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01:42Heartache. The words hit me like a punch to the chest. We'd been together for nine years. When one of
01:47his rivals came after him, I took a blow meant for him and ended up with seven stitches in my
01:51head.
01:52He never said his heart ached. When I drank myself into the ICU covering for him at a business dinner,
01:57he still never said his heart ached. But now, just because he was afraid I might scare Vivian, his heart
02:02suddenly ached for her.
02:04Dominic! Dominic! Don't talk to my sister like that!
02:07I'm so sorry, sis. It's all my fault. Everyone wanted me to marry Dominic first. I had no choice.
02:13Then she leaned close, whispering venom. By the way, sis, for eight of those nine years, Dominic and I were
02:20together behind your back. Dad, Enzo, even your friend Marco, they all knew.
02:26My heart seized. Pain ripped through me. Before I could react, she shoved her phone in my face. Texts, photos,
02:32videos. Every place Dominic took me, he took her right after. Every promise of forever to me, followed by nights
02:38in hotels with her. Nine years. I was the family joke.
02:41My body went numb as Enzo shoved his phone forward, too. It was their wedding photo, covered in well wishes.
02:47We were all there that day, witnessing their happiness. Vivian watched me, waiting for the breakdown. Don't be mad, sis.
02:56It's my fault for loving him. My father comforted her, patting her back. She always took your things. Today, let
03:02her feel what it's like when her fiancé gets stolen. My eyes held nothing but cold scorn. Those things were
03:07always mine. Vivian played the weak victim and stole everything.
03:10Now even my family and friends stood with her. Enzo stepped closer, sneering. We actually had a bet. You'd cry
03:17when you found out the registry was fake. If you cried, Dominic would comfort you for a few minutes? Dominic
03:23said nothing, just watched me with that chilling gaze. But you didn't cry. What a buzzkill. I looked calmly at
03:29the people who had conspired against me for years. Then I slowly pulled out my phone and opened the pinned
03:34chat. Untouched for a year. The last message. If you ever want a new husband, call me. I'm ready to
03:38step in. My fingers typed.
03:40I want now. Three days. City hall. I'll be waiting. The reply came in less than a second. Understood. Back
03:46at the mansion after the fake registry. I numbly packed my few belongings. A family without love? I didn't want
03:52it anymore. That delayed half-assed affection? I didn't need it either. The door suddenly burst open. Vivian strolled in,
03:58clinging to Enzo's arm. Her eyes locked on the designer gown hanging in my closet. Dominic had bid seven times
04:03at auction. $12 million, just to get it for me.
04:06He swore I'd wear it on our wedding day and be the most beautiful bride in the city.
04:11Enzo, that dress is stunning. I wish I could wear it when I marry Dominic.
04:15Enzo didn't even hesitate.
04:16Aria, give the dress to Vivian.
04:20No.
04:21Vivian's eyes welled up instantly. She bit her lip, looking all fragile and pitiful.
04:25Never mind, Enzo. I'm just not worthy. I've never been worthy of nice things.
04:30You've taken so much from her already. This dress is compensation. Hand it over.
04:35I'm wearing it in three days. For my wedding.
04:41Wedding? Dominic's marrying Vivian. Stop deluding yourself, Aria.
04:45I gripped the fabric, each word deliberate. Not Dominic. Someone else.
04:50Impossible. For nine years, your whole world revolved about Dominic. Who the hell else would you know?
04:56Exactly. There's a limit to your lies.
04:58I took a deep breath.
04:59I'm marrying into the Salvatore family.
05:01Vivian froze, then doubled over laughing.
05:03The Salvatore family? You mean the kingpin of the five families? The ruthless Don who controls half the underworld?
05:10Aria, have you completely lost your mind from the shock?
05:13I didn't argue. I just lowered my eyes, voice soft.
05:16You'll find out in three days.
05:18Enzo snorted.
05:19Keep playing your little games.
05:21A familiar sneer came from the doorway.
05:23Aria, I already told you. After Vivian has her fun and we divorce, I'll marry you.
