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Call Me a Bitch? Mom Burned Her Whole World Down
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00:00I almost drowned in a pool when I was six.
00:03My dad's mistress pushed me in.
00:07My dad, Frank Moretti, was the biggest arms dealer in New York.
00:11He had a foot in both worlds, but only ever backed down from my mom.
00:15A bullet scar marked his left arm.
00:18They said he got it shielding my mom.
00:21The night I was born, every deal in the city stopped.
00:24Gunfire turned into a salute.
00:26They were celebrating my birth, thought my life was perfect.
00:30Until she moved into the villa across from Mars.
00:33One day, mom was out.
00:35She cornered me by the pool with a vicious grin, dock at midnight.
00:39Some people are about to get thrown out.
00:41The baby in my belly will inherit everything.
00:47Then, she shoved me into the deep end.
00:50Unable to swim, I nearly drowned.
00:53Our butler pulled me out just in time.
00:57Wake up, Miss Bella, wake up!
00:59When my mom got home, I was wrapped in a towel, shivering on the couch.
01:03What's wrong, baby?
01:04Lily pushed me down.
01:06She wanted to drown me.
01:09Don't be scared, Bella.
01:11Mommy's going to light up the sky for you tonight.
01:14The villa across the street went up in flames, with a woman's screams mixed in.
01:22Mom said softly,
01:25See, Bella?
01:26Do you like mommy's fireworks?
01:28The fireworks died down by dawn.
01:30I pressed up against the window.
01:33Dad was walking out of the villa's smoldering ruins.
01:36Dad!
01:38Dad!
01:39You're home!
01:39I hit the floor and didn't dare cry.
01:43I just stared at Dad in shock.
01:45Even his scraped knee used to make him fuss over me for days.
01:48But this time, he didn't even look at me.
01:51He walked straight to Mom.
01:53Mom was on the couch, sipping red wine Dot.
01:56She didn't even look up when Dad walked in with his men.
01:59Serena, are you out of your fucking mind?
02:01Were you trying to blow us all up?
02:04If Lily and our baby had died, you would have gone with them.
02:08It was just fireworks.
02:09How was I supposed to know you were inside?
02:11Fireworks?
02:12You call that fireworks?
02:13That was C4!
02:14She's carrying my child!
02:16Just an accident.
02:18Why are you so worked up?
02:19Frank, don't bring that trash around me and Bella again.
02:22Next time, it won't be the house.
02:24Don't you dare!
02:27The whole living room went dead silent.
02:31Go ahead.
02:33Without the Vavalleri family supplying your routes,
02:36without our protection,
02:38let's see how long you last as boss.
02:41Don't you dare hurt my mom!
02:43Mom twisted her wrist, ripping the gun from his hand.
02:46Frank, if you don't want this marriage anymore, divorce me.
02:50Divorce?
02:51Over my dead body.
02:52He gave a hand signal, and all his men backed out of the room.
02:55Bringing her back without your consent was my mistake.
02:58The Dockside property in western Long Island is yours.
03:00Take it as compensation.
03:01That house isn't livable anymore.
03:04Tomorrow morning, I'm bringing Lily home.
03:06Once the baby is born, I'll let you raise the child.
03:08But don't push me any further.
03:10Dad left.
03:10The door slammed shut.
03:12Mom!
03:13I threw myself into Mom's arms and cried.
03:15It's okay, baby.
03:15She held me close.
03:19Bella, do you want a new dad?
03:23The next day, Dad came home with Lily.
03:25Her head was bandaged, and her face was pale.
03:28Dad held her like she might break.
03:30The second she stepped into the yard, her eyes landed on the swing under the tree.
03:35That was Mom's and my favorite swing.
03:37Dad had made it for me himself, and he'd even carved my name into it.
03:41Frank, I'm scared.
03:45What's wrong?
03:46When I was little, I fell off a swing once.
03:49It hurt so bad.
03:51Now, whenever I see a swing, my heart starts racing, and my lower belly starts to ache.
03:57Take this damn swing down!
03:59I can't stand the sight of it!
04:01No!
04:02Dad, this was my birthday present.
04:04You made it for me, remember?
04:06His face twisted with impatience.
04:08Lily quickly tugged at his sleeve.
04:11Frank, don't.
04:12It's my fault.
