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00:00The night before my wedding, I got a keycard.
00:02Presidential suite. A penthouse in Manhattan.
00:05The place my fiancΓ©, Donnie, gave me the place.
00:07The place we first made love.
00:09I thought he wanted to relive that night.
00:11A pre-wedding surprise.
00:13Then I opened the door.
00:14All I saw was his back.
00:16Strong, pounding into some blonde.
00:18His hands were crushing her tits.
00:19Baby, you're so good.
00:21He was groaning satisfied.
00:24He didn't stop until he came inside her.
00:26Then he turned.
00:28Lit a cigar.
00:30Looked right at me.
00:33It's nothing personal. I'm just tired of the act.
00:36You needed to see the real me before the wedding.
00:38So you don't give me any shit later.
00:40Don't worry.
00:40You'll still be the official Mrs. Bellina.
00:43You've been with me for ten years.
00:44Your hands aren't clean either.
00:45You did it all for my business.
00:47Who else in this city would have you?
00:49So the wedding's tomorrow. As planned.
00:51I'll give you your spectacle.
00:53I just slipped his rock off my finger.
00:55The engagement ring.
00:56I put it on the table and walked away.
00:58The next day, Nico Bellini stood at the altar of St. Patrick's Cathedral.
01:02I walked right up to him, on the arm of his greatest enemy.
01:06I held up a piece of paper.
01:08You wanted a wedding.
01:09Here it is.
01:10The marriage certificate?
01:12It belongs to him now.
01:16Serafina, over here. Look here.
01:18You're New York's top art consultant.
01:20How does it feel marrying the Don of the Balouie family?
01:22A match made in heaven.
01:23The wedding of the century.
01:25Supporters, disguised as guests,
01:28swarmed the entrance to St. Patrick's Cathedral.
01:30I stepped out of the custom Rolls Royce,
01:32my Louis Vuitton stilettos hitting the paper.
01:35The white silk of my gown dragged along the red carpet.
01:38Miss Metalli, your gallery has supplied high society with countless treasures.
01:41Today, you've become the most precious piece of art yourself.
01:44I had no idea from the temple and the endless craze,
01:47walking toward the church, flanked by my bodyguard.
01:50Nico Bellini stood on the steps in his expensive custom suit.
01:54He wore a smug smile.
01:55He'd called me this morning.
01:57I'd fucked that woman all night, seven times.
02:00I needed to catch up on sleep to have enough energy for the wedding,
02:02so I couldn't come pick up you.
02:05He was so sure I'd come on my own.
02:08Xavier, you finally made it.
02:11He walked toward me and gave me a light kiss on the lips.
02:16He looked at me in my wedding dress and devoured me with his eyes,
02:19a mix of raw lust and pride.
02:21The media let out a soft, knowing laugh.
02:23I felt the warmth of his lips.
02:25I thought about how that same mouth was kissing another woman's nipples just last night.
02:29I said, taking his arm.
02:35It's fine.
02:37I know you're a busy man.
02:40Rocco leaned in.
02:41Boss, that move last night was cold.
02:43Making her watch you with another woman,
02:45and she still shows up today smiling in a wedding dress.
02:48This broad's wrapped around your finger.
02:51Yeah, any other woman would have lost her mind.
02:53Our Donna's got guts.
02:55Nico pulled me tighter.
02:56Of course she does.
02:57She's been with me for ten years.
03:00What hasn't she seen?
03:02Besides,
03:04who else in this city would dare to have her?
03:06I listened, and I kept smiling.
03:08Everyone here knew how much money I'd wandered for him over the last ten years.
03:12How many messes I'd seen there.
03:14My hands weren't clean.
03:16Like he said,
03:17who else would have me?
03:20Just then,
03:21his private phone rang.
03:23He glanced at the screen.
03:24A smile touched his lips.
03:29What's wrong?
03:29Didn't I tell you to call later?
03:31Nico, I'm flying to Paris this afternoon.
03:32I made an appointment at City Hall in ten minutes.
03:34Can you come?
03:35I want to have the certificate before I go.
03:37Ten minutes?
03:38In that much of a hurry?
03:39Boss?
03:40Who was that?
03:41Isla.
03:42She's flying to Paris,
03:43insisted on getting the marriage license before she leaves,
03:45the way she begs for it,
03:46un-fucking-real.
03:47What about the wedding?
03:48What about it?
03:49The ceremony will take an hour or two.
03:51I'll just swing by City Hall.
03:52It's a ten-minute thing.
03:53You know how that little princess gets.
03:55If I don't keep her happy,
03:56she'll throw a tantrum at the airport.
03:58Rocco knew better than to argue.
04:00Nico walked back to me,
04:02put an arm around my shoulder.
04:03Here, get a picture of us.
04:05For the memories.
04:06The flash went off a few times.
04:08Nico held my waist and gave me a quick peck on the lips.
04:11Be good.
04:11I gotta go or I'll be late for the registry.
04:13You wait for me.
04:14He patted my cheek like I was a pet.
04:16Then he turned and started walking toward his car.
04:18I stood there, watching his back.
04:21Ten years of my youth.
04:22Ten years of love.
