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00:00:00By family tradition, Alexander Vitani, the family's chosen heir, must pick one lady from
00:00:05the champagne display.
00:00:07Each bottle represents a different family.
00:00:10Whoever he chooses, they'll pop the first bottle of champagne together.
00:00:15This is the signal for a union and a pact.
00:00:18The bottle on the far left, that's Serena Moretti, the illegitimate daughter of the
00:00:22Moretti family.
00:00:24The bottle on the far right, that one's mine, Isabella Lombardo, daughter of the Lombardo's.
00:00:30From the edge of the crowd, I watched Alexander reach for the bottle on the far left, and
00:00:34just like that, I was back, back to that freezing night I can't forget.
00:00:38In that dream, I married Alexander and became his dona in name alone-ly.
00:00:42Yet after our wedding, he gave all his love to Serena.
00:00:46You got the dona title.
00:00:47Serena's already paid the price.
00:00:49You've got status and dignity.
00:00:51Don't push for more.
00:00:56I wore the dona title and ran the household.
00:01:00And every single night, I sat alone in that empty mansion.
00:01:04Then I got sick, really sick.
00:01:06On my deathbed, I forced out one last question for Alexander.
00:01:11If you never loved me, then why did you marry me?
00:01:17Back then, all I had to do was open the Moretti bottle.
00:01:20But your people swapped it.
00:01:21Put yours in Serena's spot.
00:01:22Trapped me.
00:01:22And because of your family's power, I was forced to marry you while Serena paid for it.
00:01:25For years, and you're still not satisfied?
00:01:29Once you're dead, Serena and I can finally be together.
00:01:31Nothing will stand in our way.
00:01:34When I opened my eyes again, Alexander's hand was already reaching for that bottle.
00:01:39This time, I leaned in and whispered to the waiter.
00:01:42One swap, back to where it belonged.
00:01:47Alexander reached for the bottle on the far left.
00:01:50The crowd cheered the moment his fingers touched it.
00:01:52Which young lady does that bottle stand for?
00:01:54It's gotta be the Lombardo heiress.
00:01:56They grew up together.
00:01:57Both families are all for it.
00:01:58Who else would Alexander even look at?
00:02:00Are you jealous?
00:02:02If you are, you can always be his mistress.
00:02:04Oh, please.
00:02:05They're that couple.
00:02:06No mistress is getting between them.
00:02:08Drop it.
00:02:11Congratulations, Isabella.
00:02:13Looks like you're about to be the Vittore Dona.
00:02:15In the distance, Serena's face went white, lip trembling, eyes welling.
00:02:20I said nothing.
00:02:21Alexander's mother, Victoria, waved at me with a smile from across the room.
00:02:25Isabella, come over here.
00:02:29Don't be shy, Isabella.
00:02:30This is God's will.
00:02:33I smiled and took a step forward.
00:02:36Looks like Alexander grabbed the wrong bottle.
00:02:39I wonder which lucky lady it belongs to, because it's not mine.
00:02:47The room went quiet for a second.
00:02:49Then, everyone started whispering.
00:02:51It's not the Lombardi families?
00:02:53Then whose is it?
00:02:58It's mine.
00:02:59She stood there in a white gown, fragile, flustered, her eyes fixed on Alexander with a blush.
00:03:04Victoria's smile froze mid-air.
00:03:07I've never seen this girl before.
00:03:10Whose daughter is she?
00:03:11The matriarch of the Moretti family, Rosa Moretti, quickly spoke up with a fake smile.
00:03:16Donna Victoria, the Moretti family hasn't been very active lately.
00:03:19Serena is our illegitimate daughter.
00:03:22She rarely goes out, so you don't recognize her.
00:03:25A bastard from a fallen house.
00:03:27Victoria's face dunked.
00:03:29She said nothing, just turned to Alexander.
00:03:32Alexander set the bottle down, walked to Serena.
00:03:38Serena took her hand, led her straight to Victoria.
00:03:42Mother, Serena's sweet and kind.
00:03:44She's the one I want.
00:03:46Victoria shot me a glance, clearly not happy about it.
00:03:50Alexander, there might have been a mix-up with the bottles.
00:03:52Making a decision this big on one pick, isn't that a little... rushed?
00:03:56The guests all agreed.
00:03:58They didn't think Serena was fit to be the future Donna of the Vitale family.
00:04:01How about this?
00:04:02The young ladies do a quick sketch.
00:04:04We'll see who has the most taste.
00:04:05Then we decide.
00:04:07Everyone looked at me.
00:04:10Everyone knew that Lombardo's second daughter was extremely skilled at drawing.
00:04:13This was clearly laying the groundwork for her.
00:04:16Who could deny it?
00:04:17This made Madame Vitale's position clear.
00:04:19In her eyes, the future Donna of the Vitale family ought to be Isabella.
00:04:22Alexander frowned at me.
00:04:23Across the room, Serena's eyes were already red.
00:04:26Donna Victoria, the rule today is simple.
00:04:29The heir chooses, the lady opens.
00:04:32He picked Miss Mereda.
00:04:33That's God's will, isn't it?
00:04:35Changing it now?
00:04:36That wouldn't be fair to her.
00:04:40Isabella's right.
00:04:41Mother, it's God's will.
00:04:42And I've made my choice.
00:04:44Serena's it.
00:04:45I'm not picking again.
00:04:48Victoria looked at me with disappointment.
00:04:54Isabella, you've always been my favorite.
00:04:56You have guts.
00:04:58You're the one who should run this family.
00:05:00Mother, I've always treated Isabella like a sister.
00:05:03I've never thought of marrying her.
00:05:05Serena held Alexander's hand tightly.
00:05:08She gave me a smug look.
00:05:10Alexander's always been blunt.
00:05:12Don't take it personally, Isabella.
00:05:14If you really want him, I suppose I could let you be his mistress after we're married.
00:05:19My mother, Elena Lombarde, came over at once, her face dark with fury.
00:05:27A bastard from a washed up family, daring to suggest a Lombardo daughter be a mistress?
00:05:34Who gave her that kind of nerve?
00:05:37Serena, shut up.
00:05:38Stop talking nonsense.
00:05:41Isabella, Serena's too innocent.
00:05:43She doesn't understand these things.
00:05:45Cut her some flack.
00:05:45She's young.
00:05:48Alexander, we grew up together.
00:05:50I've always seen you as a brother, so let me give you some sisterly advice.
00:05:53Miss Moretti?
00:05:54She's two years older than me.
00:05:56If she's still this innocent at her age, not understanding how things work,
00:05:58she's going to be a headache for you in the Vitale house.
00:06:00Because really, which noble family would put up with a donor like that?
00:06:04People are already laughing at the Vitallos for letting this slide.
00:06:08My words felt like a slap to Serena's face.
00:06:10Her face turned bright red.
00:06:12Tears welled up in her eyes.
00:06:13She looked at Alexander with red eyes.
00:06:16Alexander, I know I'm new.
00:06:18I know I don't get how things work here.
00:06:19But Miss Isabella is supposed to be a lady, and she talks like that?
00:06:23Is that what noble means?
00:06:27You probably didn't know this, but before high society ladies marry, we get trained.
00:06:31On manners, poise, how to behave.
00:06:34My words?
00:06:36Extremely mild.
00:06:37If you'd had a strict advisor, Miss Moretti, you'd be in tears every single day.
00:06:44By family tradition, Alexander Vitani, the family's chosen heir,
00:06:48must pick one lady from the champagne display.
00:06:51Each bottle represents a different family.
00:06:54Whoever he chooses, they'll pop the first bottle of champagne together.
00:06:59This is the signal for a union and a pact.
00:07:01The bottle on the far left?
00:07:03That's Serena Moretti, the illegitimate daughter of the Moretti family.
00:07:08The bottle on the far right?
00:07:09That one's mine.
00:07:10Isabella Lombardo, daughter of the Lombardo's.
00:07:13From the edge of the crowd, I watched Alexander reach for the bottle on the far left.
00:07:18And just like that, I was back.
00:07:19Back to that freezing night I can't forget.
00:07:21In that dream, I married Alexander and became his dona in name alone-ly.
00:07:26Yet after our wedding, he gave all his love to Serena.
00:07:30You got the dona title. Serena's already paid the price.