04:14Then she crouched down and gave my cheek a pinch.
04:16Bella's our little princess.
04:18We wouldn't want to upset her, would we?
04:20She stepped between me and Dad.
04:22Her nails dug hard into my cheek.
04:24A little bastard like you, what makes you think you were born to rule this house?
04:29My cheek burned under her nails.
04:31Then she dropped to the ground.
04:33Dad shoved me aside and helped her up at once.
04:36His face dark with anger.
04:39Apologize to her!
04:40Now!
04:41Lily clutched her belly and leaned into Dad's arms.
04:44Frank, don't blame Bella.
04:45She didn't push me.
04:47I had someone do a tarot reading.
04:50That child carries bad luck.
04:52Every time she comes near me, my belly starts to ache.
04:56Mom strode over.
04:57Dad stepped forward.
04:58For Lily and the baby, I'm having the driver take Bella to the estate for a while.
05:03She'll come back after the baby is born safely.
05:06Mom didn't even glance at him.
05:08She walked over instead, her eyes falling on my throbbing cheek.
05:14My daughter brings bad luck to your baby?
05:16Then isn't that easy enough to solve?
05:20If the baby's gone, there won't be a problem anymore.
05:23Dad didn't understand what she meant.
05:25Just then, a worker hadn't tied the swing.
05:28In a sudden move, Mom snatched the rope from his hands.
05:31Before anyone could react, she had already wound it around Lily's neck.
05:35Then she threw the other end over the trunk and yanked it tight.
05:39Frank, help.
05:41Help me.
05:43Everyone present was frozen in shock.
05:46But Mom remained perfectly calm.
05:49Didn't you say this baby was precious?
05:51Good.
05:51Then I'll let it come out early and get some fresh air.
05:55She pulled out a dagger and drove it straight toward Lily's belly.
05:59Serena, stop!
06:00Serena, if you so much as lay a finger on her today,
06:02I'll make you regret it in tears.
06:05Oh, Frank, you know I don't like to be threatened.
06:08Mom pried Lily's waist sash open.
06:10Dad snapped his fingers.
06:12Dozens of gun barrels emerged from the shadows around the courtyard.
06:16Dad snatched the dagger from her hand and threw it to the ground,
06:19then rushed to Lily's side.
06:20Looking at the woman Dad was shielding in his arms,
06:23Mom let out a humorless laugh.
06:27Frank, are you really going to go this far for a piece of trash like her?
06:30Dad's expression darkened even further.
06:32He passed Lily over to one of his men,
06:35then pulled a gun from his waistband.
06:37Serena, I did give you a chance.
06:40Did you?
06:41I'm afraid you're the one who's about to be disappointed.
06:43More figures emerged from the shadows,
06:46outnumbering his men by more than two to one.
06:48Within moments, Dad and Lily were forced to the ground.
06:53Bella, tell Mommy.
06:54Was it this hand that pinched your face just now?
06:59Break it.
07:00Serena, don't you dare!
07:02One of Mom's men stuck forward and smashed the butt of his gun into Lily's right wrist.
07:07The crack of bone breaking was sharp and unmistakable.
07:11Lily's whole body convulsed in pain.
07:15Serena, you lunatic!
07:19I'm going to kill you!
07:24Kill me?
07:25Worry about your own life first, Frank.
07:28We're only just getting started.
07:30Terrified, I buried my face in Mom's arms.
07:33Mom bent down, picked up her dagger, and walked over to Lily.
07:37I think I also heard you call my Bella a little bastard.
07:44Mom flicked her wrist, and the dagger slashed across Lily's face, opening a bloody cut.
07:50What the hell do you want?
07:53What do I want?
07:55She wanted to send my daughter away, so I'll send her child away.
07:59Seems fair to me.
08:00No!
08:01Please!
08:02I'm begging you!
08:03Spare her!
08:04Spare the baby!
08:06Begging me?
08:07Frank, is this how you beg for mercy?
08:14I promise you, we'll get divorced.
08:17I'm begging you, just don't hurt her or the baby!
08:21Divorce?
08:21It's too late to bring that up now.
08:23Compared to divorce, I think becoming a widow is a lot simpler.
08:28You're insane!
08:31Yeah, I am.
08:32I went insane the moment you laid a hand on Belly.
08:35Don't push me.
