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00:00Before my wedding, I got a key card, presidential suite, a penthouse in Manhattan, the place my
00:05fiance, Don Nico Bellini, proposed, the place we first made love. I thought he wanted to relive
00:11that night, a pre-wedding surprise. Then I opened the door. All I saw was his back.
00:29It's nothing personal. I'm just tired of the act. You needed to see the real me before
00:33the wedding, so you don't give me any shit later. Don't worry. You'll still be the official
00:38Mrs. Bellini. You've been with me for 10 years. Your hands aren't clean either. You did it
00:42all for my business. Who else in the city would have you? So, the wedding's tomorrow, as planned.
00:49I'll give you your spectacle. He thought I'd break. I just slipped his rock off my finger,
00:54the engagement ring. I put it on the table and walked away. The next day, Nico Bellini stood
00:59at the altar of St. Patrick's Cathedral, dressed like a king, waiting for me to bow. I didn't
01:04run. I didn't hide. I walked right up to him, on the arm of his greatest enemy.
01:13You wanted a wedding. Here it is. The marriage certificate, it belongs to him now.
01:25Abina, over here. Look here. You're New York's top art consultant. How does it feel marrying
01:30the Don of the Bellucci family? A match made in heaven. The wedding of the century. Reporters,
01:35disguised as guests, swarmed the entrance to St. Patrick's Cathedral. Miss Vitale, your gallery
01:41has supplied high society with countless treasures. Today, you've become the most precious piece of
01:46art yourself. I ignored the camera flashes and the endless praise, walking toward the church,
01:52flanked by my bodyguards. He called me this morning. I'd fucked that woman all night, seven times.
01:59I needed to catch up on sleep to have enough energy for the wedding, so I couldn't come pick up
02:03my bride.
02:06He was so sure I'd come on my own. He walked toward me and gave me a light kiss on
02:10the lips.
02:12Baby, you finally made it.
02:15It's fine. I know you're a busy man.
02:18Yeah. Boss, that move last night was cold. Making her watch you with another woman? She still shows up
02:25today, smiling in a wedding dress. Yeah, any other woman would have lost her mind. Our Donna's got guts.
02:30Of course she does. She's been with me for ten years. What hasn't she seen? Besides, who else in
02:35the city would dare to have her? Everyone here knew how much money I'd laundered for him over the
02:39last ten years. How many messes I've cleaned up. My hands weren't clean. Like he said, who else would
02:45have me? Just then, his private phone rang. He glanced at the screen. A smile touched his lips.
02:52Wrong. Didn't I tell you to call later?
02:54Nico, I'm flying to Paris this afternoon. I made an appointment at City Hall in ten minutes.
03:01Can you come? I want to have the certificate before I go.
03:06Ten minutes? In that much of a hurry? Boss? Who was that? Isla. She's flying to Paris. Insisted on
03:14getting the marriage license before she leaves. The way she begs for it? Un-fucking-real. What about
03:20the wedding? What about it? The ceremony will take an hour or two. I'll just swing by City Hall. It's
03:24a
03:24ten-minute thing. You know how that little princess gets. If I don't keep her happy, she'll throw a
03:27tantrum at the airport. Here, get a picture of us. For the memories.
03:35Be good. I gotta go. I'll be late for the registry. You wait for me.
03:45Ten years of my youth. Ten years of love. All for last night's humiliation and today's wait for me.
03:50I felt clearer than I had in years. Nico Bellino! If you walk out that door today,
03:58I'm replacing the groom.
04:08Replacing the groom?
04:10Serafina, what do you think this is? Some cheap soap opera?
04:17Baby, don't make a scene. Who would you replace me with? In this entire city, what man would dare
04:24touch my woman? Of course, if you actually manage to find a man who will touch you, maybe I'll two
04:29prosers in. I'll let you have your fun. I told you. You're the only official, Donna. Stop messing
04:35around. Those little strays on the outside? I'm just playing, okay? Boss, maybe you should make
04:42Isla wait? It's your big day with the Donna. That little princess is more of a handful. She's not
04:47going anywhere. She has nowhere else to go.
