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The Don's Favorite Lover Vanished
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00:00:02you're mine no one else feels this good i'm the best art forger and intel specialist in chicago
00:00:10and i fell for the man who owned it all don venezso russo for 10 years i was his secret
00:00:16his weapon and his woman i built his empire from the shadows i thought i'd get a ring in the
00:00:21end
00:00:23after all every night he was in this city he was buried inside me
00:00:27taking his pleasure you're mine no one else feels this good but this time after he was finished
00:00:34with me he announced that he was marrying the russian brata princess katerina petrov that's
00:00:39when i finally knew i wasn't his woman i was just a body for his pleasure don't tell me chiaka
00:00:45you
00:00:46didn't really think you could be the lady of the russo family did you six months ago he decided
00:00:53i was just a body so i distra every piece of the life he gave me
00:01:01i made one call to my father in italy and then i vanished
00:01:08but when the don who owned chicago realized he could no longer find his favorite toy
00:01:23his burning palm slid slowly up along my waist yes have me don i was don vintenzo's secret for 10
00:01:31years i was waiting for a ring but just now after fucking me he told me he was marrying someone
00:01:37else
00:01:37that's when i knew i was just a body for him to use an hour ago for who knows how
00:01:43many times he
00:01:44fucked me wild and furious his burning palm slid slowly up along my waist stopping at the most
00:01:51sensitive place i trembled uncontrollably beneath him my nails digging deep onto his shoulders
00:01:56yes have me don i gasped feeling every one of his thrusts deep inside me he kissed me hard
00:02:03harder than ever before when it was over i curled up in his arms tracing the scars on his chest
00:02:09with
00:02:09my finger his voice cut through the dark
00:02:14tomorrow night you're coming to the family dinner
00:02:18i looked up at him sharply my heart pounding violently he kissed me hard i'd slept with him
00:02:24for a decade he'd never let me near a family dinner
00:02:29vintenzo is this it are you finally making me yours
00:02:34don't tell me chiara you didn't really think you could be the lady of the russo family did you
00:02:39he raised an eyebrow and shot me a sideways glance
00:02:42official
00:02:46he blew out a smoke ring his tone sharp
00:02:48what's there to make official the dinner is to welcome my fiancee
00:02:53katerina petrov the russian bratia princess
00:02:56every word hit me like a sledgehammer my heart seemed to stop for a second
00:03:01my mind went completely blank
00:03:04you're getting married
00:03:06then what the hell am i
00:03:07the smirk on vincenzo's face died he leaned in close
00:03:11don't tell me chiara
00:03:12he curbed a finger tilting my chin up
00:03:15you didn't really think you could be the lady of the russo family did you
00:03:19i stared at him unable to believe what i was hearing
00:03:25her when did you decide
00:03:29i was waiting for him in bed and during those trips he was getting engaged to another woman
00:03:34six months ago
00:03:37he got up and walked to the bathroom without a single glance back at the wreckage he'd made of my
00:03:43face
00:03:43it's for the alliance for the family
00:03:46six months ago i suddenly remembered all his business trips to europe
00:03:51every time he came back i was waiting for him in bed and during those trips he was getting engaged
00:03:57to another woman
00:04:00i followed him into the bathroom
00:04:02the mirror showed my pale face
00:04:04my body covered in his marks
00:04:06an hour ago they were trophies
00:04:08now they were just marks of shame
00:04:11do you love her?
00:04:14that body drove me wild
00:04:16feeling his calm run down my leg
00:04:22love?
00:04:23he turned on the shower
00:04:24steam quickly fogging up the mirror
00:04:26chiara i thought you were smarter than that
00:04:31this is business
00:04:33not a fairy tale
00:04:34he stepped out of the shower
00:04:36water dripping down his perfect body
00:04:38ten minutes ago
00:04:40that body drove me wild
00:04:42now
00:04:43it just made me sick
00:04:44katerina is young
00:04:46beautiful
00:04:47and useful
00:04:50she brings the entire eastern block with her
00:04:53he grabbed a towel
00:04:54his eyes sweeping over my naked body
00:04:57and you
00:04:58you have other uses
00:05:00other uses
00:05:01a warm body in his bed
00:05:03a loyal weapon
00:05:04i stood there frozen
00:05:06feeling his calm run down my leg
00:05:09i had never felt so dirty
00:05:12chiara you've always been my best weapon
00:05:14so lose that kicked pup look
00:05:16it makes you look pathetic
00:05:22when i pulled myself together and walked back out
00:05:26vincenzo was already in a suit
00:05:27sitting on the sofa
00:05:29on the phone
00:05:30the fabrischi egg
00:05:31make sure it's the winter egg
00:05:33it's katerina's favorite
00:05:35and get a dozen haute couture gowns ready for her to try on
00:05:40all white
00:05:41she says it's the color of angels
00:05:43hearing that
00:05:45my heart clenched painfully
00:05:47i couldn't help looking at him
00:05:49and then i saw it
00:05:50a smile i had never seen before
00:05:52it was almost
00:05:53sweet
00:05:54the pain i had just forced down
00:05:57came flooding back again
00:05:58clatter
00:05:58my phone slipped from my hand
00:06:00and hit the floor
00:06:01vincenzo turned at the sound
00:06:04still smiling
00:06:06all cleaned up
00:06:08good
00:06:11see yourself out
00:06:12i'll take care of the bill
00:06:13he grabbed his coat
00:06:15and was about to leave
00:06:16but stopped at the door
00:06:17looking back at me
00:06:18a mocking smire curved on his lips
00:06:20chiara you've always been my best weapon
00:06:22so lose that kicked pup look
00:06:24it makes you look pathetic
00:06:27like you're reaching for something
00:06:28you could never have
00:06:31in seven days
00:06:32i want the name chiara rossi
00:06:34to disappear from chicago forever
00:06:35i know you inside and out
00:06:37i know what you're thinking
00:06:38with just one look
00:06:40don't you think that's a little
00:06:41predictable
00:06:42if we were actually together
00:06:44it'd be so damn boring
00:06:46his voice faded with his footsteps
00:06:49but the words kept echoing in my head
00:06:51i sat on the cold bed
00:06:53i started laughing
00:06:55and then the laughter turned to tears
00:06:57i sat there until late
00:06:59then went back to my own studio
00:07:00i walked to the safe
00:07:02and entered the code
00:07:03inside was a gold desert eagle
00:07:05the grip was engraved with my initials
00:07:08a gift from vincenzo
00:07:09for my 18th birthday
00:07:10there were also the jewels
00:07:12the paintings
00:07:12and the antiques he'd given me over the years
00:07:14tonight i threw them into the incinerator
00:07:17one by one
00:07:17miss this is all valuable stuff
00:07:20you're really getting rid of it
00:07:22my assistant watched the flames
00:07:25his eyes full of regret
00:07:26i nodded slowly
00:07:28my voice quiet
00:07:29i don't want them anymore
00:07:31not just them
00:07:32this relationship
00:07:33this man
00:07:34i didn't want any of it anymore
00:07:41i dialed an encrypted number
00:07:45papa
00:07:46it's me
00:07:47chiara
00:07:49you finally decided to call
00:07:50in seven days
00:07:52i want the name chiara rossi
00:07:54to disappear from chicago forever
00:08:01i turned off my phone
00:08:05i didn't answer a single one
00:08:0817 encrypted messages from vintezo
00:08:10at 2 in the afternoon
00:08:12the door to my studio was kicked open
00:08:21marco vincenzo's right hand man
00:08:23stormed in with four of his associates
00:08:25miss chiara
00:08:27marco's voice was still polite
00:08:29but his hand was already resting on the butt of his gun
00:08:31the boss wants to see you
00:08:3420 minutes later