08:36So what if you have the Valeri family backing you?
08:38I've got three weapons depot-otes under my control, enough to turn all of New York upside down.
08:44Even the Valeri family would pay dearly for that!
08:47Mom looked at him with utter disdain, pulled out her phone, and made a call.
08:54Before nightfall, I want the three weapons depots under Frank's name transferred to me,
09:00or wiped off the map.
09:03Everything has been deployed as ordered, boss.
09:08My weapons depots are heavily guarded!
09:11Who the hell do you think you are?
09:13You think one phone call is enough to touch my depots?
09:16I've got over a thousand men guarding them!
09:18Even if you brought the entire Valeri family, you'd still come back empty-handed!
09:32What do you mean by this?
09:33I changed my mind.
09:36I'm giving you ten minutes to say goodbye to your weapons depots.
09:40Once night falls, it'll be the end of you.
09:43The veins at Dad's temples bulged as he stared at Mom.
09:46The countdown on the screen kept going.
09:49Frank!
09:49What are you waiting for?
09:50She's insane!
09:52Just give her what she wants!
09:54Our son is destined to rule New York one day!
09:57We can't let anything happen to him!
09:59Shut up!
10:01You think ten minutes is enough to take out my depots?
10:04My men would die for me.
10:06No matter how rich the Valersis are, you'll never buy them off.
10:11Can't buy them?
10:13Then level the place.
10:16Serena, what the hell do you want from me?
10:19If you want a divorce, fine.
10:21I'll leave with nothing.
10:23You can have everything.
10:24So why are you still trying to destroy me?
10:26I gave you a chance.
10:28You're the one who threw it away.
10:30Frank, if anyone touches what's mine, they'll pay with their life.
10:35And if anyone hurts my daughter, I'll wipe out their entire family.
10:43What's going on at Depot One?
10:46Frank!
10:47Depot One blew up!
10:49It's all gone!
10:50They used the latest explosives!
10:52This was Kay's work!
10:54That was only the first show.
10:56Don't rush.
10:59Mom cups my face gently.
11:01So it really was you, Serena!
11:04What the hell did you do?
11:06How did you get Kay's people to hit Depot One?
11:11Four minutes left.
11:12You still have time to fight back.
11:14She's insane!
11:15She's completely insane!
11:17Frank, kill her!
11:19Kill this crazy bitch now!
11:21You talk too much.
11:22One of Mom's men stepped forward and stuffed a filthy rag into Lily's mouth.
11:26He snatched up the backup phone and punched in a number.
11:30Depot Two, this is Frank.
11:31Somebody's coming for the warehouse.
11:33Lock it down now and mount up every heavy gun you've got!
11:36Frank!
11:37We can't hold Depot Two!
11:39They've got attack choppers!
11:40We're pinned down!
11:41We can't even get our heads up!
11:43More shouting and gunfire erupted on the other end.
11:46Then the line went dead again.
11:48Dad's head dropped.
11:50Attack helicopter?
11:52Kay's people again?
11:53No, that's impossible.
11:55There's no way.
11:57Serena, even if it costs me everything, I'm taking this to Kay!
12:00Kay, you took justice into your own hands and broke New York's code.
12:05Kay will make you pay for this!
12:08Oh?
12:09You want to call Kay?
12:11That's right.
12:12That's right.
12:13Once Kay passes judgment, you're dead!
12:15Let's see if you're still so smock then!
12:18Frank!
12:19Don't waste your time on her!
12:21Call Kay already!
12:25Bella, are you scared?
12:27As long as you're here, Mom, I'm not scared.
12:29Good girl.
12:33This is Frank Moretti from the west side of New York's underworld.
12:39Serena Valeri used unauthorized force, broke the code, blew up two of my weapons depots!
12:47Petitioner, Frank Moretti.
12:49Respondent, Serena Valeri.
12:51Matter submitted.
12:52Arbitration.
12:53Respondent, Serena Valeri.
12:55Please confirm.
13:00Confirm.
13:01She slipped a hand into her pocket and pulled out a gold badge.
13:05It had a strange design.
13:06An eagle, wing-spread like it was about to take flight.
13:10Two rubies were set where the eyes should be, catching the sunlight with a blood-red gleam.
13:18That's the eagle badge?
13:20How the hell do you have that?
13:22Oh?