05:27You're so desperate you're inventing ridiculous stories now? Give Vivian the dress.
05:31Dominic stepped forward and grabbed him. The gown tore clean in two, like my nine-waisted years.
05:36My nose burned, but I swallowed the bitterness. Dominic noticed my expression and shrugged.
05:40No need for the drama. I paid for it, so I decide what happens to it. Next time I'll get
05:46you something even more expensive.
05:49Vivian immediately nestled into his arms.
05:51Dominic, the dress is ruined. I'm the one who loses out.
05:55How about that waterfront estate you got for Aria? Let's make it our wedding home, okay?
06:00Dominic paused, glanced at me, then pulled out his phone.
06:03Transfer the roverside estate to Vivian's name.
06:05He hung up and looked at me dismissively.
06:07Aria, after Vivian and I divorce and I officially marry you, I'll punt the house back in your name.
06:11I watched his fake sincerity. The love I once poured into him was dying fast. Then my phone vibrated.
06:17Aria, every Salvatore estate now belongs to you. Choose whichever one you like. It'll be our wedding home.
06:22I stared at the message for three seconds, then pushed the sting from my eyes.
06:28No need to change anything. Your wedding home? I don't want it.
06:32My wedding home, someone already prepared it for me.
06:37Dominic froze for a second, then reached out and stroked my head like I was a damn puppy.
06:42Aria, I know you're hurt.
06:43His voice was the same dismissive tone as always.
06:46But Vivian and I are just going through the motions. The position of Mrs. Vance will always be yours.
06:51Vivian's eyes turned red instantly.
06:53Dominic, I'm so scared. I'm terrified Aria will hate me. That she'll ruin everything at City Hall.
06:59Her voice broke perfectly as she looked at Enzo with those big, pitiful eyes. Enzo's face turned dark.
07:05Vivian's right.
07:06He thought for a moment, then delivered the cruelest line.
07:09To be safe, we should lock Aria up for the next two days. Don't let her out until after the
07:13wedding.
07:14Vivian shot me a look full of triumph and mockery.
07:17I thought Dominic might still have a shred of decency. But he nodded without hesitation.
07:21All right.
07:22He even thought that wasn't enough. He looked down at my messed up state and added,
07:26Don't lock it completely. Leave her a chance to escape.
07:29If she fights her way out, prove she truly loves me and can't let me go.
07:32After Vivian and I enel the marriage, I'll marry her.
07:35How fucking laughable. A bitter taste flooded my throat. Something deep inside me shattered.
07:41Before I could fight back, they dragged me into the dark cellar. The iron door slammed shut.
07:46Damp, cold, pitch black. Suffocating darkness wrapped around me.
07:51I clawed frantically at the rusted lash, tearing my fingers until they bled.
07:55I didn't feel the pain. Faint laughter drifted through the cracks.
07:59Look at her. So fucking desperate to marry you. Cheap to the bone.
08:03See? She's so desperate to marry you. Pathetic.
08:07Even though you're marrying Vivian, she still won't give up. How pathetic and delusional.
08:12Every word sliced into my bones. I bit my trembling lip hard and kept fighting the lock.
08:17Finally, it loosened. A sliver of light broke through.
08:20The second I pushed the door open, Vivian, Enzo, and Marco were waiting.
08:25Their eyes gleamed with pure malice and amusement.
08:28You really thought you could escape? Stop dreaming, Arya.
08:31Ignoring my screams and struggles, they dragged me up to the third floor.
08:34They tied my limbs tight to a chair.
08:37The ropes cut into my skin.
08:39Dominic walked in slowly, holding a remote, his eyes full of cruel amusement.
08:43This is an electric chair. I want to see just how badly you want to marry me.
08:47If you can last half an hour, I'll end things with Vivian early.
08:52The second he pressed the button, paralyzing pain shot through my body.
08:56Stinging, convulsing, unbearable.
08:58I shook violently, barely able to breathe.
09:01Time ticked down. The time we'd agreed on at City Hall was getting closer.
