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He Made Me His Sister's Stand-In Bride
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00:00Everyone in New York knows Victor Ricanti is a bloodthirsty killer who never touches women.
00:06One reckless night, I walked out of the Ricanti estate, barely able to stand.
00:11Julian rushed over to check my body.
00:13I told you to act! Who said you could actually fuck him?
00:18Are you that desperate for a man? Even the Grim Rupert?
00:23You're wrong, Julian. Victor, he was gentle.
00:28Gentle? That monster's buried three fiancés and he wrecked you like this? You call that gentle?
00:37You're mine. How dare you let him touch you?
00:43Julian, you promised me money. Julian let go like I'd burned him.
00:48My legs gave out and I stumbled and fell onto the sofa behind me. He pulled out a handkerchief,
00:53wiped his fingers clean, then threw it in the trashcan nearby.
00:57Three years ago, my father's embezzlement was exposed.
01:00He took a bullet for me and swore to protect me for life.
01:04Now he has personally pushed me into another man's bed.
01:07He is even stingy with my brother's medical bills to keep him alive.
01:11He stared at me, eyes full of pain.
01:13If Mia weren't terrified of Victor's violent peace and refusing to marry him,
01:16I would never have sent you.
01:18Seeing my numb expression, the guilt in his eyes instantly turned to anger.
01:26Take your money and go clean yourself up. Victor's paranoid as hell. If he finds out you impersonated
01:32Mia, you and that half-dead brother of yours will be at the bottom of the Hudson feeding the fish!
01:36I held onto the sofa armrest and slowly crouched down, fingers searching the cold floor.
01:42One. Two. I picked up each scattered bill. Julian stopped at the door and looked back at me.
01:50Born cheap. Even when it's money from selling yourself, you think it smells sweet.
01:55This money keeps my brother Leo alive. It does smell sweet.
02:01Julian, where's the plan B?
02:03Something complicated and painful flashed in his eyes. Like he remembered the socialite who once dazzled New York.
02:10What? Scared you'll get pregnant with Victor's kid?
02:12My humiliation seemed to hurt him.
02:15Relax. The private doctor said miscarriage bleeding ruined your uterus. You can never get pregnant.
02:22I gripped the money tightly. This money, plus what I'd saved before,
02:26was just enough for Leo's medication for one month. Poured a cup of cold water and swallowed
02:31the cheap painkillers from my pocket. Bitterness spread in my throat. I didn't care what Julian
02:35thought of me. As long as Leo could live, even if it meant being Victor's mistress forever, I'd do it.
02:42Next morning, before dawn, the maid dragged me out of bed.
02:45Miss Vant, boss says you need to dress up. There's a gala tonight at the plaza. You're going as Miss
02:50Mia.
02:50The maid's grip was rough, hurting my arm. I forced myself up despite the soreness. Let them paint
02:55makeup on my face. Nia was Julian's adopted sister, his precious darling. She was too delicate for
03:00these exhausting galas. Julian always made me go as her stand-in. We looked similar enough anyway. Just
03:05wear a veil, stay quiet, and nobody would notice. In the car, Julian kept his eyes closed. Didn't even
03:11glance at me. Only when we reached the hotel ballroom. Victor will be there tonight. Behave yourself.
03:17If he sees through this, you can start planning your father's funeral.
03:21My father. He'd been dead in prison for two weeks. Julian knew, but still used him to threaten me. I
03:26couldn't expose the truth. Leo still needed money for treatment. At the gala, champagne flowed. I sat
03:31beside Julian, eyes down, peeling grapes on my plate. A burning gaze stayed fixed on me. I didn't
03:37need to look up to know who it was. The dawn of New York's largest crime family. The man every
03:42mobster in
03:42this room answered to. His face was devastatingly handsome. He played with his wine glass, but his
03:47eyes never stopped roaming over me. As he passed our table, he paused. His gaze licked across my
03:53collarbone as he smiled. You're a lucky man. Your sister may be fragile, but that body,
04:01I'd recognize it anywhere. Unforgettable. Julian's face went pale, but he could only force
04:07a smile and drain his glass. Under the table, he dug his fingers into my thigh.
04:12Useless piece of shit.
04:16After three rounds of drinks, Victor stood to leave. A lighter slipped from his pocket.
04:21I bent down instinctively to pick it up.
04:23Keep it. Such skilled hands. You know exactly how to handle things. Take it home and practice with it.