04:23All for last night's humiliation
04:25and today's wait for me.
04:27A cold wind blew.
04:29I felt clearer than I had in years.
04:31Nico Bellini!
04:33He stopped and turned back to look at me.
04:34That same careless, in-control look in his eyes.
04:38If you walk that door today, I'm replacing the groom.
04:43Nico stopped in his tracks.
04:45He turned around slowly.
04:46The careless look on his face turned into an amused one.
04:49He looked at me like a man watching a child throw a tantrum.
04:52Replacing the groom?
04:53He walked back, his voice dripping with mockery.
04:57Serafina, what do you think this is?
04:59Some cheap soap opera?
05:01The reporters around us sensed something.
05:03Their camera lenses quietly turned toward us.
05:06Nico came to a stop in front of me,
05:07his hand reaching up to stroke my cheek.
05:09Baby, don't make a scene.
05:11His voice was soft, gentle,
05:13but his eyes held a look of arrogant pity.
05:16Who would you replace me with?
05:17In this entire city, what man would dare touch my woman?
05:21Of course, if you actually manage to find a man who'll touch you,
05:23maybe I'll let you have your fun.
05:25He opened his car door,
05:26throwing a final teasing line over his shoulder.
05:28I told you, you're the only official Donna.
05:31Stop messing around.
05:32Those little strays on the outside,
05:33I'm just playing, okay?
05:35Rocco walked over.
05:37Boss, maybe you should make Isla wait.
05:39It's your big day with the Donna.
05:41Nico waved him off.
05:44That little princess is more of a handful.
05:46He pointed at me, his tone one of absolute certainty.
05:49She's not going anywhere.
05:51She has nowhere else to go.
05:54I stood in front of the cathedral,
05:56watching the bulletproof black Maybach roar to life and speed away.
06:00I stood there, the hem of my wedding dress catching the cold wind.
06:04The photographer beside me held his camera,
06:06awkwardly unsure of what to do.
06:08No one said a word.
06:09I looked down at my left hand.
06:11The ring finger was bare.
06:13Last night, I left the engagement ring on the hotel coffee table
06:16right next to that woman's scattered lingerie.
06:19A slow smile spread across my face.
06:22Nico, if you're in such a hurry to register your marriage with another woman,
06:26then go, this multi-million dollar wedding of the century.
06:30If you're going to hand me a multi-million dollar party,
06:33I'll be happy to take it.
06:34Let's go inside.
06:36Donna?
06:37The wedding is about to start, isn't it?
06:39Or do you want to keep over 300 of New York's most important people waiting outside?
06:47The church was packed.
06:48The elite of New York high society were all here.
06:51Politicians, business magnates, art collectors, and representatives from every family.
06:56Everyone was waiting for the wedding of the century.
06:59The wedding march began to tell you it's solemn, too.
07:01Everything was perfect, except the groom was missing.
07:05I heard Rocco and the others shuffling behind me.
07:07They had no idea what to do, just forced smiles onto their faces.
07:11Donna, the boss just had you and some family business to handle.
07:16Why don't you sit for a bit?
07:17Another one.
07:18Marco tried to play it off.
07:19Yeah, yeah, the boss knows what he's doing.
07:21It's your wedding day.
07:22He won't be late.
07:24The boss was willing to throw this wedding for you.
07:27He's not going to let a few hundred million go to waste.
07:29They all chimed in, like he just stepped out for a cup of coffee.
07:33I glanced at the antique clock at the front of the church.
07:3510.40.
07:36Fine.
07:38I'll wait for him.
07:39Rocco let out a visible sigh of relief and quickly ordered someone to bring me champagne.
07:43So I'll wait, but it won't be for him.
07:46The waiting room was silent, except for the ticking of the clock.
07:49I looked around, taking in every detail.
07:51The waterfall of white roses by the window, the crystal curtains hanging from the dome.
07:56Even the font on the guest cards was custom-designed by the best in Europe, on his orders.
08:01That was Nico.
08:02When he did something, he did it to the extreme.
08:05It was true when he pursued me, and it was true for this wedding.
08:08He made this wedding the talk of the town, the dream of every woman.
08:11And he made his cheating just as extreme.
08:14No room for doubt.
08:15No explanations.
08:17In his world, he could give you everything and still drag you to hell.
08:21And my only option was to accept.
08:24The door to the dressing room burst open.
08:27Serafina!
08:28I just saw Nico drive off.
08:30It's your wedding day.
08:31Has he lost his mind?
08:33He's running off to get a marriage license with another woman?
08:35I thought he was just talking shit, but did he have to pick today?
08:38When you two were planning this, he sent his men to buy out the entire flower market just
08:43to pick your bouquet.
08:44And when you tried on your dress...
08:47I remembered that day.
08:49Nico was standing outside the dressing room.
08:51He saw me in the dress through a crack in the door and his eyes instantly weltered up.
08:56He said he'd never seen a more beautiful bride.
08:58I was so jealous of you back then.
09:01I wanted to punch my own loser boyfriend.
09:04Who would have thought he could turn around and pull a stunt like this?
09:07Just then, my phone buzzed.
09:10A notification from Instagram.
