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00:05I've cancelled the wedding photographer. Don't bother buying the rings.
00:09The moment I finished, Vincent tugged at his tie in annoyance.
00:12Alexia, how long are you going to keep this up? Even your brother vouched for me. What more do you
00:16want?
00:16He sat at the other end of the bed with his back to me.
00:19If you're sick, see a doctor. But stop suspecting me all day. You're only hurting our relationship.
00:24One day, your suspicions will wear away every bit of love I have for you.
00:28I'm serious, Alexia. A marriage can't last without trust.
00:32Before I could answer, his phone chimed. The instant he read the message, the irritation in his eyes melted into
00:38tenderness.
00:39But when he looked at me again, his gaze turned cold.
00:42I'm busy today. Find something to do so you don't sit around doubting me again.
00:46He straightened his tie and left without looking back. I knew Vincent was hiding something.
00:51Instead of taking my car, I hailed a cab and followed him.
00:54Forty minutes later, the cab stopped outside a villa in the suburbs.
00:58Through a window, I saw a living room filled with food and wine.
01:01Everyone around the table was painfully familiar.
01:04Beside Vincent sat a woman holding a baby.
01:06She wore the same earring I'd once found in his car.
01:09Her designer dress matched the receipt I'd found in Vincent's pocket.
01:12Then I saw her face. I could never forget it.
01:15This woman had nearly taken everything from me.
01:17A year earlier, my adoptive father...
01:20I was the daughter of a mafia godfather.
01:22The day I met Vincent, he fell in love with me at first sight.
01:26The first time, I found a receipt from a luxury boutique in his pocket.
01:30It was a gift for another boss's wife.
01:32In our world, every courtesy has to be handled properly.
01:36I chose to believe him.
01:37The second time, I found an earring in his car that wasn't mine.
01:41One of his friends claimed it belonged to his girlfriend
01:44and told me not to read into it.
01:46Then came a third time and a fourth.
01:48Whenever I found something suspicious,
01:50someone always had an excuse ready.
01:54The tenth time, I pulled a box of condoms from under our bed
01:57and held it up in front of him.
02:00Whose are these?
02:01We never use this brand.
02:03Vincent paused halfway through, nodding his tie.
02:06With a weary sigh, he made a call.
02:09Lorenzo, when you stayed over last time,
02:11did you leave a box of condoms here?
02:13Yeah, I've been looking for them.
02:16Sorry.
02:17Is my sister doubting you again?
02:19Then Camille, my sister-in-law, and my best friend started lecturing me.
02:23Alexia, trust is the foundation of any relationship.
02:27You can't keep doubting Vincent.
02:29If you can't trust him, don't marry him.
02:32Stop taking Venice's love for granted.
02:34After the call ended, Vincent spread his hands.
02:40Alessia, we should end this.
02:41This is the tenth time.
02:43Like Camille said, if you can't trust me, maybe we shouldn't.
02:46You're right.
02:47We're canceling the wedding.
02:49Vincent would never have guessed that no one else had left those condoms.
02:52I bought them myself and planted them under the bed.
02:58That single box was all it took to tear open the ugly truth behind our so-called love.
03:04I've canceled the wedding photographer.
03:06Don't bother buying the rings.
03:07The moment I finished, Vincent tugged at his tie in annoyance.
03:10Alexia, how long are you going to keep this up?
03:12Even your brother vouched for me.
03:14What more do you want?
03:15He sat at the other end of the bed with his back to me.
03:17If you're sick, see a doctor.
03:19But stop suspecting me all day.
03:21You're only hurting our relationship.
03:22One day, your suspicions will wear away every bit of love I have for you.
03:27I'm serious, Alexia.
03:29A marriage can't last without trust.
03:31Before I could answer, his phone chimed.
03:33The instant he read the message, the irritation in his eyes melted into tenderness.
03:37But when he looked at me again, his gaze turned cold.
03:41I'm busy today.
03:42Find something to do so you don't sit around doubting me again.
03:44He straightened his tie and left without looking back.
03:47I knew Vincent was hiding something.
03:49Instead of taking my car, I hailed a cab and followed him.
03:53Forty minutes later, the cab stopped outside a villa in the suburbs.
03:56Through a window, I saw a living room filled with food and wine.
04:00Everyone around the table was painfully familiar.
04:02Beside Vincent sat a woman holding a baby.
04:05She wore the same earring I'd once found in his car.
04:07Her designer dress matched the receipt I'd found in Vincent's pocket.
04:11Then I saw her face.
04:12I could never forget it.
04:13This woman had nearly taken everything from me.
04:16A year earlier, my adoptive father, the godfather, found his long-lost biological daughter, Sophia.
04:23Only then did I learn I wasn't his real daughter.
04:25From that day on, the family shut me out and stripped away every privilege I'd had.
04:30They crowned Sophia the princess of the Romano family.
04:33And I became the outsider who had stolen her place for years.
04:37I couldn't accept it.
04:38During one argument, Sophia's bodyguard beat me badly.
04:41And my adoptive father threw me out.
04:46Now, the brother who had always protected me was carefully cutting Sophia's stake.
04:51The best friend who'd sworn to stand by me forever was playing with Sophia's baby.
04:55And Vincent, who had just accused me of distrusting him, pulled Sophia into his arms as everyone cheered.
05:02The sight made the room spin.
05:06After I was thrown out, Vincent promised to care for me for the rest of my life.
05:12They all knew I had nowhere to go.
05:14Yet they still deceived me together.
05:16My eyes stung, but I forced back my tears.
05:20So this was what betrayal by the people closest to me felt like.
05:23I was a fool trapped in their web of lies.
05:26Then my phone lit up.
05:27One message gave me hope again.
05:29We've found your biological parents.
05:31We'll pick you up in three days.
05:34Thank goodness.
05:35Soon, I would have a real family of my own.
05:38In three days, I would leave these liars behind.
05:40And I would leave Vincent.
05:43I turned to go.
05:44I couldn't bear their fake smiles for another second.
05:47But a voice behind me suddenly called out.
05:49Alexia, are you here for my son's first birthday party, too?
05:53I stopped.
05:55Sophia walked toward me with a bright smile.
05:57Alexia, I thought you were still angry about father's decision.
06:00I'm glad you finally accepted it.
06:03By the way, this is our brother's new wife, Camille.
06:06You haven't met, have you?
06:08You'd already left home when they married.
06:12Hello.
06:13It's nice to meet you.
06:14Camille, my best friend and sister-in-law, gave me a mocking smile before nodding politely.
06:19She sounded polite but distant, as if we'd truly never met.
06:22Lorenzo watched me from the crowd with a complicated look, but said nothing.
06:26Sophia didn't seem to notice Camille's slip.
06:29Smiling, she pulled Vincent to her side and pressed close to him.
06:33This is my husband.
06:35His name is Vanessa.
06:37I cut her off with a smile.
06:38His name is Vanessa, and he owns this villa.
06:42Sophia froze.
06:43Her gaze darted between Vincent and me.
06:46How do you know his name?
06:47Do you two know each other?
06:49Vincent's face stiffened, and his eyes flashed a warning.
06:52I ignored it and smiled as I nodded.
06:55Of course.
06:56He's my fiancé.
06:58We've been together for five years, and we were about to get married.
07:01He bought this villa for me, too.
07:04Every detail was decorated to suit my taste.
07:06Didn't you know?
07:11I covered my mouth in feigned surprise.
07:13I only mentioned that the air was nice here, and Vincent bought me the entire villa, but
07:18I prefer our home in the city, so I rarely come here.
07:23That was what I said.
07:25But the truth was, I hadn't been the one avoiding this place.
07:29Vincetta had always claimed it was too far, and rarely brought me here.
07:32Now I finally understood.
07:34It was just another lie meant to keep me from discovering the truth.
07:39Alexia!
07:39I know you hate me, but you can't make up lies like this.
07:42I married Vincent at the year father brought me home.
07:44How could he possibly be your fiancé?
07:46With tears in her eyes, Sophia turned to Vincilla.
07:50What is going on?
07:50Vincenet, say something!
07:53Vinicet hurriedly trossed aside his cigar.
07:55Sophia, calm down.
07:57Let me explain.
07:57Watching him panic, I felt my heart freeze inch by inch.
08:00I was the one he'd deceived, yet Sophia was the one he rushed to reassure.
08:04Something inside me finally snapped.
08:06A furious scream tore from my throat.
08:08Look carefully!
08:09The man beside you is my fiancé!
08:11He has tattoos across his back and chest.
08:13I gave him the gun at his waist on our first anniversary!
08:16I pointed at the gun, and Vincenet immediately covered it with his hand.
08:20My name is engraved on it.
08:21I carved it myself.
08:23I pulled down my collar and revealed the scar on my shoulder.
08:25And this scar?
08:26I took a bullet for him when a mission went wrong.
08:29He sleeps beside me every night, and eats breakfast with me every morning.
08:33I even chose the suit he's wearing!
08:35So, my dear sister, you're the other woman.
