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you want my ring get on your knees
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00:00I swear you don't know the price you're about to pay.
00:03My father looked down at Luca and Sophia like they were nothing more than insects crawling on the floor.
00:09You pay the price.
00:10His voice stayed eerily calm, making the hall feel even colder.
00:14When you ordered my daughter beaten, did you ever stop to think about the price you paid?
00:19I'm Issa Borja, the daughter of the most powerful Don in Corvina.
00:23My father worries I'll marry the wrong man on a whim,
00:25so he arranges for me to be engaged to Luca, the rising heir of the Marino family.
00:30It's an arranged marriage, but that doesn't mean I've lost all my say.
00:34The very least I can do is choose a ring I genuinely like.
00:37So, I go to the mafia often.
00:40When the diamond ring appears as the final jewel of the night,
00:43I lift my paddle.
00:45Just before the gavel falls, an arrogant voice comes from behind me.
00:49A country bumpin' like you thinks you can compete with me?
00:53Do yourself a favor.
00:55The auction hall goes quiet for a few seconds.
00:58The only sound comes from the camera shutters clicking around the hall.
01:02I turn and see a woman in a gold couture gown.
01:05Her mouth curbs in a casual smile as if she owns the place.
01:08Before I can say a word, the auctioneer rushes to close the booth.
01:12Sold!
01:13Congratulations to Miss Sofia Lopez for winning the final lot, the Eternal Star!
01:18My brow's still tight, and a hot spike of anger rises in my chest.
01:23You ended the bidding early.
01:24Do you even follow the rules here?
01:27Sofia turns around and gives me a once-over, her gaze sharp as a blade.
01:31Rules?
01:31She lets out a cold laugh.
01:33Come on!
01:34I'm Luca Marino's favorite god sister.
01:37Around here, I make the rules.
01:39I can't help but laugh.
01:41What a coincidence.
01:43So, she's my fiancé's god sister.
01:45I pull out my phone and call her.
01:48Luca, your god sister just matched the engagement ring I picked out.
01:51How are you gonna handle this?
01:54It seemed like Sofia Lopez wasn't just a god sister to Luca Marino.
01:58If Luca couldn't give me a good explanation, this engagement was off the table.
02:02I called the number I'd saved but never once dialed.
02:06Once the call connected, I went straight to the point.
02:09Your god sister is trying to snatch the engagement ring I chose.
02:13What do you have to say about that?
02:14Silence hung for a moment.
02:17Then, a cold, unfamiliar voice came through the line.
02:20Who is this?
02:21Whatever's going on between Sofia and me isn't something an outsider must be a question.
02:26Before I could say my name, he had already hung up.
02:29I stared at the dark screen for a second and let out in a prejudiced laugh.
02:33Obviously, he hadn't even saved my number.
02:36Sofia's laughter cut through the crowd.
02:38Sharp with smug delight.
02:40Pathetic.
02:41You somehow got Luca's number and actually think that means he knows you?
02:46God, you're cracking me up.
02:48She tilted her chin and twisted a lock of hair around her fingers while looking me over again.
02:54Seriously, look at what you're wearing.
02:56Even the nannies in the Marino family dress better than you.
02:59The lackeys around her couldn't hold back and burst into mocking laughter.
03:03I had always believed comfort mattered more than designer labels.
03:07But in a hall drowning in diamonds and custom gowns, no one here cared about that belief.
03:12I pressed my lips together, heat rising up my chest.
03:15So, you're still judging people by logos?
03:18You're unbelievably shallow.
03:20Lucas sure had special taste when picking his god sister.
03:24Thanks to her stunt, I wasn't in the mood for the auction anymore.
03:27I turned to the auctioneer and pointed straight at the eternal star ring in the display case.
03:32I want to activate the automatic bidding system.
03:34Whatever she offers, I'll pay double.
03:38Miss, our automatic bidding service is reserved for clients with VIP cards.
03:43Sophia gave a sharp little snort.
03:45She reached into her clutch, pulled out a gold VIP card, and slapped it onto the podium.
03:50I spend seven figures a year here.
03:53And you?
03:54How exactly do you compare to me?
03:57I drew in a slow breath, took out a plain black card with no logo, and placed it beside hers.
04:03Unlimited credit black card.
04:05Is that sufficient?
04:07Open the VIP account and restart the bid.
04:10A wave of startled whispers rolled through the hall.
