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Heirs and Lies
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00:00There is an unwritten rule in the Italian Mafia families.
00:02Only a male child born to each generation can become the sole heir of the family.
00:06When my sister and I gave birth at the same time,
00:08my husband Damien betrayed me simply because I was expecting a baby girl.
00:10I was crashing on the delivery bed,
00:12contractions ripping through me one after another.
00:15Just hang in there a little longer, Alessia.
00:17We're gonna meet our baby so soon.
00:18I was sweating bullets, practically blinded by the pain.
00:22But I still managed a weak smile for him.
00:25Then, a nurse walked in holding a syringe.
00:27I thought it was just my epidural.
00:29Get the dosage right.
00:32We need to stall her labor until Vivian gives birth.
00:37My eyes snapped wide open, staring at him in pure horror.
00:42But he just casually checked his Rolex.
00:49Vivian's 6 centimeters dilated, just keep her drugged for another 2 hours.
00:56I wanted to scream, to rip the 4 out.
00:59But the drugs were already flooding my veins.
01:01The violent, tearing contractions in my stomach were suddenly choked out by this invisible hand.
01:07Everything just stopped dead.
01:09They wheeled me down to the hospital's creepy-ass basement,
01:13dumping me in what looked like a makeshift cell.
01:16Damien's spoiled brat of a sister, Blair, was leaning against the doorframe,
01:20casually twirling a surgical scalpel.
01:22Don't be mad at my brother, Alessia.
01:25Vivian is carrying my late brother's baby.
01:27The first actual heir, a boy, for our family's new generation.
01:32Who cares if you deliver first?
01:34You're just popping out a girl.
01:35It's totally worthless.
01:40Doctor, baby's coming, I swear to God.
01:43What? Give birth?
01:45Who said you're giving birth?
01:46Those meds are going to keep you locked up tight for another 3 hours.
01:50Vivian's already in the delivery seat.
01:52Just sit tight and be a good little incubator.
01:55Once her son is born safe and sound, you can push all you freaking want.
02:03Watch her.
02:04If she screams, gag her.
02:05The heavy metal door slammed shut.
02:08The only light in that basement was a sickly, flickering yellow emergency bulb.
02:13Damien had confiscated my phone the exact second we pulled up to the air.
02:17He fed me some BS about.
02:22Radiation is bad for the baby.
02:27Looking back, he just didn't want me calling the cops.
02:30I curled into a tight, agonizing ball, desperately trying to breathe through the blinding pain.
02:36But all I could picture was the look in Damien's eyes.
02:40Three months ago, his older brother died in a horrific car crash.
02:44He left behind Vivian, his widow, who was three months pregnant.
02:48You have to deliver this baby safely.
02:51Our bloodline cannot end here.
02:57Don't worry, Dad.
02:58Damien and I will make sure our baby takes care of you too.
03:01Back then, I actually felt bad for Vivian.
03:04I even stepped up and said,
03:06The old man just gave me this dead, blank stare and said nothing.
03:10It suddenly clicked.
03:11From that exact moment, my baby was already marked as collateral damage.
03:39This wasn't bad luck.
03:41They actively, intentionally wanted my baby dead.
03:45I have no idea how long I survived in that pitch black basement.
03:50The bleeding wouldn't stop.
03:52I was practically swimming in a dark red puddle.
03:55Just as I started blacking out, the door violently swung open.
04:00It wasn't Blair.
04:01It wasn't the goons.
04:02It was the family's private physician, Dr. Vance.
04:06Alexia?
04:07What the hell are you doing down here?
04:09Damien told everyone you were resting up in the penthouse VIP suite.
04:11Every ounce of color drained from his face the second he saw the state I was in.
04:15I tried to scream, but my throat was totally paralyzed.
04:17All I could do was point at my swollen stomach, sobbing uncontrollably.
04:20Dr. Vance rushed over, dropped to his knees to examine me.
04:23You're 10 centimeters.
04:24Your water's completely broken.
04:25We need to get you into the OR right freaking now.