09:04My heart pounded. My blood screamed to get out.
09:07I couldn't lose. I couldn't die here.
09:10While they weren't looking, I used every last ounce of strength I had left in this life.
09:14I snapped the loosened ropes.
09:16I lunged forward and jumped straight from the third story window.
09:20The impact shattered my ankle.
09:22Pain exploded up my leg, but I bit down hard, scrambling into the thick bushes to hide.
09:26Footsteps thundered behind me.
09:28Dominic rushed downstairs.
09:30A rare flash of panic in his eyes.
09:32Vivian and Enzo were right on his heels.
09:35Dominic, what do we do?
09:36She got away. I'm so scared she'll ruin our wedding at City Hall tomorrow.
09:40Scared of what? I'm here.
09:42She won't cause any real trouble.
09:43She's injured. She won't get far.
09:44I ignored the burning pain in my ankle and limped away from the mansion, every step pure agony.
09:49At dawn, I finally reached City Hall.
09:52Soon, several glaring figures appeared.
09:54Dominic, sharp in his suit, holding Vivian's hand.
09:57My brother, father, Marco, and the rest of the so-called friends were there to witness their perfect union.
10:03The second they saw me, all eyes locked on.
10:06Vivian flinched and shrank into Dominic's arms.
10:08What do we do?
10:09Arya really came to ruin everything.
10:11Dominic, I'm terrified.
10:13Dominic pulled her tight, but his eyes swept over me like ice.
10:17Still clinging on, Arya?
10:18So desperate for Dominic, you actually jumped out a window.
10:21My father's eyes were cold.
10:22If you ruin Vivian's day, we'll sever our father-daughter relationship.
10:26Dominic's face darkened with annoyance.
10:28How long are you gonna keep this up?
10:30I told you it's just a formality.
10:32Do you have to come here and embarrass everyone?
10:34Their endless misunderstandings didn't touch me anymore.
10:37I looked up, voice steady.
10:39I'm not here to cause trouble.
10:41I'm here to get married too.
10:43Islands.
10:43Then a wave of mocking laughter.
10:45Dominic sneered and didn't even look at me again.
10:48He led Vivian straight to the registry window.
10:50I took a deep breath, clutched my cold ID card,
10:53and dragged my bleeding ankle forward, limping after them.
10:56Still following?
10:58Still following me?
10:59God, you have zero shame.
11:01Whispers erupted around us.
11:03Their stares cut like knives.
11:04I ignored it all and stared at the clock secondhand.
11:07Almost time.
11:08Dominic and Vivian stand at the office counter
11:10and handed over their IDs.
11:12The clerk took them, ready to process.
11:14I stepped up beside Dominic.
11:15Then I pulled out my own ID and slowly pushed it across the counter.
11:19Hello.
11:20I'm here to get married too.
11:22Dominic spun around, eyes wide with disbelief,
11:25then burning with fury.
11:26Are you insane?
11:27I said I'm marrying her today.
11:29How far are you going to take this?
11:31Aria, please don't.
11:32Dominic and I truly love each other.
11:34Aria, don't make a fool of yourself here.
11:36You want to piss me off to death?
11:38Get the hell home.
11:39Dominic lost all patience.
11:41You want a scene?
11:42He raised his hand fast,
11:43aiming a hard slap at the hand I'd used to push my ID.
11:46I'll knock some sense into you.
11:48His palm came down,
11:49but it never landed.
11:50A strong hand shot out from behind me.
11:52And caught Dominic's wrist in an iron grip.
11:55Hello.
11:56I'm here to marry Mrs. Aria Cross.
11:58The second Salvatore spoke,
12:00Enzo sneered first.
12:01He crossed his arms.
12:02Nice try, Aria.
12:03Your acting's getting better.
12:05You actually hired a goon to put on this show?
12:08That suit must have cost you.
12:11You're almost like a real crime boss.
12:14Ridiculous!
12:14Paying some actor to cause a scene at City Hall just to spine us?