04:53I stood in front of the cathedral. The photographer beside me held his camera, awkwardly unsure of what
04:58to do. No one said a word. I looked down at my left hand. The ring finger was bare. Last
05:03night,
05:03I left the engagement ring on the hotel coffee table, right next to that woman's scattered lingerie.
05:08A slow smile spread across my face. Nico, if you're in such a hurry to register your marriage
05:13with another woman, then go. This multi-million dollar wedding of the century, I'll be happy to
05:17take it. Let's go inside. Donna? The wedding is about to start, isn't it? Or do you want to keep
05:22over 300 of New York's most important people waiting outside? The church was packed. The elite of New
05:31York high society were all here. Politicians, business magnates, art collectors, and representatives
05:36from every family. Everyone was waiting for the wedding of the century. The wedding march began
05:41to play its solemn tune. Everything was perfect, except the groom was missing. I heard Rocco and
05:46the others shuffling behind me. They had no idea what to do. Donna, the boss just had some family
05:51business to handle. He'll be right back. Why don't you sit for a bit? Yeah, yeah. The boss knows what
05:55he's
05:55doing. It's your wedding day. He won't be late. The boss was willing to throw this wedding for you.
05:59He's not going to let a few hundred million go to waste. I glanced at the antique clock at the
06:03front of the church. Fine. I'll wait for him. Quick, bring a glass of champagne from Adam.
06:11I'll wait, but it won't be for him.
06:16Waiting room was silent except for the ticking of the clock. I looked around, taking in every detail.
06:21The waterfall of white roses by the window. The crystal curtains hanging from the dome.
06:25Even the font on the guest cards was custom designed by the best in Europe on
06:29his orders. That was Nico. When he did something, he did it to the extreme. It was
06:33true when he pursued me, and it was true for this wedding. He made this wedding the talk of the
06:37town, the dream of every woman, and he made his cheating just as extreme. The door to the
06:41dress room burst open. My best friend, Chloe.
06:45Serafina! I just saw Nico drive off! It's your wedding day! Has he lost his mind? He's running
06:52off to get a marriage license with another woman? I thought he was just talking shit,
06:59but did he have to pick today when you tried on your dress? I remembered that day. Nico was
07:04standing outside the dressing room. He saw me in the dress through a crack in the door,
07:08and his eyes instantly weltered up. I had never seen a more beautiful bride.
07:12I was so jealous of you back then. I wanted to punch my own loser boyfriend. Who would have
07:17thought he could turn around and pull a stunt like this? Just then, my phone buzzed. A notification
07:22from Instagram. I opened it. A new post from Isla.
07:28Photo showed clothes scattered on a luxurious bedspread, a woman's lace panties, and a
07:33magnificent wedding dress. An identical custom-made gown to the one I was wearing, but that dress
07:37was covered in white stains. I knew exactly what they were. Isla's caption was pure provocation.
07:42Someone said he'd only be 10 minutes, but now he won't leave. Says I'm his favorite toy,
07:48and he can't get enough of me. Isla, who are you trying to piss off?
07:53Whoever's sitting in a wedding dress waiting for a man who isn't coming. I took a screenshot.
07:58What? That bitch! Calm down. Calm down? Serafina, did you see what she posted? That whore is
08:07humiliating you. I saw it. I put the phone back in my purse. My movement's as composed as if I
08:12were
08:12handling a simple business contract. You came to New York from Chicago for him? Do you know how pissed
08:17your parents were? Back then, Nico Belici was a nobody, and you bet 10 years on him against your
08:22parents. Now you've lost everything. You even used your father's connections to launder his money,
08:27to build his network, to get him where he is today. And he had the nerve to wait until the
08:32night before
08:32the wedding to show his true colors? Serafina, wake up! A man like that isn't worth it!
08:37I stood up and walked to the full-length mirror. The woman in the mirror wore a million-dollar dress.
08:41Her makeup was perfect, her posture elegant, like a beautiful piece of art.
08:45Chloe, you're right. A 10-year bet. It's time to collect. You mean you're going to break up with
08:50him? Break up? No. That's letting him off too easy. As for my parents, after the wedding is over,
08:56I'll go back and admit I lost. Today is the day I collect on all my bets.
