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00:02The night before the wedding, I stood outside the bedroom door.
00:06Through the crack, I saw Mateo's conciliary, Sofia, straddling him.
00:12She was wearing only a revealing black lace lingerie.
00:15Their bodies tangled on the bed.
00:17Heavy breathing filled the room.
00:18I watched in horror, unable to believe Mateo would betray me.
00:23Sofia heard a sound from outside.
00:25She slowly turned her face, messy blonde hair clinging to her flushed cheeks.
00:31A victorious smile played on her lips.
00:33Elena, you're back.
00:35Mateo lifted his eyes.
00:37His gaze traveled over Sofia's bare shoulder and landed coldly on me.
00:41He didn't stop.
00:42He even ran his fingers through Sofia's hair in front of me,
00:45holding the back of her head and kissing her forcefully.
00:48You came at the right time.
00:49I have something to tell you.
00:51Mateo said, letting go of Sofia.
00:53At tomorrow's wedding, the bride will be Sofia.
00:56Five years.
00:57From street fights to controlling the entire South District.
01:01From a shabby basement to this top floor apartment overlooking the harbor.
01:06I thought putting the ring on my fring tomorrow would be the perfect beginning for us.
01:11I never imagined the ring wouldn't even be on and the bride would already be replaced.
01:16Sofia climbed off Mateo, satisfied.
01:19Wrapping herself in the silk blanket I had picked out.
01:22Leaning coquettishly against the headboard.
01:25Mateo sat up, casually throwing on a robe.
01:29His expression unreadable as he looked at me.
01:33Mateo, are you really going to replace the bride?
01:36I clenched my fists, holding back tears.
01:39Mateo didn't answer.
01:41He pulled a stack of photos from the nightstand and slammed them into my face.
01:45The sharp edges cut my cheek as they scattered to the floor.
01:48Pain shot through me.
01:49I touched the blood trickling down.
01:51Elena, how dare you stand here thinking you can be my wife?
01:57He looked down at me, his voice icy.
02:00Every supply line our family Soldari built was fought for with blood, except for you.
02:04Was it money you were after or love?
02:07That's why you humiliate and betray me like this?
02:10Mateo, I bent down and picked up a photo from the floor.
02:13In it, I wore a burgundy evening gown.
02:16A man holding me by the waist as we entered a hotel lobby.
02:20I flipped through more.
02:21Each shot was suggestively angled.
02:24Looking at Mateo, the ruthless mafia keep before me, I thought he had misunderstood because of the photos.
02:30Mateo, you don't believe me even after everything?
02:33The arms deals I secured were entirely my own doing.
02:37These photos have nothing to do with it.
02:39I explained patiently.
02:40Your own doing?
02:41Sophia suddenly interjected, her tone dripping with sarcasm.
02:45What did you do on your own?
02:46In bed?
02:47We've all heard how deep your connections with the family heads go.
02:51She reached out from the blanket, picking up the photo of me being held by the man entering the hotel.
02:57This is from surveillance footage.
02:59Do you want me to show you the full video?
03:02I stared at the photo and finally laughed, relieved.
03:07The man in the picture was my brother.
03:10I had been drunk that night.
03:12I meant to call Mateo to pick me up, but mistakenly called my brother.
03:18I had been drunk that night.
03:20I meant to call Mateo to pick me up, but mistakenly called my brother.
03:27He had flown in from New York as my parents' messenger,
03:31hoping to stop me from holding a grudge against the family.
03:39He arrived just in time to rescue me from rival family goons who intended to take advantage.
03:45Who would have thought someone would photograph my brother taking me to the hotel to rest?
03:49No wonder Mateo's behavior had been so strange ever since that night.
03:53He had endured.
03:54He endured until I took out the rival heads for him and secretly used family influence to put him on
03:59top of the South District.
04:00Only for him to snap tonight.
04:02I felt disappointed by his distrust.
04:04But he was the first man I had ever truly cared for.
04:07I didn't want us to lose each other over a misunderstanding.
04:11I didn't want my parents to know that the love I risked escaping the family for was doomed.
04:16I left New York to escape an arranged mafia marriage.
04:20I wanted to choose my own partner, to fight alongside him, not be a tool in a loveless union.
04:27I had never told anyone this, not even Mateo.
04:30I was afraid he would feel insecure knowing I was the daughter of a top New York mafia don.
04:35All the men around me growing up had sought me out because of my family.
04:40I hated those with ulterior motives.
04:43I liked the way Mateo looked at me, full of stars in his eyes.
04:48The memory made me laugh.
04:52What are you laughing at?
04:53Mattel frowned, his tone filled with disgust.
04:57At a time like this, you can still laugh?