00:07:33You've got status and dignity. Don't push for more.
00:07:40I wore the dona title and ran the household.
00:07:44And every single night, I sat alone in that empty mansion.
00:07:48Then I got sick. Really sick.
00:07:50On my deathbed, I forced out one last question for Alexander.
00:07:55If you never loved me, then why did you marry me?
00:08:01Back then, all I had to do was open the Moretti bottle.
00:08:04But your people swapped it.
00:08:04Put yours in Serena's spot. Trapped me.
00:08:06And because of your family's power, I was forced to marry you while Serena paid for it.
00:08:09For years. And you're still not satisfied?
00:08:13Once you're dead, Serena and I can finally be together.
00:08:15Nothing will stand in our way.
00:08:18When I opened my eyes again, Alexander's hand was already reaching for that bottle.
00:08:23This time, I leaned in and whispered to the waiter.
00:08:26One swap. Back to where it belonged.
00:08:31Alexander reached for the bottle on the far left.
00:08:34The crowd cheered the moment his fingers touched it.
00:08:36Which young lady does that bottle stand for?
00:08:38It's gotta be the Lombardo heiress.
00:08:40They grew up together. Both families are all for it.
00:08:42Who else would Alexander even look at?
00:08:44Are you jealous?
00:08:46If you are, you can always be his mistress.
00:08:48Oh, please. They're that couple.
00:08:50No mistress is getting between them. Drop it.
00:08:55Congratulations, Isabella. Looks like you're about to be the Vittore Dona.
00:08:59In the distance, Serena's face went white, lip trembling, eyes welling.
00:09:04I said nothing.
00:09:05Alexander's mother, Victoria, waved at me with a smile from across the room.
00:09:09Isabella, come over here.
00:09:13Don't be shy, Isabella. This is God's will.
00:09:17I smiled and took a step forward.
00:09:20Looks like Alexander grabbed the wrong bottle.
00:09:22I wonder which lucky lady it belongs to.
00:09:25Because it's not mine.
00:09:31The room went quiet for a second.
00:09:33Then, everyone started whispering.
00:09:35It's not the Lombardi families?
00:09:37Then whose is it?
00:09:42It's mine.
00:09:43She stood there in a white gown.
00:09:44Fragile, flustered, her eyes fixed on Alexander with a blush.
00:09:48Victoria's smile froze mid-air.
00:09:50I've never seen this girl before.
00:09:54Whose daughter is she?
00:09:55The matriarch of the Moretti family, Rosa Moretti, quickly spoke up with a fake smile.
00:10:00Donna Victoria, the Moretti family hasn't been very active lately.
00:10:03Serena is our illegitimate daughter.
00:10:06She rarely goes out, so you don't recognize her.
00:10:09A bastard from a fallen house.
00:10:11Victoria's face darkened.
00:10:13She said nothing, just turned to Alexander.
00:10:16Alexander set the bottle down, walked to Serena.
00:10:22Took her hand, led her straight to Victoria.
00:10:26Mother, Serena's sweet and kind.
00:10:28She's the one I want.
00:10:30Victoria shot me a glance, clearly not happy about it.
00:10:33Alexander, there might have been a mix-up with the bottles.
00:10:36Making a decision this big on one pick, isn't that a little... rushed?
00:10:40The guests all agreed.
00:10:41They didn't think Serena was fit to be the future Donna of the Vitale family.
00:10:46How about this?
00:10:46The young ladies do a quick sketch.
00:10:48We'll see who has the most taste.
00:10:49Then we decide.
00:10:51Everyone looked at me.
00:10:54Everyone knew the Lombardo's second daughter was extremely skilled at drawing.
00:10:57This was clearly laying the groundwork for her.
00:11:00Who could deny it?
00:11:01This made Madame Vitale's position clear.
00:11:03In her eyes, the future Donna of the Vitale family ought to be Isabella.
00:11:06Alexander frowned at me.
00:11:07Across the room, Serena's eyes were already red.
00:11:10Donna Victoria, the rule today is simple.
00:11:13The heir chooses, the lady opens.
00:11:16He picked Miss Moreta.
00:11:17That's God's will, isn't it?
00:11:19Changing it now?
00:11:20That wouldn't be fair to her.
00:11:24Isabella's right.
00:11:25Mother, it's God's will.
00:11:26And I've made my choice.
00:11:28Serena's it.
00:11:29I'm not picking again.
00:11:32Victoria looked at me with disappointment.
00:11:38Isabella, you've always been my favorite.
00:11:40You have guts.
00:11:42You're the one who should run this family.
00:11:44Mother, I've always treated Isabella like a sister.
00:11:47I've never thought of marrying her.
00:11:49Serena held Alexander's hand tightly.
00:11:52She gave me a smug look.
00:11:54Alexander's always been blunt.
00:11:56Don't take it personally, Isabella.
00:11:58If you really want him, I suppose I could let you be his mistress after we're married.
00:12:03My mother, Elena Lombarde, came over at once, her face dark with fury.
00:12:11A bastard from a washed-up family daring to suggest a Lombardo daughter be a mistress?
00:12:18Who gave her that kind of nerve?
00:12:21Serena, shut up.
00:12:22Stop talking nonsense.
00:12:25Isabella, Serena's too innocent.
00:12:27She doesn't understand these things.
00:12:29Cut her some flack.
00:12:29She's young.
00:12:32Alexander, we grew up together.
00:12:33I've always seen you as a brother, so let me give you some sisterly advice.
00:12:37Miss Moretti?
00:12:38She's two years older than me.
00:12:39If she's still this innocent at her age, not understanding how things work,
00:12:42she's going to be a headache for you in the Vitale house.
00:12:44Because really, which noble family would put up with a donor like that?
00:12:48People are already laughing at the Vitallos for letting this slide.
00:12:52My words felt like a slap to Serena's face.
00:12:54Her face turned bright red.
00:12:56Tears welled up in her eyes.
00:12:57She looked at Alexander with red eyes.
00:13:00Alexander, I know I'm new.
00:13:02I know I don't get how things work here.
00:13:03But Miss Isabella is supposed to be a lady, and she talks like that?
00:13:07Is that what noble means?
00:13:11You probably didn't know this, but before high society ladies marry, we get trained.
00:13:15On manners, poise, how to behave.
00:13:18My words?
00:13:20Extremely mild.
00:13:21If you'd had a strict advisor, Miss Moretta, you'd be in tears every single day.
00:13:28By family tradition, Alexander Vitani, the family's chosen heir, must pick one lady from the champagne display.
00:13:35Each bottle represents a different family.
00:13:38Whoever he chooses, they'll pop the first bottle of champagne together.
00:13:43This is the signal for a union and a pact.
00:13:46The bottle on the far left?
00:13:47That's Serena Moretti, the illegitimate daughter of the Moretti family.
00:13:51The bottle on the far right?
00:13:53That one's mine.
00:13:54Isabella Lombardo, daughter of the Lombardo's.
00:13:57From the edge of the crowd, I watched Alexander reach for the bottle on the far left.
00:14:02And just like that, I was back.
00:14:03Back to that freezing night I can't forget.
00:14:05In that dream, I married Alexander and became his dona in name alonely.
00:14:10Yet after our wedding, he gave all his love to Serena.
00:14:13You got the dona title.
00:14:15Serena's already paid the price.
00:14:17You've got status and dignity.
00:14:19Don't push for more.
00:14:24I wore the dona title and ran the household.
00:14:27And every single night, I sat alone in that empty mansion.
00:14:31Then I got sick.
00:14:33Really sick.
00:14:34On my deathbed, I forced out one last question for Alexander.
00:14:39If you never loved me, then why did you marry me?
00:14:45Back then, all I had to do was open the Moretti bottle.
00:14:48But your people swapped it, put yours in Serena's spot, trapped me.
00:14:50And because of your family's power, I was forced to marry you while Serena paid for it.
00:14:53For years.
00:14:54And you're still not satisfied?
00:14:57Once you're dead, Serena and I can finally be together.
00:14:59Nothing will stand in our way.
00:15:02When I opened my eyes again, Alexander's hand was already reaching for that bottle.
00:15:07This time, I leaned in and whispered to the waiter.
00:15:10One swap, back to where it belonged.
