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00:00Our one-year anniversary is in an hour.
00:02One year with a boyfriend without losing my temper.
00:04That was part of my inheritance deal.
00:06I couldn't blow it now.
00:08You know, you couldn't lose me, baby.
00:10And I couldn't lose you either.
00:11What I said back there, I was just trying to get you moved.
00:13He took my hand and pressed it to his chest.
00:15I'm helping Vivian today, sure.
00:17But you're the only one I love.
00:19Just do this one thing for her, and I swear, I'll never threaten to leave again.
00:23No wonder he was so confident.
00:25Last week, I'd seen Vivian kiss him while pretending to be drunk.
00:28Then she laughed about how they used to hold hands as kids.
00:31She joked,
00:32If Christian and I were ever going to happen, we'd have done it by now.
00:34Christian laughed it off.
00:36Vivian's like a family to me. It's not what you think.
00:38And I still hadn't asked him to break up.
00:40Everyone thought I was crazy about Christian.
00:43Thinking about it now, I cursed my grandfather for the 800th time
00:46and wished I'd never taken his stupid bet.
00:49I'm talking to you.
00:51Wyatt had finally lost his patience.
00:53He kicked the whiskey decanter off the table.
00:55It shattered across the floor.
00:56The whole room went quiet.
00:58Are you two done yet?
00:59Who's taking the games?
01:01Vivian grabbed Christian's sleeve, her eyes filling with tears.
01:04She didn't have to say a word.
01:06Christian handed her a tissue.
01:08Scarlet, go finish the games for Vivian.
01:11One more second, and we're done.
01:13Fine. I'll do it.
01:14Vivian immediately started her livestream.
01:16Hey guys, I'm going live from my wedding.
01:19Yep, that's Wyatt Romano,
01:20the Romano heir who loves the craziest games in the whole mafia world.
01:23Handsome, right?
01:24And look at my groomsmen.
01:25Powerful and gorgeous.
01:27That's why my bridesmaid is dying to play for me.
01:29The comments came fast.
01:31Isn't that Christian's girlfriend?
01:32I remember her.
01:33That delivery girl from Vivian's old stream.
01:36Couldn't land Christian,
01:37so now she's stealing the spotlight at someone else's wedding?
01:40Classic gold digger.
01:42Wrong guy to mess with, though.
01:43Wyatt Romano is ruthless.
01:45He doesn't even blink at blood.
01:47She really thinks she can seduce him?
01:49I glanced at the comments.
01:51Then, at Wyatt.
01:52Hard to believe this was the same guy
01:54who used to shrink whenever I walked into a room.
01:56I dropped into a chair and held out my arm.
01:59Go ahead.
01:59The bodyguard strapped me to the lie detector.
02:02Vivian suddenly cut in.
02:03Wyatt, you don't really know her.
02:05Let me ask the questions.
02:06Come on.
02:07Don't you want to watch her piss herself on camera?
02:10First question.
02:11Have you ever killed a small animal?
02:14A pet, I mean.
02:15I thought for a second, then nodded.
02:17Yeah.
02:18The comments blew up.
02:19This woman is sick.
02:20Christian looked disappointed.
02:21Scarlet, I never thought you were like this.
02:23Why'd you kill it?
02:24To save someone.
02:25What kind of pet?
02:26A wolf.
02:27I'd brought it home,
02:27excited to keep it on the estate.
02:29On day one, it tried to eat my delivery drug,
02:31so I slit the throat.
02:33Obviously, I wasn't telling Wyatt that part.
02:35After my coming-of-age ceremony,
02:36my family sent me overseas.
02:38I'd passed every test they'd thrown at me,
02:40but after I'd turned the whole city upside down,
02:42my grandfather still wasn't convinced
02:44I'd learned to control my temper.
02:45Around then, I started dating Christian.
02:47I decided to see what normal life felt like.
02:50Food deliveries,
02:51a regular boyfriend,
02:52the whole thing.
02:53Then Grandpa added one last test.
02:55Stay with him for a year.
