00:00In college, I bought a boyfriend. I promised to pay for his family's medical bills as long as
00:04he stayed with me. The broke genius stayed by my side in humiliation for four years.
00:10Then, my family went bankrupt. When I asked to break up, he was cold. He didn't even try to
00:15keep me. Years later, I was working as a waitress in a top-tier private club in New York. He
00:20had
00:20become the youngest mafia in New York. He ruled the entire Moretti family. My old school rival,
00:25Scarlett, stood by his side. It's been so many years since graduation, I never expected to run
00:29into Enzo like this. I went to deliver a fruit platter to their private room. I kept my head
00:33low. I was terrified he might see my face. In their private room, Enzo was in a tailored suit,
00:37a cigar between his fingers. Seven years later, he is more mature and handsome. He looks charming,
00:42but dangerous. Scarlett sat beside him, looking completely happy. Waitress, cut up the oranges.
00:46I stood with my back to him and sliced the oranges into pieces. A long time ago, when I loved
00:52eating
00:52oranges, Enzo would always peel them for me. He was so good with a knife. Every slice was perfectly even.
00:57Back then, I really thought he loved me. Later, I realized it was just a habit of his.
01:02I heard Don Enzo had a girlfriend for four years back in college.
01:08Yeah. Four years, a whole college experience. That's enviable.
01:12Four years is a long time. You must have some unforgettable memories, right?
01:16Not really. I don't remember it anymore. Scarlett chimed in smoothly. It's a miracle Enzo doesn't
01:21hate her. Enzo and I were classmates. His ex-girlfriend was honestly terrible. If she
01:27hadn't kept pestering him, he and I would have been together a long time ago.
01:30Miss Scarlett is a Hollywood superstar. The ex couldn't even compare to you.
01:34Scarlett hugged Enzo's arm and laughed. A wave of humiliation washed over me.
01:40Just as I was about to finish, I accidentally cut my finger. I let out a gasp, drawing everyone's
01:45attention to me. What's wrong with you? You can't even cut a piece of fruit?
01:53I'm sorry. I'll go get a fresh plate. I grabbed the tray and turned to leave.
01:57Suddenly, Enzo spoke up. Wait.
01:59His voice was deep, cold. Turn around.
02:02My body felt frozen in place. If I turned around, Enzo and Scarlett would recognize me.
02:06It will all be over. The floor manager rushed over.
02:10Godfather, she's new here and still learning the job. Please forgive her.
02:14What are you waiting for? Go prepare another one.
02:16I hurried out without another word.
02:18A moment later, the floor manager pulled me aside.
02:20Move faster next time.
02:23Be extra careful with that SVP room. It's full of New York's heavy hitters,
02:26especially the man sitting in the middle. That's the current godfather of the
02:28Morecci family. If you offend him, we're dead.
02:31Never mind. I'll deliver this plate myself.
02:33If there's anyone on this planet who offended Enzo the most,
02:36it has to be me, because I am the terrible ex-girlfriend he was talking about.
02:40I still remember my freshman year.
02:42At that time, Enzo needed money desperately, because his grandfather was very ill.
02:47Loved his cold, handsome face, and the way he would lower his eyes whenever he looked at me.
02:52So, after a night class, I grabbed his hand like a predator.
02:56Enzo, I like you.
02:59Be with me.
03:01My family has money, and I can give you as much as you need.
03:04Of course, I was rejected immediately.
03:06But back then, my life was smooth sailing.
03:08I didn't know the meaning of failure.
03:11The more he rejected me, the harder I pursued him.
03:14Finally, when his grandfather's condition turned critical, I paid off all his medical bills.
03:19Enzo finally bowed his head to me.
03:21He agreed to be my boyfriend.
03:22I was such a fool.
03:23I really thought I was doing him a huge favor.
03:25It wasn't until much later that I realized I had bought him, but I had also destroyed him.
03:30Rumors began to spread around campus about Enzo.
03:32Everyone said Enzo had sold himself to a rich girl for money.
03:35After that, the way my class misplaced looked at him changed.
03:37Some even started calling him nasty names.
03:39Back then, I was still naive and optimistic.
03:41I held Enzo's hand and said,
03:42Don't listen to them.