04:13Sophia's smile faded, and her tone turned colder.
04:17This is Marino territory.
04:19If anyone sides with her, I'll make sure they never work in this city again.
04:24The auctioneer's face went chalk white.
04:26His voice shook as he said,
04:28Miss, I'm just a staff member.
04:30I really can't afford to offend the Marino family.
04:33Several guests who'd seen the whole thing started trying to persuade me.
04:37Just let it go.
04:38I've run into Miss Lopez before.
04:41Mr. Martino indulges her in everything.
04:43Someone crossed her last month, and his entire business was gone the very next day.
04:48Miss, even if you've got money,
04:51don't fight the Marino family.
04:52Their reach isn't something people like us can survive.
04:55Just apologize and ask Miss Lopez to forgive you before this gets worse.
05:00Under all those cautious glances and hushed warnings,
05:03Sophia only grew more pleased with herself.
05:06She crossed her arms and came closer, wearing a smug smile.
05:10The amusement in her eyes practically sparkled.
05:13You heard them.
05:14Get on your knees and shout,
05:16I'm broke, and I know I was wrong.
05:19Do that, and maybe I'll let you walk out of here.
05:23In all 26 years of my life, no one had ever dared to talk to me like that.
05:28Say that again?
05:30What exactly do you want me to shout?
05:32Are you deaf?
05:33I said, I'm broke, and I know I was wrong.
05:38Got it now?
05:39Loud and clear.
05:40Since you admit you're broke, hurry up and get out of here.
05:43Before you drag down the Marino name.
05:46Sophia's face flushed as she finally realized what I'd done.
05:49You!
05:50You twisted my words!
05:51How dare you make fun of me!
05:53She screeched and hurled herself at me, arms flailing like a furious chicken.
05:57It would have been funny if she weren't so noisy.
06:00I had trained with my family's bodyguards in Corvina for 10 years.
06:04I wasn't about to be intimidated by a woman whose punches were nothing but a performance.
06:08I drove a clean sidekick into her ribs.
06:11Sophia went down hard, holding onto the carpet with a pained groan.
06:15Regret.
06:16Next time you open your mouth, remember whose territory you're standing on.
06:20Gasps rickled through the hall.
06:22Oh my god!
06:23She actually hit Mrs. Lopez!
06:25When Mr. Marino hears about this, he'll have her chopped up and thrown into the bay.
06:30She's done.
06:32Not even God can save her now.
06:35I tuned their chatter out.
06:36The Marino family only stood where they did today, because my father had pulled them up when they were nothing.
06:42In this city, there wasn't a single person I needed to be afraid of.
06:46I slapped my black card on the podium again.
06:49Like I said, whatever she bids, I'll pay double.
06:53Wrap the ring and hand it over.
06:55The auctioneer's knees visibly buckled.
06:57Hands shaking, he hit the authorization button and personally presented the velvet box to me.
07:02I put it into a bag and turned to leave, only for Sophia to drag herself upright and stumble back
07:07into my path.
07:08Don't you dare leave!
07:11I tapped the toe of my heel against the floor and glanced down.
07:14What is it?
07:16You want another practical demonstration?
07:19She instinctively took a step back.
07:21I let out a soft dismissive laugh and pivoted toward the exit.
07:24But I didn't get far.
07:26A wall of men in black suits suddenly filled the doorway, blocking every way out.
07:30Before the guests could even process what was happening, the line of bodyguards split cleanly down the middle.
07:36A man walked through the gap they made.
07:38I looked up, and for a second my heart actually skipped.
07:41The overhead lights fell across him, outlining every inch of his frame.
07:45He had the kind of build tailors dreamed about.
07:47Broad shoulders, narrow waist, long legs.
07:50His face was all sharp planes and clean edges.
07:53So perfect it looked like someone had carved it out of stone.
07:56Sophia immediately switched on the waterworks and ran to him, tears glistening.
08:00Luca, she stole my ring and hit me.
08:06So, this was my fiancé.
08:07No wonder my father had sworn up and down that I'd like him.
08:10He knew me too well.
08:12I was hopelessly shallow when it came to looks, and Luca fit my taste a little too perfectly.
08:17Seeing that face alone, I almost felt like forgiving his earlier attitude on the phone.
08:22I straightened, gave him my most confident smile, and introduced myself.