04:27The second his hands felt my abdomen, he sharply sucked in a breath.
04:30He tried to scoop me up, but the slightest movement sent a horrifying hot gush between my legs.
04:36Blood.
04:37So much damn blood.
04:39Help!
04:40Get in here now!
04:41She's hemorrhaging!
04:42Dr. Vance's hands were shaking uncontrollably as he screamed out the door.
04:45The hallway was a ghost town.
04:46Damien's family basically owned this private hospital.
04:48They had cleared out the entire building tonight just for Vivian's delivery.
04:50Every single doctor and nurse was on standby up on the third floor.
04:53Dr. Vance whipped out his phone, swearing when he saw there was zero cell service down here.
04:55I'm carrying you up.
04:56Just hold on.
04:56That stair room felt like an endless nightmare.
04:58Every single jolt was pure, unadulterated torrent.
05:00I could feel my baby dropping, pushing down, but unable to actually come out.
05:03Those sick delay drugs were still messing, messing with making my contractions totally erratic.
05:06It was the most lethal scenario possible.
05:08Dr. Baby, please just save my baby.
05:11Don't talk like that.
05:11You're both going to make it.
05:12He finally hit the ground floor, sprinting straight for the primary operating room.
05:15But when we got to the doors, we both just...
05:17The OR double doors were propped wide open, and the room was completely, utterly gutted.
05:21The overhead surgical lights, the operate table, gone.
05:23The fetal monitors, the oxygen tanks, every single piece of life-saving equipment
05:26had straight up vanished.
05:27All that was left was an empty, echoing room and some exposed wall outlet.
05:30What the hell?
05:31How is this possible?
05:33I personally checked all this equipment at 3 p.m.
05:38Dr. Vance stood there, paralyzed.
05:40He let out this choked, horrified sound, like someone was literally strangling him.
05:45Suddenly, the sharp click of heels echoed from down the hall.
05:48Blair strode over with two nurses trailing her like lap dogs.
05:51Dr. Vance?
05:52The hell are you doing down here?
05:54Vivian's up on the third floor.
05:55Why did you leave your post?
05:56She raised a perfectly plowed eyebrow at us.
05:58Where is the equipment?
05:59Where did everything go?
06:00We moved it up to the third floor, obviously.
06:01Vivian needs a C-section, so she gets the absolute premium gear.
06:04What if there's an emergency?
06:05A regular old OR wouldn't cut it for the air.
06:07Blair gave this sickeningly innocent pout.
06:08She trailed off, her eyes dropping to my bleeding, half-dead body.
06:11Oh, is Alessia about to pop?
06:12Well, she's going to have to hold it in.
06:13Vivian's not done yet.
06:13Just suck it up and tough it out a little longer.
06:15A sick memory flashed from six months ago, her linking arms with me at Prada, batting
06:19her eyelids and going,
06:21You're the best, Alessia.
06:22You're more like a real sister to me than anyone.
06:24I bought her a $20,000 bag that day.
06:27Looking back now, what a twisted, pathetic joke.
06:30Dr. Vance sprinted into the nurse's station like a madman, violently tearing through
06:33the supply cabinets, but they were wiped clean.
06:35Not a single hemosteth, not one damn roll of glass.
06:36Where are the meds?
06:37Coagulants, oxynos, give me something!
06:38We sent it all up to the third floor.
06:40Damien ordered that every single resource must be strictly prioritized for Vivian.
06:43He looked at me, his eyes totally bloodshot, lips trembling.
06:45I'm so sorry.
06:46God, I'm so sorry, Alessia.
06:50There's nothing I can do.
06:51Blair saundered over, condescendingly patting his shoulder.
06:54Relax, Doc, take a breath.
06:55She hasn't even pushed the kid out yet.
06:56Once Vivian has finished, then the scrap's back downstairs for her.
06:58She shot my stomach a disgusted look and sneered.
07:00And honestly, even if she pops it out, it's just a worthless girl.
07:02If it dies, good rid us.
07:04Our family doesn't need trash like that.