04:59I lifted my head, looking him in the eyes.
05:01Do you really think I am the type of woman who climbs into bed to get ahead?
05:06He sneered.
05:07Then what else?
05:08What else do you have that deserves my respect?
05:11My chest felt as if invisible hands were squeezing it tight.
05:15Breathing was painful.
05:17I took a deep breath and spoke slowly.
05:19The man in the photos is my brother.
05:21Sophia laughed loudly.
05:23Do you think we're fools?
05:25Do you call every family head you sleep with brother?
05:27That's an interesting twist.
05:29Mateo's gaze was full of contempt.
05:31Enough.
05:32Stop embarrassing yourself.
05:33Pack your things tonight and leave.
05:35We are done.
05:35I clutched the photos in my hand, my heart freezing.
05:38For five years, I had hidden my identity,
05:40helping him expand his power as a regular subordinate.
05:43Now I had helped him rise to capo, and he used me and threw me away.
05:46I wasn't the type to lose gracefully.
05:48I considered the last five years youth wasted.
05:51Mateo, you will regret this.
05:53He heard my whisper and laughed as if it were the biggest joke.
05:56Regret?
05:56The only thing I regret is meeting you, you worthless fool.
05:59He reached for Sophia, who had picked up a robe and wrapped it around herself, taking his hand.
06:03They smiled at each other as if I were an irrelevant stranger.
06:08Tomorrow's wedding will proceed at the family's Staten Island estate.
06:10I've notified all the soldati.
06:12The bride is now Sophia.
06:13The succession ceremony for the South District will happen the same day.
06:17Two birds, one stop.
06:18Move out tonight if you're smart.
06:20Don't embarrass me tomorrow.
06:22Looking at the man I had loved for five years, I finally understood why my parents always said I had
06:28poor judgment.
06:30The truth was, I had been blind.
06:32I had no idea Sophia, the consigliere, had been with Mateo all along.
06:38But being the daughter of the Lucchisi family Don, blindness doesn't mean incompetence.
06:43I could lift him to power, and I could make him fall hard.
06:46I turned to leave the bedroom.
06:49The moment I stepped forward, Sophia blocked my way, her face painted with a false smile.
06:54Elena, don't rush off.
06:57She said, her tone edged with authority.
07:02According to Cosa Nabre rules, you, as the former fiancé, need to sign a renunciation before leaving.
07:09You're giving up all the supply lines you secured for Mateo over the past five years.
07:15Also, you need to sign an omerti agreement, so you don't poach our arms buyers once you're out.
07:22Everyone had once known I was Mateo's fiancé.
07:25I had secured supply lines for him and the family had shown me respect.
07:29Even Sophia, the consigliere, had once called me sister-in-law to win my favor.
07:34Now, she held her chin high looking at me with disdain.
07:37I met her snug expression with a cold voice.
07:41Renunciation?
07:42Omarta?
07:43On what grounds do you think I would sign?
07:48Sophia's smile vanished instantly, her tone sharp.
07:54On what grounds? On the grounds of all the mess you caused?
07:58Mateo's restraint in not punishing you according to the family code is more than generous.
08:03Don't be ungrateful.
08:04I laughed bitterly.
08:06Mess? You have proof?
08:08Just a few selected, taken-out-of-of-contest photos?
08:11Proof?
08:12Sophia pointed at my phone on the bar.
08:14Isn't the proof right there?
08:16Who knows how many arms dealers' contacts you've saved?
08:18Maybe you plan to sleep your way into a new life once you left!
08:21Before I could react, she lunged for my phone.
08:25I was caught off guard.
08:26She snatched it.
08:27Give it back!
08:28Sophia stepped back quickly.
08:30Seeing how nervous you are, there's probably a lot you don't want anyone to see.
08:34She asked Mateo for my password.
08:36They tried his birthday and anniversary, but the phone remained locked.
08:40Impatient, Mateo grabbed the phone himself.
08:42He tried to unlock it with facial recognition, but after multiple failed attempts, it required a password.
08:48What's the password?
08:49He asked coldly.
08:50Since confirming our relationship, my password had been the date of his first confession to me.
08:55Ridiculous that he had completely forgotten.
08:58Unable to unlock the phone, Mateo's face darkened with fury.
09:01Elena, you keep saying the photos are a misunderstanding.
09:05Why did you secretly change the password?
09:08His accusation struck me as absurd.
09:10It's the date you first confessed to me.
09:12I said, he froles, unable to remember.
09:19I took the chance to snatch the phone back.
09:21He watched me unlock it with a complicated look in his eyes.
09:25The next moment, he snatched it back roughly, opening the gallery to search for evidence of my betrayal.