09:11I opened it.
09:13A new post from Isla.
09:15That dress was covered in white stains.
09:18I knew exactly what they were.
09:20He only did it seven times last night.
09:24He couldn't hold back this morning.
09:28Someone said he'd only be ten minutes, but now he won't leave.
09:32Says I'm his favorite toy and he can't get enough of me.
09:39I took a screenshot.
09:40My hands were steady, but my heart was pounding like a drum.
09:44What, that bitch?
09:46Calm down.
09:47Calm down, Serafina?
09:48Did you see what she posted?
09:49That whore is humiliating you.
09:51I saw it.
09:52My movements as composed as if I were handling a simple business contract.
09:55You came to New York from Chicago for him.
09:58Do you know how pissed your parents were?
09:59Back then, Nico Bellini was a nobody.
10:01And you bet ten years on him against your parents.
10:03Now you've lost everything.
10:04You even used father's connections to launder his money,
10:06to build his network,
10:07to get him where he is today.
10:09And he had the nerve to wait until the night before the wedding to show his true colors.
10:15Serafina, wake up.
10:17A man like that isn't worth it.
10:20I stood up and walked to the full-length mirror.
10:22The woman in the mirror wore a million-dollar dress.
10:25Her makeup was perfect.
10:26Chloe, you're right.
10:27A ten-year bet.
10:29It's time to collect.
10:30You mean you're going to break up with him?
10:33Break up?
10:34No, that's letting him off too easy.
10:36I calmed Chloe down, and I calmed myself down.
10:39I needed some air.
10:40I pushed open the French doors to the terrace and stepped outside.
10:43As I was about to take a deep breath, I heard men's voices.
10:47They were gathered for a smoke break.
10:48The boss is playing with fire this time, huh?
10:50Is he really not coming back?
10:51What fire?
10:52He's got a siren wrapped around him.
10:54What's he supposed to do?
10:54Besides, the Donna's easier to handle than the little princess.
10:57The boss knows what he's doing.
10:58Rocco took a drag from his cigarette.
11:02How long do you think the Donna will put up with it?
11:04Look at her today.
11:05The groom ditches her in front of all the media and guests, and she doesn't even flinch.
11:09With a Donna like that, the boss doesn't know how good he have it.
11:11So when is he coming back?
11:12The guests are all here.
11:13If we drag this out any longer, what's the rush?
11:15I'll give the boss a video call right now, see what the hell is going on.
11:18I held my breath, pressing myself against the wall.
11:22Boss, about the wedding.
11:26I could also hear a woman's flirtatious giggles and faint moans.
11:30My fingers gripped the railing.
11:32Boss, the Donna's out here.
11:33She's asking about the wedding.
11:34Tell her to wait.
11:35I'm busy.
11:36Nico, pay attention to me.
11:38Boss, sounds like you're busy over there.
11:39This little devil won't let me go.
11:41Keeps begging me to stay.
11:42Well, you handle your business, boss.
11:43We can handle the Donna for you.
11:44Before he could finish, I pushed open the terrace door.
11:47The man huddled around the phone froze.
11:50The wedding starts in three minutes.
11:54Donna, we...
11:55Wait.
11:56I walked over.
11:57Since Nico is busy, let him listen.
12:00I looked at the phone screen.
12:01I couldn't see the picture, but I could hear those sickening sounds.
12:05Over 300 guests are waiting for the wedding of the century.
12:08Do you think this is appropriate?
12:10Marco tried to smooth things over with a dry laugh.
12:12The boss is just...
12:13Is three minutes enough for him to finish?
12:15Someone muttered.
12:16The air turned to ice.
12:19Enough.
12:20Three minutes?
12:21Tell her I'm going for another round.
12:24I'm already hard again.
12:25Rocco, you guys keep things under control.
12:28I'll be over when I'm done.
12:30Rocco quickly hung up.
12:31The men fumbled to put out their cigars and straighten their suits.
12:34The air was thick with embarrassment.
12:36I turned to leave.
12:38Marco rushed after me, a pleading smile on his face.
12:41Donna, wait.
12:43The boss has you in his heart.
12:45You know that.
12:46After all these years, you know how men are.
12:49It's just for fun.
12:51I ignored Marco's words.
12:53Just for fun?
12:54If this was just for fun, then what was last night's humiliation?
12:58I walked back to the waiting room.
13:00My mind replaying the last ten years.
13:02I never wanted to believe that the man I'd been with for a decade would change his heart
13:06for some girl fresh out of college.
13:08Isla Marino.
13:09The only daughter of an old money New York family.
13:11The complete opposite of me.
13:13A woman who had walked the line of the underworld for ten years.
13:16He changed after he met her at an auction six months ago.
13:19At first, I made excuses for him.
13:21I chose to ignore all the suspicious moments.
13:24The late night encrypted messages?
13:27Family business.
13:27The unfamiliar perfume on his clothes?
13:31Just some woman who hugged him too tight at a party.
13:34I believe that ten years of history couldn't be defeated by some little girl.
13:37Until three months ago.
13:38He started letting me find out on purpose.
13:41He stopped making excuses for coming home late.
13:45Just a simple...