02:56Don't lose your temper,
02:57and don't let anyone find out who you really are.
03:00If you pull that off,
03:01you get the Vance family.
03:02So for the past year,
03:03I'd been nothing but sweet and patient with Christian,
03:06mostly because I couldn't afford to let him break up with me.
03:08He and all his childhood friends
03:10thought I was head over heels for him.
03:12I used to be,
03:12but I'd fallen out of love a long time ago.
03:15Vivian's eyes went red.
03:16She jumped right in.
03:17Even if a cat or dog bites you,
03:19you don't have to kill it.
03:20You hit it a few times, maybe,
03:22but torture and kill a pet?
03:25Scarlet, you're seriously killed.
03:26The comments went wild.
03:28Dox her.
03:29I'm done watching this.
03:30She delivers food.
03:31What if she starts taking revenge on customers
03:33who leave bad reviews?
03:34Someone needs to find her address.
03:35Yeah, it all clicked.
03:36Vivian had married into the Moretti family,
03:38but she still couldn't stand seeing Christian and me happy.
03:41So she was using the live stream to destroy my reputation.
03:45The crowd gasped.
03:47Guests stumbled back.
03:48Vivian looked at Christian,
03:50her lashes trembling.
03:51Christian, I'm scared.
03:52His hand almost went to her shoulder.
03:54Then he stopped.
03:55Too many eyes were on them.
03:56Don't be scared,
03:57Christian said.
03:58He forced a smile.
03:59Wyatt,
04:00our dads go way back.
04:01Can we skip the scorpion tank?
04:04You think you can negotiate with me?
04:06Before Christian could answer,
04:08Wyatt kicked him hard in the knee.
04:10You think you're in a position to negotiate?
04:12Christian broke out in a cold sweat.
04:14The comments started flying.
04:16Aren't they all supposed to be mafia heirs?
04:18Why is Christian acting like a lapdog?
04:21Not all families are equal.
04:22Christian forced himself back up.
04:25Wyatt's right.
04:25I'm not in a position to negotiate.
04:27Then he looked at me.
04:28Finally,
04:29he gritted his teeth.
04:30Then let the bridesmaid go in.
04:31I wasn't surprised.
04:33He always said I was the woman he loved most.
04:35And every time,
04:36he chose Vivian.
04:38My phone clock had just hit the hour.
04:40Christian,
04:41we're done.
04:42The room went dead silent.
04:44Even the comments stopped for a beat.
04:47You think breaking up with me means Wyatt wants you?
04:50Or any of these guys?
04:52You're just a delivery girl.
04:54Know your place.
04:55I looked at his angry face.
04:57I said nothing.
04:58I headed for the door.
04:59Vivian stepped in front of me.
05:01I crossed my arms and looked at her calmly.
05:04A minute ago,
05:04Christian threatened to dump me unless I took your place.
05:07Now we're done.
05:08So what are you going to threaten me with?
05:11So she wasn't trying to steal the spotlight.
05:13She was forced into it.
05:15Then why didn't she dump him sooner?
05:16Vivian smiled like she'd already won.
05:19She grabbed my bag and dumped it out.
05:21The wooden box.
05:22Then she spotted the bracelet.
05:24Scarlet!
05:25You stole my diamond bracelet?
05:27She leaned in, lowering her voice.
05:29Unless you want a theft charge,
05:31you'd better get in that tank.
05:34Nice and easy.
05:35I looked at her smug smile and laughed.
05:37Vivian, from what I hear,
05:38you gave up a lot to me into the Morettis.
05:41So why not enjoy it while you can?
05:43Why keep pushing your luck?
05:44Her smile dropped.
05:46What are you talking about?
05:47The door opened.
05:48A tall, sharp-featured man walked in.
05:51What's going on?
05:52The ceremony's about to start.
05:54Why are you still up here?
05:54Vivian's face lit up.
05:56Babe, we're just having some fun.
05:58Wyatt picked the game.
05:59I didn't want to ruin it.