03:43They're just jealous.
03:44It wasn't until later that I realized how much Enzo hated our relationship and all those rumors.
03:48In my senior year, my family went bankrupt.
03:52Let's break up.
03:55Why?
03:56I'm bored of you.
03:59I bet Enzo was happy to break up.
04:01After fall, nobody would pester him anymore, and there wouldn't be any more rumors.
04:05After the breakup, I changed my number.
04:07I took a train to Boston alone.
04:09I worked and paid off my debts, vanishing from everyone I knew.
04:13I only returned to New York three months ago.
04:15But without me, Enzo seems to be doing great.
04:18After I left, Enzo was revealed he was the Moretti family's secret son.
04:22In just seven years, he fought his way through bloody power struggles,
04:26became the head of the Moretti family.
04:29Scarlett was the school queen back in college.
04:31She signed with an agency in her junior year.
04:33She entered show business.
04:35I never expected they would end up together.
04:37That's good.
04:38I clutched my chest, holding back the bitterness.
04:40I finished my shift at 4 a.m., but the elevator lost power.
04:44Just as I was panicking, a voice rang out from behind me.
04:46Just make a call.
04:47I stiffened, unable to move a muscle.
04:49I started calling my co-workers.
04:51I was trapped in the small, cramped elevator with Enzo.
04:54My heart was racing, and I could clearly smell his expensive cologne.
04:58Do you always finish your shift this late?
05:00My heart's tone was flat.
05:02We can only leave once all the guests have gone.
05:04Is the pay good?
05:06It's all right.
05:08This elevator is so slow.
05:09My girlfriend is probably getting impatient.
05:11She's very clingy and loves to act spoiled.
05:13I paused for a second, realizing he meant Scarlett.
05:16What about you?
05:17Working so late, doesn't your boyfriend come to pick you up?
05:21I live nearby.
05:22He doesn't need to pick me up.
05:24The elevator reached the floor.
05:26As soon as the doors opened, I stepped out quickly.
05:28But suddenly, Enzo grabbed my wrist and snatched my hat off.
05:32Running away?
05:33Where exactly do you think you can run to?
05:36Grace, you vanished without a word seven years ago.
05:39Was it fun?
05:40The man in front of me was no longer that penniless student.
05:42He was a godfather.
05:44He made all of New York tremble in fear.
05:46You disconnected your phone, deleted your socials, and didn't even let your professors
05:49contact you.
05:51Grace, well done.
05:53My family went bankrupt.
05:54My father got involved in a financial fraud case, and the debts are still not paid off.
05:58Then why didn't you tell me at the time?
05:59I was stunned.
06:00Tell him?
06:01I left him?
06:02Shouldn't he be happy about that?
06:03Enzo cornered me against the wall of the elevator.
06:05You are but a lying woman.
06:08Just then, I heard footsteps.
06:10I hurriedly pushed Enzo away.
06:13Scarlet clicked over in her high hees.
06:15Seeing me, Scarlet sneered.
06:18Grace, it really is you.
06:21How did you end up as a waitress?
06:24I didn't answer her.
06:25Scarlet looked me up and down with disgust, then exclaimed in surprise,
06:29Grace, isn't this the down jacket you bought back in your junior year?
06:33It's falling apart.
06:34Why are you still wearing it?
06:36She said that just to humiliate me.
06:37But today, I felt nothing but numbness.
06:39It's not broken.
06:40It still works.
06:41Scarlet scoffed, then wrapped her arms around Enzo.
06:45Enzo patted her head and kissed her on the cheek.
06:47Scarlet gave me a triumphant look.
06:48Are you struggling right now?
06:50You should have said so.
06:52After all, you and Enzo are old classmates.
06:54Take it.
06:54You don't have to pay it back.
06:56Consider it a donation for the wedding that Enzo and I are having soon.
07:00I froze.
07:01They were actually getting married?
07:03Thank you, but I don't need it.
07:06You're not short on money?
07:08Scarlet is just being kind.
07:10Besides, your pride isn't worth a dime.
07:14I'm getting married soon, too.
07:16If you're free, you're welcome to come to my wedding.
07:17The moment finished driving, Enzo's expression darkened.
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