08:39You're the secret lover he's been hiding from me!
08:42Alexia, shut up!
08:43The moment Sophia cried, all three of them tried to silence me at once.
08:47Cold fury churned in Vincenet's eyes.
08:49Lorenzo and Kamel looked ready to rush over and cover my mouth.
08:51I laughed.
08:52Am I wrong?
08:53Don't tell me none of you knew!
08:55How much longer were you planning to deceive me?
08:57Vanessa pulled Sophia firmly into his arms.
09:00When he spoke to me, his voice was ice cold.
09:02Who gave you the right to speak to Sophia that way?
09:06She knew nothing.
09:07None of this is her fault.
09:13Camille dropped her gentle act, and her voice turned vicious.
09:16Don't you understand?
09:17He loves her, so you're the one who doesn't belong.
09:19The Godfather approved their marriage, and everyone supports them.
09:23They're the couple who truly love each other.
09:25Lorenzo stepped in front of Sophia as if afraid I might hurt her.
09:28We hid the truth to spare you the humiliation.
09:30Sophia is Father's biological daughter.
09:32Only her marriage to Vincenet can earn Father's blessing.
09:34Just walk away.
09:35I looked at Lorenzo, the man I'd called my brother for years.
09:38Then at my best friend, at the fiancé who'd sworn to love only me,
09:40and at Sophia, whose tearful eyes couldn't hide her triumph.
09:43My heart felt torn apart.
09:45So you convinced Father to throw me out?
09:47You left me homeless and let people abuse me?
09:49Every buried grievance surged up at once, and tears spilled down my face.
09:53However you dress it up, she's still the other woman.
09:55Every one of you deceive me.
09:56You're all liars!
09:57Before I could finish, Vincent slapped me across the face.
10:01My head snapped to the side, and my ears rang.
10:05I gave you a chance, Alexia.
10:06You're the one who refused it.
10:08I warned you not to speak about Sophia that way.
10:11Don't test my limits.
10:13Before I recovered, Camille grabbed my arm and dragged me into a bedroom.
10:16Sunlight filled the room.
10:18Through the window, I could see a distant farm and the garden below.
10:21Vincenet had originally chosen this room for me himself.
10:24He said I deserved the best.
10:26But when Camille opened the door, nothing inside reflected my taste.
10:30Pink wallpaper.
10:31A canopy bed draped in sheer fabric.
10:33A claying cloud of perfume, a wedding photo of Vincent and Sophia hung on the wall.
10:37Below it, photo Vince and smaller pictures, their baby, and family portraits of all three of them.
10:41Not a single trace of me remained.
10:45Face it, Alessia.
10:46Vincent and Sophia are in love.
10:48They belong together.
10:50He stayed only because you saved his life, and he owed you.
10:55I shook my head.
10:57No!
10:58I don't believe you!
11:00Camille patted my shoulder with a pitying look.
11:02Do you really think Sophia met the Godfather only a year ago?
11:06They've been together for three years.
11:08He helped her find her biological father.
11:10After that, everyone accepted them.
11:12She stared into my eyes and delivered the cruelest blow.
11:15Lorenzo and I both believed they were the perfect match.
11:17And throwing you out, that was Vincent's idea.
11:20Once you were gone for good, no one could threaten Sophia's place in the family.
11:24I stared at Camille as if she were a stranger.
11:26I couldn't understand how my best friend, my sister-in-law, could do this.
11:30When she and Lorenzo chose to marry, she'd hugged me, laughing through tears.
11:34She said we'd finally be a real family and stay together forever.
11:38She'd even warned Vincent's she'd skin him alive if he ever hurt me.
11:41Yet now she helped another woman take him from me.
11:44And she said I was the one who shouldn't exist.
11:46I couldn't hold back anymore.
11:48Tears ran down my face.
11:50It felt as if a knife had split my heart open.
11:53The pain was worse than the day I'd been shot.
11:55Footsteps sounded behind me.
11:57Vincent and Sophie entered the room.
11:59I wiped away my tears and took a deep breath.
12:01If you truly love each other, then I'll step aside.
12:04Alexa...
12:04Calm down, don't say things you'll regret.
12:05They spoke together, clearly surprised I would let go so easily.
12:08I only smiled and looked at Sophia.
12:10I was out of this game before it even began.
12:12I wish you both happiness.
12:17I turned and left.
12:18Vincent reached for me, but I stepped aside before he could grab me.
12:22Every betrayal.
12:24Every lie.
12:26I carved them all into my memory.
12:28I would never forgive them.
12:30And I would never forget.
12:32I was packing my bags when Vincent suddenly returned to our apartment.
12:35The moment he saw my suitcase, he exploded.
12:38Alessia, what are you doing?
12:39Are you moving out?
12:40Are you leaving me?
12:41I couldn't believe he had the nerve to ask.
12:43Shut up!
12:44I glared at him and slapped him hard across the face.
12:46Listen carefully, Vincent.
12:48You left me.
12:49You abandoned me.
12:50Should I stay until you throw me out yourself?
12:53His cheek quickly turned red.
12:55He pressed his tongue against the sore spot, but didn't get angry.
12:58Instead, he opened his arms and pulled me into an embrace.
13:00All right, sweetheart, I was wrong.
13:01Hit me or curse me if it helps.
13:02Do you feel better now?
13:03We've been together for five years.
13:04What we had was real.
13:05Can you truly let it go that easily?
13:07You nearly died saving me.
13:08I'll never forget that.
13:09And I would never abandon you.
13:10Only then did I realize I'd never truly known Vincent.
13:14When had he become this shameless and two-faced?
13:18I shoved him away and put distance between us.
13:21But Vincent only smiled and approached me with open arms again.
13:25Sophia is the Romano family's princess.
13:27Marrying her gives me more power.
13:29You don't even know who your biological father is.
13:31How will you survive without me?
13:33Vincent had gazed at me with such tenderness, as if he truly cared about my future.
13:37Sophia and I already have a child.
13:38My position in the family has never been stronger.
13:41Stay with me.
13:41I can give you everything except the title of wife.
13:44I wanted to throw up.
13:46Every word from his mouth made me sick.
13:48When I didn't answer, Vincent took my silence as consent.
13:51Smiling, he stroked my hair.
13:53Let me make it up to you.
13:55We'll go shopping.
13:55And I'll buy you anything you want.
13:57Before I could respond, Lorenzo and Camille rushed through the open door.
14:04Lorenzo charged at me and slapped me to the floor.
14:07Camille seized my collar and screamed in my face.
14:10Alexia!
14:10Where did you hide Sophia's baby?
14:12Sophia ran in crying and shook my shoulders.
14:15You took my baby.
14:15Didn't you tell me where he is?
14:17He's only one.
14:18He'll die without me.
14:19I'll give Vincent back.
14:20I don't want my place in the family either.
14:22I'll give you anything.
14:23Just return my baby.
14:24The smile vanished from Vincent's face.
14:26He stepped forward, tense.
14:28What do you mean the baby is missing?
14:30He disappeared during his nap.
14:32He can barely walk.
14:34Someone must have taken him.
14:36Vincent roared, pulled his gun, and pressed the barrel hard against my forehead.
14:40No wonder you were packing to run.
14:42You knew what you'd done and planned to flee before we caught you.
14:45Tell me!
14:46Where did you hide him?
14:48The cold barrel touched my skin, and my blood seemed to freeze.
14:51Years ago, I hadn't feared being outnumbered in a gunfight.
14:54I hadn't been afraid when I took a bullet for Vincent.
14:56But now, I was truly terrified.
14:58Not of dying.
15:00I feared I wouldn't live to see them kneel and beg for mercy.
15:03I didn't do anything.
15:04I've never even seen that baby.
15:06Sophia collapsed to the floor, sobbing so hard she almost vanted.
15:10If you want revenge, take it out on me!
15:13The baby is innocent!
15:14If anything happens to him, I can't go on living!
15:18Each word tightened Vincent's grip on the gun.
15:21Click.
15:22He chambered around.
15:24In another second, the bullet would go through my head.
15:27I really don't know.
15:29I read done nothing.
15:30How could I confess?
15:31Lorenzo stood nearby, his face cold.
15:34Even if you were still my sister, I couldn't cover for you.
15:36And you're not anymore.
15:37He turned to Vincent.
15:38Alessia won't talk.
15:39Teach her a lesson, or she won't tell us anything.
15:41Vanessa nodded and lowered his gun, his eyes terrifyingly cold.
15:45Then beat her until she talks.
15:58I was the daughter of a mafia godfather.
16:01The day I met Vincent, he fell in love with me at first sight.
16:06The first time, I found a receipt from a luxury boutique in his pocket.
16:10It was a gift for another boss's wife.
16:12In our world, every courtesy has to be handled properly.
16:15I chose to believe him.
16:17The second time, I found an earring in his car that wasn't mine.
16:20One of his friends claimed it belonged to his girlfriend and told me not to read into it.
16:26Then came a third time and a fourth.
16:28Whenever I found something suspicious, someone always had an excuse ready.