06:01Pierce Moretti pulled his arm free.
06:04Five minutes.
06:05Wrap it up.
06:06He walked over and sat on the couch beside Wyatt.
06:09The whole room went tense.
06:10I stared at him.
06:12The kid who used to trail behind me,
06:14with tears in his eyes, was gone.
06:16Scarlet, didn't you say you'd get in the tank?
06:18Go on.
06:19Every eye turned to me.
06:20I tilted my head and smiled.
06:22Moretti's golden boy.
06:23Romano's spoiled brat.
06:24It's been years.
06:26Is this really how you welcome me back?
06:28My smile disappeared.
06:30I pulled off the brown wig.
06:31It hit the floor.
06:32My red hair spilled down my back.
06:35The two men on the couch shot to their feet.
06:38Scarlet Vance?
06:42What?
06:43Not exactly the warmest welcome?
06:46Oh, no, no, no, no.
06:47They shook their heads.
06:48Wyatt lit up like a kid on Christmas.
06:51He handed me a glass of warm water.
06:53Boss, drink up.
06:54Pierce grabbed a tissue and wiped down the couch.
06:57Boss, you've been standing too long.
06:59Please, sit.
07:00This was how they'd always treated me.
07:02I barely noticed anymore.
07:04Everyone else, though, they looked like they'd seen a ghost.
07:06Vivian finally spoke.
07:08Babe, you called her boss?
07:10Is she the one you told me about?
07:12The one who used to beat the hell out of you two?
07:14Her voice cracked.
07:15The panic was obvious.
07:17Pierce's face went cold.
07:19Watch your mouth.
07:20Beat us up?
07:21She was teaching two idiots a lesson.
07:23The comments exploded.
07:25Wait, that's Pierce Moretti, right?
07:27Since when does he talk like that?
07:28That's literally how my little brother acts around me.
07:31Wyatt looks like he'd be wagging his tail right now.
07:36Christian looked the most stunned of all.
07:38He stood there like his brain had crashed.
07:40Vance.
07:41His eyes widened.
07:42The Vance family?
07:44The family that runs the entire underworld?
07:46Christian rushed toward me.
07:48Scarlet, why didn't you tell me?
07:50This changes everything.
07:52I'm taking you home to meet my parents today.
07:55They'll agree to the marriage.
07:56Six months into dating, I'd met Christian's mother once.
08:00She'd ordered food from the restaurant where I worked.
08:02It was at a party.
08:03Everyone was dressed to impress.
08:05I showed up in my delivery uniform, sweating through my hair in the summer heat.
08:09I held out the bag.
08:11She didn't take it.
08:12She looked me up and down and snorted.
08:15Some girls really think they can marry above their station.
08:19Maybe that works on my son.
08:21But unless I approve it, don't even think about marrying into the Sterling family.
08:25Keep the food.
08:27Call it a tip.
08:31When Christian found out, he held me and apologized forever.
08:35Back then, I believed him.
08:37Then, last week, I overheard him talking to his friends.
08:40I told my mom about her on purpose.
08:41Let her put some pressure on Scarlet.
08:43That way we can keep dating without her getting any ideas.
08:47She's a delivery girl.
08:48We're not even close to the same level.
08:50And dating her is one thing.
08:52Marrying her?
08:53Come on, where's my dignity?
08:55I pulled out my phone and played the recording.
08:58Christian heard his own voice.
09:00His face went pale.
09:02He dropped to his knees.
09:04Tears hit the floor.
09:05Scarlet, I was wrong.
09:07I shouldn't have said that.
09:09I was just trying to save face.
09:10Please forgive me.
09:12I was an arrogant jerk.
09:16Pierce looked at me, practically begging.
09:18Boss, give me ten minutes.
09:20I'll find ten guys who look just like him.
09:22Can I please beat him up?
09:23I sighed.
09:24Grandpa's rule was simple.
09:26No breakups for a year.
09:27And nobody could find out who I really was.
09:30That was how I proved I could control my temper.
