Les 99 divorces - Partie 1/1 | Episodes 1-52

If I were a princess, I would never give up my power to marry a man. Lady Zoe was a renowned jewelry protégé before this. Even more of to use to line up. So what? And she will be begging him again not to divorce her. No dignity at all. It hasn't really been that many. I am the Princess of Aldridge, a top-tier jewelry designer, awarded internationally at 18. Royals and elites from Wall Street to Hollywood have expressed their interest. But no one ever caught my attention. Then came Ethan. He was radiant, like a star. One look and I... Despite my father's warnings, I pursued him obsessively. I waited at his door every night just to talk to him.

My persistence paid off, but I was never right for him. The first time he filed for divorce was because he didn't want me in the spotlight. But my devotion never touched his heart. His reasons for leaving grew more and more. Filed for divorce, I gave us 99 chances. That's what I told him. It's time to leave. It was the first time I filed for divorce. I was terrified you'd leave, but seeing you on your knees, crying and begging for me. The fifth time I filed, you would need it all day. I'm sorry. No. It's our fifth wedding anniversary. This year, my gift to you is accepting the divorce. From then on, we are... I've made up my mind.

I'm accepting the invitation for the International Jewelry Design Competition. Five years. I finally found that you were going to compete. What made you change your mind all of a sudden? Did he hurt you? I can rough him up a little bit if you want. I'll be in New York in five days. Good. I'll arrange everything immediately. Anne, good timing. Remember you were looking for that design manuscript titled The Blossomers? Yes. Yes, that was my mother's final work. I've been searching for it forever. Well, it's being auctioned off tomorrow at the International Auction House. I was just trying to contact you. Afraid she's going to say yes? Look.

Give her about three days and she's going to come crawling back on her knees begging Mr. Moretti for another chance. Whenever I say the word, she comes running back. I'm here for the auction. I'm here for this. Don't waste your time. Even if you got on your knees and begged me in front of everyone. Zoe, what are you going to do to win me back? I'm very excited. Look at how the boss acts when Miss Lily's around. Totally different. Try 70% of Europe's military ports. You see, that is the type of power Mr. Moretti needs. Not some washed-up princess who all she does is sob. Using Lily again? Waiting for me to snap and beg? You knew the divorce papers yesterday?

I didn't expect you to come crawling back so soon. You're crashing the wrong party. It's my birthday today. Miss Miranda dropped everything on a birthday present from Miss Lily himself. Darling. Ladies and gentlemen, the auction has officially started. Please, take your seat. My mom's manuscript. It's her manuscript. The starting bid is $100,000. $200,000. Ethan. $500,000. $500,000. Still scraped together that much money, even now. Your business. You. Zoe, watch your tone. Do you think you should even be competing with her? What you all know, if anybody here bids... Will you give it to me, please? Besides, you can't tell me who and who I can't give a gift to, okay? Ethan, please, okay?

The manuscript is... Zoe! I'll do anything you want. Anything. Really? What can an out-of-date designer like you do for me? Suffer for you. Spend the day with me. Father promised you control over the European shipping lanes as our wedding gift. Zoe is so clingy. Leave her alone, okay? Don't hurt her! To keep me from knowing you love me? To the hospital now! I won't let this happen. Yesterday was such a nightmare. You almost had a... Did you say what? What miscarriage? You're pregnant. You didn't know? Moretti just left. Should I go call him back? No, don't bother him. Don't tell him about the break. He doesn't deserve to know. Maybe he'd think I'm using the baby to keep him.

I'm done with his sick games. Are we bleeding in her first trimester if they barely managed to stabilize her? The divorce is not official yet. You'll never be born. The boss is throwing a belated birthday party for Miss Lily tomorrow. He expects you to go. Again, Ethan, you must really enjoy watching me get jealous and crawl back to you. But why would I now? This is a direct order from Mr. Moretti. You know the consequences if you don't go. Properly. Uh, Zoe! Why don't you get a picture of them? This is a historic moment. Say another woman on our fifth anniversary. Come on, Zoe. Beg me. So-called a laugh. Then, I'm glad I don't want it anymore. What now, Zoe? Zoe loves me.