04:28Get yourself familiar with the shape. The weight. How it feels.
04:32Julian's wine glass shattered in his grip. I want you well trained.
04:38I didn't dare look up. Just pressed my lips together. In the car going back.
04:43Hand it over. Julian's voice suddenly cut through.
04:47I froze. Didn't dare disobey. And gave him the lighter. Julian held the lighter. Examined it by the
04:54car's interior light. Then let out a cold laugh. Custom Zippo. Victor's feeling generous.
04:59He glanced at me dismissively. Think this is some kind of love, Loken?
05:03It's just how he plays with women. Something like this, only someone as cheap and desperate
05:09as you would treasure it. The lighter falling into a gutter on the side of the road.
05:13No! That was... Julian pulled me into his arms. Shut up! It's just a piece of junk
05:19contaminating my car! I didn't care about dignity. Remember this. You're just a substitute.
05:25That wasn't just a lighter. That was Leo's medicine. Julian watched my agony and seemed pleased.
05:32Victor wants Mia Moretti. Not you, Clara Vance. Leo's last breath. We got back to the estate late
05:38at night. Before I even walked in, I heard suppressed coughing from inside. It was Leo. My heart tightened
05:45and I rushed through the door. Sis, I feel awful. I touched his forehead, burning hot. Leo was skeletal.
05:55The medicine we bought before was gone. If we didn't get the serum in time, he wouldn't make it
06:01through winter. I had nothing. I searched my entire body. Aside from the cash Julian threw at me last
06:08night. That money couldn't even buy a single dose. I gritted my teeth and ran to the main house.
06:14Julian, please. Leo's dying. You promised before as long as I did what you said and went to see
06:20Victor, you'd keep Leo safe. Please give me one dose of serum to save his life. As long as Leo
06:25lives, I'll do whatever you want. I swear! After a long time, the door finally opened. Julian walked
06:31out with Mia in his arms. Mia wore thick furs, her face glowing, looking nothing like someone sick.
06:36Clara Vance, what are you freaking out about now? Julian, my brother is dying. He needs serum to
06:42survive. The storage still has a few vials. Julian, the doctor said I need regular medication too.
06:48Your health comes first. Those vials are for you. Leo's condition is a bottomless hole. Even with
06:54treatment, it's just pouring money down the drain. I stared at him in disbelief. Mia treated it as
06:59routine care. For Leo, it was life support. Julian absently stroked Mia's hair, not even looking at me.
07:05How can your brother compare to Mia? Don't even think about it. If Mia needs any battle in this
07:11house, she gets them first. Clara, it's not that I won't help. I'll have them save the leftover doses
07:18for you. If there's anything still worth using. Humiliation. Pure humiliation. I stood up from the
07:25ground and wiped my tears. No need. If the estate wouldn't give me a way to live, someone else would.
07:31The next day, heavy snow fell. Leo had already fallen unconscious. His breathing was so weak,
07:37it was barely there. That lighter thrown into the gutter, I searched for it half the night and never
07:42found it. Now, the $5,000 Julian promised was Leo's only way out. He said once I successfully seduced
07:48Victor and made him break the engagement, he'd give me money and let me leave. For Leo's survival,
07:53I couldn't care about dignity anymore. I went to the study. Julian was painting, Mia grinding ink beside him,
07:59looking like the perfect couple. Julian, I want to collect $1,000 in advance. He slowly looked up,
08:05his eyes landing on my thin clothes, frowning slightly. $1,000? He set down his brush.
08:10What do you need that much money for? This is what you promised. $5,000 after it's done. I only
08:16want
08:16$1,000 now to save a life. After it's done? Victor hasn't broken the engagement yet.
08:22You're counting your chickens before they hatch. Besides, take the money and where do you think
08:28you're going? Taking your burden of a brother? Running far away? Getting away from me? I just
08:34want to save my brother. Mia's eyes gleamed, beckoning a servant. Dump those two buckets of
08:39coins in the courtyard snow. The sound of coins rolling was sharp and piercing. Go pick them up.
08:45However much you pick up is yours. I looked at Julian. He didn't stop it. He was waiting for me
08:49to give in.
08:50Clara Vance, I'll have someone send your brother's medicine. As long as you stay at the estate and be
08:55my- I didn't answer him, turned and rushed into the snow. Mia slowly walked down the steps. Her
09:00designer shoes deliberately kicked several coins into a foul-smelling mud pit. Oops, these coins are
09:06dirty now. Do you still want them? I didn't hesitate, reached into the freezing mud and fished them out.