09:33The second I saw him making out with Vivian, I was done.
09:36I spread my hands.
09:38So go ahead, beat him up.
09:40Wyatt launched off the couch.
09:41He grabbed Christian by the collar and pulled back his fist.
09:44Every punch landed right in Christian's face.
09:46You call yourself your boyfriend?
09:48You're a disgusting little snake.
09:50Boss had to get in a scorpion tank because of you.
09:53You make me sick.
09:56You got damn lucky she ever wanted you.
09:58When he was done, Wyatt dropped Christian to the floor.
10:03Then he turned to me, suddenly careful.
10:06Boss, I swear.
10:07I'm not the same guy anymore.
10:09The scorpion tank?
10:11Vivian drugged Pierce and tried to trap him with a fake pregnancy.
10:15I was just getting even.
10:16The comments kept coming.
10:18Vivian's been telling everyone Pierce is obsessed with her.
10:21Turns out, she's the gold digger.
10:23Every video since she married Pierce has been about him.
10:26I knew something was off.
10:28And wasn't she making out with Christian last week, too?
10:30Vivian's perfect live stream had completely fallen apart.
10:34One of the groomsmen snatched her phone.
10:36He pointed the camera straight at her.
10:38Everyone, take a good look.
10:40This is the woman who called our boss shameless.
10:43Let's see how she feels now that everyone's seen the truth.
10:46Vivian covered her face with both hands.
10:48Stop filming.
10:49Turn it off.
10:50End the live stream.
10:53I didn't hold back.
10:55If it weren't for my grandfather's rule, I would have knocked you and Vivian flat.
10:59Christian's shoulders sank.
11:01His hands hung at his sides, trembling.
11:03The comments exploded.
11:04Christian almost got away with it.
11:06The Vances were about to hand the Sterlings a lifeline.
11:09Talk about getting what you deserve.
11:11I put the crest back in my bag.
11:12Happy wedding.
11:13I'm leaving Moretti's golden boy.
11:15Nine generations.
11:16One heir each.
11:17That was the f***ing tradition.
11:19I wasn't about to ruin Pierce's wedding over what happened between us.
11:22But anyone who crossed me, I didn't let things slide.
11:24As I walked past Vivian, I caught her eye.
11:26She flinched.
11:28Pierce clenched his jaw.
11:30I took that beating for nothing!
11:32Never thought the guy who doubled the Morelli family's money in a year could be this stupid.
11:36Pierce sighed.
11:37What was I supposed to do?
11:39I thought you weren't coming back.
11:41I figured it didn't matter who I married.
11:43His voice dropped.
11:45I didn't think.
11:46I barely caught the last part.
11:47What?
11:47Nothing.
11:48He changed the subject.
11:49Either way, I'm not letting Vivian off.
11:51Especially after what she did to you.
11:53You spent a whole year doing deliveries, boss.
11:55Get some rest.
11:57I'll handle this.
11:58No.
11:59I handle my own scores.
12:00I hung up.
12:01A message from Wyatt came in.
12:02Boss.
12:03Words out.
12:03Anyone doing business with the Sterlings answers to the Romanos now.
12:08I didn't reply.
12:09I opened the other messages.
12:10Every spoiled heir I'd ever put in their place had heard I was back.
12:14They'd thrown me a welcome party.
12:15They even made a group chat.
12:17The name?
12:17Boss and her little followers.
12:19The chat kept filling up.
12:21Finally, someone asked,
12:22Why do you all love her after she beat the hell out of you?
12:25That opened the floodgates.
12:26I deserved it.
12:27I was young and stupid.
12:28I dumped chemicals in my dad's fish tank.
12:31Boss beat me up, then cleaned up my mess.
12:33I'd gotten wasted and almost lost a deal to my dad's illegitimate son.
12:37She fixed everything.
12:38Boss helped me.
12:41I'd never planned to destroy her completely.
12:43She'd lost a million followers overnight.
12:45Every major platform had banned her.
12:47That was punishment enough.
12:49Fine.