If you had any dignity left, you'd sign the divorce papers. He's all yours. Then why are you here? Don't try to fool me. Ethan and I grew up together. My family will help him solidify power. What do you have? You think you can compete with me? I'm not the one competing. Five years. And he still doesn't love you. So, if I were to kill you right now, Ethan wouldn't even flinch. Pathetic. Ethan, I was just checking in on Zoe and she was so jealous that she snatched up my bracelet and threw it into the pool. I didn't. She threw it in herself. You still get jealous after all. That bracelet was a gift from my father. It meant so much to me. Zoe, you've gone too far.

You still want to admit it, huh? You know, jealousy is a very disgusting look on you, Zoe. I'll tell you what. If you jump in the pool and fetch up my bracelet, I'll forgive you. I heard there's sharks in there. She jumps in, she might not come back out alive. Why are you looking at him? You guys are in the middle of a divorce. He's not going to protect you, right? Beg me, Zoe. Admit you're jealous. Do it. I didn't do it. I don't need her forgiveness. Are you trying to bargain with me? Get in there. You don't believe me and you'd hurt me for another woman? Your love is worthless as you wish. I'll forgive you this time. I won't draw the divorce. Let's go party. It meant I agreed. The baby.

Oh no, my baby. Is where we end. Here is your fifth anniversary gift. What royal princess. What genius designer. It's all a joke. Of course. Who does she think she is? She was completely humiliated. You have a way with words. Thank you, Miss Lily. I wish you and Mr. Moretti a long and happy marriage. Lily, what are you doing here? I was in an accident. The doctor asked for the spouse's contact. Take her to the outer docks. I wanted to work for me. Force you. But I upset Zoe. Has she been making things difficult for you again? I have to force my Zoe into that shark pool. I'm ready to retrieve the divorce papers. Was she pushing you? Ethan, you're too soft-hearted.

If we don't get married, my father will never hand over the shipping link. Okay, I don't have time to talk about it. What's going on? Why is Ethan so different? Too easy for Zoe. Bringing Lily back would be a good warning. My first time visiting. Oh, you're welcome anytime you'd like, okay? Home today? The mistress is most likely resting, sir. She didn't sleep at all. Even so, she should have waited for me. Lily, you said you wanted to move in, right? How much move in today? Really? Won't Zoe be mad? You're my guest. She has a problem with it. I don't mind filing for divorce. You're the best, Ethan. Even if she's asleep, she should have heard me by now. Zoe, you are pushing me.

Lily, just so you know, Zoe's room gets the best sunlight in the house, so you'll be staying there, okay? Is that really appropriate? Besides, don't worry about Zoe. She ends up in front of you. Thanks, Ethan. Zoe, pack up your stuff. Lily's moving in. You can't block us out forever. Come out! Where are Zoe's things? Zoe, get out here! I saw the lady Zoe throw them all away a few days ago, sir. What are you talking about? Throw them away. What are you talking about? Throw them away. She did, sir. Happy anniversary, Ethan. I got you this. Maybe that. Did you want to hear something? I can make some for you. Is this from you? Did you pick it out just for me? No, somebody gave it to me.

I didn't really want it, so I'll consider your anniversary gift, okay? Thank you, Ethan. I'll cherish it forever. I'm going to save every gift you've ever given me. As a token of our love. Are you okay? I guess Zoe finally got the hand. No more pathetic begging this time. Take her to the guest room. Take her to the guest room. Yes, sir. But I want Zoe's. What are you waiting for? Take me to my room. I need to unpack my stuff. I can't wait to finally have some alone time with Ethan. Yes, miss. This way, please. Did she really leave? No, Zoe loves me so much, she would never leave me. Unless. No, she's not afraid anymore. Is this why she's acting out? I knew she couldn't live without me.

She must have been thrilled when she read my diary. You want to play this game, huh? If we're going to do this, let's do it for real. I want to see how long can keep it up. So, Lily, I'm expecting a new shipment of arms today down at the port, so I wanted to know if I think your father could open up the shipping lanes to the European military ports. After we get married. Let's get married, then. Wonderful. Yeah. When do you want to get married? How about next week? Next week?

Yeah.