13:23This?
13:24She tossed a badge up casually, then caught it, without even looking.
13:29Because you were right.
13:31The New York underworld does have a code.
13:33And I, Serena Valeri, am that code.
13:39Dad was completely stunned.
13:41He stared at the eagle insignia, unable to say a word.
13:49Arbitration request denied.
13:51Final ruling as follows.
13:53Frank Moretti, for disrespect in speech and conduct.
13:55Effective immediately, all assets in his name are hereby confiscated.
13:58His jurisdiction is revoked.
14:00All K-controlled arms routes are permanently closed to him.
14:03Ruling issued by K.
14:09Dad's whole body locked up.
14:11Then he yanked out his phone and punched in a number.
14:15This is Frank!
14:17Bring every man you've got to my house!
14:18All of them!
14:19I don't care how many!
14:20Just move!
14:22Mom watched him, clearly intrigued.
14:25Less than two minutes later, a deafening roar exploded outside the estate.
14:30More than a dozen black SUVs came tearing in and boxed up the entire driveway.
14:36A burly man with a brodish face jumped out of the lead car.
14:41Kane Rizzo.
14:48Kane!
14:49My brother!
14:50You're finally here!
14:52Quick!
14:53Help me kill this crazy woman!
14:55Kill her!
14:56And I'll give you half my business!
14:58No!
14:58All of it!
14:58I'll give you everything!
15:00Just get me out of here!
15:01I'll give you half my business!
15:04Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
15:09But the instant he recognized the eagle insignia in her hand, he stiffened and gave a sudden shudder.
15:16Lily crawled over to Kane on her hands and knees, clinging to Kane's pant leg.
15:24Cain, Frank is done
15:26He's nobody now
15:29Save me
15:33Get rid of him and that woman
15:37And you can take his place
15:40I'll make you the new king of New York
15:47Cain didn't move
15:48His eyes never left mom
15:52Lily grew desperate
15:53She propped herself up with her injured arm
15:56And grabbed Cain's belt with her other hand
16:06My face may be ruined
16:09And I may have lost a hand
16:10But I still have a tongue
16:14I can still please you
16:16As she spoke
16:17She started undoing Cain's belt
16:23Just do it now, kill Frank
16:25And that little bastard's mom
16:26We can
16:33You think you get to insult Kay's daughter?
16:41The next second, right in front of everyone
16:43Cain dropped to one knee and lowered his head
16:47Boss
16:50Behind him, more than a hundred of his men dropped to one knee too
16:58Cain, what are you doing?
16:59How could she possibly be Kay?
17:00In the underworld, this is the rule
17:01Whoever hold the eagle bow to just Kay
17:03Every one of dad's men went dead quiet
17:07Kay?
17:08You?
17:09You're Kay?
17:11Still holding my hand
17:12Mom walked me over to a chair in the yard and sat down
17:15Frank, this is your last chance
17:18Is your third weapons depose still going to resist?
17:21Serena, I was wrong
17:22I was really wrong
17:23I never should have betrayed you
17:25I never should have brought this bitch back
17:27I was out of my mind
17:28I swear
17:30I never wanted to divorce you
17:31You're the one I've always loved most
17:34Please forgive me this once
17:35I'm begging you
17:36For Bella's sake
17:37Please forgive me
17:40Too late
17:41In the distance
17:42Another huge mushroom cloud rose into the sky
17:45And the blast was so violent
17:47It almost blew out our eardrums
17:49Dad's last weapons depot was gone too
17:53Frank
17:54Your biggest mistake wasn't cheating
17:56It was forgetting that everything you have now came from me
17:59I gave it to you
18:00And I can take it back whenever I want
18:02I, I, I
18:04So losing one hand still wasn't enough to teach you?
18:07No, no, I was talking nonsense, Kay
18:09Please spare me
18:10So now you know you messed up?
18:11Too bad
18:12I never accept apologies
18:14Sell her to the filthiest red light district in Mexico
18:17Tell them she's Frank's woman
18:18I'm sure plenty of people there will be willing to take good care of her
18:23Sweetheart, your birthday is next week
18:25When mom finishes taking out the trash
18:27I'll take you to pick out your favorite strawberry cake
18:29Serena, can we still go back?
18:30Back to how it was before when it was just us and Bella
18:33Why didn't you tell me the truth from the start?
