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00:00I was Mafia Dawn's most beloved little princess. However, a glass of orange juice got me sold
00:05to an underground strip club. Vincent Rosario is the most powerful Mafia Dawn in New York.
00:14My parents, the Columbos, died in a car accident.
00:20Vincent raised me for 15 years. This man, whose name sent the entire North American
00:25underworld into trembling fear, would put away all his brutality in my presence and
00:29hold me in the palm of his hand. When I was 12, I fought a senator's daughter over a limited
00:34-edition
00:35diamond necklace. Vincent bought the entire jewelry company and reopened the production line just for
00:40me. At a charity gala, someone called me Vincent's caged canary. The next day, he and his father's
00:47company vanished from New York. Once, a boy tried to hold my hand at the school dance. The next morning,
00:54his right hand was delivered to his family in a box. Vincent would also kneel by my bed after
00:59nights of dancing, removing my heels and massaging my calves. Then Serena Moretti arrived. She walked
01:06into the Long Island Estate in a crimson gown. Her eyes were cold. That afternoon, I saw her true
01:13face with my own eyes. I heard her on the phone in the garden. I want the full Cartier ruby
01:18set.
01:19Vinit owes me. So what if he's doting on that little brat right now?
01:24His money will all be mine eventually. She hung up. A tortoiseshell cat trotted over.
01:31It had wandered into the estate months ago. I called her Pudding. Pudding brushed past Serena's
01:37feet and dirted her satin heels. That filthy thing. Kill it. Miss Moretti, this is- The bodyguard
01:43hesitated. I said, kill it. He drew his gun. Attached a silencer. One muffled shot. Pudding collapsed in a pool
01:53of blood. Serena stepped out of her heels and walked away barefoot. That night, I knocked on Serena's door.
02:02Leave Vincent.
02:07Why? Because you don't love him. You just love his money and power.
02:13Little girl, what do you know? You're just a spoiled child you could never understand.
02:17I saw what you did. You killed that cat.
02:19Jenna, you're not Vincent Lover, but I am. You think he'd give me up for you?
02:23He would.
02:24All right. I'll leave. The next morning, a helicopter roared overhead. Black SUVs poured
02:33through the estate gates. Antonio, what's happening?
02:38Miss Serena left the estate last night without telling anyone. The boss is looking for her.
02:43Find her! Maybe Serena just needed some air- Jenna, go to your room.
02:52He was gone. For three full days. He didn't come back.
02:59On the fourth day, the helicopter returned. Vincent stepped off. Serena leaned against his
03:05chest. He stopped when he passed me. Jenna, you're an adult now. This is the last time.
03:11What does that mean?
03:13He didn't answer. He took Serena inside and closed the bedroom door in my face.
03:18Next morning at breakfast, Serena sat in the seat beside Vincent. Serena stood and walked toward
03:23me with a glass of orange juice. It's not that I won't leave. It's that he won't let me.
03:31The juice spilled all over her white robe. Jenna, I know you don't like me. I was only trying to
03:38be
03:38your friend. Serena grabbed Vincent's arm. It was an accident. Please don't blame Jenna.
03:44Jenna, pack your things. You're going abroad tomorrow.
03:50I didn't spill it! She did it herself! Ask the staff! They all saw!
03:54Not one spoke. Serena pressed herself against Vincent's chest, weeping softly.
04:01Enough. I've arranged a school in Milan. Go. Study.
04:05You can't throw me out because of her. Don't make me say it again. He left with Serena. She smiled.
04:17That afternoon, Serena pushed open my bedroom door without knocking.
04:22The tickets booked. Tomorrow, direct to Milan. Good luck, little princess.
04:27I called Vincent that night. Over and over. No answer. At dawn, a black SUV waited outside.
04:36The driver was Marco, 10 years at Vincent's side. Marco, where's Vincent? The boss has business.
04:43He couldn't come. About 20 minutes in, I noticed the route was wrong. Marco had turned onto a narrow,
04:50isolated road. Marco, this isn't the way. Where are you taking me? I'm sorry, miss.
05:05For men in ski masks, dragged me from my seat. Let go of me! Do you know who I am?
05:13A cloth clamped
05:14over my face. In the last second before the darkness took me, I heard one of them say,
05:18Miss Serena says keep her contained. Don't let her find her way back.
05:22I woke with a rag in my mouth, a black blindfold over my eyes, wrists found behind my back.