Why all of a sudden? What's the matter? I mean, yes. Of course I do. Contract the media. Let them know that Lily and I are getting married next Sunday, okay? Yes, sir. Zoe, when you see the news of my wedding, are you going to lose your mind? Are you going to kneel at my feet and beg me? You know, I heard about that thing with Ethan. How dare he mistreat me like that? Just a mere arms dealer? You know, you just say the word and I, uh, let them out for good. It's all in the past. Yeah. Ethan, you must have seen my present by now. How does it feel? You're actually getting a divorce. It's a divorce agreement. She signed it. I knew you bringing me here was just a part of the surprise. I love it.

Why? Zoe, you knew I loved you. You knew all of this was just to get a reaction out of you. Why would you actually sign that paper? Ethan, are you okay? Lily, would you step outside, please? The wedding announcement. Should we release it to the media now? No. Don't announce anything, okay? Yes, sir. Sir, I also found this. It looks like a gift. Maybe for your anniversary? Anniversary. Oh, yes, sir. Zoe never forgot your anniversary. Even when you were too busy to pay attention. She always prepared a gift. I knew it. She's still giving me gifts. This whole thing is just her way of getting back at me. I'm going to open this in front of her, so...

I'm going to wait for her to hand it to me personally. Yes, sir. Zoe, don't blame me. Look, I love you so much. I just want to be your one and all. Well, it's good to have you back home. Me, too. I know you love orange, so I had the entire room redone. But I can change it if you want. Orange to the room? Do you think orange fits my status? Don't push your luck, Zoe. For how much you love oak trees. So, ten years ago, I had the entire manor planted with them. Now, whenever you want to see them, you just have to look outside your window. And I didn't forget about flowers. I know you love those. So, every corner of the room is filled with your favorites.

Ethan, look at the beautiful flowers I got. Filling up my house with useless junk. People think I've gone soft. I'm sorry. I'll get rid of them. Henry is completely different from Ethan. He values what matters to me. And Ethan thrives on my suffering. Zoe, you don't like it? It's okay. I have plenty of estates. I mean, we could leave right now. I don't want to see you sad. No, Henry. I love it here. It's almost lunchtime. I can cook for you. Henry Reed, the mafia boss. In the kitchen. I would do anything for you. You can marry me. I want to love you for the rest of your life. Come on. What do you say? I just got a drink. I understand. We have all the time in the world.

I spent 15 years waiting on you. It's a little bit longer. The lady Zoe used to always handle your breakfast personally. I don't know all your preferences. She's still not home. I've spoiled her over the phone. Get her on the phone. Tell her to drag her ass home immediately. You understand me? I've tried, sir, many times. But the calls don't go through. Calls won't go through, huh? Zoe, I don't give a shit what you're doing. You understand me? Get home immediately. Zoe, you come back home. Admit you're wrong, Zoe, okay? It worked so hard to get to this point. I absolutely cannot fall short at the last step. You don't deserve to have my baby. You can use Lily to hurt me?

You really think I still love you after- Alex, get in here now. Boss, track down Zoe. Bring her back to me immediately, okay? Yes, sir. Ethan, you've been wanting to divorce Zoe for a long time. Why are you looking for her now? Get out. Get the fuck out of this room now! Where did it go wrong? She even gifted me an anniversary present. Arrogant as you are, you probably think this is another gift meant to bring you back. You're wrong. By the time you read this, I'll already be gone.

Oh.

No way. Ethan, I've loved you for ten years. You were like the stars in the sky. Noble, cold, and out of reach. No matter how much I suffered, I sacrificed, I believed that one day, you would eventually love me back. And yet, what I received were 99 divorce papers. I was ready to leave and set you free. And then, by accident, that's when I realized how delusional your so-called love, selfish, and dark, was built on exploitation and pain. And for the sake of your twisted pleasure, you even caused the death of our child. No. You murdered my baby. You never deserved my love. May we never meet again. No, Zoe was pregnant. She had a miscarriage. You sure? For sure. Move. As you wish.

Jump to us and surrender. She wasn't begging me to stay. That's her final test. I hurt her again. She looked just like you. Trying to hurt me. I'm in no condition to go. So you wanted the divorce. Now that she's finally gone, you can be happy. Happy? I look happy to you, Alex. Why were you treating her that way? I mean, if you... Boss, don't be too sad. Ms. Zoe has loved you beyond reason.

Okay.