16:33The tenth time, I pulled a box of condoms from under our bed and held it up in front of
16:38him.
16:40Whose are these?
16:41We never use this brand.
16:43Vincent paused halfway through, nodding his tie.
16:45With a weary sigh, he made a call.
16:48Lorenzo, when you stayed over last time, did you leave a box of condoms here?
16:53Yeah, I've been looking for them.
16:55Sorry.
16:57Is my sister doubting you again?
16:58Then Camille, my sister-in-law, and my best friend started lecturing me.
17:02Alexia, trust is the foundation of any relationship.
17:06You can't keep doubting Vincent.
17:08If you can't trust him, don't marry him.
17:11Stop taking Vincent's love for granted.
17:13After the call ended, Vincent spread his hands.
17:19Alexia, we should end this.
17:21This is the tenth time.
17:22Like Camille said, if you can't trust me, maybe we shouldn't.
17:25You're right.
17:27We're canceling the wedding.
17:28Vincent would never have guessed that no one else had left those condoms.
17:32I bought them myself and planted them under the bed.
17:38That single box was all it took to tear open the ugly truth behind our so-called love.
17:43I've canceled the wedding photographer.
17:45Don't bother buying the rings.
17:47The moment I finished, Vincent tugged at his tie in annoyance.
17:50Alexia, how long are you going to keep this up?
17:52Even your brother vouched for me.
17:53What more do you want?
17:54He sat at the other end of the bed with his back to me.
17:57If you're sick, see a doctor.
17:59But stop suspecting me all day.
18:00You're only hurting our relationship.
18:02One day, your suspicions will wear away every bit of love I have for you.
18:06I'm serious, Alexia.
18:08A marriage can't last without trust.
18:10Before I could answer, his phone chimed.
18:13The instant he read the message, the irritation in his eyes melted into tenderness.
18:17But when he looked at me again, his gaze turned cold.
18:20I'm busy today.
18:21Find something to do so you don't sit around doubting me again.
18:24He straightened his tie and left without looking back.
18:27I knew Vincent was hiding something.
18:29Instead of taking my car, I hailed a cab and followed him.
18:32Forty minutes later, the cab stopped outside a villa in the suburbs.
18:36Through a window, I saw a living room filled with food and wine.
18:39Everyone around the table was painfully familiar.
18:42Beside Vincent sat a woman holding a baby.
18:44She wore the same earring I'd once found in his car.
18:47Her designer dress matched the receipt I'd found in Vincent's pocket.
18:50Then I saw her face.
18:51I could never forget it.
18:53This woman had nearly taken everything from me.
18:56A year earlier, my adoptive father, the godfather, found his long-lost biological daughter, Sophia.
19:02Only then did I learn I wasn't his real daughter.
19:05From that day on, the family shut me out and stripped away every privilege I'd had.
19:10They crowned Sophia the princess of the Romano family.
19:12And I became the outsider who had stolen her place for years.
19:16I couldn't accept it.
19:17During one argument, Sophia's bodyguard beat me badly.
19:21And my adoptive father threw me out.
19:25Now, the brother who had always protected me was carefully cutting Sophia's stake.
19:30The best friend who'd sworn to stand by me forever was playing with Sophia's baby.
19:34And Vincent, who had just accused me of distrusting him, pulled Sophia into his arms as everyone cheered.
19:42The sight made the room spin.
19:46After I was thrown out, Vincent promised to care for me for the rest of my life.
19:52They all knew I had nowhere to go, yet they still deceived me together.
19:56My eyes stung, but I forced back my tears.
19:59So this was what betrayal by the people closest to me felt like.
20:03I was a fool trapped in their web of lies.
20:06Then my phone lit up.
20:07One message gave me hope again.
20:09We've found your biological parents.
20:11We'll pick you up in three days.
20:13Thank goodness.
20:15Soon, I would have a real family of my own.
20:17In three days, I would leave these liars behind.
20:20And I would leave Vincent.
20:23I turned to go.
20:24I couldn't bear their fake smiles for another second.
20:27But a voice behind me suddenly called out.
20:29Alexia?
20:30Are you here for my son's first birthday party too?
20:33I stopped.
20:34Sophia walked toward me with a bright smile.
20:37Alexia?
20:37I thought you were still angry about father's decision.
20:40I'm glad you finally accepted it.
20:42By the way, this is our brother's new wife, Camille.
20:45You haven't met, have you?
20:48You'd already left home when they married.
20:51Hello.
20:52It's nice to meet you.
20:54Camille, my best friend and sister-in-law, gave me a mocking smile before nodding politely.
20:58She sounded polite but distant, as if we'd truly never met.
21:02Lorenzo watched me from the crowd with a complicated look, but said nothing.
21:06Sophia didn't seem to notice Camille's slip.
21:09Smiling, she pulled Vincent to her side and pressed close to him.
21:13This is my husband.
21:14His name is Vanessa.
21:16I cut her off with a smile.
21:18His name is Vanessa, and he owns this villa.
21:21Sophia froze.
21:23Her gaze darted between Vincent and me.
21:26How do you know his name?
21:27Do you two know each other?
21:29Vincent's face stiffened, and his eyes flashed a warning.
21:32I ignored it and smiled as I nodded.
21:35Of course.
21:36He's my fiancé.
21:37We've been together for five years, and we were about to get married.
21:41He bought this villa for me, too.
21:43Every detail was decorated to suit my taste.
21:46Didn't you know?
21:51I covered my mouth in feigned surprise.
21:53I only mentioned that the air was nice here, and Vincent had bought me the entire villa.
21:57But I prefer our home in the city, so I rarely come here.
22:02That was what I said.
22:04But the truth was, I hadn't been the one avoiding this place.
22:08Vincetta had always claimed it was too far, and rarely brought me here.
22:12Now I finally understood.
22:14It was just another lie meant to keep me from discovering the truth.
22:18Alexia!
22:19I know you hate me, but you can't make up lies like this.
22:21I married Vincent since the year father brought me home.
22:24How could he possibly be your fiancé?
22:26With tears in her eyes, Sophia turned to Vincetta.
22:29What is going on?
22:30Vincetta, say something!
22:33Vinicett hurriedly trossed aside his cigar.
22:35Sophia, calm down.
22:36Let me explain.
22:37Watching him panic, I felt my heart freeze inch by inch.
22:40I was the one he'd deceived.
22:41Yet Sophia was the one he rushed to reassure.
22:44Something inside me finally snapped.
22:46A furious scream tore from my throat.
22:48Look carefully!
22:49The man beside you is my fiancé!
22:51He has tattoos across his back and chest.
22:52I gave him the gun at his waist on our first anniversary!
22:55I pointed at the gun, and Vincent immediately covered it with his hand.
22:59My name is engraved on it.
23:01I carved it myself.
23:02I pulled down my collar and revealed the scar on my shoulder.
23:05And this scar?
23:06I took a bullet for him when a mission went wrong.
23:08He sleeps beside me every night, and eats breakfast with me every morning.
23:12I even chose the suit he's wearing!
23:15So, my dear sister, you're the other woman.
23:18You're the secret lover he's been hiding from me!
23:21Alexia, shut up!
23:22The moment Sophia cried, all three of them tried to silence me at once.
23:26Cold fury churned in Vincent's eyes.
23:28Lorenzo and Kamel looked ready to rush over and cover my mouth.
23:31I laughed.
23:32Am I wrong?
23:33Don't tell me none of you knew!
23:35How much longer were you planning to deceive me?
23:37Vanessa pulled Sophia firmly into his arms.
23:40When he spoke to me, his voice was ice cold.
23:42Who gave you the right to speak to Sophia that way?
23:45She knew nothing.
23:47None of this is her fault.
23:52Camille dropped her gentle act, and her voice turned vicious.
23:56Don't you understand?
23:56He loves her, so you're the one who doesn't belong.
23:59The Godfather approved their marriage, and everyone supports them.
24:02They're the couple who truly love each other.
24:05Lorenzo stepped in front of Sophia as if afraid I might hurt her.
24:08We hid the truth to spare you the humiliation.
24:09Sophia is father's biological daughter.
24:11Only her marriage to Vincita can earn father's blessing.
24:14Just walk away.
24:15I looked at Lorenzo, the man I'd called my brother for years.
24:17Then at my best friend, at the fiancé who'd sworn to love only me.
24:20And at Sophia, whose tearful eyes couldn't hide her triumph.
24:23My heart felt torn apart.
24:24So you convinced father to throw me out?
24:26You left me homeless and let people abuse me?
24:29Every buried grievance surged up at once, and tears spilled down my face.
24:32However you dress it up, she's still the other woman.
24:35Every one of you deceived me.
24:36You're all liars!
24:37Before I could finish, Vincent slapped me across the face.
24:41My head snapped to the side, and my ears rang.
24:44I gave you a chance, Alexia.
24:46You're the one who refused it.
24:48I warned you not to speak about Sophia that way.
24:51Don't test my limits.
24:52Before I recovered, Camille grabbed my arm and dragged me into a bedroom.