09:04Chloe down, and I calmed myself down. I needed some air. I pushed open the French doors to the
09:10terrace and stepped outside. The New York autumn air was cool against my bare shoulders. As I was
09:15about to take a deep breath, I heard men's voices. The boss is playing with fire this time, huh? Is
09:20he
09:20really not coming back? What fire? He's got a siren wrapped around him. What's he supposed to do?
09:28Besides, the Donna is easier to handle than the little princess. The boss knows what he's
09:31doing. How long do you think the Donna will put up with it? Look at her today. The groom
09:38ditches her in front of all the median guests, and she doesn't even flinch. With a Donna like
09:45that, the boss doesn't know how good he has it. So when is he coming back? The guests are
09:49all here. If we drag this out any longer, what's the rush? I'll give the boss a video call
09:55right now and see what the hell is going on. Boss, how about the wedding?
10:00What is it? Boss, the Donna's out here. She's asking about the wedding. Tell her to wait. I'm
10:15busy. Nico, pay attention to me. Boss, sounds like you're busy over there. This little devil
10:25won't let me go. Well, you handle your business, boss. We can handle the Donna for you.
10:34The wedding starts in three minutes. Donna, we... Since Nico is busy, let him listen.
10:40Over 300 guests are waiting for the wedding of the century. Do you think this is appropriate?
10:46The boss is just... Why do we minutes this? Is three minutes enough for him to finish?
10:52Enough three minutes. Three minutes?
10:57Tell her I'm going for another round. I'm already hard again.
11:00Rocco, you guys keep things under control. I'll be over when I'm done.
11:09Rocco quickly hung up. The air was thick with embarrassment. I turned to leave.
11:15Donna, wait. The boss has you in his heart. You know that. After all these years, you
11:20know how men are. It's just for fun.
11:24Ignored Marco's words. Just for fun? I walked back to the waiting room, my mind replaying
11:29the last 10 years. I never wanted to believe that the man I'd been with for a decade would
11:33change his heart for some girl fresh out of college. Isla Marino, the only daughter of
11:38an old money New York family. The complete opposite of me, a woman who had walked the line of the
11:42underworld for 10 years. He changed after he met her at an auction six months ago. At
11:46first, I made excuses for him. The late night encrypted messages, the unfamiliar perfume on his
11:51clothes. Just some woman who hugged him too tight at a party. I chose to ignore all the suspicious
11:56moments. Until three months ago, he stopped making excuses for coming home late. He stopped hiding
12:02his phone, taking calls from her right in front of me, his voice soft and warm.
12:09Now, his men were still outside, whispering. They thought I would walk down the aisle alone,
12:14in my wedding dress, stand before the priest, and wait for a groom who might never show up.
12:18And then I would smile and say I do to an empty space. That was the script Nico had left
12:22for me.
12:23I looked at the time. 11 o'clock on the dot, the main door slowly swung open.
12:29Tall, imposing figure stood silhouetted against the light. Every smile in the room froze.
12:35Meanwhile, at Nico's private estate, Isla was wrapped in a silk sheet.
12:40Are you really leaving? I want more.
12:45Baby, I have to go. She gave me three minutes. It's been 20.
12:50So what? What's she going to do to you?
12:56You don't know her temper. She's usually tame, but she can be a real bitch when she's pissed.
13:02But, I promised her the wedding of the century. I have to at least see the show through for her.
13:07What about the marriage license? You promised me.
13:12Of course it's yours. My legal wife can only be you. Don't worry about that.
13:17He picked up his phone from the nightstand to call his driver, but the flood of notifications on his screen
13:22made him pause.
13:24The last message was a video file, sent by Rocco just moments ago.
13:28Nico frowned and tapped it open. His pupils shrank.
13:32I saw Nico's face and flinched.
13:35What is it? You look like you've seen a ghost.
13:38In the video, Serafina was smiling, where standing beside her was a man in a designer suit.
13:44Like it was their wedding.
13:47No fucking way.
13:48He chose that dress. He ordered those white roses.
13:52He planned this wedding.
13:54Serafina had been his woman for ten years.
13:56His.
13:57How could this happen?
13:58And this guy.
13:59He was Caspian DeLuca.
14:01The dawn of the DeLuca family.