13:46Got held up.
13:48He stopped hiding his phone, taking calls from her right in front of me.
13:52An exceptional man can't have just one woman.
13:55Now his men were still outside whispering.
13:57I looked at the time.
13:59Eleven o'clock on the dot.
14:01Just then, a promotional fan fell inside the church.
14:04The main door slowly swung open.
14:06A tall, imposing figure stood silhouetted against the light.
14:10Every smile on the room froze.
14:12Meanwhile, at Nico's private estate.
14:14In the lavish master bedroom.
14:16Are you really leaving?
14:18I want more.
14:20Baby, I have to go.
14:21She gave me three minutes.
14:22It's been twenty.
14:24So what?
14:25What's she going to do to you?
14:27Nico chuckled and walked over to kiss her forehead.
14:30I don't know her temper.
14:31She's usually tame, but she can be a real bitch when she's pissed.
14:34But I promised her the wedding of the end century.
14:36I have to at least see the show through for her.
14:38What about the marriage license?
14:40You promised me.
14:41Of course it's yours.
14:42My legal wife can only be you.
14:44Don't worry about that.
14:45He picked up his phone from the nightstand to call his driver.
14:48But the flood of notifications on his screen made him pause.
14:52The encrypted group chat was blowing up.
14:54It was filled with emergency calls and voice messages from Rocco and the others.
15:02The last message was a video file sent by Rocco just moments ago.
15:07Nico frowned and tapped it open.
15:08His pupils shrank.
15:09Isla saw Nico's face and flinched.
15:13What is it?
15:13She sat up in bed.
15:15You look like you've seen a ghost.
15:17The phone shook in Nico's hand.
15:19In the video, Serafina was smiling.
15:21They looked perfect together, like it was their wedding.
15:24No fucking way.
15:26Nico took a deep breath, trying to calm down.
15:29Nico thought back to when he was just a punk on the street.
15:31She gave him every penny she had to start his business.
15:34She traveled to 12 cities for him.
15:37Worked herself into the ground until she was hospitalized with a bleeding stomach.
15:40She used her father's connections to push him, step by step, to where he was today.
15:45Nico dialed Rocco's number.
15:47Boss, you finally called!
15:48What the hell is going on?
15:50Why did you let Caspian DeLuca in the church?
15:52We don't know!
15:52He just showed up!
15:53Said he was here for the wedding!
15:55For the wedding?
15:56He's here to humiliate me.
15:57Boss, what do we do now?
15:58The guests are all whispering.
16:00What's the panic?
16:00Look, Caspian has no shame, but the DeLuca family has a reputation.
16:05He won't pull a stunt in front of all these people.
16:08But boss, but what?
16:10Boss, you need to see the second video I sent you.
16:14The red carpet, covered in white roses, every flower was priceless.
16:19I held Caspian's arm.
16:21Just signing the papers would have been enough.
16:23The ceremony isn't important.
16:24This wedding comes with flowers, a band, 300 guests, and a Michelin star feast.
16:28And it's all free.
16:29Why let it go to waste?
16:33Besides, you already changed into this custom suit in the car behind the church.
16:36If you really didn't care, you wouldn't have come so prepared.
16:39You don't miss a thing.
16:40His warm breath brushed against my forehead.
16:42A free wedding.
16:44I'll play along.
16:45Then his thumb started drawing little circles on the back of my hand.
16:48The touch was soft, but it was a deliberate tease.
16:51But for that comment, I'll be collecting with interest.
16:55A jolt went through me.
16:57I could feel my cheeks getting hot.
16:58But this man, he was more dangerous than I thought.
17:01The organ began the solemn wedding march.
17:04Caspian took my hand and we started walking again.
17:06Isn't that the Don DeLuca?
17:08What's he doing with Bellucci's fiancΓ©?
17:10Where's Mr. Bellarvi?
17:11I saw a few of Nico's top guys standing by the aisle, their faces ashen.
17:14Rocco tried to pull out his phone to send a warning, but the screen read, no signal.
17:18Tony pulled out his phone too.
17:20Same thing.
17:20They finally realized it.
17:22They had completely lost control of the situation.
17:24We reached the altar.
17:26The priest, a kind old man, looked from me to the new man at my side.
17:30His confusion was obvious, but he was a professional.
17:33He recovered quickly.
17:34Ma'am, if I may.
17:36Continue.
17:38Follow the original plan.
17:39The priest nodded and opened his book.
17:41Caspian stood beside me, tall and straight as a pine tree.
17:44Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of this man and this woman in holy matrimony.
17:51The commotion in the pews grew.
17:53People were whispering, some trying to take pictures.
17:56Cameras flashed, but with the cell signal jammed, the pictures weren't going anywhere.
18:00Just as the priest was about to get to the most important part of the vows,
18:04Miss Serafina Vitality, do you take-
18:07The church doors were thrown open.
18:09Everyone turned.
18:10A familiar figure stood silhouetted against the light, panting, rushing inside.
18:14Nico Bellini.
18:15She does not!
18:18Serafina, get the hell down from there!
18:21Nico's voice echoed through the church, shaking.
18:24His tuxedo was a wreck.