12:49Vivian clearly hadn't expected that.
12:51She kept thanking me until I walked away.
12:53Later, I stopped by one of our malls.
12:55That's where I ran into Christian and his mother.
12:57His suit was wrinkled.
12:58His mother was trying to hide a price tag inside her dress.
13:01I checked the latest messages in the group chat.
13:04The Sterlings are bankrupt.
13:05Christian's out drinking with clients every night, begging for deals.
13:09His mom's broke, but still pretending she's rich.
13:12She wears clothes once, then returns them with the tags still on.
13:18Miss me, cousin?
13:21Adrian Vale.
13:23Want me to shoot him?
13:26Not on the rug.
13:28Still charming.
13:31You sent the photo?
13:33I sent a reminder.
13:35Adrian placed a sealed document on the table.
13:37Scarlet's mother was a Vale.
13:39That means her power comes with conditions.
13:42That agreement is dead.
13:44Your signature says otherwise.
13:48Thirty days, three trials.
13:51If Scarlet fails, half the Vance Empire transfers to the Vale family.
13:56Boss doesn't fail.
13:58She already did.
14:01A real boss would have known someone tried to kill her.
14:04I looked at Grandpa.
14:06Did you know about this?
14:08He said nothing.
14:11That's one secret.
14:12Ask him how many more he buried with your mother.
14:17The family council met the next morning.
14:20Fear isn't loyalty.
14:21Funny.
14:22I'm loyal, and I'm definitely scared of her.
14:24Speak for yourself.
14:27I'm respectively terrified.
14:31Every major family gets a vote.
14:33Does Scarlet keep full control during the trials?
14:36One by one, hands went up against me.
14:39I recognized every coward.
14:40Then Victor Shaw raised his hand.
14:43You taught me to shoot.
14:45This is business.
14:47Adrian slid a ballot toward me.
14:49Looks like your little followers can't save you.
14:55She saved my family twice.
15:01And she only broke three of my lebs.
15:05My phone buzzed.
15:06Vance docks.
15:07Shipment missing.
15:08Then security footage appeared on screen.
15:11Pierce was standing beside the stolen containers.
15:15Try one just started.
15:21Adrian froze the footage on Pierce's fate.
15:25The Moretti heir stole from you.
15:28That's not me.
15:32Same face.
15:33Same watch.
15:34Same car.
15:35Could be an uglier twin.
15:37Shut up.
15:40Vance law requires execution for grand theft.
15:43Only after a full investigation.
15:47She has 12 hours.
15:49Prove you don't play favorites.
15:51I pressed it into Pierce's chest.
15:57He didn't flinch.
16:00Nothing to say?
16:02You already know I didn't do it.
16:05And if I don't?
16:07Then pull the trigger.
16:09Okay, this got way too serious.
16:11Pierce pushed the barrel closer to his heart.
16:13If it's your order, boss, I'll take it.
16:16My phone rang.
16:18Christian's name flashed across the screen.
16:20I answered.
16:23Scarlet, I have proof that Pierce is innocent.
16:28Christian arrived carrying a flash drive.
16:30His bruises had faded.
16:32The desperation had...
16:33This shows who stole the shipment.
16:34What do you want?
16:36A job near you.
16:38I tried delivering food.
16:40I can help Scarlet.
16:42You couldn't help me at a wedding.
16:44I was wrong.
16:45He held out the drive.
16:47Please.
16:48I took it, lit a match, and dropped it into a glass.
16:51What are you doing?
16:53Burning fake evidence.
16:56Convenient.
16:57Who gave it to you?
17:00Advanced security officer.
17:01He said he wanted to make things right.
17:03Name.
17:04Victor Shaw.
17:05The council went silent.
17:08Your video used yesterday's weather and today's time spent.
17:12So it was edited.
17:15Badly.
17:16I picked up my gun.
17:18Let's go ask Victor why.
17:24That night, security called.
17:26There's a woman at the gate.
17:27She says you'll want this.
17:28Vivian stumbled in wearing a diner uniform.