09:31When he saw the close-up photos of me with my brother, he exploded.
09:36Elena, you really outdid yourself.
09:38Proof is right here, and you still try to deny it?
09:41I told you, he's my brother.
09:43Give me the phone!
09:45This is robbery!
09:46It's baseless slander!
09:48Mateo raised his hand and slapped me hard across the face, then smashed my phone to the floor.
09:52The screen shattered instant, pieces flying everywhere.
09:55I clutched my burning cheek, reaching for him, but he twisted my wrist to hold it firmly.
09:59My struggle enraged Mateo, his voice ice cold.
10:02Elena, don't pretend to be innocent.
10:05If you hadn't spread your legs, could you have taken those arms dealers and casino bossers?
10:10Don't tell me you did it for me.
10:12It makes me sick.
10:14I lifted my eyes, filled with despair and disappointment.
10:17Mateo, do you really have to humiliate me like this?
10:20He smiled carelessly.
10:22Humiliate?
10:23You deserve it?
10:24Faced with his distrust and wanton cruelty, my heart felt dead.
10:29Fine.
10:30If you refuse to follow the rules, I'll take this to the commission.
10:34Let's see who ends up punished under the family code.
10:37The commission?
10:38He glared at me.
10:39Do you really think you have a chance?
10:42You don't value your life, but I value mine.
10:46I'm just glad we were engaged.
10:49If I had married you, you would have been the biggest shame of my life.
10:54I stared at the shattered phone, my suppressed anger finally exploding.
10:59Mateo, if you dare treat me like this, you won't hold tomorrow's wedding or the South District Succession Ceremony.
11:10Sophia doubled-o with laughter.
11:13Elena, have you lost your mind?
11:15Who do you think you are?
11:17You can influence the Succession Ceremony for the South District Cappy?
11:21Mateo sneered.
11:22Do you think you're a mafia heiress from New York?
11:24One word and you can ruin all my hard work?
11:26I lifted my head, looking him in the eye, speaking slowly and clearly.
11:31Yes, I am the daughter of the Luchesi's family, Don, in New York.
11:33The man in the photos is my brother, Leon Luchesi.
11:36Sophia laughed so hard she couldn't straighten up.
11:39Elena, you're hallucinating.
11:41If you were Luchesi, then I'm the Don of the Gabino family.
11:45Mateo shook his head, his eyes a mixture of pity and disbain.
11:48Elena, stop embarrassing yourself.
11:50Leave quickly.
11:51Don't dirty my territory.
11:53From now on, you have nothing to do with me.
11:55I clenched my fists, nails digging into my palms.
11:58Rage threatened to consume me, but I knew it wasn't the time to strike.
12:02Fine, I'll leave.
12:03But remember this.
12:05Today's humiliation will be repaid tenfold.
12:08Another round of mocking laughter erupted.
12:10Tenfold?
12:11Sophia leaned against Mateo, trembling with laughter.
12:15Elena, have you watched too many movies?
12:18Tenfold?
12:19Do you think you're the queen of a gangster film?
12:21Mateo waved dismissively, like shooing away a stray dog.
12:26Enough acting.
12:27Leave now.
12:28Don't waste our rest.
12:29We have business tomorrow.
12:30I gave him one last look and turned to leave the master bedroom.
12:37Their laughter and insults followed me, but I no longer cared.
12:45I went down to the living room and retrieved a backup phone from the secret drawer.
12:50I dialed an encrypted number.
12:52Before tomorrow's South District succession ceremony and wedding, I'm going to make sure
12:57Mateo has nothing.
12:59There was a brief silence on the line.
13:01Then a deep, respectful voice replied.
13:04Understood, miss.
13:05After hanging up, I looked out at the knight, a cold smile curling my lips.
13:10Mateo, you think you've won?
13:13The game has only just begun.
13:15If you don't follow the rules, don't blame me for being ruthless.
13:20I went upstairs to the guest bedroom and began packing.
13:28The suits and ties I had once chosen for him now felt painfully ironic.
13:33I yanked them out one by one and tossed them into my suitcase.
13:38Photos and gifts filled with five years of memory were thrown into the fireplace.
13:43The flames roared, cavouring everything.
13:47I watched the cherished items turn to ash with no emotions stirring inside me.
13:51Just then, the door opened.
13:53Mateo entered with Sophia.
13:55What are you doing?
13:56Mateo's eyes narrowed as he looked at the ashes in the fireplace.
13:59Without looking up, I threw the last item into the flames.
14:02Packing.
14:04Leaving.
14:05Sophia laughed, linking her arm through Mateo's.
14:09Mateo, she's just playing hard to get, trying to soften your heart.
14:13Mateo's cold gaze fixed on me.