09:11This scene completely hurt Julian's eyes. Clara Vance, you used to be the proudest woman in New York.
09:17Now you're crawling on the ground like a dog for a few coins. Where's your pride?
09:22Seeing I still wouldn't stop, Julian took a step forward. His boot kicked the snow aside irritably.
09:27What's a little money? Do you have to humiliate yourself like this just to spite me?
09:31I ignored him. As long as I can save Leo, never mind acting like a dog. Julian's vicious dog somehow
09:37got loose. My money! It seemed to think I was stealing its food, roaring as it charged at me.
09:44Don't go! The dog's crazy! It'll hurt you! Help me! Give me back the money!
09:50This wasn't what he wanted to see. Not like now, willing to endure any humiliation just to pick up
09:55every coin to leave him. Why are you so stubborn? Jules just wants you to give in,
10:01but you're fighting with a dog over beggar's change, born cheap. Even when given dignity,
10:07you won't take it. The pain made my vision go black, consciousness fading. Just then,
10:12the sound of the gas station engine broke the silence outside the gate. The estate's front gate was rammed open.
10:18The wind and snow seemed to freeze in that moment. I struggled to open my eyes, saw a team in
10:24black
10:24suits rush in, instantly controlling the servants in the courtyard. The man leading them got out of
10:29the car, his coat billowing. Victor! He didn't look at Julian's pale face, didn't acknowledge me
10:35as screaming. Those expensive shoes stepped into the muddy snow without hesitation. He walked straight
10:41toward me. Julian finally reacted. Why are you here? Victor didn't even glance at him. His slender
10:46fingers touched the blood on my wound, brought them to his lips, and licked. For this? You let
10:51yourself get torn apart like this? I shrank in his arms, shivering, but he tightened his hold,
10:57like he wanted to crush me into his bones. She's my mistress! I can do whatever I want with her!
11:03Your mistress? His gaze sweeping across Julian's face. When she was in my bed, she never said she
11:10was your mistress. Mia's eyes widened in horror, covering her mouth. Julian's face went deathly pale,
11:16fingers trembling. You're going too far! Victor ignored him, carrying me straight outside.
11:22Passing that still barking vicious dog, Victor's eyes went cold. A flash of steel, his bodyguard's
11:28knife fell. The dog died on the spot. I buried my face in Victor's chest. Listening to his strong
11:34heartbeat finally passed out completely. When I woke up, I was lying on a soft bed. I instinctively
11:40felt for my chest. Empty. My money? I panicked and sat up. Don't move. Victor sat by the bed,
11:47holding a bowl of dark medicine. He set the bowl down and left a black card beside my pillow. There's
11:52no limit. I froze. Leo's already been sent to the clinic. They're using the best. The doctor said his
11:58life isn't in danger for now. He seemed to know what I was worried about. One sentence setting my mind
12:03at
12:03ease. My eyes welled up, tears about to fall. Victor leaned down and kissed away the moisture at my eyes.
12:09Don't cry anymore. No one would dare bother me. I stayed at Victor's estate, recovering for three
12:14days. During those three days, Victor treated me exceptionally well. So well that I had the illusion
12:19I was his cherished lover. But I knew clearly that all of this was fake. He was the powerful Don
12:25controlling New York. I was the disgraced criminal's daughter. On the fourth evening, I insisted on going to
12:31the clinic to see Leo. Victor couldn't convince me otherwise, so he accompanied me. The car stopped
12:36at the clinic end. I couldn't wait to jump out and rush into the lobby. Doctor, how is my brother?
12:43Is he awake? The old doctor was preparing medicine. Miss Vander, you... An ominous feeling surged up.
12:50Only a rolled up sheet. Where's Leo? Where's my brother? I grabbed the doctor who followed in,
12:55my voice shrill. Where's Leo? Where's my brother? The doctor sighed and pointed to the corner. A black
13:02body bag lay on a steel gurney. He was brought in too late. His body was already ruined. And he'd
13:08been
13:08frightened. He passed that same night. In that instant, I felt like someone had ripped a piece
13:14of flesh from my chest. I unzipped it with trembling hands. Leo lay there, so thin he was just bones,
13:20still wearing that patched old shirt. Leo. My hand trembled as I touched his cold face. How could he
13:27be dead? Victor clearly said his life wasn't in danger. Miss, your brother was beyond saving when
13:32he arrived. Mr. Rocano was afraid you couldn't handle it on top of your injuries, so he suppressed
13:38the news and told me to let you recover first. I opened my mouth. The words of blame stuck in
13:43my
13:43throat, finally turning into a desperate sob. If not for Julian's deliberate delays, if not for Mia
13:49setting the dog on me. If not for that absurd farce, my Leo should still be alive. Hatred churning wildly
13:57in my chest. Julian, Mia. That night, I kept vigil, never leaving. Victor stayed with me all night.