And she'll never leave you. She'll always come back. I lost her for good this time. Bring her back to me. Yes, sir. Immediately. I'm sorry, boss. We tried the best we could, but we couldn't find her. She's gone. She doesn't love me anymore. So if she doesn't love me, she's not jealous about Lily, huh? I was just checking with Zoe and she was so jealous that she snatched up my bracelet and threw it into the pool. I didn't. She threw it in herself. Lily, that bitch. She's supposed to fucking lie to me. Lily, that bitch. She's supposed to fucking lie to me. If you jump in the pool and fetch up my bracelet, I'll forgive you. I told you. She's fine. Let's go party. It's his fault, okay?

I mean, she planned the whole goddamn thing. She staged all of it. She's the reason why I was mean to Zoe. What about the manuscript from the auction, huh? When does she know that that's Zoe's mom's legacy? Does she fucking know that? She knew. She knew all along. Lily deserves to fucking... Where is she? Boss. She's at the wedding venue. How's she marrying? She's marrying you. You gave the order last week. You said that you wanted to marry Miss Lily today. I said no announcements, Alex. Don't you listen? It was the Wilson family. The news broke from them. Now all of LA knows about it. We got reporters out the gates. We're going to talk to you. Well, make them leave. Yes, sir.

Lily, where do you get the confidence, huh? Miss Lily finds out about this. She sees it on the news. She's not coming back. I'm going to send that bitch, Lily, straight to fuck it. Mr. Wilson, what a grand wedding. All the LA elites are here. They're here for Mr. Moretti. The Wilsons and the Morettis. You guys are family now. Everybody saw that coming, okay? Ethan's devotion of Lily is legendary. He even humiliated Miss Parker in front of everybody just to defend Miss Lily. Congrats, Mr. Wilson. We'll be in contact. Of course, of course. We're all family here. Ethan, you're here. Everything's ready. Shall we start the ceremony? Start what? The wedding. Look, everything's set up.

Don't flatter yourself. I'm not going to marry you. Ethan, you left me. Why are you doing this? Ethan, what is going on? Like you how? Ethan, what did you do? You did everything for me. You protected me from a bomb. Did you forget? I love you. The only person I love is Zoe. Divorce for every chance you've got. She makes Zoe jealous. Not because I love you. So everything? So what? Zoe's gone now. We're at the shipping lanes as our wedding gift. Once we get married, they'll be yours. Yes, yes. Are you threatening me, Lily? You think I was just being kind to you because you're a Wilson. Am I wrong? The Wilsons control 70% of the shipping lanes in Europe.

Don't you want control over the military ports? How absurd. You think I would embarrass myself for a few shipping lanes? The Wilson family is a footnote in my life. If I wanted those lanes, Lily, I came here to settle a score. You pushed Zoe into a shark-infested pool. I only did it to prove a point for us. You think my woman needs a lesson from you? I'm going to teach you a lesson today. So starting today, you will jump in that pool and you'll fetch those pearls. Every last one of them. The Wilson family disappear. It's like, no. Ethan, don't be angry. If you define Ethan, the entire Wilson family goes down with you. Do you want us all? Don't be a fool. Every last one.

If you miss one, you're the punter. She loves to torture her. The only reason I got to hurt her is because you gave me the permission. If I were Zoe, I would have left you too. Get her out of here. Send her the filthiest brothel around. Make her life a living hell. You did everything for me. Racked your brains just to please me. I was obsessed. Later, my demands became a bit excessive. I just wanted to see how far you'd go from me. I didn't know it was wrong, but I was addicted. I'm not going to live without you. Sir, you need to pull yourself together. There are urgent matters that require your attention. It was everything, okay? What? What? No, you don't understand.

We found Miss Parker's whereabouts. Sign competition, what are you talking about? Yes, and our group is the exclusive spot.

Ladies and gentlemen, the moment we've all been waiting for. The winner of this year's international jewelry competition is... Now, Miss Parker, come with me.

I have something to show you. What is it? Trust me. Did you forget? At the award ceremony ten years ago, you said you wished you had a place to keep these, uh, worthless scraps. If you fucking love design so much, why the fuck do you marry me, huh? Birthday gifts that I received every year, that was you? How did you know? No one celebrated my birthday since my parents died. I will spend every birthday with you from now on. Thank you, Henry. Does this look familiar? You got this for me on my birthday. All these years I've been wearing your designs. My first sign. No wonder it looks so familiar. I... Every meeting, every late night, every deal I closed. I wore these.