00:15:15Alexander reached for the bottle on the far left.
00:15:17The crowd cheered the moment his fingers touched it.
00:15:20Which young lady does that bottle stand for?
00:15:22It's gotta be the Lombardo heiress.
00:15:24They grew up together.
00:15:25Both families are all for it.
00:15:26Who else would Alexander even look at?
00:15:28Are you jealous?
00:15:29If you are, you can always be his mistress.
00:15:32Oh, please.
00:15:33They're that couple.
00:15:34No mistress is getting between them.
00:15:36Drop it.
00:15:39Congratulations, Isabella.
00:15:41Looks like you're about to be the Vittore dona.
00:15:43In the distance, Serena's face went white, lip trembling,
00:15:46eyes welling.
00:15:48I said nothing.
00:15:49Alexander's mother, Victoria, waved at me with a smile from across the room.
00:15:53Isabella, come over here.
00:15:56Don't be shy, Isabella.
00:15:58This is God's will.
00:16:01I smiled and took a step forward.
00:16:04Looks like Alexander grabbed the wrong bottle.
00:16:06I wonder which lucky lady it belongs to.
00:16:09Because it's not mine.
00:16:15The room went quiet for a second.
00:16:17Then, everyone started whispering.
00:16:19It's not the Lombardi families?
00:16:21Then whose is it?
00:16:25It's mine.
00:16:27She stood there in a white gown.
00:16:28Fragile, flustered.
00:16:30Her eyes fixed on Alexander with a blush.
00:16:32Victoria's smile froze mid-air.
00:16:35I've never seen this girl before.
00:16:38Whose daughter is she?
00:16:39The matriarch of the Moretti family, Rosa Moretti, quickly spoke up with a fake smile.
00:16:43Donna Victoria, the Moretti family hasn't been very active lately.
00:16:47Serena is our illegitimate daughter.
00:16:50She rarely goes out, so you don't recognize her.
00:16:53A bastard from a fallen house.
00:16:55Victoria's face dunked.
00:16:56She said nothing, just turned to Alexander.
00:17:00Alexander set the bottle down, walked to Serena.
00:17:06Serena took her hand, led her straight to Victoria.
00:17:10Mother, Serena's sweet and kind.
00:17:12She's the one I want.
00:17:14Victoria shot me a glance, clearly not happy about it.
00:17:17Alexander, there might have been a mix-up with the bottles.
00:17:20Making a decision this big on one pick, isn't that a little... rushed?
00:17:24The guests all agreed.
00:17:25They didn't think Serena was fit to be the future Donna of the Vitale family.
00:17:29How about this?
00:17:30The young ladies do a quick sketch.
00:17:32We'll see who has the most taste.
00:17:33Then we decide.
00:17:34Everyone looked at me.
00:17:38Everyone knew the Lombardo's second daughter was extremely skilled at drawing.
00:17:41This was clearly laying the groundwork for her.
00:17:44Who could deny it?
00:17:45This made Madame Vitale's position clear.
00:17:47In her eyes, the future Donna of the Vitale family ought to be Isabella.
00:17:50Alexander frowned at me.
00:17:51Across the room, Serena's eyes were already red.
00:17:54Donna Victoria, the rule today is simple.
00:17:57The heir chooses, the lady opens.
00:18:00He picked Miss Mereda.
00:18:01That's God's will, isn't it?
00:18:03Changing it now?
00:18:04That wouldn't be fair to her.
00:18:08Isabella's right.
00:18:09Mother, it's God's will.
00:18:10And I've made my choice.
00:18:12Serena's it.
00:18:13I'm not picking again.
00:18:16Victoria looked at me with disappointment.
00:18:22Isabella, you've always been my favorite.
00:18:24You have guts.
00:18:26You're the one who should run this family.
00:18:28Mother, I've always treated Isabella like a sister.
00:18:31I've never thought of marrying her.
00:18:33Serena held Alexander's hand tightly.
00:18:36She gave me a smug look.
00:18:38Alexander's always been blunt.
00:18:40Don't take it personally, Isabella.
00:18:42If you really want him, I suppose I could let you be his mistress after we're married.
00:18:46My mother, Elena Lombarde, came over at once, her face dark with fury.
00:18:55A bastard from a washed-up family daring to suggest a Lombardo daughter be a mistress?
00:19:02Who gave her that kind of nerve?
00:19:05Serena, shut up.
00:19:06Stop talking nonsense.
00:19:08Isabella, Serena's too innocent.
00:19:11She doesn't understand these things.
00:19:13Cut her some flack.
00:19:13She's young.
00:19:16Alexander, we grew up together.
00:19:18I've always seen you as a brother, so let me give you some sisterly advice.
00:19:21Miss Moretti, she's two years older than me.
00:19:23If she's still this innocent at her age, not understanding how things work,
00:19:26she's going to be a headache for you in the Vitale house.
00:19:28Because, really, which noble family would put up with a donor like that?
00:19:32People are already laughing at the Vitallos for letting this slide.
00:19:36My words felt like a slap to Serena's face.
00:19:38Her face turned bright red.
00:19:40Tears welled up in her eyes.
00:19:41She looked at Alexander with red eyes.
00:19:44Alexander, I know I'm new.
00:19:46I know I don't get how things work here.
00:19:47But Miss Isabella is supposed to be a lady, and she talks like that?
00:19:51Is that what noble means?
00:19:55You probably didn't know this, but before high society ladies marry, we get trained.
00:19:59On manners, poise, how to behave.
00:20:02My words? Extremely mild.
00:20:05If you'd had a strict advisor, Miss Moretti, you'd be in tears every single day.
00:20:12By family tradition, Alexander Vitani, the family's chosen heir,
00:20:16must pick one lady from the champagne display.
00:20:19Each bottle represents a different family.
00:20:22Whoever he chooses, they'll pop the first bottle of champagne together.
00:20:27This is the signal for a union and a pact.
00:20:30The bottle on the far left?
00:20:31That's Serena Moretti, the illegitimate daughter of the Moretti family.
00:20:35The bottle on the far right?
00:20:37That one's mine. Isabella Lombardo, daughter of the Lombardo's.
00:20:41From the edge of the crowd, I watched Alexander reach for the bottle on the far left.
00:20:46And just like that, I was back.
00:20:47Back to that freezing night I can't forget.
00:20:49In that dream, I married Alexander and became his dona in name alone-ly.
00:20:54Yet after our wedding, he gave all his love to Serena.
00:20:57You got the dona title. Serena's already paid the price.
00:21:01You've got status and dignity. Don't push for more.
00:21:08I wore the dona title and ran the household.
00:21:11And every single night, I sat alone in that empty mansion.
00:21:16Then I got sick. Really sick.
00:21:18On my deathbed, I forced out one last question for Alexander.
00:21:23If you never loved me, then why did you marry me?
00:21:29Back then, all I had to do was open the Moretti bottle.
00:21:31But your people swapped it. Put yours in Serena's spot. Trapped me.
00:21:34And because of your family's power, I was forced to marry you while Serena paid for it.
00:21:37For years. And you're still not satisfied?
00:21:41Once you're dead, Serena and I can finally be together. Nothing will stand in our way.
00:21:45When I opened my eyes again, Alexander's hand was already reaching for that bottle.
00:21:51This time, I leaned in and whispered to the waiter.
00:21:54One swap, back to where it belonged.
00:21:59Alexander reached for the bottle on the far left.
00:22:02The crowd cheered the moment his fingers touched it.
00:22:04Which young lady does that bottle stand for?
00:22:06It's gotta be the Lombardo heiress.
00:22:08They grew up together. Both families are all for it.
00:22:10Who else would Alexander even look at?
00:22:12Are you jealous?
00:22:14If you are, you can always be his mistress.
00:22:16Oh, please. They're that couple.
00:22:18No mistress is getting between them. Drop it.
00:22:23Congratulations, Isabella.
00:22:24Isabella, looks like you're about to be the Vittore Dona.
00:22:27In the distance, Serena's face went white, lip trembling, eyes welling.
00:22:32I said nothing.
00:22:33Alexander's mother, Victoria, waved at me with a smile from across the room.
00:22:37Isabella, come over here.
00:22:40Don't be shy, Isabella. This is God's will.