24:56Sunlight filled the room.
24:57Through the window, I could see a distant farm and the garden below.
25:01Vincent had originally chosen this room for me himself.
25:04He said I deserved the best.
25:06But when Camille opened the door, nothing inside reflected my taste.
25:10Pink wallpaper.
25:10A canopy bed draped in sheer fabric.
25:12A claying cloud of perfume.
25:14A wedding photo of Vincent and Sophia hung on the wall.
25:16Below it photo of Vincent and smaller pictures.
25:18Their baby, and family portraits of all three of them.
25:21Not a single trace of me remained.
25:24Face it, Alessia.
25:26Vincent and Sophia are in love.
25:28They belong together.
25:29He stayed only because you saved his life, and he owed you.
25:34I shook my head.
25:37No!
25:38I don't believe you!
25:39Camille patted my shoulder with a pitying look.
25:42Do you really think Sophia met the Godfather only a year ago?
25:45They've been together for three years.
25:47He helped her find her biological father.
25:50After that, everyone accepted them.
25:51She stared into my eyes and delivered the cruelest blow.
25:55Lorenzo and I both believed they were the perfect match.
25:57And throwing you out, that was Vincent's idea.
25:59Once you were gone for good, no one could threaten Sophia's place in the family.
26:03I stared at Camille as if she were a stranger.
26:06I couldn't understand how my best friend, my sister-in-law, could do this.
26:10When she and Lorenzo chose to marry, she'd hugged me, laughing through tears.
26:14She said we'd finally be a real family and stay together forever.
26:17She'd even warned Vincenta she'd skin him alive if he ever hurt me.
26:21Yet now she helped another woman take him from me.
26:23And she said I was the one who shouldn't exist.
26:26I couldn't hold back anymore.
26:28Tears ran down my face.
26:30It felt as if a knife had split my heart open.
26:33The pain was worse than the day I'd been shot.
26:35Footsteps sounded behind me.
26:36Vincent and Sophie entered the room.
26:38I wiped away my tears and took a deep breath.
26:41If you truly love each other, then I'll step aside.
26:43Alexa.
26:43Calm down, don't say things you'll regret.
26:45They spoke together, clearly surprised I would let go so easily.
26:48I only smiled and looked at Sophia.
26:50I was out of this game before it even began.
26:52I wish you both happiness.
26:56I turned and left.
26:58Vincent reached for me, but I stepped aside before he could grab me.
27:02Every betrayal, every lie.
27:05I carved them all into my memory.
27:08I would never forgive them, and I would never forget.
27:11I was packing my bags when Vincent suddenly returned to our apartment.
27:15The moment he saw my suitcase, he exploded.
27:17Alessia, what are you doing?
27:18Are you moving out?
27:20Are you leaving me?
27:20I couldn't believe he had the nerve to ask.
27:23Shut up!
27:23I glared at him and slapped him hard across the face.
27:26Listen carefully, Vincent.
27:27You left me.
27:29You abandoned me.
27:30Should I stay until you throw me out yourself?
27:32His cheek quickly turned red.
27:34He pressed his tongue against the sore spot, but didn't get angry.
27:37Instead, he opened his arms and pulled me into an embrace.
27:39All right, sweetheart, I was wrong.
27:40Hit me or curse me if it helps.
27:42Do you feel better now?
27:42We've been together for five years.
27:44What we had was real.
27:45Can you truly let it go that easily?
27:46You nearly died saving me.
27:47I'll never forget that, and I would never abandon you.
27:50Only then did I realize I'd never truly known Vincent.
27:54When had he become this shameless and two-faced?
27:57I shoved him away and put distance between us.
28:01But Vincent only smiled and approached me with open arms again.
28:04Sophia is the Romano family's princess.
28:07Marrying her gives me more power.
28:08You don't even know who your biological father is.
28:11How will you survive without me?
28:12Vincent gazed at me with such tenderness, as if he truly cared about my future.
28:17Sophia and I already have a child.
28:18My position in the family has never been stronger.
28:20Stay with me.
28:21I can give you everything except the title of wife.
28:24I wanted to throw up.
28:25Every word from his mouth made me sick.
28:28When I didn't answer, Vincent took my silence as consent.
28:31Smiling, he stroked my hair.
28:33Let me make it up to you.
28:34We'll go shopping, and I'll buy you anything you want.
28:37Before I could respond, Lorenzo and Camille rushed through the open door.
28:44Lorenzo charged at me and slapped me to the floor.
28:46Camille seized my collar and screamed in my face.
28:49Alexia, where did you hide Sophia's baby?
28:52Sophia ran in crying and shook my shoulders.
28:54You took my baby, didn't you tell me where he is?
28:56He's only one.
28:57He'll die without me.
28:59I'll give Vincent back.
29:00I don't want my place in the family either.
29:02I'll give you anything.
29:03Just return my baby.
29:04The smile vanished from Vincent's face.
29:06He stepped forward, tense.
29:08What do you mean the baby is missing?
29:10He disappeared during his nap.
29:11He can barely walk.
29:13Someone must have taken him.
29:16Vincent roared, pulled his gun,
29:18and pressed the barrel hard against my forehead.
29:20No wonder you were packing to run.
29:22You knew what you'd done and planned to flee before we caught you.
29:25Tell me, where did you hide him?
29:27The cold barrel touched my skin,
29:29and my blood seemed to freeze.
29:31Years ago, I hadn't feared being outnumbered in a gunfight.
29:33I hadn't been afraid when I took a bullet for Vincent.
29:36But now, I was truly terrified.
29:38Not of dying.
29:39I feared I wouldn't live to see them kneel and beg for mercy.
29:43I didn't do anything.
29:44I've never even seen that baby.
29:46Sophia collapsed to the floor,
29:47sobbing so hard she almost vanted.
29:49If you want revenge,
29:51take it out on me.
29:52The baby is innocent.
29:54If anything happens to him,
29:56I can't go on living.
29:57Each word tightened Vincent's grip on the gun.
30:00Click.
30:01He chambered around.
30:03In another second,
30:05the bullet would go through my head.
30:07I really don't know.
30:09I redone nothing.
30:10How could I confess?
30:11Lorenzo stood nearby,
30:12his face cold.
30:13Even if you were still my sister,
30:14I couldn't cover for you.
30:15And you're not anymore.
30:16He turned to Vincent.
30:18Alessia won't talk.
30:19Teach her a lesson or she won't tell us anything.
30:21Vanessa nodded and lowered his gun,
30:23his eyes terrifyingly cold.
30:24Then beat her until she talks.
30:38I was the daughter of a mafia godfather.
30:41The day I met Vincent,
30:42he fell in love with me at first sight.
30:45The first time,
30:47I found a receipt from a luxury boutique in his pocket.
30:49It was a gift for another boss's wife.
30:51In our world,
30:52every courtesy has to be handled properly.
30:55I chose to believe him.
30:57The second time,
30:58I found an earring in his car that wasn't mine.
31:00One of his friends claimed it belonged to his girlfriend
31:03and told me not to read into it.
31:06Then came a third time and a fourth.
31:08Whenever I found something suspicious,
31:09someone always had an excuse ready.
31:13The tenth time,
31:14I pulled a box of condoms from under our bed
31:16and held it up in front of him.
31:19Whose are these?
31:21We never use this brand.
31:22Vincent paused halfway through,
31:24nodding his tie.
31:25With a weary sigh,
31:26he made a call.
31:28Lorenzo,
31:29when you stayed over last time,
31:30did you leave a box of condoms here?
31:32Yeah,
31:33I've been looking for them.
31:35Sorry.
31:36Is my sister doubting you again?
31:38Then Camille,
31:39my sister-in-law and my best friend,
31:41started lecturing me.
31:42Alexia,
31:43trust is the foundation of any relationship.
31:46You can't keep doubting Vincent.
31:48If you can't trust him,
31:49don't marry him.
31:51Stop taking Vinic's love for granted.
31:53After the call ended,
31:54Vincent spread his hands.
31:59Alexia,
31:59we should end this.
32:00This is the tenth time.
32:02Like Camille said,
32:03if you can't trust me,
32:04maybe we shouldn't.
32:05You're right.
32:06We're canceling the wedding.
32:08Vincent would never have guessed
32:09that no one else had left those condoms.
32:11I bought them myself
32:12and planted them under the bed.
32:17That single box
32:18was all it took
32:19to tear open the ugly truth
32:20behind our so-called love.
32:23I've canceled the wedding photographer.
32:25Don't bother buying the rings.
32:26The moment I finished,
32:27Vincent tugged at his tie in annoyance.
32:30Alexia,
32:30how long are you going to keep this up?
32:31Even your brother vouched for me.
32:33What more do you want?
32:34He sat at the other end of the bed
32:35with his back to me.
32:36If you're sick,
32:37see a doctor.
32:38But stop suspecting me all day.
32:40You're only hurting our relationship.
32:42One day,
32:42your suspicions will wear away
32:44every bit of love I have for you.
32:46I'm serious, Alexia.