18:26Bowtie crooked, hair a mess.
18:28He'd clearly rushed here.
18:30Boss!
18:31You're finally here!
18:32He gasped.
18:35Serafina.
18:36She walked down the whole aisle with Kasblen.
18:39Nico's eyes narrowed.
18:40What?
18:42Good thing you saw that second video I sent.
18:45That video.
18:46The one Rocco secretly filmed from a side corridor.
18:49In it, the aisle was long.
18:50I walked step-by-step toward Caspian, and then I offered him my hand.
18:56Nico's face turned uglier.
18:57He knew better than anyone how much I hated Caspian de Lucia.
19:01For the last five years, we'd been at each other's throats in the black market for art.
19:06Every major auction, every big deal, he had to stick his nose in it.
19:09I hated his arrogance.
19:11Hated how he never showed any mercy.
19:13Most of all, I hated how he always ruined things for me at the last second.
19:18And now, Nico couldn't process what he was seeing.
19:21Especially the way I was looking at Caspian.
19:23I had never looked at any other man with that kind of softness.
19:27The priest was frozen on the altar, unsure what to do.
19:30I didn't turn around.
19:31I just spoke calmly to the priest.
19:33Please continue.
19:35Those two words made Nico's face go pale with rage.
19:38He stormed up the aisle, his voice low but shaking.
19:41Have you lost your damn mind?
19:43I finally turned to face the man I once loved so desperately.
19:47Right now, his eyes were filled with anger, confusion, and something that looked a lot like panic.
19:53Serafina, stop this.
19:54He said, trying to grab my hand.
19:55You think this little show with him is going to make me jealous?
19:58Do you think this is how you threaten me?
20:01I took a small step back, avoiding his touch.
20:04That simple move made his eyes darken.
20:06Who is Caspian DeLuca?
20:09Nico raised his voice like he wanted everyone here to listen.
20:12The dawn of the DeLuca family.
20:16You think he can't have any debunet he wants?
20:19He pointed at me, his eyes full of contempt.
20:22You think he'd want you?
20:25A woman I've had for ten years?
20:27A collective gasp went through the crowd.
20:31Caspian's eyes turned cold.
20:32Deadly.
20:33He stepped forward, shielding me.
20:35Watch your mouth, Bellini.
20:36His voice was soft, but it carried a deadly threat.
20:39One more disrespectful word about her.
20:43I'll show you exactly how the DeLuca family does things.
20:46Seeing Caspian protect me, a flash of panic crossed Nico's eyes.
20:50He covered it up quickly.
20:52He sneered.
20:56You think I don't know your game?
20:58You're just using her to get back at me!
21:01To ruin my name?
21:03To destroy my wedding?
21:05Seraphana, wake up!
21:07He reached for me again.
21:08Don't be a pawn and think you've won.
21:10Nico took another step closer.
21:12His eyes were certain, like he still thought he was in control.
21:15Come down now, and I'll pretend today never happened.
21:18His voice dripping with condescending forgiveness.
21:21We'll have another wedding.
21:23You'll still be Mrs. Bellini.
21:26He was waiting for me to run back to him, crying.
21:29Waiting for me to apologize and beg for his forgiveness,
21:32just like I had countless times over the last ten years.
21:35Waiting for me to gratefully accept his generosity.
21:37But I just watched him.
21:39And then, I gave him a light, airy smile.
21:42That smile made the certainty in his eyes shatter.
21:45I turned my head to Caspian beside me.
21:47He was staring at me.
21:48His dark eyes held something I'd never seen before.
21:51Something deep, burning, dangerous.
21:54I stood on my toes.
21:55I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him.
21:58Caspian froze for only a second.
22:00The next, he took control.
22:02He was a predator.
22:04One who had held back for far too long.
22:06And his prey had just walked right into his arms.
22:09His arm wrapped tight around my waist, pulling me against him.
22:13The kiss was forceful, dominant, almost like he was claiming me.
22:17I could feel the desire he'd suppressed for years finally exploding.
22:21The entire room gasped.
22:23Women covered their mouths.
22:24Others stared wide-eyed.
22:31A sound like someone had his throat in a vice.
22:34His voice was broken, desperate, echoing through the silent church.
22:37I heard him.
22:38I didn't stop.
22:39In fact, I kissed Caspian back even harder.
22:43His lips were soft and warm, a stark contrast to his cold exterior.
22:46I could taste mint.
22:48Could feel his breathing quicken.
22:49When Caspian finally pulled away, his thumb gently brushed my lip.
22:53The gesture was tender, but his eyes were hot enough to burn everything down.
22:59You started it.
23:01This time, I'm not letting you go.
23:05The second he finished speaking, men in black suits emerged from all corners of the church.
23:10Clearly, this was all planned.
23:12Drag him out.
23:13Yes, boss.
23:15Bodyguards moved toward Nico with practiced efficiency.
23:21Don't you dare!
23:23Nico scrambled backward.
23:24This is my wedding!
23:26My church!
23:27No one listened.
23:28Two guards grabbed him by the arms.
23:30Serafana, wake up!
23:32Nico screamed as they dragged him away, not giving up.
23:35He's just using you!