14:15Elena, don't bother.
14:17Better all this burns.
14:19I don't want to see anything related to you again.
14:22He removed the engagement ring from his finger and tossed it into the fire.
14:30I glanced at the ring, tugging at the corner of my mouth.
14:36Don't worry.
14:37I'm not here to play games.
14:40Keeping these things is just gusting.
14:43Sophia walked up to me, smug.
14:46Elena, you can leave, but we need to check your luggage.
14:48Who knows if you took the family lever or cash.
14:50On what grounds would you check my luggage?
14:51Because I'm tomorrow's bride.
14:53And you?
14:53You're a beaten loser being thrown out.
14:55She kicked my suitcase hard.
14:57Its contents spilled across the floor, leaving only a few clothes and toiletries.
15:01Sophia froze, then mocked me.
15:04Oh, that's all?
15:05So all these years, besides sleeping around, you really accomplished nothing?
15:09Mateo looked at the scattered clothes, his expression dark.
15:13Finish packing and get out.
15:15Don't clutter my sight.
15:16I knelt and began picking up the clothes.
15:18Sophia pretended to help, but suddenly leaned close to my ear.
15:22Elena, you know what?
15:23I'm pregnant.
15:25Tomorrow at the wedding and the South District succession ceremony,
15:28Mateo will announce the news to everyone.
15:30I ignored her, continuing to pack.
15:32Suddenly, she stumbled and collapsed to the floor, clutching her stomach, screaming.
15:35Elena, I was helping you.
15:37Why did you push me?
15:38Mateo rushed over.
15:39He grabbed Sophia, glaring at me.
15:42Elena, apologize.
15:43I stood, looking at him coldly.
15:45I didn't push her.
15:46Sophia gasped, tears welling as she looked at Mateo.
15:49My stomach hurts so much.
15:51Mateo held her gently, but his face turned deadly when he looked at me.
15:55Elena, apologize, or don't blame me for being harsh.
15:59I was curious to see how harsh he could be.
16:02Why apologize for something I didn't do?
16:06Seconds later, my backup phone vibrated.
16:09I checked it.
16:10Mateo had uploaded the fabbed photos to the Encrypted's underworld.
16:13The men's face were blurred, but mine was clear.
16:15Elena, so stubborn.
16:16Let's see how you survive in New York streets now.
16:19I clenched the phone, heart sinking.
16:21I knew he wanted to destroy my reputation completely
16:25and cut off every escape in the underground world.
16:28Sophia looked at me, triumphant.
16:30Elena, you're ruined.
16:34You'll be worse than a stray dog on the street.
16:36I gave them a cold glance and turned to leave.
16:39Stop.
16:40Mateo's voice was sharp, ruthless.
16:42Don't think this is over, Elena.
16:45You'll learn what happens when you betray me.
16:47He had betrayed me first, but poured all the blame on me.
16:51I smile faintly.
16:53Mateo, don't think this is over.
16:55You'll learn what happens when you cross me.
16:58He flew into a rage, yanking my arm and dragging me roughly back to the guest bedroom.
17:02I knew you'd try something.
17:03I won't let you ruin tomorrow's wedding and succession ceremony.
17:05You'll watch me wear the South District capo ring while you rot in the gutter.
17:08With that, he slammed the door, locking me inside.
17:11He and Sophia returned to the master bedroom, partying until dawn.
17:14If he wanted me to watch him ascend, then I would make sure he did.
17:18The next day, the wedding and South District succession ceremony arrived.
17:23Mateo arranged everything at the family's that an island estate.
17:27The main hall was magnificent.
17:29Dark oak paneling, a painting of the Virgin Mary above the fireplace.
17:33Crystal handaliers reflecting off the guests' velvet suits.
17:37The priest was present to conduct the traditional wedding mass.
17:40The wedding began at 9, and at 10, the family swore allegiance as Mateo officially took over the territory.
17:47Mateo stood in the center of the hall, wearing a tailored suit, a confident smile on his face.
17:53Sophia wore an expensive wedding gown, arm linked with his, smiling sweetly.
17:59Under the chandelier, they looked like mafia royalty.
18:03Capos and Soldati from the families raised their glasses.
18:06Older men following Sicilian tradition to press their faces to Mateo's and kiss his cheeks.
18:11Capo Mateo, salute!
18:13Today is a joyous occasion. Any words for everyone?
18:16Mateo smiled slightly, calm and confident.
18:19Today is the most important day of my life.
18:21I thank all family brothers and allies for their support.
18:24Under my leadership, the South District will grow stronger. Salute!
18:27Sophia added in a soft voice.
18:29Yes, Mateo has worked so hard for this day.