14:05The next morning, Julian came. He brought Mia, followed by servants carrying boxes.
14:09Clara, I heard about your brother. I came specifically to pay respects.
14:14Clara, my condolences. This box has some money. Consider it our gesture.
14:19Gesture? Looking at their hypocritical faces, I felt nothing but disgust. I slowly stood up.
14:25What do you think you're doing? Once, I begged like a dog for a few coins. Now that my brother's
14:30dead, money comes knocking. Get out! Take your filthy money and get out!
14:35Clara Vance, don't be ungrateful. Julian, Mia, this blood debt, I see it clearly.
14:42I remember it. As long as I don't die, we have all the time in the world.
14:48The day of Leo's burial, it rained heavily. I refused Victor's company. Stood alone with an
14:53umbrella by the lonely grave. Rain soaked through my shoes, cold creeping up from my feet.
14:58Clara. A familiar voice came from behind. I didn't need to turn to know who it was.
15:02Julian held an umbrella, standing a few steps away, looking at me with complicated eyes.
15:07This rain is so heavy. Why didn't you dress warmer?
15:11He approached, trying to take off his coat for me. I stepped aside, looking at him coldly.
15:17If you came to gloat, there's no need. The graves dug, the person's completely dead.
15:22Satisfied, Julian's hand froze in midair. I know you hate me.
15:27I didn't think it would turn out like this. That day, I lost my temper. That's why…
15:31Lost your temper? Lost your temper so you set the dog on me?
15:34Lost your temper so you treat lives like grass. Julian, you didn't lose your temper.
15:39You never saw me as human. Come back with me. Your brother's gone.
15:44You're alone and helpless out here. You're damaged goods now. Besides me,
15:48who else would want a disgraced criminal's daughter who's lost her value? I'm keeping you out of old
15:52sentiment. As long as you behave, I can let the past be past. I'll set you up in an apartment.
15:58When my father and brother were in power, he saw me as a goddess. He begged his grandfather on his
16:03knees, willing to die at the family altar to marry me properly. Mia came. I became a plaything that
16:09could be given away at will. Julian, do you think all women in the world should be grateful to you?
16:16Your so-called charity is worse than the mud under my feet to me.
16:21You! Clara Vance! Don't be ungrateful! Besides me, where else can you go?
16:28Are you really going to be Victor's hidden whore that can't see the light?
16:31A cold voice cut through the rain. A black car had stopped nearby at some point. The window rolled
16:38down halfway. Who gave you the nerve to decide for me? V-Victor?
16:42Julian, touching my woman. Have you thought about the consequences?
16:47No! She's lowborn! I was afraid she'd disgrace you!
16:52Disgrace? Julian froze like struck by lightning.
16:55The woman I treasure is someone you can question? Julian stumbled back, nearly falling in the mud.
17:01Clara, come here. The rain's heavy. Don't ruin your shoes.
17:05I lowered my eyes, mixed feelings in my heart. I didn't know why he was so good to me,
17:10but I knew this was my only chance for revenge.
17:14Clara, Julian humiliated you. Want to step on his head?
17:19If you want revenge, you need to stand at the top.
17:22I looked at him in disbelief, but in his eyes I only saw indulgence.
17:26He pulled out a small velvet box from his pocket, opening it slowly. Inside was a massive diamond ring,
17:33easily five carats, flawless and brilliant. He took my left hand.
17:38Marry me. Become the lady of the Rocanti family.
17:42Not long after, news that Victor was getting married spread throughout New York.
17:46Wedding gifts flowed like water into the small apartment where I was temporarily staying.
17:51I returned to the Moretti estate to get my father's belongings. Julian was waiting in the study.
17:56His eyes were full of bloodshot veins. Seeing me enter, he suddenly stood up.
18:00Clara, are you really going to marry him?
18:03Mr. Moretti, please show some respect. I'm now Mr. Rocardo's fiancé.
18:09Fiancé? Fiancé?