00:22:45I smiled and took a step forward.
00:22:48Looks like Alexander grabbed the wrong bottle.
00:22:50I wonder which lucky lady it belongs to, because it's not mine.
00:22:59The room went quiet for a second. Then, everyone started whispering.
00:23:03It's not the Lombardi families? Then whose is it?
00:23:09It's mine.
00:23:11She stood there in a white gown, fragile, flustered.
00:23:14Her eyes fixed on Alexander with a blush.
00:23:16Victoria's smile froze mid-air.
00:23:18I've never seen this girl before.
00:23:21Whose daughter is she?
00:23:23The matriarch of the Moretti family, Rosa Moretti, quickly spoke up with a fake smile.
00:23:28Donna Victoria, the Moretti family hasn't been very active lately.
00:23:31Serena is our illegitimate daughter.
00:23:34She rarely goes out, so you don't recognize her.
00:23:36A bastard from a fallen house.
00:23:39Victoria's face dunked.
00:23:40She said nothing, just turned to Alexander.
00:23:44Alexander set the bottle down, walked to Serena.
00:23:50Took her hand, led her straight to Victoria.
00:23:54Mother, Serena's sweet and kind. She's the one I want.
00:23:58Victoria shot me a glance, clearly not happy about it.
00:24:01Alexander, there might have been a mix-up with the bottles.
00:24:04Making a decision this big on one pick?
00:24:06Isn't that a little... rushed?
00:24:08The guests all agreed.
00:24:09They didn't think Serena was fit to be the future Donna of the Vitale family.
00:24:13How about this?
00:24:14The young ladies do a quick sketch.
00:24:16We'll see who has the most taste.
00:24:17Then we decide.
00:24:18Everyone looked at me.
00:24:22Everyone knew the Lombardo's second daughter was extremely skilled at drawing.
00:24:25This was clearly laying the groundwork for her.
00:24:27Who could deny it?
00:24:29This made Madame Vitale's position clear.
00:24:31In her eyes, the future Donna of the Vitale family ought to be Isabella.
00:24:34Alexander frowned at me.
00:24:35Across the room, Serena's eyes were already red.
00:24:38Donna Victoria, the rule today is simple.
00:24:41The heir chooses, the lady opens.
00:24:44He picked Miss Moreta.
00:24:45That's God's will, isn't it?
00:24:47Changing it now?
00:24:48That wouldn't be fair to her.
00:24:52Isabella's right.
00:24:53Mother, it's God's will.
00:24:54And I've made my choice.
00:24:56Serena's it.
00:24:56I'm not picking again.
00:25:00Victoria looked at me with disappointment.
00:25:06Isabella, you've always been my favorite.
00:25:08You have guts.
00:25:10You're the one who should run this family.
00:25:12Mother, I've always treated Isabella like a sister.
00:25:15I've never thought of marrying her.
00:25:17Serena held Alexander's hand tightly.
00:25:20She gave me a smug look.
00:25:22Alexander's always been blunt.
00:25:24Don't take it personally, Isabella.
00:25:26If you really want him, I suppose I could let you be his mistress after we're married.
00:25:31My mother, Elena Lombarde, came over at once, her face dark with fury.
00:25:39A bastard from a washed-up family daring to suggest a Lombardo daughter be a mistress?
00:25:46Who gave her that kind of nerve?
00:25:49Serena, shut up.
00:25:50Stop talking nonsense.
00:25:52Isabella, Serena's too innocent.
00:25:55She doesn't understand these things.
00:25:57Cut her some flack.
00:25:57She's young.
00:26:00Alexander, we grew up together.
00:26:02I've always seen you as a brother, so let me give you some sisterly advice.
00:26:05Miss Moretti, she's two years older than me.
00:26:07If she's still this innocent at her age, not understanding how things work,
00:26:10she's going to be a headache for you in the Vitale house.
00:26:12Because really, which noble family would put up with a donor like that?
00:26:16People are already laughing at the Vitallos for letting this slide.
00:26:20My words felt like a slap to Serena's face.
00:26:22Her face turned bright red.
00:26:24Tears welled up in her eyes.
00:26:25She looked at Alexander with red eyes.
00:26:28Alexander, I know I'm new.
00:26:30I know I don't get how things work here.
00:26:31But Miss Isabella is supposed to be a lady, and she talks like that?
00:26:34Is that what noble means?
00:26:39You probably didn't know this, but before high society ladies marry, we get trained.
00:26:43On manners, poise, how to behave.
00:26:46My words? Extremely mild.
00:26:49If you'd had a strict advisor, Miss Moretti, you'd be in tears every single day.
00:26:56By family tradition, Alexander Vitani, the family's chosen heir, must pick one lady from the champagne display.
00:27:03Each bottle represents a different family.
00:27:06Whoever he chooses, they'll pop the first bottle of champagne together.
00:27:11This is the signal for a union and a pact.
00:27:13The bottle on the far left? That's Serena Moretti, the illegitimate daughter of the Moretti family.
00:27:19The bottle on the far right? That one's mine. Isabella Lombardo, daughter of the Lombardo's.
00:27:25From the edge of the crowd, I watched Alexander reach for the bottle on the far left.
00:27:30And just like that, I was back. Back to that freezing night I can't forget.
00:27:33In that dream, I married Alexander and became his dona in name alone-ly.
00:27:38Yet after our wedding, he gave all his love to Serena.
00:27:41You got the dona title. Serena's already paid the price. You've got status and dignity. Don't push for more.
00:27:52I wore the dona title and ran the household.
00:27:55And every single night, I sat alone in that empty mansion.
00:27:59Then I got sick. Really sick.
00:28:02On my deathbed, I forced out one last question for Alexander.
00:28:07If you never loved me, then why did you marry me?
00:28:13Back then, all I had to do was open the Moretti bottle, but your people swapped it, put yours in
00:28:17Serena's spot, trapped me.
00:28:18And because of your family's power, I was forced to marry you while Serena paid for it, for years.
00:28:22And you're still not satisfied?
00:28:25Once you're dead, Serena and I can finally be together. Nothing will stand in our way.
00:28:29When I opened my eyes again, Alexander's hand was already reaching for that bottle.
00:28:35This time, I leaned in and whispered to the waiter.
00:28:38One swap, back to where it belonged.
00:28:43Alexander reached for the bottle on the far left.
00:28:46The crowd cheered the moment his fingers touched it.
00:28:48Which young lady does that bottle stand for?
00:28:50It's gotta be the Lombardo heiress.
00:28:52They grew up together. Both families are all for it.
00:28:54Who else would Alexander even look at?
00:28:56Are you jealous?
00:28:57If you are, you can always be his mistress.
00:29:00Oh, please. They're that couple.
00:29:02No mistress is getting between them. Drop it.
00:29:06Congratulations, Isabella. Looks like you're about to be the Vittore Dona.
00:29:11In the distance, Serena's face went white, lip trembling, eyes welling.
00:29:16I said nothing.
00:29:17Alexander's mother, Victoria, waved at me with a smile from across the room.
00:29:21Isabella, come over here.
00:29:24Don't be shy, Isabella. This is God's will.
00:29:29I smiled and took a step forward.
00:29:32Looks like Alexander grabbed the wrong bottle.
00:29:34I wonder which lucky lady it belongs to.
00:29:37Because it's not mine.
00:29:43The room went quiet for a second.
00:29:45Then, everyone started whispering.
00:29:47It's not the Lombardi families?
00:29:49Then whose is it?
00:29:53It's mine.
00:29:54She stood there in a white gown, fragile, flustered, her eyes fixed on Alexander with a blush.
00:30:00Victoria's smile froze mid-air.
00:30:02I've never seen this girl before.
00:30:05Whose daughter is she?
00:30:07The matriarch of the Moretti family, Rosa Moretti, quickly spoke up with a fake smile.
00:30:12Donna Victoria, the Moretti family hasn't been very active lately.
00:30:15Serena is our illegitimate daughter.
00:30:18She rarely goes out, so you don't recognize her.
00:30:20A bastard from a fallen house.
00:30:23Victoria's face dunked.
00:30:24She said nothing, just turned to Alexander.
00:30:28Alexander set the bottle down, walked to Serena.
00:30:33Took her hand, led her straight to Victoria.