23:37He just wants to humiliate me!
23:39You were with me for ten years!
23:41Ten years!
23:43How could you betray me for a man who doesn't even love you?
23:46His voice got more desperate, more broken.
23:48He's just picking up my sloppy seconds!
23:50Cassian DeLonca, you're just taking the woman I'm done with!
23:54At that, murder flashed in Caspian's eyes.
23:57He signaled the guards to stop, then walked slowly over to Nico.
24:02What did you just say?
24:04Nico was shaken by his presence, but refused to back down.
24:10I said you're taking my sloppy seconds!
24:12She was mine for ten years!
24:14Every inch of her skin, I'm...
24:17Caspian's fist connected squarely with Nico's face.
24:20Blood sprayed.
24:22I'll say this one last time.
24:24Insult her again, and I'll cut your tongue out.
24:28Nico was dazed, but he still struggled.
24:30I didn't marry Isola!
24:32I never signed the papers!
24:34His voice cracked, laced with tears.
24:37The first time I ever really wanted to marry someone!
24:40Serafina!
24:42Please!
24:43Come back to me!
24:45I can change!
24:46I'll change everything for you!
24:49But no one was listening anymore.
24:51The guards kept dragging him out.
24:52His voice grew fainter, more broken.
24:55Until, finally, it was gone.
24:59You may now exchange rings.
25:02Caspian pulled an antique ring box from his inner suit pocket.
25:05It was deep blue velvet, trimmed with delicate gold thread.
25:10Your hand.
25:11I did as he said.
25:12He opened the box.
25:13Inside was a uniquely designed ring.
25:15A platinum band with a perfect blue sapphire at its center.
25:19But it wasn't the gem that shocked me.
25:21It was the design.
25:23I knew that pattern.
25:24Carved around the sapphire were fine vines with flowers shaped exactly like...
25:29The little daisies I doodled as a kid.
25:32It was 15 years ago.
25:33A summer afternoon.
25:35Caspian and I were just kids, already being pushed into an arranged marriage by our fathers.
25:39I fought it hard.
25:40I thought the quiet brooding boy was boring as hell.
25:43We argued about it on the lawn of the estate.
25:45I'm never marrying a boar like you!
25:48And if I did, the ring would have to be something I like.
25:50Here, like this.
25:52Then I threw the paper in his face and ran off.
25:54He didn't say anything then.
25:55Just quietly picked up the crumpled piece of paper.
25:59I thought he'd forgotten all about it.
26:01But he hadn't.
26:02My voice cracked.
26:04You remembered.
26:05I've remembered for 15 years.
26:08I had it commissioned that same day.
26:10He looked up at me, his eyes filled with a tenderness I'd never seen.
26:14Now, you can't run away.
26:16His tone was part bossy, part sweet, and part a stubbornness that was almost childlike.
26:22My eyes instantly filled with tears.
26:2515 years.
26:26He waited 15 years.
26:28With a shaky hand, I took the man's ring from the box.
26:31The same design, the same care.
26:33Caspian held out his long fingers for me.
26:35The moment the cool metal touched his skin, I felt a sense of safety I hadn't felt in years.
26:40Like I was back on that summer afternoon.
26:42Even then, some part of me knew, this boy would protect me for the rest of my life.
26:46In that warm, perfect moment, the church doors were thrown open.
26:49Dozens of men in black suits poured in, led by Nico.
26:53His face was terrifyingly dark, his eyes burning with a mad rage.
26:58Caspian Delico!
26:59You've crossed a fucking line!
27:02The guests screamed in time.
27:04Some tried to run, but the exits were all blocked.
27:07Stealing my woman?
27:09On my turf!
27:10Every flower, every candle of music, every note of, I paid for it all!
27:14With my blood and sweat!
27:15Every car outside, every guard paid for with my money!
27:18You think you can just walk in here with a new suit and take my place?
27:21You don't run things here!
27:23Bellini, you've already lost.
27:25His voice was even.
27:27Walk away with some dignity.
27:29And I can forget this happened.
27:32Lost?
27:32What have I lost?
27:34She's still wearing the dress I chose, standing in the church I decorated!
27:37You think you can just take her from me?
27:39In your dreams!
27:41At the same time, his dozens of thugs raised their guns.
27:45All of them pointed at us on the altar.
27:48This man trespassed on my property and stole my bride!
27:52Nico's voice shook with rage.
27:53Break his fucking legs and drag him out!
27:56Facing the barrels of a dozen guns, Caspian just sneered.
27:59His hand moved slowly toward his own waist.
28:02I knew he had a gun too, but I put my hand on his to stop him.
28:05Don't.
28:06I said softly.
28:08Then, I calmly stepped out from behind him.
28:10I faced those guns alone.
28:13Gentlemen, this is my wedding.
28:16To my husband, Caspian de Luwak.
28:18Your husband?
28:20Serafina, snap out of it!
28:25I'm perfectly aware of what I'm doing.
28:27Just then, Chloe stepped out from the side.
28:31Rocco, Marco, Tony.
28:34She called out the names of Nico's men, one by one.
28:38Care to see what these are?
28:40She threw the files on the ground.