17:32Didn't we cancel her?
17:33Someone tried to kill me!
17:35Get in line.
17:37She showed me a cracked phone.
17:38I filmed a promo at Adrian's estate last year.
17:41He met with Victor.
17:41You saw the deal?
17:43I recorded it.
17:44Then play it.
17:46I deleted it.
17:47Wyatt reached for his gun.
17:49But I made a backup!
17:51Where?
17:52Christian's laptop.
17:54Why was your backup on his laptop?
17:56Because we were...
17:57Don't finish that sentence.
17:58I called Christian.
17:59No answer.
18:00We reached his apartment 20 minutes later.
18:03The door was open.
18:04Blood covered the floor.
18:05On the wall, someone had written,
18:07Bring me the Red Queen.
18:11Vivian covered her mouth.
18:14He's dead.
18:15You don't know that.
18:17Pierce crouched beside the blood.
18:19It's pig blood.
18:19Wyatt sniffed it.
18:20How can you tell?
18:22Because unlike you, I paid attention in training.
18:25I was busy bleeding.
18:27Pierce pointed to three scratches under the desk.
18:30Vivian frowned.
18:31What does that mean?
18:32When we were kids, Christian used it during hide and sneak.
18:37Three marks meant, I let them take me.
18:40I stared at him.
18:41Why would he do that?
18:43Vivian grabbed the laptop.
18:44To protect this?
18:45The hard drive was gone.
18:47My phone rang from an unknown number.
18:49Adrian said,
18:50Looking for your ex?
18:51Christian popped in the background.
18:53Scarlet, don't give him anything.
18:54Adrian laughed.
18:55Still trying to impress her?
18:56That's adorable.
18:58I kept my voice calm.
18:59What do you want?
19:01The Red Queen.
19:02Adrian said.
19:04I don't know who she is.
19:07Then Christian has a very painful night ahead.
19:13Adrian shoved Christian toward a glass tank filled with scorpions.
19:17Tell me where the backup is.
19:18Christian spat blood.
19:20Go to hell.
19:21You betrayed Scarlet for less than a necklace?
19:25Now you're willing to die for her?
19:27Christian laughed bitterly.
19:28I thought I loved a girl I could control.
19:31Adrian opened the tank.
19:32And now?
19:35Now I know I lost.
19:36The only person who ever loved me when I had nothing to offer.
19:40Touching.
19:41Adrian pushed him closer.
19:43Where's the drive?
19:45Somewhere you'll never find.
19:46Christian said.
19:47The first scorpion crawled onto Christian's sleeve.
19:50His face tightened.
19:51Adrian leaned down.
19:52She isn't coming for you.
19:53Gunfire exploded downstairs.
19:55My voice came through the intercom.
19:57You really need better guards, cousin?
19:59Christian closed his eyes.
20:00Adrian smiled and pressed a blade to his throat.
20:03Come upstairs, Scarlet.
20:04Let's see who you save first.
20:08Grandpa entered the council room alone.
20:09I placed his ring beside mine.
20:12Did you order the hit on Mom?
20:14No.
20:15Did you know she was poisoned?
20:17Silence.
20:18I stood.
20:19Effective immediately?
20:20Don Vance has no authority in this family.
20:22The council erupted.
20:24Grandpa only nodded.
20:25Do what you have to do.
20:26That hurt more than an argument.
20:28Hours later, Pierce found me beside Mom's portrait.
20:31You haven't eaten?
20:33I'm not hungry.
20:34That wasn't a question.
20:36He handed me a sandwich.
20:37I almost smiled.
20:39Bossy.
20:40Learned from the best.
20:42My voice cracked.
20:43What if he killed her?
20:44Pierce sat beside me.
20:46Then we find proof.
20:48And if he didn't?
20:50Then we find the person who made you doubt him.
20:52He brushed a tear from my cheek.
20:54Wyatt crashed through the door.
20:57Boss, Grandpa's gone.
20:58He held up a blood-stained Moretti crest.
21:02Pierce stared at the crest.