14:03The man who runs New York's oldest and most powerful family.
14:06His empire runs.
14:08I used to shoot a demon.
14:10A man like that.
14:11How could he possibly be Serafina?
14:13She's just the daughter of some Chicago suit.
14:16A nobody.
14:17What did she have?
14:18A pretty face and a knack for business.
14:21That's it.
14:21Besides, Caspian's always been cold.
14:24Arrogant.
14:25He's never been tied to any woman.
14:27How the hell did he suddenly show up at Nico's wedding?
14:33Nico took a deep breath.
14:34Nico thought back to when he was just a punk on the street.
14:37She gave him every penny she had to start his business.
14:40She traveled to 12 cities for him.
14:42Worked herself into the ground until she was hospitalized with a bleeding stomach.
14:47She used her father's connections to push him, step by step, to where he was today.
14:52A woman who loved him that much.
14:54How could she just turn on him?
14:56Nico dialed Rocco's number.
14:58Boss.
14:59You finally called.
15:00What the hell is going on?
15:02Why did you let Caspian DeLuca in the church?
15:05We don't know.
15:06He just showed up.
15:08Said he was here for the wedding.
15:11For the wedding?
15:13He's here to humiliate me.
15:15Boss, what do we do now?
15:16The guests are all whispering.
15:18What's through this panic?
15:19Caspian has no shame, but the local family has a reputation.
15:22He won't pull a stunt in front of all these people.
15:24But boss.
15:24But what?
15:26You need to see the second video I sent.
15:30Red carpet stretched out before me.
15:32I held Caspian's arm, feeling the fine fabric of his suit.
15:35This was no off-the-rack tux.
15:37Just signing the papers would have been enough.
15:39The ceremony isn't important.
15:41This wedding comes with flowers, a band, 300 guests, and a Michelin star feast.
15:47And it's all free.
15:48Why let it go to waste?
15:53Besides, you already changed into this custom suit in the car behind the church.
15:57If you really didn't care, you wouldn't have come so prepared.
16:00You don't miss a thing.
16:06A free wedding.
16:08I'll play along.
16:11But for that comment, I'll be collecting with interest.
16:18The organ began the solemn wedding march.
16:21Caspian took my hand, and we started walking again.
16:24His hand was large and warm, swallowing mine completely.
16:27It was different from Nico's cold, possessive grip.
16:29This felt more like protection.
16:31The guests started whispering.
16:33Isn't that the Don DeLuca?
16:35What's he doing with Bellini's fiancé?
16:37Where's Mr. Bellini?
16:38The murmurs grew louder.
16:39I saw a few of Nico's top guys standing by the aisle.
16:43Rocco tried to pull out his phone to send a warning, but the screen read no signal.
16:49I read his phone, too.
16:50Same thing.
16:51They finally realized it.
16:53They had completely lost control of the situation.
16:55We reached the altar.
16:56The priest, a kind old man, looked for me to the new man at my side.
17:00His confusion was obvious, but he was a professional.
17:02He recovered quickly.
17:04Ma'am, if I may.
17:05Continue.
17:06Follow the original plan.
17:07The priest nodded and opened his book.
17:09Some light streamed through the stained glass windows, falling on us like a blessing.
17:13Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of this man and this woman in holy matrimony.
17:20The commotion in the pews grew, some trying to take pictures.
17:23But with the cell signal jammed, the pictures weren't going anywhere.
17:26Just as the priest was about to get to the most important part of the vows.
17:30Mrs. Serafina Vitale, do you take...
17:35She does not!
17:36She does not!
17:40Zephyrfina!
17:41Get the hell down from there!
17:43Nico's voice echoed through the church.
17:44His tuxedo was a wreck, bow tie crooked.
17:47Boss, you're finally here.
17:50Zephyrfina, she...
17:51She walked down the whole aisle with Caspian.
17:54What?
17:55Good thing you saw that second video I sent.
17:57Rocco swallowed hard.
17:59That video.
18:00The one Rocco secretly filmed from a side corridor.
18:03In it, the aisle was long.
18:04I walked, step by step, toward Caspian.
18:07And then I offered him my hand.
18:09Nico's face turned uglier.