12:17How long are you going to keep this pathetic act going?
12:20Dominic tried to hide the strange panic creeping into his face.
12:23Aria, stop this right now.
12:24I already told you,
12:25after Vivian and I divorce,
12:26I'll marry you.
12:27The title of Mrs. Vance is yours.
12:28A few onlookers whispered,
12:30all assuming Salvatore was a paid actor.
12:32Salvatore frowned.
12:34He shoved Dominic back
12:35and pulled me protectively into his arms.
12:37Then he handed the City Hall manager
12:38a custom black card
12:39and his exclusive ID.
12:41My fiancé and I are getting married.
12:42Clear the room.
12:43Now.
12:43The manager glanced at the name
12:45and went pale with respect.
12:47Don Salvatore, sir.
12:48We didn't expect you.
12:49We'll clear it immediately.
12:50Snickers broke out again.
12:52Aria, you're even copying us
12:53by faking City Hall staff?
12:55How childish.
12:56But the blood drained from Dominic's face.
12:58He went ghost white.
13:00He recognized the unique Salvatore family crest
13:02on that card from a high society gala a year ago.
13:06Impossible.
13:07That was Don Salvatore,
13:08the kingpin of the five families.
13:10The Vance family couldn't even lick his boots.
13:13How could someone that powerful actually marry Aria?
13:16He refused to believe it.
13:17He thought he was hallucinating
13:18until he saw Salvatore take my hand.
13:20Dominic stumbled, almost collapsing.
13:22He steadied himself and moved toward me.
13:25But before he could touch me,
13:26a brutal kick slammed into his chest.
13:28My woman.
13:29Don't you dare lay your filthy hands on her.
13:32Salvatore's eyes burned with icy fury.
13:34His dark gaze locked on Dominic
13:36like he was ready to end him.
13:37Dozens of enforcers swarmed in,
13:39surrounding Dominic instantly.
13:41Dominic, are you okay?
13:43Aria, hiring actors is one thing,
13:45but hurting people?
13:47Apologize to Dominic right now.
13:49Before she finished,
13:50a loud slap cracked through the room.
13:51A bodyguard twisted her arms
13:53and forced her to the ground
13:54in a humiliating kneel.
13:56Enzo and my father went pale.
13:57They tried to fight back,
13:58but more bodyguards pinned their arms,
14:00leaving them completely helpless.
14:02Salvatore took my hand,
14:04his voice suddenly gentle.
14:05Aria, it's time to get married.
14:07Behind us, Dominic was pinned to the floor.
14:10Aria, you're my wife!
14:11You can't marry him!
14:14Dominic, you already cut ties between us.
14:16Terror filled his eyes.
14:18The words died in his throat
14:19as he watched me take Salvatore's hand.
14:22Let us go!
14:23Aria, we're your family and friends.
14:25How can you let them do this to us?
14:27You're cold-blooded and heartless!
14:29Enzo's curses echoed.
14:31Salvatore frowned and gave a single order.
14:33Clear them out.
14:34Throw every last one of them outside.
14:36Don't disturb my wife's moment.
14:38His voice carried zero warmth.
14:40Pure command from a man born to rule.
14:42The bodyguards moved fast,
14:44dragging the four of them out the door.
14:47Dominic, was that really Don Salvatore?
14:50How could he marry her?
14:51Dominic stood frozen outside City Hall,
14:54watching through the glass
14:55as Aria and Salvatore took their wedding photos.
14:58His chest twisted with a pain
14:59he'd never felt before.
15:01For the first time,
15:02he realized he might have actually lost her,
15:04but she always came back before.
15:05No matter how cold he was,
15:07this had to be just anger.
15:08One sweet talk and she'd return.
15:11Dominic, Vivian is so mean.
15:13She let those bodyguards hit us.
15:15You have to make this right.
15:17Vivian shook his arm, whining.
15:18She still looked pitiful.
15:20But for the first time,
15:21a wave of disgust hit him.
15:22He shoved her away hard
15:23and stumbled toward the doors.