08:26Hi, I'm Issa Borgia, your fiancé.
08:30A ripple of shock moved through the crowd.
08:33What did she say?
08:34She's Mr. Marino's fiancé!
08:36Well, obviously, the fiancé matters more than a godsister.
08:40Not really.
08:42It depends on who Mr. Marino actually favors.
08:45Luca's cold gaze settled on me.
08:47Don't flatter yourself.
08:48That engagement was my father's decision.
08:51I never agreed to it.
08:52Sophia leaned into Luca with her head on his shoulder.
08:55Her eyes sparkling with a challenge she wasn't bothering to hide.
08:58Look at you in those cheap clothes.
09:01You really think you deserve to marry him?
09:03You're not even qualified to shine my shoes.
09:06Someone in the crowd eagerly piled on.
09:08Exactly.
09:09If Mr. Marino ever gets married, it'll be to a real heiress.
09:13Why would he choose a nobody from the countryside?
09:16She looks dirty.
09:18I feel like the air smells worse already.
09:20She's nowhere near Miss Lopez's level.
09:22I'd worn something simple.
09:23There was nothing dirty about it.
09:26But in their mouths, I'd somehow turned into a walking trash heap.
09:29People always did love kicking whoever they thought was at the bottom.
09:33I lifted my eyes slowly and let my gaze sweep the entire auction hall before bringing it back to Luca's
09:39face.
09:40In that case, go home and tell your father to call off the wedding.
09:44And the reason?
09:45I don't want you.
09:47My father told me that Luca's father, Antonio Marino, had pulled every string he could to make this engagement happen.
09:53If he ever learned it all blew up because of Luca, I'd pay to see the look on his face.
09:58That thought eased my irritation.
10:00I couldn't be bothered arguing with this pack of idiots anymore, so I turned to leave.
10:04But Sophia wasn't done.
10:06She came stomping toward me in her stilettos like a hyena that had caught the scent of blood, with two
10:11bodyguards following closely behind her.
10:13The black pistols peeking from their holsters were enough to freeze the room.
10:17You bitch!
10:19You think you can just walk away?
10:21You snatched my ring and laid hands on me?
10:24We're not done!
10:25I gave her a cold look.
10:26So what exactly do you want to do?
10:28She mistook my patience for fear.
10:30Her hand snapped up toward my face.
10:33I'll hit you until I feel better!
10:37Before her palm could land, I caught her wrist, twisted, and slapped her across the face with my other hand.
10:42Sophia clutched her cheek, staring at me in disbelief.
10:45You lowlife! How dare you!
10:48Why wouldn't I?
10:50I cut her off, slapping her other cheek just as hard.
10:53Is this enough for you?
10:54The two slaps knocked the arrogance right off her face.
10:57Tears sprang to her eyes as she stumbled back and threw herself behind Luca, using him like a shield.
11:02Luca! She hit me! You have to stand up for me!
11:07Luca pulled her behind him and looked at me with a gaze so dark it could have dripped ink.
11:11How dare you slap her? You must really have a death wish.
11:15He gave his bodyguards a subtle hand signal.
11:18Several of the bodyguards lunged at me at the same time.
11:20I took down the first one who charged at me, but the rest came too fast.
11:25Hits rained on me from all directions.
11:27Pain tore through my ribs and back until my legs gave out.
11:31Two bodyguards grabbed me under the arms and hauled me over to Luca and Sophia.
11:35Luca stroked Sophia's swollen cheek and said softly,
11:38Do whatever you want with her. If anything happens, I'll take care of it.
11:42His words sent a spark through Sophia.
11:44She spat at me, her face contorting with cruel satisfaction.
11:48Bitch! Weren't you so bold just now?
11:51Come on, keep acting tough.
11:54You wanna fight me over a ring?
11:57Fine. I'll break your fingers. Let's see what you'll wear on them after that.
12:02At her nod, the two bodyguards pinned my shoulders before forcing my arm out in front of me,
12:07stretching my fingers over the polished floor.
12:09I lifted my head and stared straight at Luca and Sophia.
12:12Sophia, if you go through with this, I swear I'll make you both pay for it.
12:16Sophia let out a sharp laugh.
12:18The Marino family is one of the five ruling houses in Norham City.
12:21And you? You're a nameless little stray from nowhere.
12:24You think you get to threaten us today?
12:26I'll make sure you never forget what happens when you cross me.