32:48A marriage can't last without trust.
32:50Before I could answer,
32:51his phone chimed.
32:52The instant he read the message,
32:54the irritation in his eyes
32:55melted into tenderness.
32:57But when he looked at me again,
32:58his gaze turned cold.
33:00I'm busy today.
33:01Find something to do
33:02so you don't sit around
33:03doubting me again.
33:03He straightened his tie
33:05and left without looking back.
33:06I knew Vincent was hiding something.
33:09Instead of taking my car,
33:10I hailed a cab and followed him.
33:12Forty minutes later,
33:13the cab stopped outside
33:14a villa in the suburbs.
33:15Through a window,
33:16I saw a living room
33:17filled with food and wine.
33:19Everyone around the table
33:20was painfully familiar.
33:21Beside Vincent
33:22sat a woman holding a baby.
33:24She wore the same earring
33:25I'd once found in his car.
33:26Her designer dress
33:27matched the receipt
33:28I'd found in Vincent's pocket.
33:30Then I saw her face.
33:31I could never forget it.
33:32This woman had nearly
33:33taken everything from me.
33:35A year earlier,
33:36my adoptive father,
33:38the godfather,
33:38found his long-lost
33:39biological daughter,
33:41Sophia.
33:42Only then did I learn
33:43I wasn't his real daughter.
33:44From that day on,
33:45the family shut me out
33:47and stripped away
33:47every privilege I'd had.
33:49They crowned Sophia
33:50the princess of the Romano family
33:52and I became the outsider
33:54who had stolen her place for years.
33:56I couldn't accept it.
33:57During one argument,
33:58Sophia's bodyguard
33:59beat me badly
34:00and my adoptive father
34:02threw me out.
34:05Now,
34:05the brother who had always
34:07protected me
34:07was carefully cutting
34:09Sophia's stake.
34:10The best friend
34:10who'd sworn to stand by me forever
34:12was playing with Sophia's baby
34:14and Vincent,
34:15who had just accused me
34:16of distrusting him,
34:17pulled Sophia into his arms
34:19as everyone cheered.
34:21The sight made the room spin.
34:25After I was thrown out,
34:27Vincent promised to care for me
34:28for the rest of my life.
34:31They all knew I had nowhere to go,
34:33yet they still deceived me together.
34:35My eyes stung,
34:37but I forced back my tears.
34:39So this was what betrayal
34:40by the people closest to me felt like.
34:43I was a fool trapped in their web of lies.
34:45Then my phone lit up.
34:47One message gave me hope again.
34:49We've found your biological parents.
34:51We'll pick you up in three days.
34:53Thank goodness.
34:54Soon,
34:55I would have a real family of my own.
34:57In three days,
34:58I would leave these liars behind.
35:00And I would leave Vincent.
35:02I turned to go.
35:03I couldn't bear their fake smiles
35:05for another second,
35:06but a voice behind me
35:07suddenly called out.
35:09Alexia,
35:10are you here for my son's
35:11first birthday party too?
35:12I stopped.
35:14Sophia walked toward me
35:15with a bright smile.
35:16Alexia,
35:17I thought you were still angry
35:18about father's decision.
35:19I'm glad you finally accepted it.
35:22By the way,
35:23this is our brother's new wife,
35:24Camille.
35:25You haven't met, have you?
35:27You'd already left home
35:28when they married.
35:31Hello.
35:32It's nice to meet you.
35:33Camille,
35:34my best friend and sister-in-law,
35:36gave me a mocking smile
35:37before nodding politely.
35:38She sounded polite but distant,
35:40as if we'd truly never met.
35:41Lorenzo watched me from the crowd
35:43with a complicated look,
35:44but said nothing.
35:45Sophia didn't seem to notice
35:46Camille's slip.
35:48Smiling,
35:49she pulled Vincent to her side
35:50and pressed close to him.
35:52This is my husband.
35:54His name is Vanessa.
35:56I cut her off with a smile.
35:57His name is Vanessa,
35:59and he owns this villa.
36:01Sophia froze.
36:02Her gaze darted between Vincent and me.
36:05How do you know his name?
36:07Do you two know each other?
36:08Vincent's face stiffened,
36:10and his eyes flashed a warning.
36:12I ignored it and smiled as I nodded.
36:14Of course.
36:15He's my fiancé.
36:17We've been together for five years,
36:18and we were about to get married.
36:20He bought this villa for me, too.
36:23Every detail was decorated
36:24to suit my taste.
36:25Didn't you know?
36:30I covered my mouth
36:31in feigned surprise.
36:33I only mentioned
36:34that the air was nice here
36:35and Vincent had bought me
36:36the entire villa,
36:37but I prefer our home in the city,
36:39so I rarely come here.
36:42That was what I said.
36:44But the truth was,
36:45I hadn't been the one
36:46avoiding this place.
36:48Vincetta had always claimed
36:49it was too far
36:50and rarely brought me here.
36:51Now I finally understood.
36:53It was just another lie
36:55meant to keep me
36:56from discovering the truth.
36:58Alexia!
36:58I know you hate me,
37:00but you can't make up lies like this.
37:01I married Vincent
37:02since the year father brought me home.
37:03How could he possibly
37:04be your fiancé?
37:05With tears in her eyes,
37:07Sophia turned to Vincilla.
37:09What is going on?
37:10Vincinus, say something!
37:12Vincinus hurriedly
37:13trossed aside his cigar.
37:14Sophia, calm down.
37:16Let me explain.
37:17Watching him panic,
37:17I felt my heart freeze
37:18inch by inch.
37:19I was the one he'd deceived.
37:21Yet Sophia was the one
37:22he rushed to reassure.
37:23Something inside me
37:24finally snapped.
37:25A furious scream
37:26tore from my throat.
37:27Look carefully!
37:28The man beside you
37:29is my fiancé!
37:30He has tattoos
37:31across his back and chest.
37:32I gave him the gun
37:33at his waist
37:33on our first anniversary!
37:35I pointed at the gun
37:36and Vincinus
37:37immediately covered it
37:38with his hand.
37:39My name is engraved on it.
37:40I carved it myself.
37:42I pulled down my collar
37:43and revealed the scar
37:43on my shoulder.
37:44And this scar?
37:46I took a bullet for him
37:47when a mission went wrong.
37:48He sleeps beside me
37:49every night
37:50and eats breakfast
37:50with me every morning.
37:52I even chose
37:53the suit he's wearing!
37:55So, my dear sister,
37:57you're the other woman.
37:58You're the secret lover
37:59he's been hiding from me!
38:01Alexia, shut up!
38:02The moment Sophia cried,
38:04all three of them
38:04tried to silence me at once.
38:06Cold fury
38:07churned in Vincinus' eyes.
38:08Lorenzo and Kamel
38:09looked ready to rush over
38:10and cover my mouth.
38:10I laughed.
38:11Am I wrong?
38:12Don't tell me none of you knew!
38:14How much longer
38:15were you planning
38:16to deceive me?
38:17Vanessa pulled Sophia
38:18firmly into his arms.
38:19When he spoke to me,
38:20his voice was ice cold.
38:22Who gave you the right
38:22to speak to Sophia that way?
38:25She knew nothing.
38:26None of this
38:27is her fault.
38:32Camille dropped
38:33her gentle act
38:33and her voice
38:34turned vicious.
38:35Don't you understand?
38:36He loves her,
38:37so you're the one
38:38who doesn't belong.
38:39The Godfather
38:39approved their marriage
38:40and everyone supports them.
38:42They're the couple
38:43who truly love each other.
38:44Lorenzo stepped in front
38:45of Sophia
38:46as if afraid I might hurt her.
38:47We hid the truth
38:48to spare you the humiliation.
38:49Sophia is father's
38:50biological daughter.
38:51Only her marriage
38:52to Vincitta
38:52can earn father's blessing.
38:53Just walk away.
38:54I looked at Lorenzo,
38:55the man I'd called
38:56my brother for years.
38:57Then at my best friend,
38:58at the fiancé
38:58who'd sworn to love only me,
39:00and at Sophia,
39:00whose tearful eyes
39:01couldn't hide her triumph.
39:02My heart felt torn apart.
39:04So you convinced
39:04father to throw me out?
39:06You left me homeless
39:07and let people abuse me?
39:08Every buried grievance
39:09surged up at once
39:10and tears spilled down my face.
39:12However you dress it up,
39:13she's still the other woman.
39:14Every one of you deceived me.
39:16You're all liars.
39:17Before I could finish,
39:18Vincent slapped me
39:19across the face.
39:20My head snapped to the side
39:22and my ears rang.
39:24I gave you a chance, Alexia.
39:26You're the one
39:26who refused it.
39:27I warned you not to speak
39:29about Sophia that way.
39:30Don't test my limits.
39:32Before I recovered,
39:33Camille grabbed my arm
39:34and dragged me into a bedroom.
39:35Sunlight filled the room.
39:37Through the window,
39:37I could see a distant farm
39:39and the garden below.
39:40Vinicent had originally chosen
39:42this room for me himself.