18:32I believe the South District will thrive.
18:35Salute!
18:35Some were curious about the sudden bride swap.
18:38Mateo produced a massive diamond ring.
18:41He looked tenderly at Sophia.
18:43Sophia!
18:43Kneeling on one knee.
18:44At the pacinical of my life, I want to propose formally.
18:47Will you marry me?
18:48Sophia's eyes welled with tears.
18:50Yes!
18:50I will!
18:52Overwhelmed.
18:54Mateo glanced briefly at me, restrained by enforcers in the corner.
18:59He cupped Sophia's head and kissed her passionately in front of everyone.
19:04Cheers and applause filled the hall.
19:06The proposal, complete.
19:08The atmosphere reached its peak.
19:10Family members toasted in celebration.
19:13Sophia nestled in Mateo's arms, already claiming her place as the mistress of the South District.
19:19At that moment, someone noticed me in the corner.
19:21Isn't that Mateo's ex?
19:23How does she even have the nerve to be here?
19:25A sharp voice cut through the chatter.
19:27All eyes instantly turned towards me.
19:29Their gazes were like was nothing but trash.
19:31Mateo and Sophia deliberately followed the crowd's stare.
19:34Mateo's eyes gleamed with triumph.
19:37Sophia's full of ridicule.
19:38My god, she actually dared to show up!
19:40Wasn't she kicked out of the estate last night?
19:43The derorial whispers spread, loud enough for everyone to hear.
19:47I heard she slept her way to the top.
19:49Now that Mateo dumped her, she probably came begging.
19:53Shameless.
19:54She was caught entering elves with rival family men, and she still dares to show up.
19:58A few hot-headed associates shouted vulgaries.
20:01Mateo's lips curved into a cold smirk.
20:05He released Sophia and slowly approached me, fending heartbreak.
20:09Elena, how dare you show up here?
20:11I already gave you chances, but you refused to repent and humiliate yourself.
20:15I looked at him coldly, silent.
20:18Mateo assumed I was guilty.
20:19He turned triumphantly to the crowd.
20:21Ladies and gentlemen, I know some of you are curious.
20:24Today I must make this clear.
20:26Elena was once my fiancé, but she used her position in the family business to sleep with
20:30multiple heads of rival families and betray our intelligence.
20:33I warned her repeatedly, but she was obstinate.
20:36To protect the South District's interests, I had no choice but to end our engagement.
20:40The hall erupted in shock.
20:43Mateo is too merciful.
20:44Shameless.
20:44Leaving a traitor alive.
20:46Such a good man.
20:47Fooled by this trash.
20:48What a pity.
20:49Mateo's words won sympathy from the crowd, while I was drowned in crude insults.
20:53Sophia looped her arm through Mateo's, claiming her place.
20:57Mateo, don't be sad.
20:59She's not worth it.
21:00Now you have me.
21:01I will always be loyal to you.
21:03Mateo nodded, gazing at Sophia with affection.
21:06Sophia, thank you.
21:07With you by my side, everything feels meaningful.
21:09They stared at each other as if I didn't exist.
21:11Then a few lower-ranked associates pulled out their phones.
21:14They opened a live stream on the underground network, aiming the camera at me.
21:18Guys, check it out.
21:19This is Elena, the one who slept her way to gain information, and she dares to come to
21:23the wedding today.
21:24The live comments exploded instantly.
21:26I read the malicious comments without a flicker of emotion.
21:29I knew it was all Mateo and Sophia's setup.
21:31They wanted to ruin my reputation across New York's underworld.
21:34The louder they raged, the worse the consequences for them would be.
21:36Seeing my silence, Matcha suddenly felt uneasy.
21:39He frowned and lowered his voice.
21:41Elena, what are you planning?
21:42Don't think I'll let you off by playing the victim.
21:44I stared at him coldly, still silent.
21:46At that moment, several invited Kappas from other districts approached.
21:50They glanced at me, then at Mateo, puzzled.
21:54Mateo, is this Miss Elena really the traitor you say she is?
21:59Confronted by other Kappos, Mateo froze, then nodded hastily.
22:04Yes, everyone, don't be fooled.
22:05She appears innocent, but betrays our intelligence behind the scenes.
22:09Before he could finish, another Kappo interrupted.
22:11Mateo, are you sure?
22:13Elena is one of the most important intermediaries in our underground arms network.
22:17We all know her skills and integrity.
22:19Mateo's face darkened.
22:20He hadn't expected these Kappas to defend me.
22:22Sophia immediately shouted.
22:24Don't be fooled.
22:25All her business comes from sleeping around.
22:28Look, here's the video of her entering hotels with her family men.
22:32Solid proof.