15:25He had to stop this.
15:26He pounded on the locked City Hall doors.
15:28Aria, I know you're pissed.
15:30This is your life.
15:31Think clearly.
15:32No answer.
15:33He kicked the door hard,
15:35the bangs echoing.
15:36Come out!
15:37Come out right now!
15:38I'll marry you today!
15:41Dominic,
15:43aren't you supposed to be marrying me today?
15:46Get lost!
15:47If it wasn't for you,
15:49Aria wouldn't be this angry at me!
15:51He pushed Vivian with all his strength.
15:52She hit the ground,
15:53elbows scraping raw.
15:55Vivian,
15:55always pampered and adored,
15:57burst into tears.
15:58Dominic Vaughn,
15:59you bastard!
16:00You go back on your word
16:02and now you yell at me?
16:04You have to marry Vivian today
16:06or I'll kill you!
16:07Their father backed him up.
16:09Vivian sobbed between them.
16:12If it wasn't for Aria,
16:13Dominic and I would already be married.
16:15The two men comforted her.
16:17Don't cry, Vivian.
16:19When she comes out,
16:20we'll handle her.
16:21Just then,
16:21the city hall doors opened.
16:23Bodyguards lined both sides.
16:24Salvatore walked out
16:25holding Aria's hand.
16:27Enzo and their father
16:28wanted to yell
16:29but remembered being thrown out earlier.
16:31They swallowed their words.
16:32Dominic saw the marriage certificate
16:33in Aria's hand.
16:34It felt like a knife to the gut.
16:36Aria!
16:37I never even glanced at him.
16:38He tried to approach
16:39but bodyguards held him back.
16:41Dominic Vance,
16:42second son of the Vance family.
16:44Go tell your old man,
16:45the Vance Empire is finished.
16:47A storm is coming.
16:48Ruin is imminent.
16:49Those words dropped Dominic
16:51into an icy hell.
16:52He knew Salvatore could destroy them
16:54with a snap of his fingers.
16:55Dominic's legs gave out.
16:57He collapsed.
16:58Get on your knees.
16:59Apologize to my wife.
17:00I might consider sparing you.
17:02He looked up into Salvatore's icy stare
17:04and couldn't find a single word of defiance.
17:06The air was suffocating.
17:08He knew Salvatore wasn't bluffing.
17:10One wrong move
17:11and the entire Vance Empire
17:13would be wiped out overnight.
17:14After a long second,
17:16he gritted his teeth
17:17and slammed his forehead
17:18against the floor.
17:20Keep cowhitting until my wife is satisfied.
17:22His forehead smashed
17:23against the concrete again and again
17:25until blood smeared the ground.
17:26Only then did I finally speak.
17:28Let's go, Salvatore.
17:29He's not worth my anger.
17:31Salvatore scooped me up effortlessly
17:33and carried me to the waiting luxury car.
17:35After we drove off,
17:37the others finally breathed again.
17:38Vivian was seething with jealousy.
17:40Why did Aria,
17:41the girl she had trampled for years,
17:43suddenly get Salvatore's favor?
17:45Even Dominic,
17:46who used to indulge her every whim,
17:47was now obsessed with Aria.
17:49He had even yelled at her.
17:51Unacceptable.
17:52She couldn't hold back.
17:53Aria is nothing but a pathetic dog.
17:55Why can't you just let her go?
17:56The sound cracked across the pavement.
17:58Dominic's hand shot out
17:59and wrapped around her throat.
18:01Eyes bloodshot with rage.
18:02If you ever badmouth Aria again,
18:04I'll kill you.
18:05Vivian choked,
18:06tears streaming down her face.
18:07Enzo and my father rushed in,
18:09prying his fingers off
18:10and pulling her free.
18:12Enzo punched Dominic hard in the face.
18:14You've lost your mind.
18:16How dare you hurt my sister?
18:17I'll kill you.
18:19The two men exploded into a brutal fight.
18:22Dominic,
18:22filled with pent-up fury,
18:24landed punch after punch.