00:08:35the car stopped in front of the russo family estate
00:08:41this used to be my home
00:08:43now
00:08:44it felt like a cage
00:08:47i was escorted into my old art studio
00:08:57the moment the door opened
00:08:59i froze
00:09:00the room was empty
00:09:01all my paintings
00:09:03my easels
00:09:03my paints
00:09:04even the only photo of us together
00:09:07every trace of me had been cleaned out completely
00:09:10in their place was lava russian style decor
00:09:12and hanging in the center of the wall was a huge oil painting
00:09:16the woman in the painting wore a white dress
00:09:19her smile as holy as an angel
00:09:22it was katerina
00:09:25katerina
00:09:26this is chiara rossi
00:09:27the family's most useful asset
00:09:31like it
00:09:32katerina picked it out herself
00:09:35vincenzo's voice came from behind me
00:09:37he was wearing a custom briono suit
00:09:39flawless and perfectly tailored
00:09:41katerina lunged to his arm
00:09:43blonde hair
00:09:43blue eyes
00:09:44an angel
00:09:45vincenzo said
00:09:46his tone flat
00:09:47katerina
00:09:49this is chiara rossi
00:09:50the family's most
00:09:52useful asset
00:09:54katerina's blue eyes flashed with innocence
00:09:57her voice sweet
00:09:58it's so nice to meet you
00:10:00vincenzo mentions you all the time
00:10:02he says he doesn't know who'd handle all the family's dirty work without you
00:10:05that must be very hard
00:10:07she deliberately stressed the words dirty work
00:10:10but her face still wore a gentle sympathetic smile
00:10:14it's my honor to serve the family
00:10:18don't say things that could be misunderstood
00:10:20i would never touch an underlure
00:10:23vincenzo nodded
00:10:24satisfied
00:10:25then he turned to katerina
00:10:29darling
00:10:29let me introduce you to the uncles
00:10:34he wrapped an arm around her
00:10:36and led her towards the main hall
00:10:38the family elders were already waiting there
00:10:40one of them
00:10:41uncle antonio
00:10:42looked from me to vincenzo and smiled
00:10:48vincenzo
00:10:48chiara has been by your side for so many years
00:10:51we all thought
00:10:53uncle antonio
00:10:56his face darkened
00:10:58don't say things that could be misunderstood
00:11:01his eyes swept toward me
00:11:02his voice low
00:11:03but clear enough for the entire silent hall to hear
00:11:06i would never touch an underlure
00:11:09i lowered my eyes to hide the pain in them
00:11:11forcing myself to smile
00:11:13uncle antonio you've misunderstood
00:11:15the boss and i have always had a purely professional relationship
00:11:25for a split second
00:11:26vincenzo's expression froze
00:11:28then it was gone
00:11:30the tension in the hall instantly disappeared
00:11:33katerina tightened her grip on vanazzo's arm
00:11:36and flashed me a victorious smile
00:11:37vincenzo walked past me
00:11:39he started to raise his hand like he always did to pat my head
00:11:42in the end he only reached over to straighten katerina's hair
00:11:46then he leaned in close
00:11:47his voice low enough that only i could hear
00:11:50well done
00:11:51remember what you said tonight
00:11:53don't disappoint me
00:11:56the dinner began
00:11:58i sat alone at the far end of the long table
00:12:01watching vincenzo and caterna
00:12:03seated at the head of the table
00:12:05accepting everyone's congratulations
00:12:08vincenzo noticed my gaze
00:12:09he turned and looked at me
00:12:12then
00:12:13he raised his glass
00:12:15his eyes were cold and satisfied
00:12:17like he was praising a well-trained hunting hound
00:12:19i raised my glasses well
00:12:21a perfect smile on my lips
00:12:23i hope you're still smiling in seven days vincenzo
00:12:26when i'm gone for good
00:12:28i drew my glock and fired back through the rear window
00:12:31katriana screamed and
00:12:32rocket
00:12:33the dinner ended
00:12:34the armored car was already waiting outside
00:12:36i instinctively moved toward the front passenger seat
00:12:39a single look from vincenzo stopped me in my tracks
00:12:42in the back
00:12:43katerina took his arm and slipped into the spacious middle row
00:12:49and i was shoved into the corner of the back row
00:12:54the car pulled away into the chicago night
00:12:56the next second
00:12:57get down
00:12:59the first bullet shattered the windshield without warning
00:13:01marco yelled
00:13:02wrestling the steering wheel
00:13:04gunfire erupted from all sides
00:13:06bullets hammering the car like hail
00:13:09shit
00:13:10it's the torino family
00:13:12i quickly drew my glock and fired back through the rear window
00:13:15katriana screamed and curled up in vincenzo's arms
00:13:18and he returned fire while shielding her tightly with his body
00:13:22it's okay baby i'm here
00:13:25bang
00:13:26the back tires blew out
00:13:27the entire car spun out of control
00:13:30heading straight for the wall
00:13:31and in that instant i saw him
00:13:33in the side passage
00:13:35a hitter was raising an rpg onto his shoulder
00:13:38rocket
00:13:40and with all his strength
00:13:41he kicked
00:13:45in that single second
00:13:47vinedzo made his choice
00:13:49he grabbed katerina
00:13:50pulling her under him
00:13:51using his back as a shield
00:13:53then
00:13:53he lifted his foot
00:13:55and with all his strength
00:13:56he kicked
00:13:58not at the enemy
00:13:59and me
00:14:00his military boot
00:14:02slamped into the car door beside me
00:14:04and the massive force
00:14:05hurled me out of the vehicle
00:14:14no
00:14:15i saw him vincenzo
00:14:17crawled out of the burning wreckage
00:14:20katerina was held tightly in his arms
00:14:22completely unharmed
00:14:25he lowered his head
00:14:27and gently stroked her hair
00:14:29murmuring softly
00:14:30to comfort her
00:14:31then he carried her
00:14:32and ran toward the emergency edge
00:14:34without looking back
00:14:36he didn't even
00:14:37look at me once
00:14:40not from beginning to end
00:14:42i lay on the cold ground
00:14:44listening to the crackling sound of flames
00:14:46devouring metal
00:14:48then the darkness
00:14:49completely swallowed me
00:14:58i almost lost you
00:15:01his voice trembled with lingering fear
00:15:04when i opened my eyes
00:15:06i was already lying
00:15:08in the family's secret medical wing
00:15:10you're awake
00:15:11old dr castellino
00:15:12checked my pupils
00:15:13you're lucky
00:15:15marco dragged you back
00:15:17from the blast
00:15:17right before it went up
00:15:21vincenzo
00:15:22my voice was a rasp
00:15:26the boss is with miss katerina
00:15:28the doctor paused for a moment
00:15:32she was badly shaken
00:15:34i let out a silent bitter laugh
00:15:37shaken
00:15:40doctor
00:15:40turn on the monitor
00:15:42the screen on the wall flickered on
00:15:44and i switched to katiana's room
00:15:47on the screen
00:15:48she was wearing a white silk nightgown
00:15:50propped weakly against the pillows
00:15:53vincenzo was sitting on the edge of the bed
00:15:55feeding her soup
00:15:57spoon by spoon
00:15:58his movements were so gentle
00:16:00like he was handling a priceless treasure
00:16:02i almost lost you
00:16:05his voice trembled with lingering fear
00:16:08i know
00:16:09you saved me
00:16:11she whispered
00:16:12touching his face
00:16:14you're my hero
00:16:15the next second
00:16:17vincenzo pulled a velvet box
00:16:19from his pocket
00:16:22my heart suddenly stopped
00:16:25not for the family
00:16:27not for the alliance
00:16:28just because
00:16:29i love you
00:16:30he got down on one knee
00:16:33he opened the box
00:16:35inside was a massive diamond ring
00:16:37i recognized it
00:16:39the ring passed down to the matriarch of the russo family
00:16:43marry me
00:16:45he looked up at her
00:16:46his eyes full of devotion
00:16:48not for the family
00:16:50not for the alliance
00:16:51just because
00:16:52i love you
00:16:54katiana instantly burst into tears of joy
00:16:57yes of course i will
00:16:58vincenzo slid the ring onto her finger
00:17:01and lowered his head
00:17:02to kiss the back of her hand
