t afford a lunch. If I post your real address online right now? ” “Patience. The show is just starting.
The security system has been mine since the first text I sent to—I’ve been watching the whole thing live. How do you think the little home video will play on X? ” “Your target is me. Okay?
If you so much as lay a finger on Diana, I’m not begging. I’m warning. ” “Are you serious? You would fall for some cougar?
You won’t ruin life for that? ” “My life is cheap, Talia. If you two give Diana so much as a scratch, I will ruin your life in ways you couldn’t even imagine. Do you want to test me?
”
“Leo. Hi. This is Nicholas, Talia’s friend. He’s going to—He’s going to give her a ride.
Evening, Mrs. Anderson. You’re even better looking than the civilians. What is she?
All right, then. Whatever this is, it can wait till the morning, okay? We were just getting to the best parts about Leo here. You know your boy—Talia—Enough.
Wow, we found his hospital. He will be at my token launch next month with the Mrs. here. Let’s just say he will be more cooperative.
”
“Are we calling the cops? What? What just happened? Who are those people?
What the hell did you get into? ” “It’s just some old debts of Talia. It’s fine. ” “Old debts of Talia?
Is that what you meant by exposing you? Why would you talk about cameras then, huh? ” “Um, I don’t think your cameras were fully dead. I think they hacked us.
And they saw us here. And now they’re using it to blackmail us. ” “Leo, I used to be a prosecutor. I used to do this for a living, okay?
I can take care of it. If it’s really true, debts and extortion, I can make it disappear, okay? Let me take care of this. You don’t have to be the hero here.
” “No, Diana. I’m the one that brought you into this, okay? I’m a man. I can handle my own mess.
It shouldn’t be you protecting me, it should be me protecting you. Do you understand? Just need you to trust me. It’s going to be okay.
”
He’s still trying to shield me. He has no clue why I really let him in. If not for me, he’d still be with Talia. Wouldn’t have this target on his back, but how do I tell him that?
“Can I ask you something? Yeah. Are you just attracted for the money? Where is this coming from?
If I had real money, would you be with me? ” “You cook? Since when? ” “Basic survival.
And my mom was never around, so I had to learn to cook by myself. I was doing my own laundry at 12. Believe that? What about friends though?
Did you have any of those? ” “I mean, yeah, I did, but I was too busy with my projects, so. ” “Projects? You’re into coding, right?
Computer science major? ” “Almost blew it. Uh, yeah, yeah, I mean, uh, code is the new literacy these days, so. ” “All right.
Let’s go eat. Okay. Thanks. ” “You didn’t answer my question.
If I had real money, would you be with me? ” “Do you think I’m with Victor just for his money? They what? I need security.
Real security, and not the kind that money can buy. ” “Security? I have a price on my head. I can’t even guarantee I’ll be alive next week.
How the hell could I protect her? Being with me would just put a target on her back. Victor spent 6 years tearing me down, my career, my friends, my whole damn sense of self. He left me raw.
I need to put myself back together before I can be with anyone. ” “Then if I could give you real safety, would you be with me? ” “I was going to leave Victor anyways. This is not about you.
”
“What’s wrong, Elena Tens? Um, it’s nothing. I just have to meet with a friend. Hey, Lucy.
” “Diana, thank you for coming. I know it’s hard for you. I know you want me to be your lawyer, but this case is different. Lucy, what do you want me to do?
” “So, listen. Um, nothing. I’m going to go take a shower. ”
“You saw?
I knew she was seeing someone. I didn’t know it’d be Victor. ” “My bad. ” “Why are you apologizing?
They’re the ones here. You’re the innocent one. This is on me. ” “What are you going to do?
” “I’m going to take everything from him. And I’m going to sue your mother for every dime she took from me. ” “You’re going to put my mom in jail? Really?
” “Yeah, with this, she’ll go away for a couple of years. Leo, I—I know she’s your mother. Between her and I, who do you choose? ” “I don’t know.
Yeah, right. Dumb question. Yeah. This was a mistake.
You and I. The whole thing. So, that’s it then. We’re done.
Leo, I’m about to go to war. Okay? Can you just keep this between you and I? I know you’re just a kid, and she’s your mom.
So, if you have to tell her about it, I understand. ” “Can we do this without breaking up, please? ” “There is no we. I want you to leave.