00:30:38Mother, Serena's sweet and kind.
00:30:40She's the one I want.
00:30:42Victoria shot me a glance, clearly not happy about it.
00:30:45Alexander, there might have been a mix-up with the bottles.
00:30:48Making a decision this big on one pick, isn't that a little... rushed?
00:30:52The guests all agreed.
00:30:53They didn't think Serena was fit to be the future Donna of the Vitale family.
00:30:57How about this? The young ladies do a quick sketch.
00:31:00We'll see who has the most taste.
00:31:01Then we decide.
00:31:02Everyone looked at me.
00:31:06Everyone knew the Lombardo's second daughter was extremely skilled at drawing.
00:31:09This was clearly laying the groundwork for her.
00:31:11Who could deny it?
00:31:12This made Madame Vitale's position clear.
00:31:14In her eyes, the future Donna of the Vitale family ought to be Isabella.
00:31:18Alexander frowned at me.
00:31:19Across the room, Serena's eyes were already red.
00:31:22Donna Victoria, the rule today is simple.
00:31:25The heir chooses, the lady opens.
00:31:28He picked Miss Mereda.
00:31:29That's God's will, isn't it?
00:31:31Changing it now?
00:31:32That wouldn't be fair to her.
00:31:36Isabella's right.
00:31:37Mother, it's God's will.
00:31:38And I've made my choice.
00:31:40Serena's it.
00:31:40I'm not picking again.
00:31:44Victoria looked at me with disappointment.
00:31:50Isabella, you've always been my favorite.
00:31:52You have guts.
00:31:54You're the one who should run this family.
00:31:56Mother, I've always treated Isabella like a sister.
00:31:59I've never thought of marrying her.
00:32:01Serena held Alexander's hand tightly.
00:32:04She gave me a smug look.
00:32:06Alexander's always been blunt.
00:32:08Don't take it personally, Isabella.
00:32:10If you really want him, I suppose I could let you be his mistress after we're married.
00:32:15My mother, Elena Lombarde, came over at once, her face dark with fury.
00:32:23A bastard from a washed-up family daring to suggest a Lombardo daughter be a mistress?
00:32:30Who gave her that kind of nerve?
00:32:33Serena, shut up.
00:32:34Stop talking nonsense.
00:32:36Isabella.
00:32:38Serena's too innocent.
00:32:39She doesn't understand these things.
00:32:41Cut her some flack, she's young.
00:32:44Alexander, we grew up together.
00:32:46I've always seen you as a brother, so let me give you some sisterly advice.
00:32:49Miss Moretti?
00:32:50She's two years older than me.
00:32:51If she's still this innocent at her age, not understanding how things work, she's going to be a headache for
00:32:55you in the Vitale house.
00:32:56Because really, which noble family would put up with a donor like that?
00:33:00People are already laughing at the Vitaleos for letting this slide.
00:33:04My words felt like a slap to Serena's face.
00:33:06Her face turned bright red.
00:33:08Tears welled up in her eyes.
00:33:09She looked at Alexander with red eyes.
00:33:12Alexander, I know I'm new.
00:33:14I know I don't get how things work here.
00:33:15But Miss Isabella is supposed to be a lady, and she talks like that?
00:33:18Is that what noble means?
00:33:23You probably didn't know this, but before high society ladies marry, we get trained.
00:33:27On manners, poise, how to behave.
00:33:30My words?
00:33:32Extremely mild.
00:33:33If you'd had a strict advisor, Miss Moretti, you'd be in tears every single day.
00:33:39By family tradition, Alexander Vitani, the family's chosen heir, must pick one lady from the champagne display.
00:33:47Each bottle represents a different family.
00:33:50Whoever he chooses, they'll pop the first bottle of champagne together.
00:33:55This is the signal for a union and a pact.
00:33:58The bottle on the far left?
00:33:59That's Serena Moretti, the illegitimate daughter of the Moretti family.
00:34:03The bottle on the far right?
00:34:05That one's mine.
00:34:06Isabella Lombardo, daughter of the Lombardo's.
00:34:09From the edge of the crowd, I watched Alexander reach for the bottle on the far left.
00:34:13And just like that, I was back.
00:34:15Back to that freezing night I can't forget.
00:34:17In that dream, I married Alexander and became his dona in name alonely.
00:34:22Yet after our wedding, he gave all his love to Serena.
00:34:25You got the dona title. Serena's already paid the price.
00:34:29You've got status and dignity. Don't push for more.
00:34:36I wore the dona title and ran the household.
00:34:39And every single night, I sat alone in that empty mansion.
00:34:43Then I got sick. Really sick.
00:34:46On my deathbed, I forced out one last question for Alexander.
00:34:51If you never loved me, then why did you marry me?
00:34:57Back then, all I had to do was open the Moretti bottle.
00:34:59But your people swapped it.
00:35:00Put yours in Serena's spot. Trapped me.
00:35:02And because of your family's power, I was forced to marry you while Serena paid for it.
00:35:05For years. And you're still not satisfied?
00:35:09Once you're dead, Serena and I can finally be together. Nothing will stand in our way.
00:35:13When I opened my eyes again, Alexander's hand was already reaching for that bottle.
00:35:19This time, I leaned in and whispered to the waiter.
00:35:22One swap. Back to where it belonged.
00:35:27Alexander reached for the bottle on the far left.
00:35:30The crowd cheered the moment his fingers touched it.
00:35:32Which young lady does that bottle stand for?
00:35:34It's gotta be the Lombardo heiress.
00:35:36They grew up together. Both families are all for it.
00:35:38Who else would Alexander even look at?
00:35:40Are you jealous?
00:35:41If you are, you can always be his mistress.
00:35:44Oh, please. They're that couple.
00:35:46No mistress is getting between them. Drop it.
00:35:51Congratulations, Isabella.
00:35:52Looks like you're about to be the Vittore Dona.
00:35:55In the distance, Serena's face went white.
00:35:57Lip trembling. Eyes welling.
00:36:00I said nothing.
00:36:01Alexander's mother, Victoria, waved at me with a smile from across the room.
00:36:05Isabella, come over here.
00:36:08Don't be shy, Isabella.
00:36:10This is God's will.
00:36:13I smiled and took a step forward.
00:36:16Looks like Alexander grabbed the wrong bottle.
00:36:18I wonder which lucky lady it belongs to.
00:36:21Because it's not mine.
00:36:27The room went quiet for a second.
00:36:29Then, everyone started whispering.
00:36:31It's not the Lombardi families?
00:36:33Then whose is it?
00:36:37It's mine.
00:36:39She stood there in a white gown.
00:36:40Fragile.
00:36:41Flustered.
00:36:42Her eyes fixed on Alexander with a blush.
00:36:44Victoria's smile froze mid-air.
00:36:46I've never seen this girl before.
00:36:49Whose daughter is she?
00:36:51The matriarch of the Moretti family, Rosa Moretti, quickly spoke up with a fake smile.
00:36:55Donna Victoria, the Moretti family hasn't been very active lately.
00:36:59Serena is our illegitimate daughter.
00:37:01She rarely goes out, so you don't recognize her.
00:37:04A bastard from a fallen house.
00:37:07Victoria's face dunked.
00:37:08She said nothing, just turned to Alexander.
00:37:12Alexander set the bottle down, walked to Serena.
00:37:17Took her hand, led her straight to Victoria.
00:37:22Mother, Serena's sweet and kind.
00:37:24She's the one I want.
00:37:26Victoria shot me a glance, clearly not happy about it.
00:37:29Alexander, there might have been a mix-up with the bottles.
00:37:32Making a decision this big on one pick, isn't that a little... rushed?
00:37:36The guests all agreed.
00:37:37They didn't think Serena was fit to be the future Donna of the Vitale family.
00:37:41How about this?
00:37:42The young ladies do a quick sketch.
00:37:44We'll see who has the most taste.
00:37:45Then we decide.
00:37:46Everyone looked at me.
00:37:50Everyone knew the Lombardo's second daughter was extremely skilled at drawing.
00:37:53This was clearly laying the groundwork for her.
00:37:55Who could deny it?
00:37:57This made Madame Vitale's position clear.
00:37:58In her eyes, the future Donna of the Vitale family ought to be Isabella.