18:35Frank, I gave you ten years
18:37Ten years to turn you from a stray dog into a man
18:39Too bad trash stays trash
18:40You didn't grow
18:41You just got greedier and stupider
18:43And worst of all, you hurt Bella
18:45Strip him and dump him in Mexico
18:47Anyone who dares take in Frank Moretto
18:49Is making an enemy of the Vary family
18:52That night
18:53Where did dad go?
18:56Dad, he went somewhere far away to make money for us
18:58He'll come back, right?
19:01Bella
19:02When something gets dirty
19:04When it goes bad
19:05We don't keep it
19:06It's like this steak
19:08You cut off the part that tastes bad
19:10And keep the good part, right?
19:12After that day
19:13Dad disappeared from our world for good
19:16K
19:16Long time no see
19:19The voice on the phone belonged to Victor
19:21The head of the Sicilian Mafia
19:24Victor and the Vary family went way back
19:26He was ambitious as hell
19:28And he'd always wanted to take over New York
19:30Victor, if you have something to say, say it
19:33I heard you wiped out the Morussi family
19:34And took over all the arms business on the East Coast
19:36Congratulations
19:37New York's too big for one person to control
19:39Give me half
19:39In your dreams
19:40Don't be so cold
19:41Your daughter Bella is very cute
19:43It would be a real shame if something happened to her, wouldn't it?
19:45If you lay one finger on Bella, I'll wipe the Sicilian Mafia off the face of the Earth
19:49Good
19:50I'll be waiting
19:51One week from now, I'll come to New York in person
19:53And while I'm there, I'll go see your precious daughter
19:56She knew exactly how vicious Victor was
19:59And when he said something, he followed through
20:01I was mom's weak spot
20:03She wouldn't let anything happen to me
20:05Victor will be in New York in one week
20:07He's coming for Belly
20:08And he's coming for our territory too
20:10From this moment on, the whole city goes on lockdown
20:13Increase security at every entry point, the docks and the airports
20:15I want eyes on everything, 24-7
20:17You take my best team and handle security at the villa and with Bella
20:20Stay with her at all times
20:22Do not leave her alone for even a second
20:23And one more thing
20:24Replace the curtains in Bella's room with bulletproof curtains
20:27And lock the windows
20:27No one goes into that room without my permission
20:29Yes
20:30I want every armed unit in position hidden out of sight
20:33The seconds people enter the country, kill them on the spot
20:35Yes
20:39Mom, what's wrong?
20:41You look upset
20:43It's nothing, baby
20:44Mom just has a few things to handle
20:46Boss, we've got a problem
20:48Victor's men already slipped into the country
20:51Why panic?
20:52Stick to the original plan
20:53Go to Maxim Alert
20:54Get every covert unit into position
20:55Watch their every move
20:57And don't let them know they're being watched
20:58Yes, boss
21:01Victor moved way too fast this time
21:02He had to have planned this ahead of time
21:04I know
21:04Victor been trying to take over the East Coast for years
21:07And he announced this and arrested me
21:08And he didn't work capable of
21:09He wants to stir up trouble in New York
21:10He'll need my permission first
21:12Mom, are bad people coming to hurt us?
21:15Don't be scared, baby
21:16If the bad guys come
21:17Mom will send every last one of them running
21:21Just then, several unfamiliar figures showed up on the surveillance screens
21:25Moving stealthily toward the villa
21:27The second they hit the ground
21:29And more than a dozen armed men rushed in and surrounded them
21:33The killer's faces changed instantly
21:35Gunfire ripped through the night
21:37And bullets flew everywhere
21:39Just a few minutes
21:40Most of the killers were taken down
21:42Mom stood on the second floor balcony
21:45Mom, I'm scared
21:47Don't be scared, baby
21:48It'll be over soon
21:50Not long after
21:51The gunfight was over
21:52And every last killer had been subdued
21:55When mom saw I was still shaking
21:57She called over one of the house staff
21:59Take Bella back to her room
22:00Stay with her
22:01Put two men you trust outside Bella's door
22:04No one gets in
22:05Yes, boss
22:07She called over one of the house staff
22:09Only then did mom walk over to the killers
22:12Her eyes cold enough to scare anyone
22:17Who sent you?
22:20What does Victor want?
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