” “Okay, I’ll leave. Not cuz I want to, but because cuz you asked me to. ”
“You’re 34 hours late, kid. That’s not a good picture.
Get—I’m not giving you—” “My terms are simple. 100,000 CC coins. The woman, she is collateral. I sense she was a main event.
This is Diana’s address now, you stupid. If you even dare to lay a finger on her—” “GET THE HELL OFF MY PROPERTY. NO, MISS. UNDERSTOOD.
” “You’re missing the big picture. ” “Oh, really? I’ll give you 10 seconds to explain to me why I shouldn’t paint the pavement with your brains. ” “I want to watch the world watch you.
” “Okay, this is your last chance. You think we are scared of a warning shot? Cops are already on the way, and the next one is going to go right between your eyes. Counting down from three.
Three. Two. ” “You couldn’t do it, you desperate housewife. ” “WHAT?
GET OFF MY PROPERTY. FOR NEXT TIME, KILL YOURSELF. ”
“Can you tell me what the hell that was about? ” “It’s my—It’s my problem.
I’ll be gone by tomorrow, so. ” “I get it. She’s your mother. What choice do I have?
I’m 19 years old. I hope she is. What she does. Watching her go to prison life, I can’t.
They’re away for now, so I booked a place for you near campus. I think you should leave. ” “Dumping me for Victor, huh? ” “I am going back to myself.
Sorry. For all of them. ”
“You dumb bitch. That was our only card.
You hit me. I had video of Victor. You destroyed it. The video is worthless without leverage.
I needed him scared. Now we got nothing. ” “No, wait. We still have Claire.
She can get passcode from his room. ” “Why would she help? ” “She’s the woman from the last dream, packing down her husband in their living room. Don’t mess this up, or you will end up in the river.
”
“Another one. Just keep them coming. Drinking alone? You’re pathetic.
” “Yeah? Huh. At least it’s with your money. ” “Our money.
Didn’t you sign that pre-nup? Look who it is. The happy couple. The one that bought a house with my money.
All right, everybody just ignore her. She’s obviously very drunk. ” “Oh, yeah? Oh, yeah?
How was it (fucking) HIM ON OUR WEDDING DAY? STOP. You’re insane. Stop it.
I hope you have fun (fucking) him. You disappoint. All right, everyone. Drinks are on me tonight.
Let’s just make sure that none of what just happened tonight leaves this room. Okay? Cheers. ”
“You look like hell.
Let’s talk. Your precious son is the most wanted kid on the dark web. The 10K CC coin he stole, it cost a fortune now. Oh, what?
That’s (bullshit). Leo would never do this. And your BFF, Diana, she knew all along. Why do you think she’s suddenly all over him?
First Victor, then all my son? So, that’s okay. Our new secret needs Leo’s password book. Get it and we will protect Leo.
You can get a bank account, too. But the most important thing, we can screw Diana over completely. ” “All right, but where is it? His luggage, hard drive.
I’ve seen this before. You’re going to have to think faster. Oh, that (bitch). Don’t let her win this.
Okay, I’m in. Let’s do this. ”
“Am I heavy? Not at all.
I CAN PROVE IT. ” (screaming) (laughter) “YOU ARE IMPOSSIBLE. I AM TRYING. WELL, WELL.
BEDTIME, KIDS. YEAH, get out. ” “Cute. It’s my house, kid.
You’re the one that’s leaving. ” “I’ll call the cops. ” “For what? I saw you hit me.
” “And? The whole bar saw her let loose on me. Check the footage. ” “Okay, if you want to check the footage, how about we do that and show everyone what THE HELL YOU SAID TO ME?
LISTEN, SWEETIE, this is a conversation for men. Listen, you little broke college kid. Or is he your new toy boy? You said something about papers, right?
You know what? Victor, I have some papers for you to sign. ” “Yeah, that’s right. I almost forgot you were a lawyer.
Stop! The (bitch) Claire? You were about to hit my son! He’s in my goddamn house!
Why don’t you take you and your son and get your ass back to California? WE’RE NOT LEAVING! I’m sorry, baby. I shouldn’t have brought you to California.
I’m really sorry. I know you had a tough day. Don’t say anything. ”
“The hell is this (bullshit) performance?
Listen, I’m done with your lies, all right? YOU LIED TO YOUR WIFE, and you tried to hit my son? Wow. This is rich.