05:27Welcome to the Crimson Cage.
05:31The Crimson Cage. New York's underground nightclub. I was brought to an office. The nameplate read,
05:38Luca. A bald man yanked me up by my hair, found my phone, scrolled through it, and let out a
05:43low whistle.
05:45A rich man's little princess, $30,000 well spent. Serena had sold me for $30,000. Luca tossed me a
05:52black lace bodysuit, and 10 cm stilettos. Scissor sliced through my collar. My clothes were stripped
05:59away. They brought me into a glass enclosure, a transparent cage. Outside, rows of men in suits
06:06waited. Handcuffs hoisted me up by a chain. My toes barely touched the floor. Blinding lights came on.
06:14New girl, nice body. Make her spin. Luca raised his radio. Turn. I didn't move. A stun baton pressed
06:21into my side. The current hit. The crowd cheered. Again, again, again, again. Luca raised it a second
06:27time. Don't. I'll turn. I steadied myself and slowly turned. Use the whip. Do it yourself until you leave
06:36marks. I took it. My hands shook. Harder. I clenched my teeth and brought it down with everything I
06:43had. Across my thigh. Again. Then again. Red lines crossed my thighs, my arms, my sides.
06:52Luca unhooked my cuffs. Lit a red candle. Let the wax drip onto my shoulders. I bit my lip.
06:58I didn't make a sound. All staff, stand by. Luca frowned and stepped out.
07:04Beniss of Rosario with his fiancée. Personal visit. I forced myself upright. The hall doors
07:10swung open. A column of black suits entered. Vincent walked at the center. Serena hung on his arm.
07:16Vincent! It's me! Help me! Luca pinned me to the floor. That's the Don. You wanna die?
07:25He taped my mouth shut, bound me to a chair, and drew the curtain. I thrashed. The chair scraped in
07:31screeched. Through the gap in the curtain, Vincent glanced this way. Serena leaned up and whispered in
07:40his ear. Her body perfectly positioned between us. Vincent looked down at her. A small smile crossed
07:46his face. He put his arm around her waist. They walked away. Luca ripped the tape off.
07:52Make another sound and I'll cut out your tongue. Let me see him. I'll pay you. Ten times whatever she
07:58paid. The Don's fiancée is right beside him. What exactly are you? Someone came in and poured
08:06something cold down my throat. Minutes later, I had no voice left. A makeup artist covered my wounds.
08:13They fitted me with a deep red wig and a rhinestone half mask. I was taken to a VIP lounge.
08:19A curved sofa
08:19faced a small stage with a pole. Several girls in sheer robes stood in a row, all masked. The music
08:25started. I moved. Mechanical. The lounge door opened. Vincent walked in and sat at the center of the sofa.
08:32Serena pressed herself against his side. He peeled a mangosteen and held the white flesh to her lips.
08:38She took a bite, then pushed the rest back. He smiled and aided himself. They looked like a couple
08:44who had been in love for years. And I, less than ten feet away, danced for them. Vincent's gaze swept
08:49across the stage. No recognition. No pause. The song ended. The girls filed out. As I passed in front of
08:57him, I stopped. I tore off my mask. The moment I pulled off the mask, Vincent's phone rang.
09:05My voice. A melody I'd recorded at 13, off-key, ridiculous, completely mine. A sound only he would
09:12know. But my phone was with Luca. Someone was using it to reach Vincent. He looked down at the screen.
09:19He didn't look up at me. A message from Jenna? Good, at least she's not throwing a fit.
09:26This place is suffocating. Let's go somewhere else. Vincent pocketed his phone and left with her.
09:32I tried to follow. Luca blocked me. The door closed. Vincent didn't look back. In the car,
09:39Vincent stared at his screen. A photo attached, Milan Cathedral. He called. No answer.
09:52Still worried about her? She's not picking up. She needs her own life. You can't take care of her
10:00forever. Vincent didn't call again. Didn't I say I'd cut out your tongue if you made another sound?
10:08The Don's fiancé was right there. What were you screaming for?
10:18Trying to climb up to the Don, were you? He studied my face.
10:22Three days. Heal up. No scars. He laughed. Only Ruby remained. Endure it.
10:30I couldn't speak. I gestured for something to write with. She handed me a pen and paper.
10:36Jenna Columbo. My godfather is Vincent Rosario.
10:40Don't lie to me. I kept writing. Please, tell him, the candy house.