21:04That came from my private vault.
21:07That sounds pretty bad, man.
21:08I didn't take Don Vance.
21:10Who can access your vault?
21:11My father.
21:12My Uncle Lorenzo.
21:14Me.
21:14My phone buzzed with security footage.
21:16Pierce's car had entered the estate ten minutes before Grandpa vanished.
21:19Also bad?
21:20You know me.
21:21I thought I knew my grandfather.
21:23The council doors opened.
21:25Moretti soldiers filled the hall.
21:26Lorenzo Moretti walked in.
21:29My nephew has endangered both families.
21:31Hand him over.
21:32You don't give me orders.
21:34Your father does.
21:35Pierce's phone rang.
21:36His father said,
21:38Denounce Scarlet and come home.
21:40Or lose the Morelli name.
21:41Pierce took off his family ring.
21:43He placed it in my palm.
21:45Keep the name.
21:46Then, he gave me his gun.
21:49Judge me, boss.
21:51The council demanded blood.
21:53Adrian appeared by video.
21:54Shoot Pierce, or fail the first trial.
21:57Pierce knelt in front of me.
21:58Boss, say the word.
22:00I'll shoot the screen instead.
22:02I pressed Pierce's gun over his heart.
22:04Lorenzo smiled from the doorway.
22:06Do it, Scarlet.
22:07I trust you.
22:09I pulled the trigger.
22:10Click.
22:10The chamber was empty.
22:12Lorenzo's smile vanished.
22:13I tossed the gun to Wyatt.
22:15Pierce never carries an unloaded weapon.
22:17Someone cleared it recently.
22:19And only the thief, who took his crest, would know he'd test his gun.
22:24Uncle?
22:24Lorenzo backed toward the door.
22:26Vance guards blocked him.
22:28I smiled.
22:29Your shoes also carry dust from the old Vale Road.
22:33Lorenzo reached for a hidden knife.
22:35Pierce broke his wrist.
22:36Where's Don Vance?
22:38Lorenzo screamed.
22:40The abandoned St. Mercy Clinic.
22:45Pierce tightened his grip.
22:46Why help Adrian?
22:47He promised me the Morelli Empire.
22:50You sold me out for my chair?
22:52You threw away your name for her!
22:55Pierce glanced at me.
22:57Best deal I ever made.
22:58Save the flirting.
23:00Grandpa's kidnapped.
23:01We reached St. Mercy before dawn.
23:03The hall smelled like bleach and smoke.
23:05A speaker crackled.
23:07Adrian said,
23:08Welcome home, Scarlet.
23:09This isn't my home.
23:11Your mother spent her final months here.
23:13Gunmen opened fire.
23:15Pierce covered my left.
23:16Wyatt took the right.
23:20Boss, next family reunion.
23:22Can we just get brunch?
23:24We cleared the hall and found Grandpa chained inside a treatment room.
23:28Scarlet, that cabinet.
23:31I opened it.
23:32Inside were my mother's medical records.
23:35Every page named the same poison.
23:37Veil Compound V, 17.
23:41I held the file in front of Grandpa.
23:44The Veil family poisoned Mom.
23:46One of them did.
23:47And you hid it.
23:48A war would have killed thousands.
23:50So you let her kill her walk?
23:52Grandpa lowered his head.
23:53I chose the city over revenge.
23:55I drew my knife.
23:56A captured guard laughed from the floor.
23:58Your mother begged too.
24:00I grabbed him by the throat.
24:02Say that again.
24:03She died weak.
24:04I raised the blade.
24:06Pierce caught my wrist.
24:07Scarlet, look at me.
24:09Let go.
24:10No.
24:11He knows who killed her.
24:13Then dead men can't answer questions.
24:15The guard spat at my boots.
24:17My hand shook.
24:18Pierce pulled me against his chest.
24:20You didn't spend a year proving you don't get angry.
24:22You proved anger doesn't get to choose for you.
24:24I lowered the knife.
24:26The guard's smile disappeared.