22:33She raised her phone and played a video.
22:35In it, I walked side by side with my brother into a hotel looking close.
22:38The older Kappas frowned, hesitating.
22:40This, Elena, what's going on here?
22:43I smiled faintly, about to answer, when several elegantly dressed mafia wives stormed over.
22:48They glared at me after watching the video.
22:51So you're the slut stucing my husband?
22:53One led, and the others joined in the public humiliation.
22:57No wonder my husband's been absent.
22:58So it's been you, this whore.
23:00Elena, you slept with so many men.
23:02How dare you stand on South District territory?
23:04They hurled insults, yet no man stepped forward to claim their wife.
23:08Mateo and Sophia smiled triumphantly.
23:10They thought that throwing dirt with a few women could destroy me entirely in New York's underworld.
23:15Ladies, calm down.
23:16Elena isn't worth your anger.
23:18Mateo lit a Kogiva cigar, inhaling deeply.
23:21Sophia pretended to soothe them.
23:23Exactly.
23:24She's ruined.
23:25She'll never have a place in New York again.
23:27I stared at their smug faces when my phone in my pocket vibrated.
23:31I answered, saying calmly, do it.
23:34Mateo and Sophia exchanged confused glances.
23:37They had no idea what I was doing but felt a deep unease.
23:41Elena, what are you planning?
23:43Mateo, for the past five years, I'm giving you a gift.
23:47I ignored his gnashing teeth, staring at the giant screen in the center of the hall with a radiant smile.
23:54Mateo, the live stream flickered, replaced by a top secret file and a series of transfer records.
23:59Breaking.
24:00Mateo implicated in embezzling South District funds and selling family secrets to the FBI.
24:04The commission has issued the highest level settlement order.
24:07The hall fell into dead silence, then erupted in chaos.
24:10Mateo's face went pale instantly, his cigar dropping to the floor.
24:15He spun to glare at Sophia.
24:17What's going on?
24:19Sophia panicked, stammering and shaking her head.
24:21I... I... I don't know. How could this happen?
24:25Enforcers from several families immediately drew their guns and stepped up to Mateo.
24:29Mateo, how dare you break Omarme? How do you explain these transfer records?
24:33Mateo raised his hands, sweating profusely, forcing a shaky smile.
24:37This must be a misunderstanding. Someone is framing me. I'll explain it to Don.
24:41Before he could finish, representatives from the commission, fully armed, entered the hall.
24:45Their voices icy.
24:45Mateo, we're sorry. Your succession ceremony is cancelled. Don wants to see you.
24:50Mateo's face turned stone white, his body trembling controllably. Sophia burst into tears, clutching his arm.
24:55Mateo, what do we do? What should we do?
24:57He threw her off violently, his eyes wild like a beast.
25:01Shut up. It's all your fault. If you hadn't pushed me to cook the books, none of this would have
25:05happened.
25:06Sophia froze, then screamed furiously.
25:09Mateo, what do you mean? Selling intelligence was your decision. Now you want to pin this on me?
25:14In their expensive suits and wedding dress, they tore into each other like rabid dogs, the scene descending into chaos.
25:19I stood in the corner, watching coldly. I had once thought their love unbreakable. Clearly, I was wrong.
25:26Mateo suddenly turned, his bloodshot eyes locking on me.
25:29Elena, was this you?
25:31Mateo, you overestimate me. A woman who sleeps her way up?
25:34I don't have the skills to steal secrets from the commission.
25:37He recognized the sarcasm in my words and roared at me.
25:40Who else hates me enough to do this?
25:42I shook my head. Pity in my gaze.
25:45Mateo, you're wrong. I never intended to destroy you. You destroyed yourself.
25:48From the moment he urgently replaced the bride and tried to crush me completely, I knew something was off.
25:54Growing up in a mafia family, I was highly attuned to accounts and intelligence networks.
25:58Before, I trusted him, and I would believe any excuse he made.
26:02Now, seeing his true face, his past lies were left of holes.
26:05I hadn't expected that Mateo, in his rush to become South District Capo, would embezzle funds and even collude with
26:11the FBI.
26:12That explained how he had gained control of the South District ahead of time.
26:15I had assumed my parents helped him behind the scenes, but it was he digging his own grave.
26:19When I denied it, he shouted in despair.
26:21You're lying! How could I destroy myself?
26:24Cooking the books? Selling intelligence?
26:26Weren't these your actions?
26:28Did you think you could secure the Capro position by deceiving everyone?
26:31Cosa Nastia rules won't let you get away with it.
26:34Mateo's face turned deathly pale, trembling as he asked.
26:37How do you know this?
26:38This foolish man wasn't worth five years of my time.