07:05I stared a hole straight through her skull, looking at the girl I treated like my own
07:08flesh and blood drank from my broke body a spat out.
07:10Blair's snugged that little smile instantly vanished.
07:12She leaned in, her voice dropping to this venomous, nasty whisper right by my ear.
07:15Keep barking.
07:16Call me whatever you want.
07:18Once you're completely drained from giving away, I have plenty of ways to shove you in for good.
07:22The mean movie was going to officially take your place as the lady of the house.
07:26She straightened back up, flashing this radiant, completely unhinged smile.
07:30Blair, you are literally murdering her!
07:33Murder?
07:33Watch her spot around throwing rocks.
07:35Women die from childhood complications every day.
07:37It's purple and natural.
07:37Besides, this isn't our hell of a business.
07:39You're just an employee on our peril, back from the law.
07:40She flicked her wrist at her goodness, escort Dr. Guest to the grave.
07:42It to immediately grab the doctor by the arms and started dragging him away.
07:45He kicked and thrashed, screaming frantically back at me.
07:48The baby is coming!
07:49Alexia, press your acubus intervention points, your ankles, the webbing of your hands.
07:52It'll force the contractions.
07:54Don't give up!
07:55You can still save the baby!
07:56His voice echoed down the hall until it faded into nothing.
08:04Hey, Damien.
08:05Alexia's about to pop.
08:06Wanna watch?
08:07Cut the crap, Alexia.
08:09Things are getting complicated with Vivian.
08:10The baby's heart rate is dropping.
08:12Look at all this blood she's losing.
08:14Do you think she's gonna croak too?
08:15My grip on reality was slipping.
08:18Blair was just lounging in a chair,
08:20scrolling through her phone, occasionally glaring down at me like I was road kale.
08:26I mean, seriously, what were you thinking, marrying into our family, Alessia?
08:30Did you just want Damien for his looks?
08:33His money?
08:34You're literally a nobody from a middle-class family.
08:37You never belonged with us.
08:40I didn't say a single word.
08:42I just kept desperately pressing the pressure points Dr. Vancey told me about.
08:46My ankles.
08:47The webbing of my hands.
08:49Pushing down with everything I had.
08:51Even if it was a total long shot.
08:53If you hadn't gotten knocked up so fast, my brother never would have married you.
08:57We figured, hey, if you spit out a son, you'd at least have some use.
09:01Then the ultrasound showed it was a girl.
09:03The old man was absolutely furious.
09:05Thank God Vivian is having a boy.
09:07She stood up, walked over, and literally kicked my leg!
09:11So do us all a favor and know your place.
09:14Stop clinging to things that aren't yours.
09:16Does Damien know you're talking to me like this?
09:20My brother literally sent me down here to prep you.
09:23He said you were stubborn.
09:24I tried to let out a sarcastic laugh, but my face just contorted.
09:28Another massive wave of agony ripped through my stomach.
09:31She's fully dilated, but she's losing way too much blood we have to deliver right now!
09:35Then let them die.
09:36They're dead weight anyway.
09:38Who gives a crap?
09:39Blair literally just walked out, leaving me to bleed out.
09:43Every passing second was pure, ignonizing hell.
09:46Then, out of nowhere, rapid, heavy footsteps echoed down the hall.
09:49A lot of them.
09:50The synchronized, thunderous thud of tactical combat boots.
09:54The heavy metal door was violently kicked off its hinges.
09:56A squad of men in full black tactical gear swarmed the room, assault rifles raised.
10:01The leader ripped off his helmet, revealing a sharp, chiseled face.
10:05The second his eyes locked onto my bloody body, they went completely red.
10:13Miss Cilestia!
10:18We're too late.
10:20Forgive us, boss.
10:25Clear the perimeter!
10:27Prep the mobile med bay, now!
10:29Yes, sir!
10:29The operatives moved like lightning.
10:31The nurse tried to make a run for it, but got slammed face first into the concrete.
10:35She thrashed around, screaming.
10:38Ah!
10:41You can't do this!
10:42This hospital belongs to Damien's family!