Always made me feel like you were still with me. I left you alone for the last eight years, thinking I would give you a more peaceful life. But I was wrong. I regret every second I left you alone in that house. You weren't living, Zoe. Zoe, Zoe, I love you. I lost you eight years ago. I'm not going to lose you again. I've been married. I lost a child. I'm... I'm broken. I will take care of you. Let's be together. Mission's over. We'll have a wedding. A big one. Henry, I've missed you every day for eight years. And I'll spend the rest of my life making up for you. Out of the men. I'm getting Zoe back. Boss, you should look at this first. I could leave it, mate. You weren't separated for long.

Why would you do? Boss, your health is more important. We can't go. We have to go. She's just trying to provoke me, okay? As much as marrying Henry. Even if she forgives you, we're talking about Henry Reed. If we go up on it to say, it's a bloodbath. We can't guarantee your safety. The hell is my safety, Alex? I've done. There you go. Can I open my eyes? You can open your eyes. Brought the best in New York here. Every designer, every jewel. It's all yours. Pick whatever you like. Henry, I can't accept this. It's too much. Because you are my everything. At the wedding tomorrow, I want you to feel like the most... What a couple. Indeed. I am finally marrying you.

I have lived this moment a thousand times in my dreams. Thank you, Zoe, for giving me this chance to love you. No. Thank you, Henry. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here in the sight of God and these witnesses to join Henry and Zoe in holy matrimal. Henry Reed, do you take Zoe Parker to be your lawfully wedded wife? Do you promise to love her, to comfort her, to honor and keep her in sickness and in health for richer or for poorer so long as you both shall live? I do. Zoe Parker, do you take Henry Reed to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love him, honor him, and cherish him for all your remaining years? I do. I'm jacked. Ethan Moretti? What is he doing here?

And why does he look like he's going to burn the place down? Is he here to crash the wedding? Impossible. Everybody knows that Ethan doesn't like Zoe at all. What's going on here? Ethan, what are you doing here? Hey, hey, let me handle him. So you can't marry him. I'll withdraw the divorce papers. I just, I can't live without you. In your world, wasn't I supposed to crawl and beg for your forgiveness? I think I did that. 99 times, to be exact. I know that you know. I love design. So I'll build you a studio. I can do whatever you want. Tell that to Lily. You're jealous of Lily, okay? But you have to understand, none of it was real. Lily's just a- A pawn that you used to provoke me.

Just because I loved you so much. Love me? You loved me so much that you used Lily to torment me. You loved me. You left me alone in the smoke to protect her. You didn't believe me at the villa. You made me jump into a shark. I could have died. I just found out about this, okay? You think Lily is responsible for this? What about you? We were together for five and a half years. Did you ever show me an ounce of kindness? Ethan Moretti, you broke her for five years. You think a few pathetic slaps and a hollow apology will fix it? You want forgiveness? Smash them all! Will her pride go? Then get out. As long as I win back Zoe's forgiveness, then I'll do it. I'll be the man you deserve.

Just come home with me, please. There is no forgiveness, Ethan. There is no us. I don't love you anymore. So let me go for your own sake. No. No! Henry, let's continue the wedding. Zoe, you can't treat me like this, okay? Like, you want me to die? Fine. But you can't be cruel to me. Cruel? You're the architect of cruelty, Ethan Moretti. But this is New York. My city. My rules. Now get out before stopping polite. Come on, I'll give you all the money, okay? All the guns, you can have it! Just give me Zoe. See, you still don't understand, Ethan. Even now, you treat Zoe like an item. Honestly, that's not true. Just listen to me, okay? She doesn't love you anymore. Accept it. Continue.

That was before, and you are not the person I want to... You want to fight? ...into a massacre. Zoe, I know my words won't change your mind, so... One bullet, six challenges, and they blow my fucking brains out. Ethan, do you really think this will make me come back to you? I'm looking for forgiveness, Zoe. I'm just looking to see you care about me one last time, you understand me? Put the gun down! You have never cared about my feelings! Look at you! I have no other way to win you back. Come with me. I will never go back to you. It's not me who is cruel. It's you. Ethan, we are over. I gave you eight whole years. I lived for you, erased myself for you, and now I am choosing myself.