18:13He's lying to you. How could a family like the Rocanis accept you? He's just playing with you.
18:18When he gets tired, he'll throw you away. Do you know what don't seek one that you were a criminal's
18:22martyr? Even thing you go true me, what's whole lend me despise me.
18:26That's still better than you. I coldly interrupted him. At least he didn't make me crawl into another
18:31man's bed. Julian looked like he'd been slapped hard. I... I was for the family.
18:36For the family or for your Mia? Walked straight to the bookshelf. Took down the few rare books my
18:40father left behind. Got what I came for. Goodbye. Wait! Clara, don't go. I know I was wrong. I really
18:47know I was wrong. As long as you come back, I won't marry Mia. I'll marry you. I'll make you
18:54the
18:54lady of the house. Can we start over? Too late. I looked down at the arms wrapped around my waist.
19:02Felt like I was touching something filthy. Utterly disgusting. The day Leo died,
19:08we were already finished. No! I don't believe it!
19:20The door was kicked open. Victor stood backlit in the doorway, his face frighteningly dark. Julian,
19:26want to lose those hands? Julian was shocked by his presence,
19:30instinctively pulling his hands back. Victor strode in, pulling me behind him.
19:35My wife. You dare touch her? She was my mistress! I took her virginity! What's wrong with hugging her?
19:42My whole body shook, looking at Julian in disbelief. He could actually tell such a lie?
19:47Really? Then why was she a virgin that night? Wasn't it you who personally delivered her to me?
19:53No! It wasn't me! I was forced! Huge regret surged up.
20:00We're leaving. He'd always hated that I changed my heart, but forgot that he was the one who closed
20:05the door that night. In the car, the atmosphere was heavy. I secretly glanced at Victor's profile,
20:11feeling uneasy. What are you thinking? Thinking why you're so good to me? Victor was silent for a
20:20moment, pulled out a lighter from his pocket. It was the one Julian threw away that day.
20:26This lighter... I had people search that drain piece by piece to find it.
20:32Broken things can be fixed. People are the same. My heart shook.
20:36Did you really think, with those clumsy seduction attempts, you could climb into my bed?
20:45I... I knew it was you from the moment Julian made you impersonate Mia.
20:50The day your family went down, I saw you in the rain, begging for your father.
20:57That's when I wanted to save you. But if I took you by force,
21:01old Moretti wouldn't let you go. Until that day, that idiot Julian, to save himself,
21:08personally delivered his woman into my hands.
21:12This whole game, I bet on his heartlessness.
21:16But... I was still his before, and I was given to you like a gift.
21:22Now all of New York knows. Don't you mind?
21:27Fool. I came too late. Let you suffer so much. From now on, you're Mrs. Rosinto. No one will
21:34dare disrespect you again. I leaned in his arms, listening to the wind outside. Finally letting
21:39down all my defenses. Leo, can you see? Your sister has someone protecting her now. At the same time,
21:45at the Moretti estate. I became the lady of the Rocanti family. This was a disaster. No, I can't let
21:59her be happy. The wedding day arrived. The Rocanti estate was decorated lavishly. Outside the gates,
22:06luxury cars lined up for blocks. Julian even had the nerve to send an invitation requesting to attend.
22:11However, just as he took his seat, a commotion suddenly erupted outside. Mia had bribed several
22:16homeless people, trying to spread rumors at the ceremony that I'd poisoned my own brother,
22:21hoping to pressure Victor into calling off the wedding. But she underestimated Victor. The
22:24disturbance was quashed immediately. The ceremony began. Victor and I stood side by side at the altar.
22:30Just as the officiant was about to pronounce us married, Victor suddenly raised his hand, stopping
22:34everything. Since Mr. Morelli has honored us with his presence, I have a wedding gift for the Morelli family.
22:39As soon as he finished speaking, Victor's consigliere personally brought forward a black
22:43metal briefing. Inside were thick stacks of witness statements, a silver bar stamped with the Moretti
22:48family seal, and pharmacy records of arsenic purchases. Two of Victor's men threw a gagged
22:53maid at Julian's feet. It was Mia's personal servant. This, Julian's hands trembled as he picked up the
22:58statements. Murder for hire. Framing a made man's family. Mr. Moretti, go tell your grandfather that this
23:04debt will be settled, slowly. The guests looked at Julian like he was diseased. Julian stared at the
23:10damning evidence. Overcome with rage and shock, Julian suddenly coughed up blood and collapsed.
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