00:17:06i stared at the screen
00:17:07until it dissolved into static
00:17:12so
00:17:18he knew how to say the words
00:17:24he just never said them to me
00:17:29stabbing at my eyes
00:17:30my voice like gravel
00:17:32we got it after our first
00:17:33three days later
00:17:35my door opened
00:17:36vincenzo walked in
00:17:38katerina on his arm
00:17:39she wore a white chanel suit
00:17:41the family ring on her left hand glittered
00:17:44stabbing at my eyes
00:17:45vincenzo's voice was flat
00:17:49kiara
00:17:49how are you feeling
00:17:50i said
00:17:53my voice like gravel
00:17:58disappointed
00:18:02katerina walked to my bedside
00:18:04her face a mask of fake concern
00:18:06i've been wanting to see you
00:18:08i heard you were badly hurt protecting us
00:18:10you're so brave
00:18:12protecting you
00:18:13what a fucking joke
00:18:16just doing my job
00:18:17katerina's gaze dropped to the open collar of my hospital gown
00:18:20zeroing in on the small phoenix tattoo just below my colophon
00:18:23we got it after our first firefight together
00:18:26our first secret
00:18:27a flash of jealousy crossed her eyes
00:18:30i thought he was here to erase mine
00:18:33to strip me of our last secret
00:18:35but i was wrong
00:18:36she turned to vincenzo
00:18:37her voice sickly sweet
00:18:39darling
00:18:39kiara's tattoo is so unique
00:18:40but i don't really like it
00:18:42it reminds me you have a past i don't know about
00:18:44it makes me feel insecure
00:18:45vincenzo went still
00:18:47he was silent for a few seconds
00:18:49then he took out his phone
00:18:51and dialed your marco
00:18:54get tony over to the hospital with his kit
00:18:57now
00:18:58my blood ran cold
00:19:02tony
00:19:03the family's tattoo artist
00:19:05no
00:19:05he wouldn't
00:19:08twenty minutes later
00:19:09tony marcelli walked in
00:19:11carrying a black case
00:19:12he saw me in the bed
00:19:14then looked at vincenzo
00:19:16confused
00:19:17boss you sure
00:19:18you want to do this here
00:19:20i thought he was here to erase mine
00:19:22to strip me of our last secret
00:19:26but i was wrong
00:19:30it was so much worse
00:19:38i'd shoved him out
00:19:39vincenzo took off his own shirt
00:19:42the scars on his chest were suddenly blinding
00:19:45the ones i traced with my fingers after we made love
00:19:49the marks of our life together
00:19:52the one on his left peck
00:19:53from three years ago at the docks
00:20:07i'd shoved him out of the way
00:20:09and took tony the butcher's knife for him
00:20:12he held me
00:20:13covered in blood
00:20:14and lost control for the first time
00:20:17his eyes shot with red
00:20:18as he screamed my name
00:20:19he'd said
00:20:21kiara
00:20:22you're mine
00:20:22no one
00:20:24touches you
00:20:27the bullet greys on the right
00:20:29from five years ago in milandulan
00:20:32we were cornered
00:20:34i used a fake id to talk us past the cops and get us out
00:20:42he kissed my wounds and called him his goddess of victory
00:20:47and now he was going to erase it all
00:20:49right here
00:20:51vincenzo said
00:20:52revealing the much more intricate phoenix on his chest
00:20:58the one i designed for him when i was 19
00:21:01one of a kind
00:21:03cover it
00:21:05with the russian double-headed eagle
00:21:08he pointed to the phoenix and gave tony his order
00:21:14he grinned out
00:21:15his voice rough
00:21:17his eyes never left her
00:21:19the buzz of the needle was sharp in the quiet room
00:21:21blood seeped out
00:21:22mixing with ink
00:21:23a smear of red before my eyes
00:21:25i watched the phoenix i designed
00:21:28the symbol of our past
00:21:29get tortured
00:21:30consumed
00:21:30and swallowed whole by the eagle
00:21:32that stood for his alliance
00:21:33his new woman
00:21:34does it hurt
00:21:38katrina asked
00:21:39dabbing his sweat with a handkerchief
00:21:43no
00:21:43he grinned out
00:21:45his voice rough
00:21:46his eyes never left her
00:21:48for you
00:21:50nothing hurts
00:21:53two hours later
00:21:54it was done
00:21:56vincenzo's chest
00:21:57was a mess of blood
00:21:58and raw flesh
00:21:59but the snorling russian eagle
00:22:01had completely replaced the phoenix
00:22:05perfect
00:22:06katiana purred
00:22:08kissing his bloody chest
00:22:10now
00:22:11inside and out
00:22:13you belong only to me
00:22:16vincenzo looked at the strange
00:22:18bloody symbol in the mirror
00:22:19he gave katyarana a weak
00:22:22but satisfied smile
00:22:25he said
00:22:26but his eyes found mine in the reflection
00:22:32now i'm only yours
00:22:35i want you to build her the perfect gun
00:22:37the same one you custom made for me back then
00:22:41the next morning
00:22:42my burner phone rang
00:22:46come to victor's workshop
00:22:48his voice was cold
00:22:50devoid of emotion
00:22:51one hour
00:22:52katarina needs a new gun
00:22:53you're designing it
00:22:55i refuse
00:22:55this isn't a request chiara
00:22:58don't make me have my men ask you again
00:23:02with that
00:23:02he hung up
00:23:03an hour later
00:23:04i stood in the basement
00:23:06of an abandoned factory
00:23:08vincenzo and katyarana
00:23:09were already there
00:23:10vincenzo walked over to me
00:23:11his voice was low enough
00:23:12that only i could hear
00:23:13i want you to build her
00:23:14the perfect gun
00:23:15the same one you custom made
00:23:17for me back then
00:23:17my breathing thing
00:23:19stopped instantly
00:23:21i know you remember
00:23:22every detail
00:23:24his voice was cold
00:23:25to the point of cruelty
00:23:26replicate all of it
00:23:30for her
00:23:32i finally understood
00:23:34he wanted me to cut open our past
00:23:36with my own hands
00:23:38to take everything built
00:23:39from blood and trust
00:23:41wrap it like a gift
00:23:43and hand it to another woman
00:23:46it was a hundred times crueler
00:23:48than covering the tattoo
00:23:52i'm not crafting these love charms
00:23:54for your new lover
00:23:55brilliant
00:23:58victor stared at the blueprint in admiration
00:24:02how long
00:24:04three weeks
00:24:05if miss chiaka is willing to oversee the production
00:24:08oversee the production
00:24:10watch another woman hold the love token forged from my past with him
00:24:16no
00:24:17i shot to my feet
00:24:19my voice horny
00:24:20everyone turned to look at me
00:24:22the next second
00:24:23i grabbed the design i had just finished
00:24:27and in front of everyone
00:24:29i tore it to pieces
00:24:45i'm not crafting these love charms
00:24:47for your new lover
00:24:50don't force me to deal with you
00:24:52by family rules
00:24:53you know what happens to traitors
00:24:56pieces of paper scattered across the floor
00:25:00the rage i had buried for so long
00:25:03finally exploded
00:25:06vincenzo's eyes instantly turned dangerous
00:25:10chiola
00:25:12i turned and walked away
00:25:16if you walk out that door today
00:25:18his voice carried a naked threat
00:25:22don't force me to deal with you by family rules
00:25:25you know what happens to traitors
00:25:30i turned back to look at him
00:25:32my eyes were ice cold
00:25:36then try me
00:25:41i walked away without looking back
00:25:45behind me came katharina's startled scream
00:25:50and vincenzo's furious roar
00:25:54in the picture vincenzo was standing at my favorite private shooting range
00:25:57personally teaching arena how to shoot
00:25:59when i returned to the safe house
00:26:02a gold-embrust invitation was already waiting at the door
00:26:05you are cordially invited to the engagement party of mr vincenzo russo
00:26:09and miss katerina petrov
00:26:10i stared at the beautiful card
00:26:12imagining them picking it out together
00:26:15just then
00:26:16my phone buzzed
00:26:17a photo from marco
00:26:19in the picture vincenzo was standing at my favorite private shooting range
00:26:22personally teaching arena how to shoot
00:26:24and in her hands was the custom sig salar p226 that used to belong to me
00:26:31i slowly flicked open my lighter