39:43He said I deserved the best.
39:45But when Camille opened the door,
39:47nothing inside reflected my taste.
39:49Pink wallpaper,
39:50a canopy bed draped in sheer fabric,
39:52a claying cloud of perfume,
39:53a wedding photo of Vincent and Sophia
39:55hung on the wall.
39:56Below it,
39:56photo Vinced and smaller pictures,
39:58their baby,
39:59and family portraits
39:59of all three of them.
40:00Not a single trace of me remained.
40:04Face it, Alessia.
40:05Vincent and Sophia are in love.
40:07They belong together.
40:09He stayed only because
40:10you saved his life
40:12and he owed you.
40:14I shook my head.
40:16No!
40:17I don't believe you!
40:19Camille patted my shoulder
40:20with a pitying look.
40:21Do you really think
40:22Sophia met the Godfather
40:23only a year ago?
40:25They've been together
40:26for three years.
40:27He helped her find
40:28her biological father.
40:29After that,
40:30everyone accepted them.
40:31She stared into my eyes
40:32and delivered the coolest blow.
40:34Lorenzo and I both believed
40:35they were the perfect match
40:36and throwing you out
40:37that was Vincent's idea.
40:39Once you were gone for good,
40:40no one could threaten
40:41Sophia's place in the family.
40:43I stared at Camille
40:44as if she were a stranger.
40:45I couldn't understand
40:46how my best friend,
40:47my sister-in-law,
40:48could do this.
40:49When she and Lorenzo
40:50chose to marry,
40:51she'd hugged me,
40:52laughing through tears.
40:53She said we'd finally
40:54be a real family
40:55and stay together forever.
40:57She'd even warned Vincenza
40:59she'd skin him alive
40:59if he ever hurt me.
41:00Yet now she helped another woman
41:02take him from me.
41:03And she said I was the one
41:04who shouldn't exist.
41:06I couldn't hold back anymore.
41:08Tears ran down my face.
41:10It felt as if a knife
41:11had split my heart open.
41:12The pain was worse
41:13than the day I'd been shot.
41:14Footsteps sounded behind me.
41:16Vincent and Sophie
41:17entered the room.
41:18I wiped away my tears
41:19and took a deep breath.
41:20If you truly love each other,
41:22then I'll step aside.
41:23Alexa.
41:23Calm down,
41:23don't say things you'll regret.
41:25They spoke together,
41:26clearly surprised
41:26I would let go so easily.
41:28I only smiled
41:28and looked at Sophia.
41:29I was out of this game
41:30before it even began.
41:32I wish you both happiness.
41:36I turned and left.
41:38Vincent reached for me,
41:39but I stepped aside
41:40before he could grab me.
41:41Every betrayal,
41:43every lie,
41:45I carved them all
41:46into my memory.
41:47I would never forgive them
41:49and I would never forget.
41:51I was packing my bags
41:52when Vincent suddenly
41:53returned to our apartment.
41:54The moment he saw my suitcase,
41:56he exploded.
41:57Alessia, what are you doing?
41:58Are you moving out?
41:59Are you leaving me?
42:00I couldn't believe
42:01he had the nerve to ask.
42:02Shut up!
42:03I glared at him
42:04and slapped him hard
42:04across the face.
42:06Listen carefully, Vincent.
42:07You left me.
42:08You abandoned me.
42:10Should I stay
42:10until you throw me out yourself?
42:12His cheek quickly turned red.
42:14He pressed his tongue
42:14against the sore spot
42:15but didn't get angry.
42:17Instead, he opened his arms
42:18and pulled me in an embrace.
42:19All right, sweetheart,
42:19I was wrong.
42:20Hit me or curse me
42:21if it helps.
42:21Do you feel better now?
42:22We've been together
42:22for five years.
42:23What we had was real.
42:24Can you truly let it go
42:25that easily?
42:26You nearly died saving me.
42:27I'll never forget that
42:28and I would never abandon you.
42:29Only then did I realize
42:30I'd never truly known Vincent.
42:33When had he become
42:34this shameless and two-faced?
42:37I shoved him away
42:38and put distance between us.
42:40But Vincent only smiled
42:42and approached me
42:43with open arms again.
42:44Sophia is the Romano family's princess.
42:46Marrying her gives me more power.
42:48You don't even know
42:49who your biological father is.
42:50How will you survive without me?
42:52Vincent gazed at me
42:53with such tenderness
42:54as if he truly cared
42:55about my future.
42:56Sophia and I already have a child.
42:58My position in the family
42:59has never been stronger.
43:00Stay with me.
43:01I can give you everything
43:02except the title of wife.
43:03I wanted to throw up.
43:05Every word from his mouth
43:06made me sick.
43:07When I didn't answer,
43:08Vincenza took my silence as consent.
43:10Smiling,
43:11he stroked my hair.
43:12Let me make it up to you.
43:14We'll go shopping
43:14and I'll buy you anything you want.
43:16Before I could respond,
43:18Lorenzo and Camille
43:19rushed through the open door.
43:23Lorenzo charged at me
43:24and slapped me to the floor.
43:26Camille seized my collar
43:27and screamed in my face.
43:29Alexia,
43:29where did you hide
43:30Sophia's baby?
43:31Sophia ran in crying
43:32and shook my shoulders.
43:34You took my baby,
43:35didn't you?
43:35Tell me where he is.
43:36He's only one.
43:37He'll die without me.
43:38I'll give Vincent back.
43:39I don't want my place
43:40in the family either.
43:41I'll give you anything
43:42to return my baby.
43:43The smile vanished
43:44from Vincent's face.
43:46He stepped forward,
43:47tense.
43:47What do you mean
43:48the baby is missing?
43:49He disappeared during his nap.
43:51He can barely walk.
43:53Someone must have taken him.
43:56Vincent roared,
43:57pulled his gun
43:57and pressed the barrel
43:58hard against my forehead.
44:00No wonder you were
44:00packing to run.
44:01You knew what you'd done
44:02and planned to flee
44:03before we caught you.
44:05Tell me,
44:05where did you hide him?
44:07The cold barrel
44:07touched my skin
44:08and my blood
44:09seemed to freeze.
44:10Years ago,
44:11I hadn't feared
44:11being outnumbered
44:12in a gunfight.
44:13I hadn't been afraid
44:14when I took a bullet
44:14for Vincent.
44:15But now,
44:16I was truly terrified.
44:18Not of dying.
44:19I feared I wouldn't live
44:20to see them kneel
44:21and beg for mercy.
44:22I didn't do anything.
44:23I've never even seen
44:25that baby.
44:26Sophia collapsed
44:26to the floor,
44:27sobbing so hard
44:28she almost vanted.
44:29If you want revenge,
44:31take it out on me!
44:32The baby is innocent!
44:34If anything happens to him,
44:35I can't go on living!
44:37Each word tightened
44:38Vincent's grip
44:38on the gun.
44:40Click.
44:41He chambered around.
44:43In another second,
44:44the bullet would go
44:45through my head.
44:46I really don't know.
44:48I had done nothing.
44:49How could I confess?
44:51Lorenzo stood nearby,
44:52his face cold.
44:53Even if you were still
44:53my sister,
44:54I couldn't cover for you.
44:55And you're not anymore.
44:56He turned to Vincent.
44:57Alessia won't talk.
44:59Teach her a lesson
44:59or she won't tell us anything.
45:01Vanessa nodded
45:01and lowered his gun,
45:03his eyes terrifyingly cold.
45:04Then beat her
45:05until she talks.
45:18I was the daughter
45:19of a mafia godfather.
45:20The day I met Vincent,
45:22he fell in love with me
45:23at first sight.
45:25The first time,
45:26I found a receipt
45:27from a luxury boutique
45:28in his pocket.
45:29It was a gift
45:30for another boss's wife.
45:31In our world,
45:32every courtesy
45:33has to be handled properly.
45:34I chose to believe him.
45:36The second time,
45:37I found an earring
45:38in his car
45:38that wasn't mine.
45:40One of his friends
45:40claimed it belonged
45:41to his girlfriend
45:43and told me
45:44not to read into it.
45:45Then came a third time
45:46and a fourth.
45:47Whenever I found
45:48something suspicious,
45:49someone always
45:50had an excuse ready.
45:52The tenth time,
45:54I pulled a box of condoms
45:55from under our bed
45:56and held it up
45:56in front of him.
45:59Whose are these?
46:00We never use this brand.
46:02Vincent paused
46:03halfway through
46:03nodding his tie.
46:04With a weary sigh,
46:05he made a call.
46:07Lorenzo,
46:08when you stayed over
46:09last time,
46:10did you leave
46:10a box of condoms here?
46:12Yeah,
46:13I've been looking for them.
46:15Sorry.
46:16Is my sister
46:17doubting you again?
46:18Then Camille,
46:18my sister-in-law
46:19and my best friend
46:20started lecturing me.
46:21Alexia,
46:22trust is the foundation
46:24of any relationship.
46:26You can't keep
46:26doubting Vincent.