Who was it who was just telling me how to get Diana’s shares? Hmm? Who? Well, I am moving in.
That’s right. I’m not leaving you two alone with my kid. This is going to be a party. I can’t wait to see how this little (bullshit) show unfolds.
” “Stop being ridiculous and sign the damn transfer papers. ” “Sure. I’ll sign yours if you sign mine. The divorce papers.
Oh, and I want $10 million in cash. ” “$10 million in cash? For what? That little stalker kid that you’re breaking up with me for?
” “This isn’t about Leo. You think I’m blind? Tell me, how did you seduce him? Or did he just fall for that oh, poor housewife act?
” “Oh, like you did with Claire. What are you talking about? Tell me, Victor, the apartment in Tribeca bought with our money. Who’s living there, huh?
Why don’t you just shut the hell up? ” “You know the phone call about Leo’s charger? Do you know who that message was really for? ” “You know what?
You’ve got nothing. You’ve got no evidence. You’re not getting a divorce. ” “All right, I’ll see you in court, then.
Let’s show everyone what your true colors are. I’m not afraid to cause a scene in the media. ” “Look, just calm down. Let’s be adults.
Sign the papers and we’ll talk about the IPO afterwards. ” “Oh, thank you for the tip about the IPO. Now I know how to ruin you. ” “You’re threatening me?
” “Test me. I used to destroy men like you for a living. ”
“The hell, mom? My car hearing?
No, it’s Victor’s. Why are you defending Diana? Has she come to you? ” “I’m in love with her.
She is married to Victor. ” “Yeah, and you’re (fucking) him. How’s that for irony? Victor, everything I’ve done is for you.
If he’s spending their money, I’m going to make sure to pay all of it back. Get out. And stay away from Diana. ” “I’m your mother.
” “THEN ACT LIKE MY MOTHER! ”
“Victor’s company is going public next month. At a critical time like this, he wouldn’t just agree to get a divorce. So, are you saying you want to keep some distance?
” “I’m dealing with a divorce case at the moment that is going to be all over the news. So, until that blows over, we got to keep a distance. ” “So, what? Like distance like walking past me in the hallway this morning?
This is to protect you and the case. Do you even know what this case means to me? This is not just about the divorce. This is about everything that I deserve.
” “How long are we going to have to keep avoiding each other? ” “Soon. This will be over soon. I promise.
” “Okay, I understand. ”
“Check for a hard drive. Why? Find anything?
Nothing. Check the closet. Claire, this is my house. Why are you saying you want a divorce when I kicked you to New York?
I’m happy IPO. Oh, the IPO? You weren’t thinking about IPO when you were (fucking) in the dressing room. What?
You don’t want me anymore? Oh, shut up. Come and kiss me. Your wife is right outside and it turns you on, doesn’t it?
Yeah, she’s just smart. And you love it. They’re in there. They do their thing.
We’ll do ours. ”
“Leo, you promised. Okay, stop thinking about you. I’m fine.
I can wait. I actually wanted to tell you something. It’s not a good time right now, but I think my mom’s trying to tell you. Why can’t you tell me?
If you want money and she knows about it, why wouldn’t she help you? It’s complicated. But I can handle it. Leo, I’m a lawyer.
You don’t have to lie to me. Okay, you can say what whatever they say, I’m still the man that loves you. Is your mother threatening you? It’s not right.
Calm down. What’s happening? You don’t want to talk to me anymore? Hey, I’ve got a phone.
” “What the hell? Where the hell did you find this? ” “Your mom’s wrong. Diana knows everything.
She’s building a case. No wonder she’s so confident. I know. We need dirt.
And if you don’t have it, we make it. ” “Like what? Her (fucking) my son. You pinned out your own son.
Damn right I will. Get Diana’s share before the IPO. If we can prove she’s with Leo, she gets nothing. Valerie has your security, (bitch).
How do you know Valerie? And how did she get my feeds? No one cares. It works.
”
“Ah, door opened. I know. It’s a miracle. Yeah.
Looks like you fixed the plumbing. What the hell? It’s not our proof. Looks like we’re not the only ones interested in the lawyer.
So, we are stepping in? Let’s watch. The vultures are circling. We follow.