00:26:34the flame licked the corner of the invitation
00:26:36i quietly watched it burn
00:26:38watched their names turn into black ash little by little
00:26:41and watched the last pathetic shred of hope inside me burn away completely
00:26:45then i dialed my father's encrypted number
00:26:52papa
00:26:53is it time
00:26:56i watched the invitation crumble into ash
00:27:00it's time
00:27:02we start tonight
00:27:05where did you think you could run
00:27:10i had just zipped the last bag
00:27:12when the door to the safe house was kicked off its hinges
00:27:17vincenzo stood in the doorway
00:27:18his eyes bloodshot
00:27:19blazing with near frenzied rage
00:27:24found you
00:27:27he murmured lowly
00:27:28his voice dangerously akin to a beast about to tear its prey apart
00:27:32my hand went to my gun
00:27:34three strides
00:27:35and he was already in front of me
00:27:36his was faster
00:27:37of course it was always faster
00:27:45where did you think you could run
00:27:46he slammed me hard against the wall
00:27:49his hand clamping my wrist in an unyielding iron visk
00:28:00let go of me vincenzo
00:28:02not until you tell me what you're really up to
00:28:04his hot breath washed over my face laced with the scent of whiskey and fury
00:28:08i struggled fiercely yet he pinned me firmly in place
00:28:11suddenly the rage in his eyes flickered for a moment
00:28:14in its place came an almost broken emotion
00:28:17i've been looking for you all night
00:28:19he said
00:28:20pressing his forehead to mine
00:28:22his voice hunky from exhaustion
00:28:25i thought something happened to you
00:28:28a sharp pain pierced my chest
00:28:30but my reason was clearer than ever
00:28:32this was another trap
00:28:34once again
00:28:34let go of me vincenzo
00:28:37not until you tell me what you're really up to
00:28:40it has nothing to do with you
00:28:43nothing to do with me
00:28:45he let out a cold laugh and gripped my chin tightly
00:28:48you are mine chiara
00:28:49for ten years
00:28:50every part of you has been branded with the mark of the russos
00:28:53you have no right to claim anything is unrelated to me
00:28:56brands fade with time
00:28:57i stared straight into his eyes
00:28:59they get replaced all the same
00:29:02you and your family
00:29:03you mean nothing to me anymore
00:29:07everything you possess all belong to the russo family
00:29:11you're using my father's oath to pressure me
00:29:13he abruptly reached into his suit inner pocket
00:29:15pulled out a heavy ancient medallion
00:29:18and slammed it hard onto the table
00:29:20it was carved with a twin headed serpent
00:29:23the blood oath seal of the rossi family
00:29:27my breath came to an abrupt halt
00:29:29your father swore an oath on rossi honor and blood
00:29:33in that moment he was no longer merely vincenzo
00:29:37he was the true dawn
00:29:39every word crushed my heart like heavy stone
00:29:44from the day you were born
00:29:46your life
00:29:48your loyalty
00:29:48everything you possess
00:29:49all belong to the russo family
00:29:51they belong to me
00:29:56i stared fastly at the blood oath seal
00:29:58my blood turning cold inch by inch
00:30:02this was the chain i could never break free from
00:30:04you're using my father's oath to pressure me
00:30:07you will kneel
00:30:08let every family present witness
00:30:11what rossi loyalty truly means
00:30:13if it's the only way to make you obey
00:30:16he picked the medallion back up
00:30:18his gaze turning cold and rigid once more
00:30:20the night after tomorrow
00:30:21the engagement party
00:30:22you will attend
00:30:23he paused for a moment
00:30:25then delivered his final cruelest blow
00:30:27moreover
00:30:28you will personally present karenna
00:30:30with the petrov family's
00:30:32pact of peace diamond dagger
00:30:38you will kneel
00:30:40let every family present witness
00:30:43what rossi loyalty truly means
00:30:50i simply watched him silently
00:30:52watched the man i once would have died for
00:30:55now he bound me with family honor
00:30:57and cut me deeply with the sharpest blade of humiliation
00:31:01my voice sounded hollow
00:31:03utterly unlike my own
00:31:05i understand
00:31:11after that
00:31:19good
00:31:20he turned and left
00:31:23satisfied
00:31:24you are my property
00:31:27not my enemy
00:31:34after that
00:31:35he left with his men
00:31:37i stood alone in the wrecked apartment
00:31:39the sunset stretched my shadow
00:31:41long and lonely across the floor
00:31:44a blood oath
00:31:46he was truly using the blood oath against me
00:31:49i slowly picked up the small blade i used for cutting canvas
00:31:56its sharp edge reflected my pale face
00:31:59blood debts
00:32:03i murmured softly
00:32:05my voice lighter than a feather
00:32:10must always be repaid in blood
00:32:14how does it feel to know you were so easily replaced
00:32:18first piece i ever designed
00:32:19chicago's holy name cathedral
00:32:21had never looked so magnificent
00:32:26nearly every crime boss in the city was there
00:32:29the air was thick with expensive perfume and gun bowed
00:32:40and i stood alone in the shadows
00:32:43katena walked toward me
00:32:47she wore a priceless vera wong wedding gown
00:32:50a diamond tiara
00:32:52glittering in her blonde hair
00:32:54like a princess from a fairy tale
00:32:59she stopped in front of me
00:33:01her gaze slowly dropping to my chest
00:33:04around my neck hung a black diamond phoenix necklace
00:33:08it was the first piece i ever designed
00:33:11and the first gift i ever gave vinanzo
00:33:15a few days ago
00:33:17a few days ago he had marco return it to me
00:33:20poor little phoenix
00:33:23katarina's voice was sickly sweet
00:33:26once its master abandons it
00:33:29all it can do is stay lonely and unwanted
00:33:33she tilted her head slightly
00:33:35her smile vicious
00:33:36tell me chiara
00:33:39how does it feel to know you were so easily replaced
00:33:46i just thought miss chiara looked lonely
00:33:48standing here all by herself
00:33:50a soldier should stay in her place
00:33:52before i could answer
00:33:55vinanzo's voice came from behind me
00:34:02darling what are you talking about with my soldier
00:34:04he walked to katiana's side
00:34:06his arm wrapping possessively around her waist
00:34:10he didn't even look at me
00:34:13as if i were nothing more than part of the decoration
00:34:16nothing
00:34:17katarina pouted sweetly
00:34:20i just thought miss chiara looked lonely
00:34:22standing here all by herself
00:34:24a soldier should stay in her place
00:34:28vincenzo's voice was cold and emotionless
00:34:30chiara hold your position
00:34:34i raised my champagne glass
00:34:36a flawless smile rested on my lips
00:34:41yes boss
00:34:47katrina
00:34:47where are you
00:34:52the waltz began
00:34:54vincenzo led katrina into the center of the dance floor
00:34:57then the entire cathedral was swallowed by darkness
00:35:02for one brief second there was silence
00:35:05the roar of automatic rifles
00:35:08breathed through the air
00:35:11screams
00:35:12shattering glass
00:35:13tables crashing to the floor
00:35:15get down
00:35:20it's an ambush
00:35:22the torino family
00:35:23in the darkness
00:35:25muzzle flashes flickered like meteors of death
00:35:28katrina
00:35:29for the first time
00:35:31panic completely tore through vincenzo's voice
00:35:34katrina
00:35:36where are you
00:35:37the gunfire intensified
00:35:39windows exploded one after another
00:35:41gunmen poured in from every direction
00:35:44then i saw
00:35:45a small black object cut through the darkness
00:35:48shrieking sharply as it flew toward the center of the dance floor
00:35:53a grenade
00:35:54at that moment time seemed to freeze completely
00:35:56i saw vinenzo and i saw katrina
00:35:59they were curled up on the opposite side of the dance floor
00:36:02and because of where i had moved i was close to vinenzo too
00:36:06at that moment time seemed to freeze completely
00:36:08I saw Vinenzo, and I saw Katerina.