28:41They scattered bank statements, stock agreements, and registration documents for the family's companies.
28:47This...
28:48This is the rental contract for St. Patrick's Cathedral?
28:51Signed by Serafina Vitale?
28:54The contract for the custom wedding dress paid from an account in Switzerland.
28:59That's impossible.
29:01That was the boss's money.
29:02Was it?
29:03Why don't you check who the real owner of those offshore accounts...
29:07And the three core money laundering companies under the Belie family name.
29:10The actual majority shareholder for all of them is Serafina.
29:14All of you, for ten years, I'm the one who's been signing your paychecks.
29:18Now, ask yourselves who you really worked for.
29:21It's time to choose.
29:22Dead silence.
29:24The gun in Rocco's hand started to tremble.
29:26He looked from the papers to me, cold sweat beating on his forehead.
29:31Donna, we...
29:32You always knew, didn't you?
29:33You knew where Nico's money really came from.
29:36You, you bitch!
29:37You planned this all along?
29:39Plan?
29:40It's called being prepared.
29:42One by one, the guns were lowered.
29:44These men knew better than anyone who really held the purse strings.
29:49Donna, can we still work for you?
29:51The others quickly lowered their weapons, pledging their loyalty.
29:54Only Nico still held his gun.
29:56Oh, impossible.
29:58How could you so early on?
30:00Nico, put the gun down.
30:03Serafina!
30:04I just had to take care of a little business.
30:06That's all it was.
30:07For the sake of our ten years, just come back with me, okay?
30:11He reached out his hand just like he always used to.
30:14We'll start over.
30:14I promise.
30:16It will only be you from now on.
30:18It's too late.
30:20Ten years!
30:21Look, this is us!
30:23The watch you gave me!
30:24This all proves that you're my woman!
30:25We're practically married!
30:27His men watched, their faces a mix of embarrassment and pity.
30:30I slowly took a document from my purse and tossed it at the feet of the men who had already
30:34switched sides.
30:35A marriage certificate.
30:38Stamped and sealed by City Hall.
30:41Rocco picked it up, glanced at it, and immediately dropped to his knees.
30:46Donna, we were wrong.
30:48We are willing to continue serving you.
30:51The others all knelt, too.
30:53Faced with a contract that was not only legal, but also represented the protection of the DeLuca
30:57family, Neko's remaining threats became a joke.
31:00No.
31:01Neko's face turned to ash, his eyes losing focus.
31:03The pistol slipped from his hand and clattered to the floor.
31:05He collapsed onto the ground, completely broken.
31:07Why could you throw away ten years without a second thought?
31:12I didn't hesitate.
31:14Because you were never worth it.
31:17Caspian came to my side.
31:18He wrapped a possessive arm around my waist, claiming me.
31:21As we passed the kneeling Neko as he stopped, he leaned down, his voice a low whisper in Neko's
31:26ear.
31:27The wedding is mine.
31:28The guests are mine.
31:30He paused, savoring the victory.
31:32And the woman?
31:33She was always mine.
31:34After dealing with Neko, I went back to Caspian's estate with him, a stand-alone mansion on
31:40the Upper East Side of Manhattan, classic and luxurious, just like him.
31:44I sat on the living room sofa, watching the flames dance in the fireplace.
31:48My mind replayed our history, his and mine.
31:52He was the man my family chose for me when we were kids, but I craved freedom.
31:57I hated being controlled.
31:58Every time we met, we fought.
32:00I would never admit I actually had feelings for that cold bastard.
32:07Caspian's voice came from behind me.
32:08He walked over with two glasses of red wine.
32:10What are you thinking about?
32:12About when we were kids.
32:15About how we went from an arranged marriage to sworn enemies.
32:19He sat down next to me, a bitter smile on his face.
32:23Do you remember that graduation ceremony?
32:25Of course I did.
32:26It was the night before my college graduation.
32:28I was drunk at the University of Chicago's grad party.
32:32Caspian came to find me, said he had something to tell me.
32:34We ended up kissing on a bench in the campus garden.
32:37It was a light, brief kiss, but my heart was pounding out of my chest.
32:40I woke up the next morning terrified.
32:42I didn't even pack.
32:44I just ran all the way to New York.
32:47I thought you hated me.
32:49Hate you?
32:50You ran off to New York with Nico and I fought you at every turn.
32:53You thought that was hate?
32:55I was jealous.
32:57Jealous?
33:00I went after Nico and business like a madman just to prove a point to you.
33:03To prove I was ten times the man that piece of trash was.
33:06So why didn't you choose me?
33:07I was stunned.
33:09So that was...
33:10All that business competition?
33:12Furious.
33:13That was just me.
33:14Furious that you chose him.
33:17But I could never bring myself to actually crush you.
33:20Do you have any idea how many of Nico's messes I cleaned up for you behind the scenes?
33:25I thought back over the last ten years.
33:28Every time Nico got into deep trouble, some mysterious force would help us out.
33:32Every time we were about to go broke, some unexpected deal would fall into our laps.
33:37So why?
33:39Because I couldn't stand to see you suffer.
33:41Caspian put his glass down and came to stand behind me.