Maybe we can work together. The launch can’t fit. ” (screaming)
“LEO, WHAT IS ALL THIS? YOU NEED TO GIVE ME AN EXPLANATION.
” “I’m sorry, Diana. It had to be this way. Look, this necklace, he created CC coin. They call him CC.
So, this is not Talia’s friends. This is about you. Diana, 3 years ago, I was the one that found the fault in their system. ” “So, you’re Mac kid, the one with the price on his head.
Nicholas wants to make a new coin, and he wants me to endorse it. What you saw before was just one of his third. I’m sorry to drag you into this. ” “What the—Who are all these people, Leo?
What—What else are you lying about, huh? Why am I the target? Just give me the explanation. ” “I’m not going to let you pay for any of my mistakes, Diana.
They—They hacked my house. They hacked the cameras. They have all the footage. ” “Is that what they’re threatening us with?
Leo, th-this is not just a threat. This is all my life. Everything that I’ve worked for. My reputation IS ALL GOING TO (hell).
” “I swear on my life I’m not going to let any of that happen to you, Diana. ” “What—What about my life? Am I in danger? ” “Security is top tier.
These men are experts of forces. Diana, I have invested everything that I have into this. ” “So, you’re just going to keep me in here like a prisoner waiting for execution? Look, I’m an adult.
I’m a lawyer. I have all the means to take care of it. Just let me take care of it. ” “Let’s—Let’s—Let’s do it together.
” “No. It’s too dangerous. I’m not going to let that happen. You two, take Miss Diana inside and don’t let her out of that room.
” “Leo! LEO, THIS IS ILLEGAL CONFINEMENT. ” “I’m a man. I’m going to protect you how I want to protect you, even if you hate me for it.
”
“Mr. Leo, the drone has captured a new development. Your mother, Miss Claire, has appeared at the rehearsal site of the press conference and is currently in contact with Natalia. ” “Thanks for the update.
ENOUGH. THIS IS POCKET CHANGE. Barely enough for 100 McDonald’s meals. Not the key we’re looking for.
Sorry. Please, don’t kill me. I—I have no idea. I—I can straw for a video for Leo.
Tell him I’m here. He’ll come for me. I—I can make video for him. Here, tell him come me.
” “You think you actually matter to him? To be safe, we need to secure Diana before tomorrow’s press conference. I have a backup plan, but how do we lure her out? She really cares about my son, so yeah, we can send her something.
” “Did you find the ghost? Yeah. He’s already rehearsing. Everything good with that woman?
Yeah, all good. How about the host? He’s ready in the waiting room. Let’s go back to 2017.
I was a broke college kid living on instant ramen, watching Bitcoin shatter $20,000. That night, staring at those charts, I made a promise to myself. Someday, I’d build my own cryptocurrency. And in 2020, we finally launched CC coin.
For a moment, we had it all. Top 10 market cap. Everyone thought we were about to rewrite the rules. But here’s the thing, I realized something in that moment.
The greatest legends aren’t born in the light. They’re forged in the dark. Because the man we’ve been searching for, McDonald’s kid, is finally HERE TONIGHT. HE’S BACK.
AND HE’S HERE TO BUILD THE FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN WITH US. GIVE IT UP FOR THE MAN WHO CHANGED THE GAME, MCDONALD’S KID. ”
“GREAT STORY, NICHOLAS. REALLY.
But maybe it’s time we talked about that tiny glitch and those other 100,000 coins. I think I’ve got a few things to add. That’s right. I’m the one they’ve been hunting for 3 years, the so-called McDonald’s kid.
Stupid nickname came from a 24-hour McDonald’s in Brooklyn. I was starving at Combo with 2:00 a. m. and bought a 50 CC coins.
But I’m not here to flex some rags-to-riches story. 3 years ago, when I first saw that glitch, I realized something fast. It wasn’t a bug, it was a backdoor. Nicholas built it.
He planned a rug pull at peak, walk away with everyone’s money. And let’s be real. You don’t have to take my word for it. Just ask the fake McDonald’s kid he dragged up here 5 hours ago.
But tonight it ends. I’m done running. I’m going to take every dirty dollar they try to steal and put it where it actually matters. Effective immediately, I’m donating 90% of my assets, $850 million, to a foundation to protecting women’s rights and supporting women survivors of abusive marriages.
I know someone is seeking for this for a long time. Along with my head. ”
“Do you think you can win this game? I never wanted or need money.