46:27If you can't trust him,
46:29don't marry him.
46:30Stop taking
46:31Vincent's love
46:32for granted.
46:33After the call ended,
46:34Vincent spread his hands.
46:38Alessia,
46:39we should end this.
46:40This is the tenth time.
46:41Like Camille said,
46:42if you can't trust me,
46:43maybe we shouldn't.
46:44You're right.
46:46We're canceling the wedding.
46:47Vincent would never have guessed
46:49that no one else
46:49had left those condoms.
46:51I bought them myself
46:52and planted them
46:52under the bed.
46:57That single box
46:58was all it took
46:59to tear open
46:59the ugly truth
47:00behind our so-called love.
47:03I've canceled
47:03the wedding photographer.
47:04Don't bother buying the rings.
47:06The moment I finished,
47:07Vincent tugged
47:08at his tie in annoyance.
47:09Alexia,
47:10how long are you
47:10going to keep this up?
47:11Even your brother
47:11vouched for me.
47:12What more do you want?
47:13He sat at the other end
47:14of the bed
47:15with his back to me.
47:16If you're sick,
47:17see a doctor.
47:17But stop suspecting me all day.
47:19You're only hurting
47:20our relationship.
47:21One day,
47:22your suspicions
47:23will wear away
47:23every bit of love
47:25I have for you.
47:26I'm serious, Alexia.
47:27A marriage can't last
47:29without trust.
47:29Before I could answer,
47:31his phone chimed.
47:32The instant he read
47:33the message,
47:34the irritation in his eyes
47:35melted into tenderness.
47:36But when he looked
47:37at me again,
47:38his gaze turned cold.
47:39I'm busy today.
47:40Find something to do
47:41so you don't sit around
47:42doubting me again.
47:43He straightened his tie
47:44and left without looking back.
47:46I knew Vincent
47:47was hiding something.
47:48Instead of taking my car,
47:50I hailed a cab
47:50and followed him.
47:51Forty minutes later,
47:52the cab stopped
47:53outside a villa
47:54in the suburbs.
47:55Through a window,
47:56I saw a living room
47:57filled with food and wine.
47:58Everyone around the table
47:59was painfully familiar.
48:01Beside Vincent
48:02sat a woman
48:02holding a baby.
48:03She wore the same earring
48:05I'd once found
48:05in his car.
48:06Her designer dress
48:07matched the receipt
48:08I'd found in Vincent's pocket.
48:09Then I saw her face.
48:11I could never forget it.
48:12This woman had nearly
48:13taken everything from me.
48:14A year earlier,
48:16my adoptive father,
48:17the godfather,
48:18found his long-lost
48:19biological daughter,
48:21Sophia.
48:21Only then did I learn
48:22I wasn't his real daughter.
48:24From that day on,
48:25the family shut me out
48:26and stripped away
48:27every privilege I'd had.
48:29They crowned Sophia
48:30the princess of the Romano family
48:32and I became the outsider
48:33who had stolen her place
48:35for years.
48:35I couldn't accept it.
48:37During one argument,
48:38Sophia's bodyguard
48:39beat me badly
48:40and my adoptive father
48:41threw me out.
48:44Now,
48:45the brother
48:46who had always protected me
48:47was carefully cutting
48:48Sophia's stake.
48:49The best friend
48:50who'd sworn to stand by me forever
48:52was playing with Sophia's baby
48:53and Vincent,
48:54who had just accused me
48:56of distrusting him,
48:57pulled Sophia
48:57into his arms
48:58as everyone cheered.
49:01The sight made the room spin.
49:05After I was thrown out,
49:06Vincent promised to care for me
49:08for the rest of my life.
49:11They all knew I had nowhere to go,
49:13yet they still deceived me together.
49:15My eyes stung,
49:16but I forced back my tears.
49:19So this was what betrayal
49:20by the people closest to me
49:21felt like.
49:22I was a fool trapped
49:24in their web of lies.
49:25Then my phone lit up.
49:26One message gave me hope again.
49:28We've found your biological parents.
49:30We'll pick you up in three days.
49:32Thank goodness.
49:34Soon,
49:34I would have a real family of my own.
49:36In three days,
49:38I would leave these liars behind.
49:39And I would leave Vincent.
49:42I turned to go.
49:43I couldn't bear their fake smiles
49:45for another second.
49:46But a voice behind me
49:47suddenly called out,
49:48Alexia,
49:49are you here for my son's
49:51first birthday party too?
49:52I stopped.
49:53Sophia walked toward me
49:54with a bright smile.
49:56Alexia,
49:56I thought you were still angry
49:58about father's decision.
49:59I'm glad you finally accepted it.
50:01By the way,
50:02this is our brother's new wife,
50:04Camille.
50:05You haven't met,
50:06have you?
50:07You'd already left home
50:08when they married.
50:10Hello.
50:11It's nice to meet you.
50:13Camille,
50:13my best friend and sister-in-law,
50:15gave me a mocking smile
50:16before nodding politely.
50:18She sounded polite but distant,
50:19as if we'd truly never met.
50:21Lorenzo watched me from the crowd
50:22with a complicated look,
50:24but said nothing.
50:25Sophia didn't seem to notice
50:26Camille's slip.
50:28Smiling,
50:28she pulled Vincent to her side
50:30and pressed close to him.
50:32This is my husband.
50:33His name is Vanessa.
50:35I cut her off
50:36with a smile.
50:37His name is Vanessa
50:38and he owns this villa.
50:40Sophia froze.
50:42Her gaze darted
50:43between Vincent and me.
50:45How do you know his name?
50:46Do you two know each other?
50:48Vincent's face stiffened
50:49and his eyes flashed a warning.
50:51I ignored it
50:52and smiled as I nodded.
50:54Of course.
50:55He's my fiancé.
50:56We've been together for five years
50:58and we were about to get married.
51:00He bought this villa for me too.
51:02Every detail was decorated
51:04to suit my taste.
51:05Didn't you know?
51:10I covered my mouth
51:11in feigned surprise.
51:12I only mentioned
51:13that the air was nice here
51:14and Vincent bought me
51:15the entire villa,
51:17but I prefer our home
51:18in the city
51:18so I rarely come here.
51:22That was what I said.
51:23But the truth was
51:24I hadn't been the one
51:25avoiding this place.
51:27Vincetta had always claimed
51:28it was too far
51:29and rarely brought me here.
51:31Now I finally understood.
51:33It was just another lie
51:34meant to keep me
51:35from discovering the truth.
51:37Alexia!
51:38I know you hate me
51:39but you can't make up lies
51:40like this.
51:41I married Vincent
51:41since the year
51:42father brought me home.
51:43How could he possibly
51:44be your fiancé?
51:45With tears in her eyes,
51:47Sophia turned to Vincilla.
51:48What is going on?
51:49Vincinus, say something.
51:52Vinicet hurriedly
51:53trossed aside his cigar.
51:54Sophia, calm down.
51:55Let me explain.
51:56Watching him panic,
51:57I felt my heart freeze
51:58inch by inch.
51:59I was the one he deceived.
52:01Yet Sophia was the one
52:02he rushed to reassure.
52:03Something inside me
52:04finally snapped.
52:05A furious scream
52:06tore from my throat.
52:07Look carefully!
52:08The man beside you
52:09is my fiancé!
52:09He has tattoos
52:11across his back and chest.
52:12I gave him the gun
52:12at his waist
52:13on our first anniversary!
52:14I pointed at the gun
52:16and Vincinus
52:17immediately covered it
52:18with his hand.
52:18My name is engraved on it.
52:20I carved it myself.
52:21I pulled down my collar
52:22and revealed the scar
52:23on my shoulder.
52:24And this scar?
52:25I took a bullet for him
52:26when a mission went wrong.
52:28He sleeps beside me
52:29every night
52:29and eats breakfast
52:30with me every morning.
52:31I even chose
52:32the suit he's wearing!
52:34So, my dear sister,
52:36you're the other woman.
52:38You're the secret lover
52:39he's been hiding from me!
52:41Alexia, shut up!
52:42The moment Sophia cried,
52:43all three of them
52:44tried to silence me at once.
52:46Cold fury churned
52:47in Vincinus' eyes.
52:48Lorenzo and Kamel
52:48looked ready to rush over
52:49and cover my mouth.
52:50I laughed.
52:51Am I wrong?
52:52Don't tell me
52:53none of you knew.
52:54How much longer
52:55were you planning
52:55to deceive me?
52:56Vanessa pulled Sophia
52:57firmly into his arms.
52:59When he spoke to me,
53:00his voice was ice cold.
53:01Who gave you the right
53:02to speak to Sophia that way?
53:04She knew nothing.
53:06None of this
53:07is her fault.
53:11Camel dropped
53:12her gentle act
53:13and her voice
53:14turned vicious.
53:15Don't you understand?
53:16He loves her,
53:17so you're the one
53:17who doesn't belong.
53:18The Godfather
53:19approved their marriage
53:20and everyone supports them.
53:22They're the couple
53:22who truly love each other.