26:42Mateo, you thought you hid it well?
26:44Too bad you forgot I told you.
26:46My real name is Elena Lucchiesi, daughter of the Lucchiesi family Don in New York.
26:50He widened his eyes, thinking I was lying, convinced I had caught him.
26:54He lunged at me, trying to grab my shoulders.
26:56Elena! Tell the commission this evidence is fake!
26:59I'll do anything if you plead for me!
27:01I shoved him away. Enforcers immediately restrained him.
27:04Mateo, too late. You're already dead.
27:07Mateo's eyes reddened as he glared at me.
27:10I'll dump her if you save me! I'll marry you!
27:12Sophia, hearing this, lunged at me like a madwoman.
27:16Elena, you bitch! To steal my man, you used these vile methods!
27:20We'd rather die than let you win!
27:23Sophia, save your energy.
27:26Right now, your biggest worry is explaining yourself to Don.
27:29Sophia froze, then screamed.
27:31What do you mean?
27:32These two were a perfect match, facing imminent ruin, yet still blind to the trouble they caused themselves.
27:37I looked at her coldly, offering an answer.
27:39Do you think Mateo can protect you? He can't even protect himself.
27:42Do you think he'll take the commission's wrath for you?
27:44Sophia's face drained of color.
27:46She spun to look at Mateo.
27:50Mateo, you won't abandon me, right?
27:52Mateo's gaze was cold, devoid of warmth.
27:55Sophia, you deal with the consequences of your own actions.
27:59Sophia froze, then screamed in hysteria.
28:02Mateo, you bastard! I'm carrying your child, and you treat me like this?
28:08Mateo's expression unchanged violently.
28:11What did you say?
28:13Sophia clutched her stomach, tears streaming.
28:16I'm pregnant!
28:17Mateo's face went through a series of expressions. He grabbed her shoulders violently.
28:21Why didn't you say earlier?
28:23Sophia sobbed.
28:24I meant to tell you today, but now, it's all over.
28:28The high-ranking mafia leaders in the hall watched the spectacle coldly.
28:33Mateo knew he had no way out.
28:35His face went deathly pale, and he staggered back a few steps.
28:38I stood still, unmoved.
28:40Then a group of fully armed hitmen stepped forward.
28:43They were sent by the commission.
28:45Mateo, Sophia, come with us. Don is waiting for you.
28:48Mateo's face drained completely.
28:50His legs gave out, and he collapsed to the floor.
28:52It's over. All over.
28:55Sophia lost control, clutching her stomach, crouching in pain.
28:58A cold, mocking snort echoed through the hall.
29:01I had no desire to watch the farce further.
29:03I turned toward the exit, never looking back.
29:05All the accusations that had been hurled at me turned back on them.
29:08In the world of Casanasia, betraying Omola was the lowest of the low.
29:11Outside the hall, a black armored Maybach waited at the steps, flanked by two black SUVs.
29:17The door opened, and a tall man in a black trench coat strode out.
29:21Elena, are you alright? Did that bastard hurt you?
29:24It was my brother, Leon.
29:26He scanned me nervously from head to toe.
29:28Once he saw I was unharmed, he let out a relieved breath.
29:31Sorry I'm late. I shouldn't have let this happen to you.
29:33I looked up at my brother's familiar face.
29:35My eyes suddenly wet.
29:37Leon, I was wrong.
29:38I want to go home.
29:39I want to see mom and dad.
29:41Leon gently wiped my tears and held me close.
29:44It's alright. I'll take you home. No one will ever bully you again.
29:48If you don't want an arranged marriage, then you won't have one.
29:51The Luchini's family will take care of you for life.
29:53I leaned on his shoulder, finally letting go of all my defenses.
29:57Just then, Mateo and Sophia were escorted out by hitmen's.
30:01Mateo's eyes widened when he saw Leon.
30:03You, you're the heir of the Luchesi family? Leon Luchesi?
30:07Leon looked at him coldly, as if staring at a corpse.
30:09Mateo, you've got guts.
30:11Dare to touch my sister, and you'll rot in the family vault.
30:14Mateo locked eyes on me, clinging to the last thread of hope.
30:17He dropped to his knees, grabbing Leon's hand and pressing his lips to the knuckles.
30:21Mr. Leon, I was wrong. Truly wrong. Please spare me.
30:25As long as the Luchesi's family protects me, Dawn will forgive me.
30:28I'll marry Elena.
30:30No. I'll swear loyalty to the Luchesi's family.
30:34Serve as the lowest associate. Do anything.
30:37Leon snorted, pulling his hand back calmly and wiping the spit from his knuckles with a handkerchief.
30:42Spare you? Do you think that's possible?