12:30Her stiletto drove down on my fingers and pain ripped through my hand.
12:33I bit down so hard I tasted blood.
12:35I was pretty sure I heard something cracked.
12:38Everyone around us looked away from the violence,
12:40but no one had the courage to step in.
12:43She shouldn't have picked a fight with a Marino.
12:45Her hands are done for.
12:46She'll be lucky if she can even feed herself after this.
12:49We're just civilians.
12:50People like us swallow our pride or end up dead.
12:53I had loved the piano since I was a child.
12:55I would be performing on stages all around the world.
12:58I couldn't lose my hands.
13:00The thought of losing them sent a cold, strangling fear through me.
13:03When Sophia lifted her heel again, my resolve collapsed.
13:06I was wrong!
13:08You can have the ring!
13:10Take it!
13:11Just don't hurt my hands!
13:13Revenge could wait, but fingers didn't grow back.
13:15However, Sophia didn't pause.
13:18Her heel pressed down again, harder this time.
13:20A metallic smell rose from my bleeding hand.
13:23Sophia finished grinding her heel into my fingers,
13:26then squatted down, pinched my chin tightly,
13:28and brought her face right up to mine.
13:30Her mascara was a little smudged,
13:32and fine lines were visible at the corners of her eyes.
13:35I noticed these details only because my face was pressed so close to hers.
13:39Do you actually think you're special?
13:41She whispered softly, as if sharing a secret.
13:44Let me tell you, Luca has already gone through three fiancées.
13:48I drove every single one of them away.
13:51You're the fourth, and by far the stupidest one.
13:54Blood seeped from the corner of my mouth, but I didn't talk back.
13:58It wasn't because I didn't dare it, was because I had no strength left.
14:01My right hand had already gone completely numb.
14:04I didn't dare look at it.
14:05That's right.
14:06Sophia laughed, her voice full of malice.
14:09The first one was dumped by him.
14:10The second left on her own.
14:12And the third?
14:13I personally made her disappear.
14:15Her eyes changed, turning dark and sinister.
14:19How long do you think you can hold on?
14:21She stood up and coldly ordered the bodyguard.
14:23Pin her other hand down too?
14:25Today I'm going to crush both of her hands.
14:28Let's see how she seduces after this!
14:31You bitch!
14:34Oh, now you're scared.
14:36Too late for that.
14:38You're not leaving this place until I say so.
14:42A scream tore out of my throat.
14:44I turned my head to Luca.
14:46Luca, aren't you afraid of who I am?
14:49If you let her do this, you'll regret it.
14:53Who are you?
14:55You're nothing.
14:56Just a woman who tricked my father.
14:59Sophia saw his reaction, and her smile grew even more vicious.
15:03You're still trying to seduce Luca.
15:06While I'm right here.
15:07If I don't break your hands, you'll never learn.
15:11No!
15:12Ah!
15:13Just then, my phone rang from inside my bag.
15:16I struggled against the men holding me trying to reach for it, but Sophia moved faster.
15:21She grabbed the phone, glanced at the screen, and answered it with a cold laugh.
15:25My father's voice came through at once, tight with worry.
15:29Isa, why aren't you home yet?
15:32Is the auction still going?
15:34I dragged in a breath, and shouted as loudly as I could.
15:37Ah! Papa! Help me! They're going to destroy my hands!
15:42My father's voice went cold in an instant.
15:44What? Who is this?
15:46Sophia shouted into the phone.
15:47I'm Sophia Lopez.
15:49Your daughter's been acting like a slut with men, so I'm teaching her a lesson!
15:54I don't care who you are.
15:56Let my daughter go.
15:57Touch her again, and you'll wish you'd never been born.
16:00If you've got the guts, come over here.
16:02Her heel slammed into my hand once more, and I couldn't hold back a cry.
16:06I'm right here waiting.
16:08I'll break her hands first and let you hear it, and when you get here, I'll break yours too.
16:14She hung up and slammed my phone to the floor.
16:16It shattered into pieces.
16:18Then, she ordered the men around us to beat me.
16:21Five minutes passed.
16:22It wasn't long on a clock, but it felt like half a lifetime.
16:26At last, a familiar armored black sedan rolled to a stop outside the auction hall.
16:30The air itself seemed to tighten.
16:32My father stepped out of the car, his black coat still carrying the faint scent of gunpowder and blood.
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