53:24Lorenzo stepped
53:24in front of Sophia
53:25as if afraid
53:26I might hurt her.
53:27We hid the truth
53:27to spare you
53:28the humiliation.
53:29Sophia is father's
53:30biological daughter.
53:31Only her marriage
53:31to Vincitta
53:32can earn father's blessing.
53:33Just walk away.
53:34I looked at Lorenzo,
53:35the man I'd called
53:35my brother for years.
53:36Then at my best friend,
53:37at the fiancee
53:38who'd sworn to love only me
53:39and at Sophia
53:40whose tearful eyes
53:41couldn't hide her triumph.
53:42My heart felt torn apart.
53:43So you convinced father
53:44to throw me out?
53:45You left me homeless
53:46and let people abuse me?
53:48Every buried grievance
53:49surged up at once
53:50and tears spilled
53:51down my face.
53:51However you dress it up,
53:52she's still the other woman.
53:54Every one of you
53:54deceived me.
53:55You're all liars.
53:56Before I could finish,
53:58Vincent slapped me
53:59across the face.
54:00My head snapped to the side
54:02and my ears rang.
54:03I gave you a chance, Alexia.
54:05You're the one who refused it.
54:07I warned you not to speak
54:08about Sophia that way.
54:10Don't test my limits.
54:11Before I recovered,
54:12Camille grabbed my arm
54:13and dragged me into a bedroom.
54:15Sunlight filled the room.
54:16Through the window,
54:17I could see a distant farm
54:18and the garden below.
54:20Vincent had originally chosen
54:21this room for me himself.
54:23He said I deserved the best.
54:25But when Camille opened the door,
54:27nothing inside reflected my taste.
54:29Pink wallpaper,
54:30a canopy bed draped in sheer fabric,
54:32a claying cloud of perfume,
54:33a wedding photo of Vincent and Sophia
54:34hung on the wall.
54:35Below it,
54:36photo Vincent in smaller pictures,
54:37their baby
54:38and family portraits
54:39of all three of them.
54:40Not a single trace of me remained.
54:43Face it, Alessia.
54:45Vincent and Sophia are in love.
54:47They belong together.
54:49He stayed
54:49only because you saved his life
54:51and he owed you.
54:54I shook my head.
54:56No!
54:57I don't believe you!
54:59Camille patted my shoulder
55:00with a pitying look.
55:01Do you really think Sophia
55:02met the Godfather
55:03only a year ago?
55:04They've been together
55:05for three years.
55:07He helped her find
55:07her biological father.
55:09After that,
55:09everyone accepted them.
55:11She stared into my eyes
55:12and delivered the coolest blow.
55:14Lorenzo and I both believed
55:15they were the perfect match
55:16and throwing you out
55:17that was Vincent's idea.
55:19Once you were gone for good,
55:20no one could threaten
55:21Sophia's place in the family.
55:22I stared at Camille
55:23as if she were a stranger.
55:25I couldn't understand
55:26how my best friend,
55:27my sister-in-law,
55:28could do this.
55:29When she and Lorenzo
55:30chose to marry,
55:30she'd hugged me,
55:31laughing through tears.
55:33She said we'd finally
55:34be a real family
55:35and stay together forever.
55:37She'd even warned Vincenza
55:38she'd skin him alive
55:39if he ever hurt me.
55:40Yet now she helped
55:41another woman
55:41take him from me.
55:42And she said
55:43I was the one
55:43who shouldn't exist.
55:45I couldn't hold back anymore.
55:47Tears ran down my face.
55:49It felt as if a knife
55:50had split my heart open.
55:52The pain was worse
55:52than the day I'd been shot.
55:54Footsteps sounded behind me.
55:56Vincent and Sophie
55:57entered the room.
55:58I wiped away my tears
55:59and took a deep breath.
56:00If you truly love each other,
56:01then I'll step aside.
56:02Alexa.
56:03Calm down,
56:03don't say things you'll regret.
56:04They spoke together,
56:05clearly surprised
56:06I would let go so easily.
56:07I only smiled
56:08and looked at Sophia.
56:09I was out of this game
56:10before it even began.
56:11I wish you both happiness.
56:15I turned and left.
56:17Vincent reached for me,
56:18but I stepped aside
56:19before he could grab me.
56:21Every betrayal,
56:22every lie,
56:24I carved them all
56:25into my memory.
56:27I would never forgive them,
56:29and I would never forget.
56:30I was packing my bags
56:32when Vincent suddenly
56:33returned to our apartment.
56:34The moment he saw my suitcase,
56:36he exploded.
56:36Alessia, what are you doing?
56:37Are you moving out?
56:38Are you leaving me?
56:39I couldn't believe
56:40he had the nerve to ask.
56:42Shut up!
56:42I glared at him
56:43and slapped him hard
56:44across the face.
56:45Listen carefully, Vincent.
56:47You left me.
56:48You abandoned me.
56:49Should I stay
56:50until you throw me out yourself?
56:52His cheek quickly turned red.
56:53He pressed his tongue
56:54against the sore spot,
56:55but didn't get angry.
56:56Instead, he opened his arms
56:57and pulled me into an embrace.
56:58All right, sweetheart,
56:59I was wrong.
56:59Hit me or curse me if it helps.
57:01Do you feel better now?
57:02We've been together for five years.
57:03What we had was real.
57:04Can you truly let it go that easily?
57:05You nearly died saving me.
57:07I'll never forget that,
57:07and I would never abandon you.
57:08Only then did I realize
57:10I'd never truly known Vincent.
57:13When had he become
57:14this shameless and two-faced?
57:16I shoved him away
57:18and put distance between us.
57:20But Vincent only smiled
57:21and approached me
57:22with open arms again.
57:24Sophia is the Romano family's princess.
57:26Marrying her gives me more power.
57:27You don't even know
57:28who your biological father is.
57:30How will you survive without me?
57:31Vincent had gazed at me
57:32with such tenderness,
57:33as if he truly cared
57:35about my future.
57:36Sophia and I already have a child.
57:37My position in the family
57:38has never been stronger.
57:39Stay with me.
57:40I can give you everything
57:41except the title of wife.
57:43I wanted to throw up.
57:44Every word from his mouth
57:46made me sick.
57:47When I didn't answer,
57:48Vincent took my silence as consent.
57:50Smiling,
57:50he stroked my hair.
57:52Let me make it up to you.
57:53We'll go shopping,
57:54and I'll buy you anything you want.
57:56Before I could respond,
57:57Lorenzo and Camille
57:58rushed through the open door.
58:03Lorenzo charged at me
58:04and slapped me to the floor.
58:05Camille seized my collar
58:06and screamed in my face.
58:08Alexia,
58:09where did you hide Sophia's baby?
58:11Sophia ran in crying
58:12and shook my shoulders.
58:13You took my baby,
58:14didn't you?
58:15Tell me where he is.
58:16He's only one.
58:16He'll die without me.
58:18I'll give Vincent back.
58:19I don't want my place
58:20in the family either.
58:21I'll give you anything.
58:21Just return my baby.
58:23The smile vanished
58:24from Vincent's face.
58:25He stepped forward,
58:26tense.
58:27What do you mean
58:27the baby is missing?
58:29He disappeared during his nap.
58:31He can barely walk.
58:32Someone must have taken him.
58:35Vincent roared,
58:36pulled his gun,
58:37and pressed the barrel
58:38hard against my forehead.
58:39No wonder you were
58:40packing to run.
58:41You knew what you'd done
58:42and planned to flee
58:43before we caught you.
58:44Tell me,
58:45where did you hide him?
58:46The cold barrel
58:47touched my skin,
58:48and my blood seemed to freeze.
58:50Years ago,
58:50I hadn't feared
58:51being outnumbered
58:52in a gunfight.
58:52I hadn't been afraid
58:53when I took a bullet
58:54for Vincent.
58:55But now,
58:56I was truly terrified.
58:57Not of dying.
58:58I feared I wouldn't live
59:00to see them kneel
59:00and beg for mercy.
59:02I didn't do anything.
59:03I've never even seen
59:04that baby.
59:05Sophia collapsed to the floor,
59:07sobbing so hard
59:07she almost vanted.
59:09If you want revenge,
59:10take it out on me!
59:11The baby is innocent!
59:13If anything happens to him,
59:15I can't go on living!
59:16Each word tightened
59:17Vincent's grip on the gun.
59:19Click.
59:20He chambered around.
59:23In another second,
59:24the bullet would go
59:25through my head.
59:26I really don't know.
59:28I had done nothing.
59:29How could I confess?
59:30Lorenzo stood nearby,
59:31his face cold.
59:32Even if you were still
59:33my sister,
59:33I couldn't cover for you.
59:34And you're not anymore.
59:36He turned to Vincent.
59:37Alessia won't talk.
59:38Teach her a lesson
59:39or she won't tell us anything.
59:40Vanessa nodded
59:41and lowered his gun,
59:42his eyes terrifyingly cold.
59:44Then beat her
59:44until she talks.
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