00:36:11They were curled up on the opposite side of the dance floor,
00:36:14and because of where I had moved, I was close to Vinenzo too.
00:36:18The three of us formed a deadly triangle.
00:36:22The grenade landed directly in the center.
00:36:28That final burst of self toward her.
00:36:32Vinenzo saw it.
00:36:36The next second, his eyes locked onto the terrified Katerina.
00:36:41Then, they shifted to me.
00:36:45He had one second, and he made his choice.
00:36:51Without even the slightest hesitation.
00:36:59He threw himself toward Katerina, shielding her body with his own.
00:37:05Even protecting her head.
00:37:07He pushed off the ground for momentum.
00:37:11And the place he stepped was right beside me.
00:37:15He used my position.
00:37:17Used that final burst of force to launch himself toward her.
00:37:24Away from me.
00:37:31The explosion swallowed everything instantly.
00:37:34Didn't even check whether the woman who had...
00:37:36The explosion swallowed everything instantly.
00:37:39The shockwave hurled me violently into a stone pillar.
00:37:42I clearly heard the sound of my ribs breaking.
00:37:45The phoenix necklace around my neck snapped apart too.
00:37:49Falling into the pool of my own blood,
00:37:51As my vision slowly blurred,
00:37:53I saw Vinenzo climb out of the rubble.
00:37:55In his arms, Katerina was still held tightly.
00:37:59Completely unharmed.
00:38:00His suit was torn to pieces.
00:38:02But in his eyes, there was still only her.
00:38:05Open fire!
00:38:07Kill every last one of these bastards!
00:38:11He roared.
00:38:12Then, he picked her up and rushed toward the cathedral's side exit.
00:38:16Towards the safest way out.
00:38:18Gunfire still echoed around us.
00:38:21And I lay in my own blood.
00:38:24Feeling my breathing grow weaker and weaster.
00:38:27He never looked back.
00:38:28He didn't even spare me a glance.
00:38:31Didn't even check whether the woman who had bled for him for ten years...
00:38:35Was dead or alive.
00:38:37He had already made his choice.
00:38:39He chose his queen.
00:38:41And personally sacrificed his weapon.
00:38:45A woman who forces a man to make a choice is dangerous.
00:38:50The gunfire finally stopped.
00:38:53Dim red emergency lights illuminated the ruins scattered across the cathedral.
00:38:57Vincenzo stood in the center of the hall.
00:38:59And across from him stood a man in a long Russian military coat.
00:39:03Katerina's uncle, Dmitry Petrov.
00:39:06I need an explanation.
00:39:09Dmitry's voice was as cold as ice.
00:39:11My niece almost died on your territory.
00:39:15The Torino family will pay for this.
00:39:18Vincenzo's voice was low and heavy.
00:39:20That's not enough.
00:39:22Dmitry's gaze moved past him and landed on me behind the stone pillar.
00:39:26That woman...
00:39:27He said slowly.
00:39:29She's your liability.
00:39:31Then he stepped closer to the Nanzo.
00:39:34His tone turned meaningful.
00:39:36A woman who forces a man to make a choice is dangerous.
00:39:40My niece will not begin her new life with a threat hanging over her.
00:39:45Vincenzo said nothing.
00:39:48The Alliance only stands under one condition.
00:39:52Dmitry delivered his ultimatum.
00:39:55Eliminate all internal threats.
00:39:57Deal with her before the wedding.
00:40:00Otherwise the Alliance is over.
00:40:06After saying that, Dmitry turned and walked away.
00:40:12Activate the cleanup protocol.
00:40:14Target, Chiara Rossi.
00:40:17The hall fell into a terrifying silence.
00:40:21Vincenzo stood there alone for a long time without moving.
00:40:25Then, he slowly turned his head.
00:40:29Across the shattered ruins, his eyes met mine.
00:40:33There was no struggle left in them anymore.
00:40:35Only the cold rationality of a dawn remained.
00:40:40The next second he raised his radio.
00:40:43Marco.
00:40:44His voice was soft.
00:40:46But it crashed into my chest like a hammer.
00:40:50Activate the cleanup protocol.
00:40:52Target, Chiara Rossi.
00:40:54I suddenly laughed.
00:40:58So this was the truth.
00:41:01The thing that defeated me was never another woman.
00:41:06It was his ambition.
00:41:10Throat was slit open instantly.
00:41:12Blood sprayed across the white roses.
00:41:14The second man immediately reached for me.
00:41:16I dragged my battered body out through the cathedral's side exit.
00:41:19And Katerina Petrov was already waiting for me in the rose garden.
00:41:22A victor's smile rested on her face.
00:41:25You heard him.
00:41:27Don't blame Vincenzo.
00:41:30For his future, you have to disappear.
00:41:37One of the guards behind her handed her a syringe.
00:41:40He asked me to send you off personally.
00:41:42A final mercy.
00:41:43At least you'll die cleanly.
00:41:45She gave a small nod.
00:41:47Two large men immediately started walking toward me.
00:41:51I pulled the knife from my thigh holster.
00:41:54A flash of silver.
00:41:55The first man's throat was slit open instantly.
00:41:57Blood sprayed across the white roses.
00:41:59The second man immediately reached for his gun.
00:42:01I twisted aside and lunged forward.
00:42:03The blade drove straight into his heart.
00:42:06The man's eyes widened before he collapsed in disbelief.
00:42:10Katerina Petrov screamed and stumbled backward.
00:42:13You're insane!
00:42:14You actually killed them!
00:42:16I slowly rose to my feet.
00:42:18Blood still dripped from the knife in my hand.
00:42:21Because they were trying to kill me.
00:42:26Katerina Petrov suddenly screamed hysterically.
00:42:28Help!
00:42:29Help me!
00:42:30Help me!
00:42:31Chiara's trying to kill me!
00:42:35If my men hadn't protected me, I'd already be dead.
00:42:39The next second, hurried footsteps thundered in from every direction.
00:42:43The estate guards rushed over at once.
00:42:45Dozens of guns aimed directly at me.
00:42:48Then, Venezo Razo appeared.
00:42:51He saw the two bodies on the ground.
00:42:54He saw the trembling, sobbing Katerina Petrov.
00:43:00And he saw me.
00:43:03Saw the blooded knife in my hand.
00:43:06His expression darkened instantly.
00:43:10Katerina Petrov immediately threw herself into his arms, tears pouring down her face.
00:43:15She's gone crazy!
00:43:17She tried to kill me!
00:43:20She cried pitifully.
00:43:24If my men hadn't protected me, I'd already be dead.
00:43:28Vincenzo Russo pulled her tightly against him, gently patting her back to comfort her.
00:43:34Then, he drew his gun.
00:43:39The muzzle pointed directly at my forehead.
00:43:44I'll personally put a bullet through your head.
00:43:48The moment the cold metal touched my skin, I suddenly found it funny.
00:43:54His eyes were filled with violent fury.
00:43:58There wasn't a trace of warmth left anymore.
00:44:02Chiara!
00:44:04His roar sounded like a beast's.
00:44:08You dare touch her!
00:44:11The gun was still pressed against my forehead.
00:44:15And his voice dropped into a tone like a death sentence.
00:44:21Get out of my city.
00:44:22If I ever see you into Chicago again,
00:44:28I'll personally put a bullet through your head.
00:44:35Katerina Petrov cried as she threw herself into his arms.
00:44:40But the vicious triumph flashing through her eyes,
00:44:44I saw it clearly.
00:44:47She tried to kill me!
00:44:49She betrayed the family!
00:44:52She clutched his suit tightly.
00:44:59By the rules, you have to execute her yourself!
00:45:03Tell everyone, from this night on,
00:45:05Chiara Rossi is a traitor to the Russo family.
00:45:08Anyone who helps her is an enemy of mine.
00:45:09Execute me.
00:45:10I looked into Vinenzo Russo's eyes,
00:45:13waiting for his sentence.
00:45:15His finger tightened on the trigger.
00:45:17His dark eyes were a storm of emotions I couldn't read.