10:45The leader paused and slowly turned his head.
10:47He gave her a look that could freeze hell itself.
10:49Look at this, family.
10:53You're already dead to us.
10:56They rushed me into a heavily modified armored medical van.
11:01VP dropping.
11:0260 over 40.
11:03Hemorrhagic shock.
11:04Fetal distress is critical.
11:06We need to perform an emergency C-section.
11:08But the mother's vitals are crashing.
11:10The surgery risk is...
11:11Cut her open!
11:12I'll take the bullet if anything goes wrong!
11:15Save.
11:16Save the baby first.
11:18Boss, please don't speak.
11:19Save your energy.
11:21The Don is already on his way.
11:22He'll be here any minute.
11:23You and the baby are going to make it.
11:25You have to...
11:26She's flatlining!
11:27Grab the pedals!
11:28Clear!
11:29The fetal heartbeat is crashing too!
11:33Scalpel!
11:33We're cutting now!
11:34They strapped my arms down and a heavy anesthesia mask was clamped over my face.
11:39Right before the darkness swallowed me whole, I heard the surgeon scream.
11:45We're too late!
11:46And the baby has no pulse!
11:48Darkness.
11:49Pure, suffocating darkness.
11:51I don't know how much time passed.
11:52I slowly peeled my eyes open.
11:56I don't know how much time passed.
11:58I slowly peeled my eyes open.
12:00I was staring at an unfamiliar ceiling.
12:02The sharp smell of antiseptics burning my nose.
12:05She's awake!
12:07The boss is awake!
12:12Where's my pain?
12:13My voice was completely shredded.
12:14The entire room went dead silent.
12:16A few seconds later, the man standing at the foot of the bed slowly turned around.
12:19It was my dad, the Don.
12:20He walked over, sat heavily on the edge of the bed, and gripped my hand.
12:26Alessia.
12:53Alessia.
12:53The baby's gone, isn't it?
12:53One of them, even asked about you.
12:56Alexia, we're going home.
12:58That family doesn't deserve you, and that bastard definitely doesn't.
13:01Dad, I need you to do something for me.
13:04I need a body double, a hyper-realistic fake corpse.
13:08Make it look exactly like me, post-delivery, blood to death.
13:12You're planning to?
13:13I want them to think I'm dead.
13:15And then I'm going to sit back and watch exactly how they celebrate.
13:18Watch them throw a party for their new hair over my dead body.
13:23Done.
13:24I'll make the call.
13:26The body double was terrifyingly realistic.
13:28Shoved into a freezer in the morgue, you literally couldn't tell the difference from an actual corpse.
13:32I was chilling in the hospital's security room, my eyes glued to the CCTV feeds.
13:36My dad sat next to me, gripping my hand.
13:39On the screen, Damien finally strutted out of the VIP delivery suite.
13:42Any regrets?
13:43About what?
13:46Marrying that piece of trash?
13:48Nope.
13:50At least it showed me exactly what kind of monsters they are.
13:53He was holding a swaddled newborn, his face absolutely glowing with that proud new dad energy.
13:58Vivian was being wheeled out on a hospital bed.
14:00A grandson.
14:02I finally have a grandson.
14:05Our bloodline is secure.
14:07The whole damn family crowded around the baby, laughing and celebrating.
14:11Not a single person asked about me.
14:12Mr. Damien.
14:13That is, until a nurse admittedly spoke up.
14:17How's she doing?
14:19No updates yet.
14:21Dr. Vance is down there with her.
14:23He handed his golden boy off to the nanny and headed for the elevator.
14:26Blair scrambled after him.
14:29I'm coming with you!
14:39The two of them hopped into the elevator.
14:40I switched the camera feed to the ground floor.
14:42Dr. Vance was leaning against the wall outside the gutted OR, looking like an actual ghost.
14:50Mr. Damien.
14:52Where's my wife?
14:54Dr. Vance opened his mouth, but no words came out.
14:56He just slowly stepped aside and pointed a shaking finger down the hall, toward the morgue.