10:46What? I mouthed again, the candy house.
10:50I want a candy house all made of sweets. If you ever need me, say those words.
10:58Really?
11:00Really. No matter where you are, I'll come find you.
11:05Ruby stared at me for a long moment.
11:08You actually know Vincent Romario?
11:11I nodded.
11:13I'll try.
11:17If you get out, take me with you.
11:20That night, the cell door opened. A man stepped inside. Black suit. I looked up and saw his face.
11:35Did Vincent send you?
11:37No.
11:37He held out a sheet of paper. Ruby's prescription pad. The writing was shaky.
11:45Please don't kill me.
11:46Blood stains had soaked through the words beneath.
11:48She's dead.
11:49Please don't kill me.
11:54Just now.
11:55He held out the second item. An invitation.
11:59Dear Jenna, Vincent and I are getting married one month from now at the Long Island Estate. Serena.
12:07Does Vincent know about this?
12:09I follow the lady's orders.
12:11She's not your lady.
12:13She's the Don's fiancée.
12:15The Don chose her.
12:18God be with you.
12:24The next day, a red velvet bed dominated the center of the room.
12:28Whips, handcuffs, blindfolds piled in the corner.
12:31Dance well. No tricks.
12:35I chose a black dress. The makeup artist went to work. The stream went live.
12:42The viewer count climbed. I slipped the strap off my shoulder. The fabric fell.
12:47Gift effects flooded the screen. I began to dance. Not what they wanted. Ballet.
12:52The comments shifted. Is she doing ballet? Actually kind of beautiful. 50,000 viewers.
12:59Keep going.
13:01100,000.
13:02I stopped.
13:06Vinicius Rosario.
13:07The feed cut. Black screen.
13:10You wanna die?
13:11His radio crackled.
13:14The clip is spreading. The lady is furious. Get rid of her.
13:18Luca's expression shifted.
13:20Starting tonight, 10 clients a night.
13:24Take her!
13:26Two men stepped forward.
13:29Then gunfire. Chaos in the corridor. Someone's breaking in.
13:33Go!
13:43Hold the door! Hold the door!
13:46I got to my feet, barely covered by the deep red fabrics.
13:50Vincent!
13:50I ran toward the door. It wasn't Vincent. It was a squat and bulletproof vets.
13:55Fighting in the hall.
13:57Columbia!
14:00Columbo. My name. Before I could respond, Luca dragged me back and slammed the door.
14:05The gunfire became muffled. Then silence.
14:08East side Cuban crew. Handled.
14:11Not Vincent. I slid down the wall and cried.
14:15Long Island Estate. The walk-in closet was full of wedding gowns and jewels.
14:19Serena stood before the mirror.
14:23This one suits you better, ma'am. Serena studied her own reflection, a small smile on her lips.
14:29My lady. You have visitors. They say they are from the Columbo family.
14:36The Columbo's? Which Columbo's?
14:39They've asked to see Miss Jenna.
14:43Make them wait.
14:44In the sitting room.
14:46We're here to see Miss Jenna.
14:49Jenna is currently studying in Milan. She's not available to come back.
14:53We checked. She's not in Milan.
14:57She's busy with her studies.
15:01Jenna is the last of the Columbo bloodline. We have the right to know where she is.
15:09I'll contact Vincent.
15:11Don't bother. We'll go to him directly.
15:14After they left, Serena stood alone in the drawing room, her fingers pressed white against the arm of the sofa.
15:19In the study.
15:22Jenna is in Milan?
15:23Yes.
15:24Enough.
15:25Vincent pushed a folder across the desk.
15:30She never got on the plane. Where is she?
15:33She ran. She didn't want to go. I was afraid to tell you.
15:39I told you. She is my family. You lied to me.
15:44I didn't.
15:4624 hours. I want to see her. Or face the consequences.
15:52I understand.
15:55The door closed. Serena pulled out her phone.
15:59Kill her. Now. Clean.
16:03Luca looked at his phone. He didn't move immediately. He dialed another number.
16:09Got a piece of merchandise? Put her in the auction. Las Vegas.
16:18My room.
16:20Luca ripped the tape off and forced a pill between my lips.
16:24I swallowed.
16:26What is this?
16:28Something good. Drives men wild. Let's go. Las Vegas.
16:34I was locked in an iron cage, rooms bound in gold chains. The drug surged through me in waves.
16:43The vehicle stopped.
