Time’s Up: The Scumbag Begged Me to Stay

LanguagesEnglish
Episode8
Genresdramarevengeromance
ThemesShort Dramas About Revenge and Comeback, Hidden Identity Secret Heir Short Drama Collection, Second Chance Regret Drama Collection

Mia, a chief executive, keeps her position secret and spends three years looking after Brian, the son of her benefactor, to fund treatment for her comatose partner. During that time Brian and his former spouse subject her to relentless abuse. When her boyfriend finally regains consciousness, Mia reveals her true identity, terminates every business link with Brian and launches a crushing counterattack. By the moment Brian grasps that she was the sole person who ever truly rescued him, his professional life has already collapsed.

Characters

MiaCEO hiding her identity
BrianBenefactor's son who bullies Mia
BoyfriendMia's comatose partner

Key points

  • CEO conceals status for three years
  • Boyfriend wakes; Mia reveals identity
  • Revenge destroys Brian's career

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