00:38:02Alexander frowned at me.
00:38:03Across the room, Serena's eyes were already red.
00:38:06Donna Victoria, the rule today is simple.
00:38:09The heir chooses, the lady opens.
00:38:12He picked Miss Mereda.
00:38:13That's God's will, isn't it?
00:38:15Changing it now?
00:38:16That wouldn't be fair to her.
00:38:20Isabella's right.
00:38:21Mother, it's God's will.
00:38:22And I've made my choice.
00:38:24Serena's it.
00:38:24I'm not picking again.
00:38:28Victoria looked at me with disappointment.
00:38:34Isabella, you've always been my favorite.
00:38:36You have guts.
00:38:38You're the one who should run this family.
00:38:40Mother, I've always treated Isabella like a sister.
00:38:43I've never thought of marrying her.
00:38:45Serena held Alexander's hand tightly.
00:38:48She gave me a smug look.
00:38:50Alexander's always been blunt.
00:38:52Don't take it personally, Isabella.
00:38:54If you really want him, I suppose I could let you be his mistress after we're married.
00:38:59My mother, Elena Lombarde, came over at once, her face dark with fury.
00:39:07A bastard from a washed-up family daring to suggest a Lombardo daughter be a mistress?
00:39:14Who gave her that kind of nerve?
00:39:17Serena, shut up.
00:39:18Stop talking nonsense.
00:39:20Isabella, Serena's too innocent.
00:39:23She doesn't understand these things.
00:39:25Cut her some flack.
00:39:25She's young.
00:39:28Alexander, we grew up together.
00:39:29I've always seen you as a brother, so let me give you some sisterly advice.
00:39:33Miss Moretti, she's two years older than me.
00:39:35If she's still this innocent at her age, not understanding how things work,
00:39:38she's going to be a headache for you in the Vitale house.
00:39:40Because really, which noble family would put up with a donor like that?
00:39:44People are already laughing at the Vitallos for letting this slide.
00:39:48My words felt like a slap to Serena's face.
00:39:50Her face turned bright red.
00:39:52Tears welled up in her eyes.
00:39:53She looked at Alexander with red eyes.
00:39:56Alexander, I know I'm new.
00:39:58I know I don't get how things work here.
00:39:59But Miss Isabella is supposed to be a lady, and she talks like that?
00:40:02Is that what noble means?
00:40:07You probably didn't know this, but before high society ladies marry, we get trained.
00:40:11On manners, poise, how to behave.
00:40:14My words? Extremely mild.
00:40:17If you'd had a strict advisor, Miss Moretti, you'd be in tears every single day.
00:40:23By family tradition, Alexander Vitani, the family's chosen heir, must pick one lady from the champagne display.
00:40:31Each bottle represents a different family.
00:40:34Whoever he chooses, they'll pop the first bottle of champagne together.
00:40:39This is the signal for a union and a pact.
00:40:41The bottle on the far left? That's Serena Moretti, the illegitimate daughter of the Moretti family.
00:40:47The bottle on the far right? That one's mine.
00:40:50Isabella Lombardo, daughter of the Lombardos.
00:40:53From the edge of the crowd, I watched Alexander reach for the bottle on the far left.
00:40:57And just like that, I was back. Back to that freezing night I can't forget.
00:41:01In that dream, I married Alexander and became his dona in name alone.
00:41:06Yet after our wedding, he gave all his love to Serena.
00:41:09You got the dona title. Serena's already paid the price.
00:41:13You've got status and dignity. Don't push for more.
00:41:20I wore the dona title and ran the household.
00:41:23And every single night, I sat alone in that empty mansion.
00:41:27Then I got sick. Really sick.
00:41:30On my deathbed, I forced out one last question for Alexander.
00:41:35If you never loved me, then why did you marry me?
00:41:41Back then, all I had to do was open the Moretti bottle.
00:41:43But your people swapped it, put yours in Serena's spot, trapped me.
00:41:46And because of your family's power, I was forced to marry you while Serena paid for it.
00:41:49For years. And you're still not satisfied?
00:41:53Once you're dead, Serena and I can finally be together.
00:41:55Nothing will stand in our way.
00:41:57When I opened my eyes again, Alexander's hand was already reaching for that bottle.
00:42:03This time, I leaned in and whispered to the waiter.
00:42:06One swap, back to where it belonged.
00:42:11Alexander reached for the bottle on the far left.
00:42:13The crowd cheered the moment his fingers touched it.
00:42:16Which young lady does that bottle stand for?
00:42:18It's gotta be the Lombardo heiress.
00:42:20They grew up together. Both families are all for it.
00:42:22Who else would Alexander even look at?
00:42:24Are you jealous?
00:42:25If you are, you can always be his mistress.
00:42:28Oh, please.
00:42:29They're that couple. No mistress is getting between them.
00:42:31Drop it.
00:42:35Congratulations, Isabella.
00:42:36Looks like you're about to be the Vittore Dona.
00:42:38In the distance, Serena's face went white, lip trembling, eyes welling.
00:42:44I said nothing.
00:42:45Alexander's mother, Victoria, waved at me with a smile from across the room.
00:42:49Isabella, come over here.
00:42:52Don't be shy, Isabella. This is God's will.
00:42:57I smiled and took a step forward.
00:43:00Looks like Alexander grabbed the wrong bottle.
00:43:02I wonder which lucky lady it belongs to.
00:43:05Because it's not mine.
00:43:11The room went quiet for a second.
00:43:13Then, everyone started whispering.
00:43:15It's not the Lombardi families?
00:43:17Then whose is it?
00:43:21It's mine.
00:43:22She stood there in a white gown, fragile, flustered,
00:43:26her eyes fixed on Alexander with a blush.
00:43:28Victoria's smile froze mid-air.
00:43:30I've never seen this girl before.
00:43:33Whose daughter is she?
00:43:35The matriarch of the Moretti family, Rosa Moretti,
00:43:37quickly spoke up with a fake smile.
00:43:40Donna Victoria, the Moretti family hasn't been very active lately.
00:43:43Serena is our illegitimate daughter.
00:43:45She rarely goes out, so you don't recognize her.
00:43:49A bastard from a fallen house.
00:43:51Victoria's face dunked.
00:43:52She said nothing, just turned to Alexander.
00:43:56Alexander set the bottle down, walked to Serena.
00:44:01Serena took her hand, led her straight to Victoria.
00:44:06Mother, Serena's sweet and kind.
00:44:08She's the one I want.
00:44:10Victoria shot me a glance, clearly not happy about it.
00:44:13Alexander, there might have been a mix-up with the bottles.
00:44:16Making a decision this big on one pick?
00:44:18Isn't that a little... rushed?
00:44:20The guests all agreed.
00:44:21They didn't think Serena was fit to be the future Donna of the Vitale family.
00:44:25How about this?
00:44:26The young ladies do a quick sketch.
00:44:28We'll see who has the most taste.
00:44:29Then we decide.
00:44:30Everyone looked at me.
00:44:34Everyone knew that Lombardo's second daughter was extremely skilled at drawing.
00:44:37This was clearly laying the groundwork for her.
00:44:39Who could deny it?
00:44:40This made Madame Vitale's position clear.
00:44:42In her eyes, the future Donna of the Vitale family ought to be Isabella.
00:44:46Alexander frowned at me.
00:44:47Across the room, Serena's eyes were already red.
00:44:50Donna Victoria, the rule today is simple.
00:44:53The heir chooses, the lady opens.
00:44:56He picked Miss Morada.
00:44:57That's God's will, isn't it?
00:44:59Changing it now?
00:45:00That wouldn't be fair to her.
00:45:04Isabella's right.
00:45:05Mother, it's God's will.
00:45:06And I've made my choice.
00:45:08Serena's it.
00:45:08I'm not picking again.
00:45:12Victoria looked at me with disappointment.
00:45:18Isabella, you've always been my favorite.
00:45:20You have guts.
00:45:22You're the one who should run this family.
00:45:24Mother, I've always treated Isabella like a sister.
00:45:26I've never thought of marrying her.
00:45:29Serena held Alexander's hand tightly.
00:45:31She gave me a smug look.
00:45:34Alexander's always been blunt.
00:45:35Don't take it personally, Isabella.