16:46They brought me backstage at the Las Vegas auction house.
16:50Someone dressed me in white lace, sheer gauze, a collar, a thin chain.
16:55The auction began.
16:57100,000. 200,000. 300,000. Sold.
17:02I held myself upright and bit through my tongue. I want to live.
17:06I want that diamond belt.
17:08Done.
17:09And that bracelet.
17:12Done.
17:15You're so good to me.
17:17I said 24 hours I want to see Jenna.
17:21I've already sent people to look.
17:22See that you have.
17:23And now our final lot from New York. Opening bid, 100,000.
17:31A red iron cage was rolled onto the stage. The black cloth came off. The lights hit me. The room
17:37went quiet. Vincent's glass hit the floor.
17:42Jenna?
17:45Murmurs spread.
17:46Rosario? He knows her?
17:49An explosion. The doors ruled. Men in black rushed in.
17:52Everyone down!
17:54The lead man pulled off his mask.
17:57Miss Jenna, I'm Enzo Columba. I'm taking you home.
18:01Vincent stepped forward.
18:03She's my family.
18:04Your family was sold and auctioned off in front of you. Is that how you do things?
18:09I...
18:09I...
18:10Serena raised a gun. The shot rang out.
18:13The door hit the cage.
18:15Put it down!
18:17You dare touch her?
18:19I'm the one you love!
18:23Vincent walked toward me.
18:25Come home with me.
18:27No.
18:32I took Enzo's hand.
18:35Vincent stopped.
18:37Enzo helped me off the stage.
18:40Cover the retreat.
18:43Stop them!
18:44At the exit, I looked back.
18:46Jenna?
18:47Vincent stood where he was.
18:48I didn't answer.
18:52I followed Enzo onto the helicopter.
18:56As we lifted off, I looked down. Vincent stood alone in the square.
19:01The light spread out below. His figure disappeared into them.
19:06They took me to a Columba family fever of 104, IV drip running constantly. I drifted in and out. I
19:12dreamed of Serena.
19:13Didn't you say he'd come for you, Jenna?
19:15I didn't spill the juice! She did!
19:19I woke up screaming. The four needle pulled free. Blood tracked down the back of my hand.
19:26How long was I out?
19:27A day and a night. Multiple drugs in your system, dehydration, malnutrition. You were feverish the whole time, talking in
19:35your sleep.
19:39You can't go in. Move.
19:43Enzo stepped out.
19:45What do you want?
19:46I want to see Jenna. Not a chance. We know everything your fiancé did. Jenna belongs to the Columbo family
19:53now.
19:53I owe her an apology. Let me see her. Did you save her? Did you even know she'd been taken?
19:59You thought she was in Milan the whole time.
20:04I know. That's exactly why I have to see her. No! She needs me. She keeps saying I didn't spill
20:11the juice. I'm the only one who can explain.
20:16The door opened. Vincent walked in.
20:21Jenna.
20:23I'm sorry. I should have believed you. I should never have sent you away.
20:31Get out.
20:32I threw a pillow at him.
20:34Get out!
20:35Enzo. Make him leave.
20:37Enzo moved closer.
20:40You were saying it in your sleep. The juice. I pulled the security footage. Serena did it herself. You did
20:46nothing wrong.
20:46What good does that do now? When I was in the Crimson Cage, where were you?
20:51When they put me on that stage, where were you?
20:54I didn't know it was you.
20:56Of course you didn't. You were shopping with Serena.
21:01Give me a chance.
21:04No. I don't need you anymore. We're done. Enzo, show him out.
21:14Take care of her. You don't need to tell me.
21:18If she needs anything, the Columbo family can buy whatever she needs.
21:22The door closed. I pressed my face into the pillow. The tears soaked through. Outside the hospital, Vincent didn't get
21:30into his car when he left the hospital. He slowly leaned against the car, lit a cigarette. His hand was
21:35shaking so badly it took three tries. Through the smoke, he dialed a number.
21:42Antonio, pull every piece of footage from the Crimson Cage from day one. And Serena's full communications record. Everything. Yes,
21:48all of it. I want the truth. Long Island.
21:51The scenic route, sir?
21:54Long Island estate. Vincent pushed open the door. Antonio met him in the entryway, looking grim.
22:01Miss Serena has left. She says she's going to Paris.
22:03Vincent's eyes went cold.
22:05She went to the airport. When's her flight? Two hours.