18:11He knew better than anyone how much I hated Caspian DeLuca.
18:14For the last five years, we'd been at each other's throats in the black market for art.
18:18Every major auction, every big deal, he had to stick his nose in it.
18:22I hated his arrogance.
18:23Hated how he never showed any mercy.
18:25Most of all, I hated how he always ruined things for me at the last second.
18:29And now, Nico couldn't process what he was seeing.
18:33Especially the way I was looking at Caspian.
18:35I had never looked at any other man with that kind of softness.
18:38The priest was frozen on the altar, unsure what to do.
18:41I didn't turn around.
18:43I just spoke calmly to the priest.
18:45Please, continue.
18:48Those two words made Nico's face go pale with rage.
18:51He stormed up the aisle.
18:53I finally turned to face the man I once loved so desperately.
18:56Right now, his eyes were filled with anger, confusion, and something that looked a lot like panic.
19:01Have you lost your damn mind?
19:04Serafina, stop this.
19:06You think this little show with him is going to make me jealous?
19:09You think this is how you threaten me?
19:11Trying to grab my hand.
19:13I took a small step back, avoiding his touch.
19:16That simple move made his eyes darken.
19:18Who is Caspian DeLuca, the dawn of the DeLuca family?
19:21You think he can't have any debutante he wants?
19:24Any beauty he desires?
19:26You think he'd want you?
19:27A woman I've had for ten years?
19:30Caspian's eyes turned cold, deadly.
19:32He stepped forward, shielding me.
19:34Watch your mouth, Balani.
19:36One more disrespectful word about her.
19:40I'll show you exactly how the DeLuca family does things.
19:44Seeing Caspian protection, a flash of panic crossed Nico's eyes.
19:48He covered it up quickly.
19:50He sneered.
19:51You think I don't know your game?
19:53You're just using her to get back to me?
19:56To ruin my name?
19:57To destroy my wedding?
19:59Caspian, Serafina, wake up!
20:02Don't be a pawn and think you've won!
20:06Nico took another step closer.
20:08His eyes were certain, like he still thought he was in control.
20:11Come down now, and I'll pretend today never happened.
20:14We'll have another wedding.
20:16You'll still be Mrs. Bellini.
20:18He held out his hand.
20:19He was waiting for me to run back to him,
20:21waiting for me to gratefully accept his generosity.
20:23But I just watched him.
20:25And then, I gave him a light, airy smile.
20:27That smile made the certainty in his eyes shatter.
20:29I turned my head to Caspian beside me.
20:31He was staring at me.
20:32His dark eyes held something I'd never seen before.
20:35Something deep.
20:36Burning.
20:37Dangerous.
20:37I stood on my toes.
20:39I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him.
20:42Caspian froze for only a second.
20:43The next, he took control.
20:45He was a predator.
20:46His arm wrapped tight around my waist, pulling me against him.
20:50The kiss was forceful, dominant, almost like he was claiming me.
20:53I could feel the desire he'd suppressed for years finally exploding.
20:57Women covered their mouths.
20:59Soprano!
21:03Nico let out a strangled shriek.
21:04A sound like someone had his throat in a vice.
21:07His voice was broken, desperate.
21:09I kissed Caspian back even harder.
21:11His lips were soft and warm, a stark contrast to his cold exterior.
21:15I could taste mint, could feel his breathing quicken.
21:17When Caspian finally pulled away, his thumb gently brushed my lip.
21:21The gesture was tender, but his eyes were hot enough to burn everything down.
21:25You started it.
21:26This time, I'm not letting you go.
21:29The second he finished speaking, men in black suits emerged from all corners of the church.
21:34Clearly, this was all planned.
21:35Drag him out.
21:36Caspian said without looking back.
21:38The bodyguards moved toward Nico with practiced efficiency.
21:41Don't you dare!
21:42This is my wedding!
21:44My church!
21:45Soprano, wake up!
21:47He's just using you!
21:49You were with me for ten years!
21:51Ten years!
21:53How could you betray me for a man who doesn't even love you?
21:56His voice got more desperate, more broken.
21:58He's just picking up my sloppy seconds!
22:01Caspian to Golka!
22:02You're just taking the woman I'm done with!