33:44His hand brushed my shoulder and he spoke next to my ear, his breath smelling faintly of wine.
33:48Even when you chose someone else, I couldn't stand it.
33:51And then he kissed me.
33:53This kiss was nothing like that first one.
33:55It was filled with ten years of longing, ten years of desire, like he was desperately trying to reclaim something
34:00he had lost long ago.
34:02I didn't push him away.
34:03Instead, I turned and kissed him back.
34:05I deepened the kiss.
34:06I could feel his body tremble, hear his suppressed groan.
34:12Suddenly, he swept me up into his arms.
34:15Caspian.
34:16Shh, don't talk.
34:17He carried me up the stairs to the master bedroom and pushed open the bathroom door.
34:22He gently set me down on the marble countertop.
34:25I've waited too long for this, my Donna.
34:27His long fingers began to undo the buttons on the back of my wedding dress, one by one, slow, gentle,
34:33like he was unwrapping a priceless treasure.
34:36I felt the warmth of his fingers, felt my own body responding.
34:40My reason was slipping away.
34:42Serafina, do you know how long I've wanted you?
34:45I closed my eyes.
34:47I let myself sink into this long overdue tenderness.
34:50I let myself enjoy the feeling of being cherished.
34:53His hands were gentle, skilled, awakening a desire deep inside me.
34:58Ten years, I've thought about you for ten whole years.
35:02I felt like I was melting.
35:04The wedding dress slid to the floor like shedding a ten-year-old disguise.
35:08Who would have thought that two people who fought since they were kids,
35:11two rivals who battled for territory in the underworld,
35:13would end up tangled so fiercely together in the same bed?
35:19A month later, I brought Caspian back to Chicago.
35:23The private jet landed at the Vitale family's private airfield.
35:26My father's motorcade was already waiting.
35:29A dozen black armored cars.
35:31A welcome fit for a conquering hero.
35:34In the family mansion, my father sat at the head of the table.
35:37The man they called the most powerful Don in the Chicago outfit watched us walk in.
35:43A satisfied smile spread across his face.
35:46My little princess, you finally brought the right man home.
35:50My father stood and opened his arms to hug me.
35:55Dad, I'm home.
35:58Welcome home, son.
36:00My father said, letting me go and turning to Caspian.
36:05Dinner was warm.
36:06My mother kept putting food on Caspian's plate, treating him like her own son.
36:11By the way...
36:12Putting down his wine glass.
36:13I have something for you.
36:14He motioned for the butler who brought over a folder.
36:17A monopoly on the East Coast's black market for art.
36:20Caspian and I both froze.
36:22This was always meant for my daughter.
36:24My father said simply,
36:25Now, I'm officially handing it over to both of you.
36:30Caspian took the file.
36:31His expression complicated.
36:33He knew what this meant.
36:34The entire East Coast art smuggling network, the money laundering channels, the underground auctions,
36:39an industry worth billions.
36:41And it was the very thing that had been Nico's lifeline.
36:44Three days later, the news spread through New York's underworld.
36:47The Bellini family was finished.
36:49Partners pulled their money, banks froze their accounts, even his most loyal men started to defect.
36:54Nico's empire crumbled overnight.
36:57I sat in the study of my Chicago home, watching the snow fall outside.
37:01A message came from Chloe.
37:03Nico's lost it.
37:04He finally figured out who you really are.
37:07He says he understands everything now.
37:09I let out a small laugh.
37:10Yeah, he probably did.
37:11The perfect partner he always saw was actually the hidden daughter of Chicago's underworld king.
37:17He always thought I was just some girl from a minor family with a bit of talent.
37:21He thought I was so madly in love with him, I could never leave.
37:24He never knew his entire rise was just a test.
37:27He didn't just fail the test.
37:28He'd thrown away the throne with his own two hands.
37:31That night, the rain was coming down in sheets.
37:34The butler came to report.
37:38Miss, there's a man kneeling outside the gate.
37:40He says he needs to see you.
37:42I won't see him.
37:43I said without looking up.
37:44It's, it's Nico Bellassi.
37:47I paused my writing and looked out the window.
37:49A Chicago winter rain pulled up.
37:52Let him kneel.
37:53I said, my voice flat.
37:55Cassian hugged me from behind.
37:56Feeling soft?
37:58No, I just want him to understand what too late really means.
38:03The rain poured all night.
38:04The next morning, I opened the curtains.
38:08The space outside the gate was empty.
38:10All that was left was a rain-soaked box.
38:12A photo box.
38:14Inside were pictures from our ten years together.
38:16The shyness when we first met, the sweetness of new love, the growing distance later on.
38:22Once, these memories were my most precious treasures.
38:25Now, they were just a pile of useless paper.
38:27I told the butler,
38:29Miss, throw it in the incinerator.
38:31Burn it all.
38:32Don't leave a single one.
38:34The flames in the incinerator roared.
38:36I watched the box twist and melt, then turned and took Caspian's hand.
38:39I was done with the pest.
38:41I was done picking up trash.
38:42She'sθ¦in' on previous school.
38:42Not only because I left me in the face, I think.
38:42If you had two people from away from the beginning, I got the full one.
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