22:08Vincent made the call.
22:10Every flight to Paris, ground them. Serena Marani does not leave the country. The wedding is off.
22:14He put the phone down. Walked to the bar. Poured a whiskey. Drank it in one swallow.
22:20Get the car. I'm going to the airport. I'll question Serena myself.
22:25In the hospital room, I try to get out of bed. My legs are weak. Enzo pushes the door open.
22:30Sit.
22:31I sit back down.
22:32You know? Vincent caught Serena at the airport. She was flying to Paris, in disguise. Stopped at the gate. Wanna
22:39see?
22:39I nod. He places his phone in front of me. Boarding gate. Serena in disguise. In line.
22:46Miss Moretti. The boss wants you back.
22:48I don't know you. I'm Isabelle Dupont.
22:50The boss is waiting in the parking lot.
22:54Serena removes her disguise.
22:56Lead the way.
22:57Parking lot.
22:58Vincent, why are you here? I'm going to Paris for the wedding. Did something happen to Jenna?
23:04Vincent said nothing. Just looked at her.
23:07Darling, what's wrong? Is it Jenna?
23:08I heard she was in the hospital. I've been so worried.
23:11Are you worried she'll die too slowly? Or that she'll come back?
23:14I don't know what you're talking about.
23:16Enough.
23:16He reached beside him and brought out a laptop. Opened it. The blue glow lit his face from below.
23:21Get in the car.
23:21Where are we going?
23:22He turned the screen toward her.
23:24Watch this with me.
23:25Video one. Crimson cage. The first day I was brought in.
23:29On screen. Me. Bound to a chair. Mouth taped. Eyes swollen.
23:32Luca ripped the standing over me. Stun baton in hand.
23:35Vincent! It's me! Jenna! Save me!
23:38Video two. Stage. I rip off my mask. Vincent looks down at his phone. Serena blocks his view. They
23:46leave. Video three. Backstage. I grab Marco.
23:49Did Vincent send you?
23:49No.
23:50Marco shakes his head. He takes out a prescription. Then Serena's invitation.
23:53God bless you.
23:54Video four. Live stream. I face the camera.
23:57Vincent Rosario.
23:58Video three. The feed cuts. Parking lot. Vincent closes the laptop.
24:04You saw it.
24:05I didn't know. It was Luca.
24:07You didn't know? Who sent the invitation? Did you arrange Marco? Who sent the Milan message?
24:12Let me explain. Explain what?
24:15Why you blocked my view? Or why you lied about Milan?
24:21You know, Serena. I once thought I loved you. Now I see. You stopped being the girl who gave away
24:26her umbrella in the rain a long time ago. I was wrong about you.
24:30Serena's tears finally fell.
24:32Vanessa, I only did it because I loved you too much. I was terrified she'd take you from me.
24:36You don't love me. You love the Rosario family's power. And money.
24:43He turned his back to her. He raised one hand. Antonio steps forward and hands over a diamond
24:48necklace. Antonio held it up to Serena. Found in your luggage.
24:51Serena began to shake violently. I didn't take that.
24:54Jenna gave it to me. She said she didn't want it anymore.
24:56Serena, I gave Jenna that necklace when she was 12. She would never give it to anyone because I
25:02gave it to her. Serena's legs gave out. She sank to the ground. She looked up at him,
25:07face wet and blotted. Venus, please, think of the child.
25:11Child? His eyes narrowed. Our child?
25:14That child died 15 years ago. Just like my love for you.
25:17He stood, turned to Antonio. Take her. Vincent! You can't do this to me! I carried your child! I-
25:24The video ends. A knock at the hospital door.
25:30Mr. Vincent sent me. Antonio hands me a black velvet box and a card.
25:34This is yours. I got it back for you. Inside is the necklace. A 12th birthday gift. Custom made.
25:41Anything he sends. Throw it away.
25:45At night, I can't sleep. I take it out. Clean it. Hold it tight.
25:51I don't need his things. I just don't want to lose it.
25:56Over a year I recover. I train. Fighting. Shooting. I learn fast. Every day Vincent sends white roses.
26:05No name. Just one word. Sempre. I let them rot. I see Vincent once that year. Third month after recovery.
26:12Someone wants to see you. I refuse. He's already at the door. Serena is in the basement. She's yours.
26:19I don't need it. Jenna. We're done. You hate me. Yes. Stay away.
26:26She needs rest. I'll wait.
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