00:45:38If you really want him, I suppose I could let you be his mistress after we're married.
00:45:42My mother, Elena Lombardi came over at once, her face dark with fury.
00:45:51A bastard from a washed up family daring to suggest a Lombardo daughter be a mistress?
00:45:58Who gave her that kind of nerve?
00:46:01Serena, shut up.
00:46:02Stop talking nonsense.
00:46:04Isabella.
00:46:06Serena's too innocent.
00:46:07She doesn't understand these things.
00:46:09Cut her some flack.
00:46:09She's young.
00:46:12Alexander, we grew up together.
00:46:13I've always seen you as a brother.
00:46:15So let me give you some sisterly advice.
00:46:17Miss Moretti?
00:46:18She's two years older than me.
00:46:19If she's still this innocent at her age, not understanding how things work,
00:46:22she's going to be a headache for you in the Vitale house.
00:46:24Because really, which noble family would put up with a donor like that?
00:46:28People are already laughing at the Vitallos for letting this slide.
00:46:32My words felt like a slap to Serena's face.
00:46:34Her face turned bright red.
00:46:36Tears welled up in her eyes.
00:46:37She looked at Alexander with red eyes.
00:46:40Alexander, I know I'm new.
00:46:41I know I don't get how things work here.
00:46:43But Miss Isabella is supposed to be a lady and she talks like that?
00:46:46Is that what noble means?
00:46:51You probably didn't know this, but before high society ladies marry,
00:46:54we get trained on manners, hoys, how to behave.
00:46:58My words?
00:47:00Extremely mild.
00:47:01If you'd had a strict advisor, Miss Moretti,
00:47:03you'd be in tears every single day.
00:47:07By family tradition, Alexander Vitani, the family's chosen heir,
00:47:12must pick one lady from the champagne display.
00:47:15Each bottle represents a different family.
00:47:18Whoever he chooses, they'll pop the first bottle of champagne together.
00:47:23This is the signal for a union and a pact.
00:47:26The bottle on the far left?
00:47:27That's Serena Moretti, the illegitimate daughter of the Moretti family.
00:47:31The bottle on the far right?
00:47:33That one's mine.
00:47:34Isabella Lombardo, daughter of the Lombardo's.
00:47:37From the edge of the crowd,
00:47:39I watched Alexander reach for the bottle on the far left.
00:47:41And just like that, I was back.
00:47:43Back to that freezing night I can't forget.
00:47:45In that dream, I married Alexander and became his dona in name alone-ly.
00:47:50Yet after our wedding, he gave all his love to Serena.
00:47:53You got the dona title.
00:47:55Serena's already paid the price.
00:47:57You've got status and dignity.
00:47:58Don't push for more.
00:48:04I wore the dona title and ran the household.
00:48:07And every single night, I sat alone in that empty mansion.
00:48:11Then I got sick.
00:48:13Really sick.
00:48:14On my deathbed, I forced out one last question for Alexander.
00:48:19If you never loved me, then why did you marry me?
00:48:25Back then, all I had to do was open the Marechi bottle.
00:48:27But your people swapped it.
00:48:28Put yours in Serena's spot.
00:48:29Trapped me.
00:48:30And because of your family's power,
00:48:31I was forced to marry you while Serena paid for it.
00:48:33For years.
00:48:34And you're still not satisfied?
00:48:37Once you're dead, Serena and I can finally be together.
00:48:39Nothing will stand in our way.
00:48:41When I opened my eyes again, Alexander's hand was already reaching for that bottle.
00:48:47This time, I leaned in and whispered to the waiter.
00:48:50One swap, back to where it belonged.
00:48:55Alexander reached for the bottle on the far left.
00:48:57The crowd cheered the moment his fingers touched it.
00:49:00Which young lady does that bottle stand for?
00:49:02It's gotta be the Lombardo heiress.
00:49:04They grew up together.
00:49:05Both families are all for it.
00:49:06Who else would Alexander even look at?
00:49:08Are you jealous?
00:49:09If you are, you can always be his mistress.
00:49:12Oh, please.
00:49:13They're that couple.
00:49:14No mistress is getting between them.
00:49:15Drop it.
00:49:19Congratulations, Isabella.
00:49:20Looks like you're about to be the Vittore Dona.
00:49:23In the distance, Serena's face went white.
00:49:25Lip trembling.
00:49:26Eyes welling.
00:49:28I said nothing.
00:49:29Alexander's mother, Victoria, waved at me with a smile from across the room.
00:49:33Isabella, come over here.
00:49:36Don't be shy, Isabella.
00:49:38Isabella, this is God's will.
00:49:41I smiled and took a step forward.
00:49:44Looks like Alexander grabbed the wrong bottle.
00:49:46I wonder which lucky lady it belongs to.
00:49:49Because it's not mine.
00:49:55The room went quiet for a second.
00:49:57Then everyone started whispering.
00:49:59It's not the Lombardi families?
00:50:01Then whose is it?
00:50:05It's mine.
00:50:06She stood there in a white gown.
00:50:08Fragile, flustered.
00:50:10Her eyes fixed on Alexander with a blush.
00:50:12Victoria's smile froze mid-air.
00:50:14I've never seen this girl before.
00:50:16I've never seen this girl before.
00:50:17Whose daughter is she?
00:50:19The matriarch of the Moretti family, Rosa Moretti, quickly spoke up with a fake smile.
00:50:23Donna Victoria, the Moretti family hasn't been very active lately.
00:50:27Serena is our illegitimate daughter.
00:50:29She rarely goes out, so you don't recognize her.
00:50:33A bastard from a fallen house.
00:50:35Victoria's face dunked.
00:50:36She said nothing, just turned to Alexander.
00:50:40Alexander set the bottle down, walked to Serena.
00:50:45Took her hand, led her straight to Victoria.
00:50:50Mother, Serena's sweet and kind.
00:50:52She's the one I want.
00:50:54Victoria shot me a glance, clearly not happy about it.
00:50:57Alexander, there might have been a mix-up with the bottles.
00:51:00Making a decision this big on one pick, isn't that a little... rushed?
00:51:04The guests all agreed.
00:51:05They didn't think Serena was fit to be the future Donna of the Vitale family.
00:51:09How about this?
00:51:10The young ladies do a quick sketch.
00:51:11We'll see who has the most taste.
00:51:13Then we decide.
00:51:14Everyone looked at me.
00:51:18Everyone knew that Lombardo's second daughter was extremely skilled at drawing.
00:51:21This was clearly laying the groundwork for her.
00:51:23Who could deny it?
00:51:24This made Madame Vitale's position clear.
00:51:26In her eyes, the future Donna of the Vitale family ought to be Isabella.
00:51:30Alexander frowned at me.
00:51:31Across the room, Serena's eyes were already red.
00:51:34Donna Victoria, the rule today is simple.
00:51:36The heir chooses, the lady opens.
00:51:40He picked Miss Moreta.
00:51:41That's God's will, isn't it?
00:51:43Changing it now?
00:51:44That wouldn't be fair to her.
00:51:47Isabella's right.
00:51:49Mother, it's God's will.
00:51:50And I've made my choice.
00:51:52Serena's it.
00:51:52I'm not picking again.
00:51:56Victoria looked at me with disappointment.
00:52:02Isabella, you've always been my favorite.
00:52:04You have guts.
00:52:05You're the one who should run this family.
00:52:08Mother, I've always treated Isabella like a sister.
00:52:10I've never thought of marrying her.
00:52:13Serena held Alexander's hand tightly.
00:52:15She gave me a smug look.
00:52:18Alexander's always been blunt.
00:52:19Don't take it personally, Isabella.
00:52:22If you really want him, I suppose I could let you be his mistress after we're married.
00:52:27My mother, Elena Lombarde, came over at once, her face dark with fury.
00:52:35A bastard from a washed-up family daring to suggest a Lombardo daughter be a mistress?
00:52:42Who gave her that kind of nerve?
00:52:45Serena, shut up.
00:52:46Stop talking nonsense.
00:52:49Isabella, Serena's too innocent.
00:52:51She doesn't understand these things.
00:52:53Cut her some flack.
00:52:53She's young.
00:52:56Alexander, we grew up together.
00:52:57I've always seen you as a brother, so let me give you some sisterly advice.