22:05At that, murder flashed in Caspian's eyes.
22:08He signaled the guards to stop, then walked slowly over to Nico.
22:12What did you just say?
22:16Nico was shaken by his presence, but refused to back down.
22:19I said you're taking my sloppy seconds!
22:23She was mine for ten years.
22:26Every inch of her skin I...
22:28Caspian's fist connected squarely with Nico's face.
22:31Blood sprayed.
22:33I'll say this one last time.
22:35Insult her again, and I'll cut your tongue out.
22:38Nico was dazed, but he still struggled.
22:40I didn't marry Isis.
22:42I never signed the papers.
22:44His voice cracked.
22:46Laced with tears.
22:47This was the first time...
22:48The first time I ever really wanted to marry someone!
22:53Serafina!
22:54Please!
22:55Come back to me!
22:56I can change!
22:58I'll change everything for you!
23:00But no one was listening anymore.
23:02The guards kept dragging him out.
23:03His voice grew fainter, more broken, until finally, it was gone.
23:10You may now exchange rings.
23:17Your hand.
23:19But with that same quiet authority, I did as he said.
23:22He opened the box.
23:24Inside was a uniquely designed ring.
23:26A platinum band with a perfect blue sapphire at its center.
23:29But it wasn't the gem that shocked me.
23:31It was the design.
23:32I knew that pattern.
23:33Carved around the sapphire were fine vines, with flowers shaped exactly like.
23:38It was 15 years ago.
23:39Caspian and I were just kids, already being pushed into an arranged marriage by our fathers.
23:44I fought it hard.
23:46I thought the quiet, brooding boy was boring as hell.
23:48We argued about it on the lawn of the estate.
23:51I'm never marrying a boar like you!
23:53And if I did, the ring would have to be something I like!
23:56I scribbled a few little flowers on the scrap.
24:00Here!
24:01Like this!
24:02Then I threw the paper in his face and ran off.
24:04He didn't say anything then.
24:06Just quietly picked up the crumpled piece of paper.
24:09I thought he'd forgotten all about it.
24:11But he hadn't.
24:12You remembered?
24:17Focused as he slid the ring onto my finger.
24:19I've remembered for 15 years.
24:22I had a commission that same day.
24:28Now you can't run away.
24:30His tone was part bossy, and part a stubbornness that was almost childlike.
24:3415 years.
24:35He waited 15 years, all because of a kid's silly tantrum.
24:38With a shaky hand, I took the man's ring from the box.
24:41The same design, the same care.
24:44Your turn.
24:45Caspian held out his long fingers for me.
24:47The moment the cool metal touched his skin, I felt a sense of safety I hadn't felt in years.
24:52Like I was back on that summer afternoon.
24:54Even then, some part of me knew, this boy would protect me for the rest of my life.
24:59In that warm, perfect moment, the church doors were thrown open.
25:03Dozens of men in black suits poured in, led by Nico.
25:07This was terrifyingly dark, his eyes burning with a mad rage.
25:11Caspian Delico, you've crossed the fucking line!
25:15The guests screamed in terror.
25:17Some tried to run, but the exits were all blocked.
25:20Nico strode toward the altar.
25:21Stealing my woman on my turf?
25:24Every flower?
25:26Every candle?
25:27Every note of music?
25:28I paid for it all!
25:30With my blood and sweat!
25:32Every car outside!
25:33Every guard!
25:34Paid for with my money!
25:36You think you can just walk in here with a new suit and take my place?
25:41You don't run things here.
25:43Caspian didn't let go of my hand.
25:45He pulled me behind him, his eyes turning dangerous and calm.
25:48Believe me.
25:49You've already lost.
25:50Walk away with some dignity.
25:52And I can forget this happened.
26:00What have I lost?
26:01She's still wearing the dress I chose, standing in the church I decorated.
26:05You think you can just take her from me?
26:08In your dreams?
26:09Nico yanked a silver pistol from his waistband.
26:12He aimed the black barrel right at Caspian.
26:14At the same time, his dozens of hugs raised their beds.
26:17All of them pointed at us on the altar.
26:19This man trespassed on my property and stole my bride.
26:24Break his fucking legs and drag him out!
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