18:25They only stopped
18:26when they were both exhausted and bleeding.
18:28Vivian rushed to check on Dominic,
18:30but he dodged her touch.
18:32His phone rang.
18:33He answered with a dark face
18:34and rushed home.
18:35Vivian watched him leave,
18:37stomped her foot,
18:38and finally broke down crying.
18:39Back at the Vance mansion,
18:41a brutal family punishment waited.
18:43Neil, you worthless son.
18:44Old man Vance cracked the whip
18:46across Dominic's back.
18:49You idiot.
18:50Now you've provoked Don Salvatore,
18:52he can crush us like insects.
18:55Another lash.
18:56Red welts tore open
18:57across Dominic's skin.
18:59Go apologize.
19:00Do whatever it takes
19:01to make him forgive you.
19:02Or get the hell out
19:04of the Vance family.
19:05After the ceremony,
19:07Salvatore and I returned
19:08to the Cliffside Estate.
19:09Salvatore,
19:10thank you for helping me today.
19:12I wasn't just helping you,
19:14I was helping myself.
19:16Aria,
19:16you have no idea.
19:18I've dreamed of marrying you for years.
19:20Ten years ago,
19:21Salvatore was just the unwanted,
19:23illegitimate son
19:24bullied at a charity gala.
19:26Sixteen-year-old me
19:27stepped in like an angel,
19:28defended him,
19:29and took his hand.
19:30We can't choose
19:31where we come from,
19:32but we can choose
19:33who we become.
19:35Those words changed everything.
19:37He fought his way to the top
19:38just so he could stand
19:39beside me and protect me.
19:41Five years ago,
19:41he became Don.
19:42His first thought
19:43was to propose.
19:44But he saw me kissing Dominic.
19:46He swallowed the pain
19:47and simply took me out
19:48for dinner.
19:49A year ago,
19:50when he learned about
19:51Dominic and Vivian's affair,
19:52he wanted to end Dominic.
19:54But he knew I loved Dominic.
19:56Hurting him would only hurt me.
19:57So he gathered his courage
19:58and sent that message.
19:59If you ever want a new husband,
20:01call me.
20:02I'm ready.
20:03When my reply finally came,
20:05his feelings exploded again.
20:06He dropped everything overseas
20:08and flew straight back.
20:09Thank God he made it in time.
20:11His eyes welled up
20:12at the memories.
20:13Suddenly,
20:13his assistant reported,
20:15Don Salvatore,
20:16someone wants to see you
20:17and the lady.
20:18Salvatore took my hand.
20:19Let's go see him.
20:21Better to clear the air tonight.
20:22We stepped outside.
20:24Dominic stood there
20:25with one arm broken
20:25and bleeding badly.
20:27Aria,
20:27I know I fucked up.
20:28It's all my fault.
20:30I broke my own arm.
20:31I just want your forgiveness.
20:33He turned and knelt
20:34before Salvatore.
20:35Don't, Salvatore.
20:37Everything is my fault.
20:38Punish only me.
20:39Please spare the rest
20:41of the Vance family.
20:42Salvatore looked at me.
20:43During my years with Dominic,
20:45his parents had actually
20:46been kind to me.
20:47I stepped forward,
20:48looking down at him coldly.
20:49I can spare the rest
20:50of the Vance family.
20:52But Dominic...
20:54I want to watch
20:54what you wrought
20:55in the rep in the gutter.
20:57Dominic froze.
20:58His lips trembled.
20:59No words came out.
21:00Salvatore took my hand
21:01and we walked away.
21:02Behind us,
21:02Dominic's broken sobs echoed.
21:04Aria, I'm sorry.
21:06I was wrong.
21:07I was so wrong.
21:08I spared the rest
21:09of the Vance family.
21:10But only on the condition
21:12that Dominic was thrown out.
21:13I'm not a saint.
21:14I can't repay evil
21:15with kindness.
21:16A week after marrying Salvatore,
21:18my father, Enzo,
21:19and Vivian showed up
21:20at the mansion.