00:45:21Rage, conflict, and a flicker of exhaustion.
00:45:24Time stood still.
00:45:27Then, slowly, he spoke.
00:45:30Each word deliberate.
00:45:33Marco.
00:45:37Marco stepped out from behind him.
00:45:40Yes, boss.
00:45:42Get her.
00:45:45Vincenzo Rocco's gun was still on me,
00:45:47but his words were for Marco.
00:45:50Then throw her off the estate.
00:45:53Katerina Petrov's sob stopped.
00:45:55She looked at Vincenzo Roho in disbelief.
00:45:58Vincenzo, you...
00:45:59Vincenzo Russo ignored her.
00:46:02His eyes were still locked on me.
00:46:06Cut her off.
00:46:07Freeze her accounts.
00:46:09Strike her from the family records.
00:46:11The orders came out like machine gun fire.
00:46:13Everyone a cold blade.
00:46:14I don't want to see this face in Chicago ever again.
00:46:18He paused, then delivered the final sentence.
00:46:21Tell everyone, from this night on,
00:46:23Chiara Rossi is a traitor to the Russo family.
00:46:25Anyone who helps her is an enemy of mine.
00:46:28Without ceremony.
00:46:29Without ceremony.
00:46:31Two guards disarmed me.
00:46:33He made me a traitor.
00:46:37Left me with nothing.
00:46:39With no one.
00:46:44Then he threw me out of his world like a piece of trash.
00:46:49It was worse than a bullet.
00:46:52It killed my heart.
00:46:57My hand went limp.
00:46:59The knife fell from my fingers.
00:47:03Katrina Petrov was still glaring at me with pure hate.
00:47:08I didn't care anymore.
00:47:11Marco came forward and grabbed my arm without ceremony.
00:47:16Two guards disarmed me.
00:47:18They dragged me through the manicured lawns.
00:47:21Past the fountains.
00:47:23And out the main gates like a bag of trash.
00:47:29They threw me onto the cold asphalt.
00:47:31And I heard the gates begin to close behind me.
00:47:35Sealing off two worlds.
00:47:39I laughed.
00:47:42Then I started coughing up blood.
00:47:46With a delete button for a second.
00:47:49Then I pressed it.
00:47:53A black Mercedes pulled up silently beside me.
00:47:57The door opened.
00:47:59It was one of my father's men.
00:48:04Miss.
00:48:05Get in.
00:48:06On the back seat was a briefcase.
00:48:10Inside was a new set of identity papers.
00:48:14And this?
00:48:18The driver handing me a new phone.
00:48:21I took it.
00:48:22Then I took out my old phone.
00:48:25The screen lit up.
00:48:26The first name on my contact list was Vincenzo.
00:48:30Next to it was a small red heart I had put there myself.
00:48:34I looked at the name.
00:48:35My finger slid down the screen.
00:48:38Marco.
00:48:38Tony.
00:48:39Dr. Castellano.
00:48:41Every name was a piece of my past.
00:48:43Written in blood and fire.
00:48:45My face was a blank mask.
00:48:48My face was a blank mask.
00:48:48I started delighting.
00:48:51One by one.
00:48:55Photos.
00:48:57Messages.
00:48:59Finally, only Vincenzo's name was left.
00:49:01I held my finger on it.
00:49:03A confirmation box popped up.
00:49:07My finger paused over the delete button for a second.
00:49:12Then I pressed it.
00:49:14Ohio International Airport.
00:49:17VIP lounge.
00:49:18My father sat across from me.
00:49:21He handed me a coffee.
00:49:24Ready?
00:49:26Ready.
00:49:28I took out the black diamond phoenix necklace.
00:49:31The one that had fallen into the blood at the party.
00:49:34It had once been my most treasured possession.
00:49:37I looked at it.
00:49:38At the broken, bloodstained bird.
00:49:41Then I stood up, walked to the trash can in the lounge, and opened my hand.
00:49:46It landed with a soft, dull thud like my ten dead years.
00:49:49The boarding announcement came over the speakers.
00:49:52Now boarding.
00:49:53Flight to Florence.
00:49:55I stood and grabbed my carry-on.
00:49:57I pulled the SIM card from my old phone.
00:50:00Between my thumb and forefinger, I snapped the small piece of plastic in two.
00:50:05The pieces joined the necklace in the trash.
00:50:07I slipped on my sungla glasses, turning my face toward the gate.
00:50:15I'm ready, Papa.
00:50:16I took my father's arm and walked toward the gate.
00:50:20Behind me, the lights of Chicago burnt bright.
00:50:24A city of ghosts.
00:50:25It had nothing to do with me anymore.
00:50:28Chiara Rossi was dead.
00:50:31And I was walking away from her grave.
00:50:36She laughed sweetly.
00:50:38Then, she drove the blades straight toward my-
00:50:41The bells of Holy Name Cathedral echoed slowly through the air.
00:50:45I stood at the altar, my eyes fixed on the massive oak doors.
00:50:49This wasn't a wedding.
00:50:51It was a goddamn performance.
00:50:54The heavy oak doors slowly opened.
00:50:57Katerina, dressed in a priceless wedding gown, walked toward me like a saint.
00:51:01But I felt nothing.
00:51:03Only a cold premonation, like a man walking toward the gallows.
00:51:09The priest continued reading the vows.
00:51:12Vincenzo Russo, do you take-
00:51:14I do.
00:51:18Katina looked up at me.
00:51:20There was a strange, icy glint in her blue eyes.
00:51:24Katerina Petrov, do you take-
00:51:26Katiana's hand suddenly reached for the garter on her thigh.
00:51:29A diamond-stuckled dagger appeared in her hand.
00:51:32I do.
00:51:34She laughed sweetly.
00:51:36Then, she drove the blades straight toward my heart.
00:51:40Take you to hell!
00:51:44Blood immediately stained my white shirt, red.
00:51:48At the same time, the roar of automatic rifles tore through the Holy Cathedral.
00:51:54Ambush!
00:51:57Protect the boss!
00:51:58I grabbed Katerina by the throat and slammed her hard against the altar.
00:52:02Why?
00:52:03She burst into manic laughter.
00:52:05Her face turned red from the lack of air, but her eyes burned with terrifying excitement.
00:52:10She gasped for breath.
00:52:14This was a trap.
00:52:17A trap to swallow the entire Russo family.
00:52:21Her voice hissed like a venomous snake.
00:52:24And you personally sent away the only woman in this world who would take a bullet for you.
00:52:30Now, it's your turn.
00:52:34My blood frozen instantly.
00:52:36She suddenly smiled even more viciously.
00:52:39The attack at the enragement party?
00:52:44I arranged that, too.
00:52:46She admired the color draining from my face and let out a triumphant laugh.
00:52:50Tell me, Vincenzo.
00:52:53When you personally kicked her towards that explosion, how much do you think she hated you?
00:53:03Too late, husband.
00:53:08In that instant, my world completely collapsed.
00:53:13Not because of Katerina's betrayal.
00:53:16Not because my family was under attack.
00:53:19It was because I finally understood.
00:53:25I hadn't just lost a tool.
00:53:27I'd lost my shield.
00:53:29My only salvation.
00:53:31And I was the executioner who pushed her away.
00:53:36Chiara.
00:53:37A raw, animalistic roar from my throat.
00:53:43Not from the pain in my chest, but from a regret so sharp it was tearing me apart.
00:53:49Katerina's laughter grew wilder.
00:53:51Too late, husband.
00:53:54She hissed, her nails digging into my arm, her voice dripping with vengeance.
00:53:59It's too late.
00:54:03On the third day after everything ended, I locked myself inside her old studio.
00:54:08I smashed every Russian decoration.
00:54:11Behind a broken section of the wall, I found it.
00:54:15A hidden safe.
00:54:16I entered her birthday.
00:54:19Click.
00:54:24It opened.
00:54:25There were no weapons.
00:54:27No intelligence files.
00:54:29Only a black leather notebook.
00:54:59I opened the first page.
00:55:00The party is approaching.
00:55:02I have to warn Vinatzo.