30:44A worthless traitor who broke Omoro and now wants to cling to the Luchesi family? Pathetic.
30:49Seeing Leon refuse, Mateo turned to me, eyes full of feigned devotion, as if the man who tried to annihilate
30:56me moments ago wasn't him.
30:58Elena! I was wrong! Think of the past five years! Please, save me!
31:05I looked at him calmly.
31:06Mateo, when you ordered me hunted, did you think of our bond?
31:10If I were just an ordinary woman, I would have been dead by his hand.
31:13I didn't wait for an answer and got into the car with my brother.
31:17The maybag glided away, leaving Mateo's desperate screams behind.
31:22A few hours later, we arrived at the Luchesi's estate in New York.
31:26Mom and Dad were waiting in the main hall.
31:28Seeing me, Mom's eyes welled instantly.
31:30She rushed over and hugged me tightly.
31:33Elena, my baby, you've suffered.
31:35Dad, the most powerful Don in New York, usually stern, patted my shoulder, full of concern.
31:40Silly child, why didn't you tell us this earlier?
31:42Our Luchesi's daughter shouldn't be bullied by some street punk.
31:45I leaned against Mom, tears flowing because my recklessness had worried them.
31:49Father, Mother, I'm sorry. I was foolish.
31:51Dad sighed, gently stroking my hair.
31:54Let the past stay in the past.
31:56You're back, and that's enough.
31:57With the family here, no one will lay a finger on you again.
32:00Leon smiled, speaking up.
32:02Don't worry, Mom, Dad.
32:03I've already taken care of Mateo and Sophia.
32:06Elena's reputation is intact.
32:08As for anyone in the underworld who dares to gossip, I've made sure they won't dare again.
32:14Mom nodded, taking my hand and leading me to the living room.
32:17Elena, you can live here freely.
32:19Do whatever you want.
32:20If you don't want an arranged marriage, you won't have one.
32:23We won't force you again.
32:24I was too moved to speak, holding Mom's hand tightly.
32:28The days that followed were blissful.
32:29My parents and brother showered me with love, and the enforcers and staff treated me with utmost respect.
32:34Every Sunday, the kitchen filled with the scent of Sunday ravi, the old cook simmering Sicilian-style tomato sauce all
32:39day, paired with family-made red wine, the warmest memory from my childhood.
32:43I slept in, enjoying exquisite Italian meals.
32:46Sometimes I went with Leon to check on the family's underground gambling operations, living carefree and at ease.
32:52As for Mateo and Sophia, I never sought news of them again.
32:55Yet because Mateo had made such a scene, his downfall was known throughout New York's underworld.
33:01Even if I hadn't wanted to know, I would have.
33:03The commission's judgment came swiftly.
33:05Mateo's embezzlement and betrayal of Omora, colluding with the FBI, were undeniable.
33:10He was stripped of all territory and business, and locked in the deepest family vault.
33:15Sophia, as an accomplish, was imprisoned too.
33:17I heard Sophia's time inside was miserable.
33:20The shock and harsh conditions caused her to lose her child.
33:23Mateo faced the enemies he had betrayed daily.
33:26His pride and ambition turned into endless torment.
33:28None of that concerned me anymore.
33:30I only knew that I was living well.
33:32Months later, Leon came to me mysteriously.
33:35Elena, do you remember the youngest son of the Russell family who used to play at our house?
33:39I paused and smiled.
33:42Lorenzo?
33:43I remember.
33:44He used to follow me everywhere as a kid.
33:46Then he went to Sicily for training, and we lost touch.
33:49Leon's smile was full of meaning.
33:51He's back in New York.
33:53Single, and soon to inherit the Russell family.
33:57Do you want to meet him?
33:58I raised an eyebrow, teasing him.
34:00Leon, are you trying to set up another family match for me?
34:04Leon laughed heartily.
34:06I wouldn't dare force you.
34:07But Lorenzo's a good guy.
34:09If you're interested, you could meet him.
34:11I shook my head, smiling.
34:13Maybe later.
34:14I just want to enjoy life right now.
34:17Leon ruffled my hair affectionately.
34:19All right.
34:20Whatever you choose, your brother supports you.
34:23I leaned against Leon's broad shoulder, a relaxed smile playing on my lips.
34:29I had everything now.
34:30The unshakable protection of the Luciessi family.
34:33A life of complete freedom that belonged only to me.
34:36What else could I want?
34:37I lifted a glass of aged Barolo, savoring its richness.
34:40The warmth of the Sicilian soil in every sip.
34:42After all, I was the daughter of the Luciessi family.
34:45I had all the time in the world.
34:47I could wait, patiently, for the man truly worthy to stand by my side to appear.
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