21:21My father reached for my hand.
21:23I pulled away.
21:23Aria, we're still family.
21:25We can fix this.
21:27Aria, I was wrong before.
21:29But weren't you
21:29partly at fault too?
21:30If you had just been sensible
21:32and let Vivian have her way,
21:33we wouldn't have treated you
21:34like that.
21:35Vivian put on
21:36her usual victim act.
21:37Aria, Dominic
21:38never actually married me.
21:40We're still family, right?
21:44Family?
21:45When did you ever
21:45treat me like family?
21:47I knew exactly
21:47why they were here.
21:48The family business
21:49was collapsing.
21:50They needed a powerful alliance.
21:52They had schemed with Dominic
21:53to use me.
21:54Now that I was doing well,
21:55they came crawling back.
21:57I stood above them,
21:58staring down at their ugly,
21:59desperate faces.
22:00I turned to the butler.
22:02They are not my family.
22:03From now on
22:04don't let them through the door.
22:05The three of them went pale,
22:07faces full of disbelief.
22:08They tried to argue,
22:09but the butler
22:10had them thrown out.
22:11After being thrown out
22:12of the Vance family,
22:14Dominic completely fell apart.
22:15His old friends avoided him
22:17like the plague.
22:18He spent his days
22:19drinking himself numb.
22:20He blamed everything on Vivian.
22:22If she hadn't seduced him,
22:24he never would have betrayed me.
22:25He never once blamed himself
22:26for treating me like a toy
22:28he could use and discard.
22:29One drunken night,
22:30he broke into Vivian's place
22:31and beat her savagely.
22:33You fucking bitch!
22:35This is all your fault!
22:36He rained down punches and kicks,
22:38screaming every filthy word
22:40he could think of.
22:41The man who once spoiled her rotten
22:43now destroyed her
22:44with the same hands.
22:45Her nose was broken.
22:47Her eyes swollen shut.
22:48He only stopped when she passed out.
22:50Then he ran into the pouring rain,
22:52crouched in the mud,
22:53and sobbed like a broken man.
22:55When my father and Enzo returned,
22:57they found Vivian barely breathing.
22:59To cover their own asses,
23:00they called the policence.
23:02Dominic showed zero remorse
23:03when they arrested him.
23:04He just kept muttering,
23:05She ruined me.
23:07She deserves it.
23:08He got three years in prison.
23:10Vivian lay in the hospital,
23:12barely alive.
23:13Her so-called family
23:14paid a measly hospital's bill
23:15and disappeared.
23:16After that day at City's Hall,
23:18the sweet, fragile Vivian
23:19everyone loved slowly,
23:20showed her true colors.
23:22My father and Enzo finally realized,
23:24they had wronged me for 20 years.
23:26It had always been Vivian bullying me
23:28and stealing what was mine.
23:29They tried to apologize countless times,
23:32but every time they approached
23:33the Salvatore mansion,
23:34the bodyguards turned them away.
23:36Their apologies never reached me.
23:37I stood by the window,
23:39watching their defeated backs disappear.
23:41Some wounds even time can't heal,
23:43especially not a cheap apology.
23:45Salvatore wrapped his arms around me
23:47from behind.
23:48Arya,
23:49everything they never gave you,
23:51I'll.
23:52I'll give you a thousand times over.
23:57I still owe you a real wedding.
24:00A massive one.
24:02How about New Year's Eve?
24:05Yes, the second I agreed.
24:07He kissed me deeply,
24:08like he'd been waiting forever.
24:09The lights dimmed.
24:10I fell into his warm embrace.
24:12Arya,
24:13I finally have you.
24:17Later,
24:18I heard Dominic died in prison.
24:19Vivian ended up crippled,
24:21sweeping streets for survival.
24:22Their names belong to another lifetime.
24:24I said nothing,
24:25just gently swirled the tea in my cup.
24:27My eyes stayed calm,
24:28no ripples left.
24:30New Year's Eve arrived
24:31beneath a sky full of fireworks.