But you’re afraid of losing her, aren’t you? Beautiful speech, really. But before you finish your little redemption arc, take a look at reality. She’s dead.
” “Hello. They cut off Leo’s fingers. Diana, help us. W-What’s the address?
Westside Pier, warehouse three. Come alone or deal. Open up. Open the door, cuz we’re armed.
We need to verify. Boss, what’s her status? Someone tell me she’s dead. Yes.
Signals are jammed. Keep Diana inside. Do not let her leave. ”
“He’s—Where is Leo?
Is he still alive? ” “Of course, he’s my son. How can I do any harm to him? ” “So, the picture is fake, right?
I should have listened to him. ” “Did you hear your bestie really fancies your son? Have a guess. Money or you, what will he choose?
Kill her. Check. ” “Talia, you’re just a girl who has been deceived and used by a sophisticated egoist. I know you didn’t mean to do that.
But I went too far. ” “Leo, my baby, I know I’m so wrong. Could you please forgive me? ” “Mom, you sold me for money.
How can I forgive you? ” “Don’t worry, I’ll take you home. ”
“Please, everyone, rest assured. My wife is safe.
I am Victor, vice president of Anderson Group. I never expected this cryptocurrency incident to draw so much attention to our company. But since we have the spotlight, let me also share some good news. Anderson Group will officially go public next month.
” “Sir, the so-called Mac kid, what exactly is their relationship? ”
“And you, Brett. You both ruined me. You think I’m blind?
You never wanted a divorce. What you really want is to keep going with your sick game of playing us against each other. I lost everything for you. I lost my money.
I lost my career. ” “Wait. Your money? You were fired.
The company suspended me. There’s a financial investigation. I lost everything. You’re always cut now.
Marry me. ” “Ah, Victor, please. We’re done. ” “Wait, wait, wait.
Didn’t you never love me? ” “Love? Please. I had to pretend you were someone else during sex BECAUSE YOU’RE SO TERRIBLE IN BED.
YOU’RE SUCH A gold digger. ” “No, I am not. I didn’t even do it for the money. I hate Diana.
Her perfect life, her brilliant career, AND EVEN MY SON SHE TOOK. Such a selfish (bitch). And you used me. That’s all.
I wanted everything she had. And you? You’re worthless now. ” “Worthless?
Oh, okay. Do it. Show the world the woman-beating loser you are. You don’t deserve her.
You deserve me. ” “It’s all because of her. ” “Yes, all because of her. ”
“Lucy’s case is next week.
You come back. If we lay low a little bit, then the press will calm down, I think. Anderson Group sued Victor. He’s desperate.
I’m worried. ” “Yeah, but you know what? I’ve been through enough, and Victor has had me on the run. Victor is here, and he has a knife.
Hold on. Cops are coming. Ah! Hurt me.
Don’t hang up. 3 minutes. ” “Diana! Diana.
You thought you could just ruin my life and what? Walk away? ” “Victor, drop the knife. Okay, we can talk.
It’s—It’s my fault that you ruined your life cheating on me and her waiting. ” “You shut the hell up. YOU STAY BACK. YOU (bitch) STAY BACK OR SHE DIES.
” “What do you want? ” “For you to pay. All of you. She’s going to pay.
You’re going to pay. And your (hell) whole mother’s going to pay. You killed my—She deserved it, and so do you. ” “Take me instead.
You’ve done enough. ” “So, you want to play hero? Fine. ”
“We now bring you the latest financial news.
The Anderson Group, amid the ongoing financial fraud scandal, has officially declared bankruptcy today. A mysterious figure known as Nanos Master has emerged in the cryptocurrency world, specializing in exposing fake crypto schemes. These are indeed turbulent times. ”
“The Anderson Group bankruptcy, the crypto market turmoil, you’ve personally sent your former best friend to prison, helped a friend win her divorce case, and reclaimed your title as New York’s best divorce lawyer.
” “Yes, but this experience taught me that women must never abandon their own value. A marriage can fail, but a life does not. Justice has a long arm, and it catches up with everyone eventually. ” “Here, you’ve also established a legal aid fund.
” “Yes. I want to use my expertise and personal experience to help those who’ve lost selves in marriage find the courage to start over. ” “And Leo? Is he still in your life?
” “No. “