00:55:03He doesn't trust me anymore.
00:55:06I flipped to the final page.
00:55:07The date was the day before I exiled her.
00:55:11App 1.
00:55:12Last chance.
00:55:13I have to tell him tonight.
00:55:15I have to protect him, even if he hates me for it.
00:55:18I give up Vinatzo.
00:55:20I give up Vinatzo.
00:55:20I don't love you anymore.
00:55:22No.
00:55:24No.
00:55:25I collapsed into the ruins like a wounded beast that had forgotten how to howl.
00:55:30Ten years of loyalty.
00:55:32Ten years of protection.
00:55:34What the fuck had I done?
00:55:40Chiara!
00:55:46Chiara.
00:55:47I'm coming for you.
00:55:50I flew across all of Europe.
00:55:53I activated every lead in the Russo Intelligence Network.
00:55:57I placed a bounty across the entire underworld.
00:56:00Find Chiara Rossi.
00:56:01I want her alive or I want her body.
00:56:03I want to know where she was last seen, who she met, what she said.
00:56:06I want to know everything.
00:56:08For the first time, I realized, all the power and money in the world meant nothing.
00:56:15Without her, I wanted none of it.
00:56:18Two years later.
00:56:20Sicily.
00:56:21An abandoned church.
00:56:23Half-restored frocos covered the walls.
00:56:26The brush strokes, the colors, the restoration technique.
00:56:30So familiar.
00:56:31My hands trembling.
00:56:33I stepped closer and carefully scraped away a tiny patch of paint in the lower corner.
00:56:39Beneath the top layer, I saw a phoenix rising from flames.
00:56:43It was her.
00:56:44She had been here.
00:56:46I dropped to my knees before the fresco, my fingers lightly touching the tiny phoenix.
00:56:52I didn't cry.
00:56:53I didn't laugh.
00:56:55I only let out a broken, desperate sound, like a lone wolf finally finding the trail of its prey.
00:57:02Chiara.
00:57:03I'm coming for you.
00:57:07Get your filthy hands off my daughter.
00:57:11In a private room at a three Michelin star restaurant in Florence, I sat there, watching the three members of
00:57:17the Russo family across from me.
00:57:20My father, Lorenzo Rossi, sat beside me like a silent lion.
00:57:27Lorenzo, the old Don Russo said quietly, I apologize for my son's actions.
00:57:33An apology?
00:57:36My father sneered.
00:57:37Your son almost got my daughter killed.
00:57:40You think an apology is enough?
00:57:43Chiara, my child.
00:57:45Elena, Vincizo's mother, looked at me with guilt in her eyes.
00:57:51Senora, I cut her off, my tone polite but sharp as a blade.
00:57:55I stopped being your child a long time ago.
00:57:59At that moment, the private room door was shoved open.
00:58:02Vincenzo walked straight toward me and tried to take my hand, completely ignoring my father's warning glare.
00:58:07In an instant, my father's gun was pressed against Vincenzo's temple.
00:58:12Get your filthy hands.
00:58:15Lorenzo's voice was ice.
00:58:18Off my daughter.
00:58:21Dad, it's better if we put everything on the table tonight.
00:58:25Once and for all.
00:58:28Vincenzo thought he still had a chance.
00:58:30What he got instead was a public trial.
00:58:34You used me as her human shield.
00:58:37Enough!
00:58:39Don Russo, I began, my voice clear and calm as it carried across the room.
00:58:45Since your son believes the past was just a series of misunderstandings, I don't mind repeating everything.
00:58:52In front of all our elders, I rose to my feet, like a witness taking the stand.
00:59:00First, the tunnel incident.
00:59:03The rocket attack.
00:59:05You used me as her human shield.
00:59:08Elena gasped, one hand flying to her mouth.
00:59:11Second, the engagement party.
00:59:14The grenade.
00:59:15You chose to protect her again, leaving me behind to face the explosion alone.
00:59:21The old Dawn's face turned rigid as stone.
00:59:23To please your new woman, you pinned me down while that needle carved a Russian eagle over my phoenix.
00:59:30Vincenzo lowered his head and said nothing, like a sinner waiting for judgment.
00:59:35I paused, staring directly at him.
00:59:38And you ordered my elimination for the sake of your new alliance.
00:59:44Vincenzo, were those misunderstandings too?
00:59:47Enough!
00:59:48The old Dawn suddenly shot to his feet and strode toward his son.
00:59:55The sharp sound of the slap echoed through the room.
00:59:59The old Dawn roared.
01:00:01You worthless piece of shit!
01:00:04You disgrace this family!
01:00:06My father slowly rose as well.
01:00:08He pulled an ancient dagger from inside his coat.
01:00:12Lorenzo Dawn.
01:00:13The family Grimm carved into the handle.
01:00:15The old Dawn tried to stop him, but my father ignored him.
01:00:19He sliced across his own left palm.
01:00:22Blood welled up instantly.
01:00:24I, Lorenzo Rossi.
01:00:26His voice was cold and solemn.
01:00:28Swear upon the blood of my family, and hereby declare,
01:00:32the blood pact forged twenty years ago to repay a life debt is, from this moment forward, dissolved.
01:00:38The debt has been repaid.
01:00:40Vincenzo suddenly lifted his head, terror in his eyes, unlike anything I had ever seen.
01:00:46My father said, pointing the blooded dagger at Vincenzo.
01:00:51I'm not finished.
01:00:53I personally place a blood debt upon Vincenzo Russo,
01:00:57for stealing ten years of her life, for every betrayal, for every humiliation brought upon my family.
01:01:04Every word from Lorenzo was forged from ice.
01:01:08He will repay it with his own blood.
01:01:12Vincenzo finally spoke, his voice harky.
01:01:15Father, no.
01:01:19My father sneered.
01:01:21Begging now?
01:01:23Too late.
01:01:27Dad.
01:01:28I stepped forward and gently placed my hand over my father's.
01:01:32He looked at me.
01:01:33Let him live with it.
01:01:34I said, my eyes fixed on Vincenzo's colorless face.
01:01:38My voice was calm, but cruel.
01:01:40A bullet is a mercy, and he hasn't earned it.
01:01:43Katarina Petrov colluded with an internal Russo traitor, Sal DeLuca, to set a marriage trap.
01:01:48I spent the entire night sorting through Vincenzo's madness over the past two years,
01:01:53along with the chaos inside the Russo family.
01:01:56Using my top-klee intelligence skills, I locked onto Katarina's hideout in Prague.
01:02:01Dad.
01:02:02I said, setting the intel files down, my eyes cold.
01:02:06That woman, Katarina, the remaining Petrov loyalists, and the Russo traitors who helped her.
01:02:11They all deserve judgment.
01:02:13My father nodded and walked with me into the secret tribunal chamber of the High Commission.
01:02:17The Commission will now hear the grievance of the Rossi family against the Petrov family and their conspireders.
01:02:24The Chairman's voice, altered by a scrambler, was devoid of emotion.
01:02:30Petitioner Chiara Rabi, your statement.
01:02:33I rose to my feet and threw a stack of documents onto the table.
01:02:35Two years ago, Katarina Petrov, I looked directly at her, giving her nowhere to hide,
01:02:40colluded with an internal Russo traitor, Sal DeLuca, to set a marriage trap.
01:02:44The goal was to absorb the Russo family and eliminate me multiple times.
01:02:47The defendants present today were all her accomplices.
01:02:52You once off.
01:02:53Desperate screams instantly erupt and crawled toward me.
01:02:56Tears and snot cut.
01:02:57Your honors, I rest my case.
01:02:59They are the guilty.
01:03:00I demand judgment under the old laws.
01:03:0430 minutes later, the Commission announced its verdict.
01:03:08Katarina Petrov for conspiracy, murder of an ally, and betrayal.
01:03:12Sal DeLuna for treason against his family and collusion with an enemy.
01:03:15The three remaining Petrov members for accessory to murder.
01:03:19By the old laws, all are sentenced to death.
01:03:24Desperate screams instantly erupted from the defendant's box.