24:33The entire city seemed frozen in anticipation.
24:35Every major family,
24:37business tycoon,
24:38and underworld power
24:39arrived at the Salvatore estate.
24:40No one dared refuse Don Salvatore's invitation.
24:44I stood before the mirror in a custom wedding gown,
24:46worth more than most people would earn in a lifetime.
24:49The dress was covered in hand-soon diamonds.
24:52A far cry from the gown Dominic had ripped apart with his own hands.
24:56The memory surfaced for only a second before disappearing completely.
24:59It no longer hurt.
25:01A knock sounded at the door.
25:02Salvatore stepped inside.
25:04For a moment,
25:05neither of us spoke.
25:06His eyes turned red first.
25:08Arya.
25:09What?
25:10You look beautiful.
25:12I laughed softly.
25:13Only beautiful today?
25:15No.
25:16You've always been beautiful.
25:18I'm just the first man lucky enough to keep you.
25:20My heart trembled.
25:21Outside, the ceremony was beginning.
25:23As the doors opened,
25:24thousands of guests rose to their feet.
25:26Peedles fell from above.
25:28Salvatore stood waiting at the end of the aisle.
25:30His eyes never left me.
25:32Not once,
25:32when I finally reached him,
25:33he took my hand carefully.
25:35As though I were the most precious thing in the world,
25:37the officiant smiled.
25:39Mr. Salvatore,
25:40do you take Arya Vance to be your lawful wife?
25:44I do.
25:45And Ms. Arya Vance?
25:46I looked at the man before me.
25:48The man who crossed oceans for me.
25:50The man who waited years without asking for anything in return.
25:53The man who loved me when everyone else abandoned me.
25:57I do.
25:58Thunderous applause erupted.
26:00Fireworks exploded across the night sky.
26:02As midnight arrived,
26:04Salvatore pulled me into his arms and kissed me.
26:06The entire city witnessed the moment.
26:08This time,
26:09I wasn't somebody's backup plan.
26:11I was the only choice,
26:12the only wife.
26:13And the most loved woman in the room.
26:15Three years later,
26:17the Salvatore empire had expanded beyond anything people once imagined.
26:21Meanwhile,
26:22the people who betrayed me had completely disappeared from high society.
26:25One rainy afternoon,
26:27I happened to pass an old neighborhood while returning from a charity event.
26:31A familiar figure was sweeping leaves beside the road.
26:34Vivian.
26:35Time had not been kind to her.
26:37Her hair was messy.
26:38Her face looked years older.
26:40One leg dragged slightly when she walked.
26:42The moment she saw me,
26:43her eyes widened,
26:45then tears instantly filled them.
26:47Arya.
26:47I stopped not because I cared.
26:49Only because I almost didn't recognize her.
26:52She lowered her head.
26:53I know saying sorry means nothing now.
26:56I ruined your life.
26:58No.
26:59I interrupted calmly.
27:01You ruined your own.
27:02Her shoulders shook violently.
27:03For a long time,
27:04neither of us spoke.
27:05Finally,
27:06she whispered,
27:07can you ever forgive me?
27:08I looked at the rain falling beyond the street.
27:10Then I smiled.
27:11Forgiveness isn't the reward people get just because they regret something.
27:15Her face went pale.
27:17I turned and walked away.
27:18Behind me,
27:19I heard quiet sobbing,
27:20but I never looked back.
27:22Some people belong in your future.
27:24Some belong in your lessons.
27:26That night,
27:27I returned to the cliffside estate,
27:28warm,
27:29lights glowed through every window.
27:31The scent of dinner filled the air.
27:33Salvatore was waiting at the door.
27:34The second he saw me,
27:36he smiled and opened his arms.
27:38I walked straight into them.
27:40Long day?
27:40A little.
27:41He kissed my forehead.
27:43Then come home.
27:44Home.
27:45Such a simple word.
27:46Yet it had taken me half my life to find it.
27:48I looked up at him and smiled.
27:50Yes.
27:50This time,
27:51I was finally home.
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