00:53:01Miss Moretti, she's two years older than me.
00:53:03If she's still this innocent at her age, not understanding how things work,
00:53:06she's going to be a headache for you in the Vitale house.
00:53:08Because really, which noble family would put up with a dona like that?
00:53:12People are already laughing at the Vitaleos for letting this slide.
00:53:16My words felt like a slap to Serena's face.
00:53:18Her face turned bright red.
00:53:20Tears welled up in her eyes.
00:53:21She looked at Alexander with red eyes.
00:53:24Alexander, I know I'm new.
00:53:25I know I don't get how things work here.
00:53:27But Miss Isabella is supposed to be a lady, and she talks like that?
00:53:30Is that what noble means?
00:53:34You probably didn't know this, but before high society ladies marry, we get trained.
00:53:39On manners, poise, how to behave.
00:53:42My words?
00:53:44Extremely mild.
00:53:45If you'd had a strict advisor, Miss Moretti, you'd be in tears every single day.
00:53:51By family tradition, Alexander Vitane, the family's chosen heir, must pick one lady from the champagne display.
00:53:58Each bottle represents a different family.
00:54:02Whoever he chooses, they'll pop the first bottle of champagne together.
00:54:07This is the signal for a union and a pact.
00:54:10The bottle on the far left?
00:54:11That's Serena Moretti, the illegitimate daughter of the Moretti family.
00:54:15The bottle on the far right?
00:54:17That one's mine.
00:54:18Isabella Lombardo, daughter of the Lombardo's.
00:54:21From the edge of the crowd, I watched Alexander reach for the bottle on the far left.
00:54:25And just like that, I was back.
00:54:27Back to that freezing night I can't forget.
00:54:29In that dream, I married Alexander and became his dona in name alone-ly.
00:54:34Yet after our wedding, he gave all his love to Serena.
00:54:37You got the dona title. Serena's already paid the price.
00:54:41You've got status and dignity. Don't push for more.
00:54:48I wore the dona title and ran the household.
00:54:51And every single night, I sat alone in that empty mansion.
00:54:55Then I got sick. Really sick.
00:54:58On my deathbed, I forced out one last question for Alexander.
00:55:03If you never loved me, then why did you marry me?
00:55:09Back then, all I had to do was open the Moretti bottle.
00:55:11But your people swapped it, put yours in Serena's spot, trapped me.
00:55:14And because of your family's power, I was forced to marry you while Serena paid for it.
00:55:17For years. And you're still not satisfied?
00:55:21Once you're dead, Serena and I can finally be together.
00:55:23Nothing will stand in our way.
00:55:25When I opened my eyes again, Alexander's hand was already reaching for that bottle.
00:55:31This time, I leaned in and whispered to the waiter.
00:55:34One swap, back to where it belonged.
00:55:39Alexander reached for the bottle on the far left.
00:55:41The crowd cheered the moment his fingers touched it.
00:55:44Which young lady does that bottle stand for?
00:55:46It's gotta be the Lombardo heiress.
00:55:48They grew up together.
00:55:49Both families are all for it.
00:55:50Who else would Alexander even look at?
00:55:52Are you jealous?
00:55:53If you are, you can always be his mistress.
00:55:56Oh, please.
00:55:57They're that couple.
00:55:58No mistress is getting between them.
00:55:59Drop it.
00:56:02Congratulations, Isabella.
00:56:04Looks like you're about to be the Vittore Dona.
00:56:07In the distance, Serena's face went white, lip trembling, eyes welling.
00:56:11I said nothing.
00:56:13Alexander's mother, Victoria, waved at me with a smile from across the room.
00:56:17Isabella, come over here.
00:56:20Don't be shy, Isabella.
00:56:22This is God's will.
00:56:25I smiled and took a step forward.
00:56:28Looks like Alexander grabbed the wrong bottle.
00:56:30I wonder which lucky lady it belongs to, because it's not mine.
00:56:39The room went quiet for a second.
00:56:41Then, everyone started whispering.
00:56:43It's not the Lombardi families?
00:56:45Then whose is it?
00:56:49It's mine.
00:56:51She stood there in a white gown, fragile, flustered, her eyes fixed on Alexander with a blush.
00:56:56Victoria's smile froze mid-air.
00:56:58I've never seen this girl before.
00:57:01Whose daughter is she?
00:57:03The matriarch of the Moretti family, Rosa Moretti, quickly spoke up with a fake smile.
00:57:07Donna Victoria, the Moretti family hasn't been very active lately.
00:57:11Serena is our illegitimate daughter.
00:57:13She rarely goes out, so you don't recognize her.
00:57:16A bastard from a fallen house.
00:57:19Victoria's face dunked.
00:57:20She said nothing, just turned to Alexander.
00:57:24Alexander set the bottle down, walked to Serena.
00:57:29Took her hand, led her straight to Victoria.
00:57:34Mother, Serena's sweet and kind.
00:57:36She's the one I want.
00:57:38Victoria shot me a glance, clearly not happy about it.
00:57:41Alexander, there might have been a mix-up with the bottles.
00:57:44Making a decision this big on one pick?
00:57:46Isn't that a little... rushed?
00:57:48The guests all agreed.
00:57:49They didn't think Serena was fit to be the future Donna of the Vitale family.
00:57:53How about this?
00:57:54The young ladies do a quick sketch.
00:57:56We'll see who has the most taste.
00:57:57Then we decide.
00:57:58Everyone looked at me.
00:58:02Everyone knew the Lombardo's second daughter was extremely skilled at drawing.
00:58:05This was clearly laying the groundwork for her.
00:58:07Who could deny it?
00:58:08This made Madame Vitale's position clear.
00:58:10In her eyes, the future Donna of the Vitale family ought to be Isabella.
00:58:14Alexander frowned at me.
00:58:15Across the room, Serena's eyes were already red.
00:58:18Donna Victoria, the rule today is simple.
00:58:20The heir chooses, the lady opens.
00:58:24He picked Miss Moreta.
00:58:25That's God's will, isn't it?
00:58:27Changing it now?
00:58:28That wouldn't be fair to her.
00:58:31Isabella's right.
00:58:32Mother, it's God's will.
00:58:34And I've made my choice.
00:58:36Serena's it.
00:58:36I'm not picking again.
00:58:40Victoria looked at me with disappointment.
00:58:46Isabella, you've always been my favorite.
00:58:48You have guts.
00:58:49You're the one who should run this family.
00:58:52Mother, I've always treated Isabella like a sister.
00:58:54I've never thought of marrying her.
00:58:57Serena held Alexander's hand tightly.
00:58:59She gave me a smug look.
00:59:02Alexander's always been blunt.
00:59:03Don't take it personally, Isabella.
00:59:06If you really want him, I suppose I could let you be his mistress after we're married.
00:59:11My mother, Elena Lombarde, came over at once, her face dark with fury.
00:59:19A bastard from a washed-up family daring to suggest a Lombardo daughter be a mistress?
00:59:26Who gave her that kind of nerve?
00:59:29Serena, shut up.
00:59:30Stop talking nonsense.
00:59:32Isabella, Serena's too innocent.
00:59:35She doesn't understand these things.
00:59:36Cut her some flack.
00:59:37She's young.
00:59:39Alexander, we grew up together.
00:59:41I've always seen you as a brother, so let me give you some sisterly advice.
00:59:45Miss Moretti?
00:59:46She's two years older than me.
00:59:47If she's still this innocent at her age, not understanding how things work,
00:59:50she's going to be a headache for you in the Vitale house.
00:59:52Because really, which noble family would put up with a donor like that?
00:59:56People are already laughing at the Vitallos for letting this slide.
01:00:00My words felt like a slap to Serena's face.
01:00:02Her face turned bright red.
01:00:04Tears welled up in her eyes.
01:00:05She looked at Alexander with red eyes.
01:00:08Alexander, I know I'm new.
01:00:09I know I don't get how things work here.
01:00:11But Miss Isabella is supposed to be a lady, and she talks like that?
01:00:14Is that what noble means?
01:00:19You probably didn't know this, but before high society ladies marry, we get trained on manners, poise, how to behave.
01:00:26My words? Extremely mild.
01:00:29If you'd had a strict advisor, Miss Moretta, you'd be in tears every single day.