01:03:27Katarina completely broke down.
01:03:29She slid from her chair and crawled toward me, tears and snot covering her face.
01:03:34Tiara, no.
01:03:36Ms. Rossi, please.
01:03:38I don't want to die.
01:03:39I was wrong.
01:03:40Please let me go.
01:03:41I looked down at her expressionlessly.
01:03:44Then I slowly crouched beside her and whispered softly into her ear.
01:03:49You once offered me a dignified death.
01:03:53So tell me, do you feel dignified right now?
01:04:01The hearing ended.
01:04:03After we walked outside, my father said to me,
01:04:06You did well.
01:04:07I lifted my head and looked at Chicago's cold sky.
01:04:11This is only the beginning.
01:04:13I said quietly, the one who truly owes a death is Vincenzo.
01:04:17And now, it's his turn to pay.
01:04:22I'm not here for them!
01:04:25He had tried to pull himself together, dressed in an expensive...
01:04:33I stepped out of the fortified building into the freezing Chicago wind.
01:04:39Vincenzo stood across the street.
01:04:41He had tried to pull himself together, dressed in an expensive Brionio suit,
01:04:45trying to preserve the last scraps of a Mafia dune's dignity.
01:04:49But the bloodshot eyes, and the exhaustion he couldn't hide, exposed him completely.
01:04:55The moment he saw me, he threw away his cigarette and strode towards me.
01:04:59What are you doing here?
01:05:01I stopped walking.
01:05:02The bodyguards behind me instantly moved to shield me.
01:05:06I heard about the hearing.
01:05:14His voice was harnsy.
01:05:16And?
01:05:18I sneered.
01:05:20Here to collect the bodies?
01:05:23No!
01:05:26Then are you here to ask why I touched your people?
01:05:30I'm not here for them!
01:05:35Emotion cracked through his voice.
01:05:38I'm here for you.
01:05:41There was a trace of pleading in his voice.
01:05:44Chiara, please.
01:05:47I ignored him and turned toward my car.
01:05:51Suddenly, he rushed forward and spread his arms to block my path.
01:05:57Chiara, please.
01:06:00There was a trace of pleading in his voice.
01:06:02Five minutes.
01:06:05I looked at him, then at my bodyguards.
01:06:09Stand down.
01:06:10I ordered coldly.
01:06:13They stepped back.
01:06:15I didn't get into the car.
01:06:16I simply stood there on the busy street, in front of all our people, staring at him coldly.
01:06:21Whatever you want to say, say it here.
01:06:28My voice wasn't loud, but it lashed him like a whip.
01:06:33Let everyone hear what the once great Don Rosso has to say to me now.
01:06:37Vincenzo's face flushed red, then turned pale again, but he chose to submit.
01:06:43I'm sorry.
01:06:45He said, the words struggling out of him.
01:06:48I know I was wrong.
01:06:50I...
01:06:50I pulled out my phone and started recording, holding the screen toward him.
01:06:55Go on.
01:06:58I said coldly, the screen reflecting his shame.
01:07:02For evidence.
01:07:03So you can't deny it later.
01:07:07What I want, is to watch you kneel.
01:07:10Right here.
01:07:11A violent tremor ran through Vincenzo's body.
01:07:14Pain and humiliation flashed through his eyes, but he forced himself to continue.
01:07:20I was blind.
01:07:21I was a fool.
01:07:23I destroyed everything with my own hands.
01:07:26His voice grew quieter, thick with regret.
01:07:30Chiara, if you forgive me anything...
01:07:33He pleaded.
01:07:36Money, power, all of Chicago.
01:07:39It's yours if you want it.
01:07:40Finished?
01:07:42I put away my phone, my tone icy.
01:07:46He froze, stunned by my flat reaction.
01:07:50That's it?
01:07:51That's all you wanted to say?
01:07:54A knocking smile curved across my lips.
01:07:57Vincenzo, you still don't understand.
01:07:59Understand what?
01:08:00You think I ever wanted your Chicago?
01:08:04I shook my head and slowly walked toward him, until only one step separated us.
01:08:11I raised my hand and gently brushed the collar of his suit, just like I used to when we were
01:08:16close.
01:08:17A flicker of hope flashed through his eyes.
01:08:19Then I leaned closer, my voice low, carrying a venom only he could understand.
01:08:24What I want, is to watch you kneel, right here.
01:08:29Kneel, and beg me.
01:08:32Chiara, I love you!
01:08:35I've always loved you!
01:08:37His entire body stiffened.
01:08:39The hope in his eyes shattered into despair and pain.
01:08:41I stepped back, my face turning cold again.
01:08:46Looks like you can't do it.
01:08:49Right here.
01:08:50Kneel, and beg me.
01:08:52I turned toward the car.
01:08:54So don't bother me again.
01:08:57The car started and slowly pulled away.
01:09:00Chiara!
01:09:01He shouted desperately behind me.
01:09:03I love you!
01:09:05I've always loved you!
01:09:07I signaled for the driver to stop.
01:09:09The window rolled down.
01:09:11I looked back at him expressionlessly.
01:09:15Vincenzo.
01:09:15My voice was calm, like stating a fact.
01:09:20You don't love me.
01:09:22I paused, then delivered the final blow.
01:09:25You love the version of me in your head.
01:09:29The one who obeyed you.
01:09:31The one who would die for you without hesitation.
01:09:35And you...
01:09:36Killed her.
01:09:40Eventually...
01:09:42Vincenzo was brought before me.
01:09:44I raised the window, and the car sped away.
01:09:48Behind me, Vincenzo collapsed onto the cold, unforgiving street.
01:09:52Inside the car, a bodyguard handed me a file.
01:09:56Miss, our sources report that the Russo family's three main shipping terminals in Chicago were attacked simultaneously tonight.
01:10:03Unknown forces.
01:10:04Heavy losses.
01:10:05Through the rear-view mirror, I watched the shrinking figure kneeling in the street.
01:10:11A cold smile touched my lips.
01:10:13That was only the interest.
01:10:16Under the family's operation, the video was sent through encrypted channels directly to the five core Russo cuphaups,
01:10:23along with every ambitious wolf eyeing Vincenzo's throne.
01:10:26And coincidentally, forged scans of an alleged ancestral land deed were anonymously emailed to every one of them.
01:10:35The message implied this was a secret deal that Vincenzo had made in order to win Chiara Rossi back.
01:10:42What they would see was a king kneeling.
01:10:46And in our world, weakness was a death sentence.
01:10:51The wolves would come running to peace.
01:10:56Eventually, Vincenzo was brought before me.
01:11:00At the face I had loved for ten years and hated for two.
01:11:06I looked into his eyes, filled with pain and regret, my voice trembling.
01:11:13Now, I said, I'm ending all of this.
01:11:19He didn't move.
01:11:20He just knelt there.
01:11:22A strange, broken smile even appeared on his lips.
01:11:30Do it.
01:11:33He whispered softly.
01:11:35And end it.
01:11:36I deserve it.
01:11:38My finger rested on the trigger.
01:11:41One small movement, and everything would be over.
01:11:46I looked at him.
01:11:48At the face I had loved for ten years and hated for two.
01:11:53I saw the faint outline of the double-headed eagle tattoo beneath his shirt.
01:12:06The gunshot echoed across the estate.
01:12:10Vincenzo's body jolted violently.
01:12:12And beside him, a fresh bullet hole appeared in the ground.
01:12:17I hadn't killed him.
01:12:19Why?
01:12:20He looked at me, his voice full of confusion.
01:12:23Because if I kill you, I said hollowly, then I become you.
01:12:29I didn't want to become a cold-blooded monster enslaved by hatred in the past.
01:12:36Your punishment isn't death, Vincenzo.
01:12:43I looked at his shattered expression and delivered the final judgment.
01:12:47It's living.
01:12:48You have to keep living with everything you've done.
01:12:51With those ghosts.
01:12:52Forever.
01:12:56I looked out the window.
01:12:58At last, sunlight broke through the clouds.
01:13:01The war was over.
01:13:03And I survived.
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