15:00Damien's face dropped.
15:14The air in the hallway completely froze.
15:17Damien just stood there, paralyzed, like his brain couldn't process the words.
15:21Bullshit!
15:22Bullshit!
15:22She was completely fine a minute ago!
15:25She was already dying a minute ago.
15:27She lost way too much blood.
15:29We had zero equipment.
15:30Zero meds.
15:31I tried literally everything, but...
15:34I'm so sorry.
15:35I swear to God, I tried.
15:39What the fuck did you just say?
15:42My wife is dead?
15:48No.
15:49That's impossible.
15:51She was perfectly healthy.
15:53How could she...
15:54Damien, wait.
15:55Let me go check.
15:56She practically sprinted toward the morgue.
15:58On the cameras, I watched her yank open the freezer drawer and stare down at the corpse.
16:03The silicone face was permanently frozen in a mask of agonizing pain.
16:09Blair stared for all of five seconds before clapping a hand over her mouth and bolting out of the room.
16:22Damien, it's real.
16:24Damien stormed into the morgue.
16:26The feed caught him standing over the open freezer, completely paralyzed.
16:29He stood there so long it freaked Blair out.
16:32She tiptoed in and tugged his sleeve.
16:39Damien.
16:41Why?
16:45Why didn't anyone tell me sooner?
16:49Why didn't you wait for me?
16:51Your phone was off.
16:53You didn't allow calls in the VIP suite.
16:54Then why the hell didn't you run upstairs and get me?
16:57It's two flights of stairs.
16:58How long would that take?
17:00You just stood there and watched her die.
17:03Damien, don't blame the doc.
17:05I was the one who stopped him from going upstairs.
17:08Vivian was in a critical state.
17:09I didn't want to interrupt.
17:10Damien stormed into the morgue.
17:11The feed caught him standing over the open freezer, completely paralyzed.
17:14He stood there so long it freaked Blair out.
17:17She tiptoed in and tugged his sleeve.
17:18Did you just hit me?
17:22Were you the one who locked her in the basement?
17:25I just told her to wait.
17:27Wait for what?
17:28That was my wife.
17:29That was two human lives.
17:31I told you to take care of her.
17:33Is this how you take care of people?
17:35I was doing it for the family.
17:37Vivian was having a boy.
17:38She was having a girl.
17:39Do the math.
17:40Grass said the boy is the only heir that matters.
17:45An heir?
17:49So, her life just didn't matter anymore?
17:51It was like that word literally stabbed Damien in the chest.
17:54He froze.
17:55The rage completely washed out of his face, replaced by this hollow, blank look.
17:59No one said a word.
18:01The only sound in the morgue was the low hum of the freezer and Blair's muffled sobbing.
18:07Damien dragged my corpse back to the family estate.
18:10They didn't even let me in the main house.
18:11They set up a cheap memorial in the guest wing.
18:19Meanwhile, Vivian and her golden boy moved straight into the master suite,
18:22swarmed by nannies and night nurses.
18:24The old patriarch laid down the law.
18:26Keep the funeral quiet and cheap.
18:28We don't want bad energy around the new baby.
18:30Meanwhile, Vivian and her golden boy moved straight into the master suite,
18:33swarmed by nannies and night nurses.
18:34Keep the funeral quiet and cheap.
18:36We don't want bad energy around the new baby.
18:38Just find a day to cremate her and get it over with.
18:40Pick a decent plot, though.
18:42She was still married into the family.
18:43Damien didn't say a word.
18:45He just sat in that dark memorial room, guarding the casket.
18:48Three days and three nights.
18:49Didn't eat, didn't drink.
18:51Blair tried to comfort him and got violently kicked out.
18:56Damien, you need to eat something.
18:58Get out!
18:59Vivian finally waltzed in, holding the baby, playing the sweet widow.
19:02Damien, I'm so sorry for your loss.
19:04Damien, I'm so sorry for your loss.
19:07Alessia wouldn't want to see you like this from heaven.
19:13Do you know what she was thinking when she died?
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