24:28Good.
24:30Now make him talk.
24:33The guard lasted six minutes.
24:36Adrian runs everything from Veil Manor.
24:39The Red Queen's ledger is there.
24:41How do you plan to get inside?
24:44By giving Adrian what he wants.
24:46At noon, I called a press conference.
24:49Don Vance concealed my mother's murder.
24:51He no longer has my protection.
24:55You could have warned me.
24:56Grandpa watched from backstage.
24:59Would your reaction look this real?
25:02That's my girl.
25:03Adrian called immediately.
25:05Finally ready to choose your mother's family?
25:07Dinner tonight.
25:08Your estate.
25:09Come alone.
25:11Sure.
25:12We're obviously not letting you go alone, right?
25:15You're going through the West Tunnel.
25:18And me?
25:19I looked at Vivian.
25:22Why are you looking at me?
25:24Because Adrian expects a disgraced influencer.
25:29You want me to go inside?
25:34Absolutely not.
25:35I handed her a server's uniform.
25:37You helped create this mess.
25:39He'll kill me.
25:40Not if you stop talking for ten seconds.
25:44She's dead.
25:45At Veil Manor, Vivian started a live stream.
25:48Hey guys, first day at my new job.
25:50Her remaining viewers mocked her.
25:52Adrian's guards barely looked twice.
25:54Through her hidden earbone, I said,
25:56Second floor.
25:57Blue office.
25:58I know.
25:59Quit bossing me around.
26:00That's literally why you're alive.
26:03She slipped into the office and found a black ledger.
26:08Scarlet, I got it.
26:10Photograph every page.
26:12The door locked behind her.
26:14Adrian stepped out of the shadows.
26:16Still live streaming other people's secrets?
26:19Vivian backed away.
26:20For once, she switched off the stream herself.
26:23No.
26:25This time I'm fixing one.
26:28Then let's see what your old boyfriend is willing to fix.
26:36Boss, I can't disarm it.
26:37Too many charges.
26:40Service tunnel.
26:41Move!
26:42The first explosion ripped through the ceiling.
26:45A steel beam dropped toward me.
26:47Pierce punched me aside.
26:48Pierce!
26:49I'm fine.
26:50The beam crushed him to the floor.
26:52Christian tried lifting the beam.
26:53It didn't move.
26:54The fire's spreading!
26:57Get out.
26:59Not without you.
27:02Boss, that's an order.
27:05You don't give me orders.
27:09That opens the tunnel.
27:11You'll never make it back.
27:16He looked at me one last time.
27:19He ran into the fire.
27:25The council chamber was packed.
27:28She kidnapped Don Vance, attacked my home, and murdered her ex.
27:32Done?
27:34You have no defense.
27:35I didn't say that.
27:38Vivian walked in, holding her phone.
27:40The room erupted.
27:42Your star witness is a banned liar?
27:46Yeah.
27:47I lied for attention.
27:48I framed Scarlet.
27:50I faked a pregnancy.
27:51Vivian.
27:53But I didn't fake this.
27:54She started a live stream.
27:56The screens filled with photographs from his ledger.
27:59Family leaders shouted over one another.
28:02Turn it off!
28:03No.
28:05For once, everybody gets the truth.
28:08Adrian grabbed Grandpa and pressed a gun to his head.
28:10One step and the old man dies.
28:13You should really check your exit.
28:22Took you long enough.
28:24I was taking over another empire.
28:28Busy day.
28:30Very.
28:32Good news.
28:33I renamed the group chat.
28:34Please leave.
28:35Boss, it's now Scarlet and her two empires.
28:38Leave!
28:45Boss, am I still just one of your little followers?
28:50Depends.
28:51On what?
28:57Your performance.
29:06Hello, sister.
29:11Hello, sister.
29:13Hello, sister.
29:23You said the same thing when you buried me.
29:25Pierce, step beside me.
29:27Give Scarlet the crest.
29:29Ask her grandfather whose blood is on it.
29:30Guards rushed in.
29:32Boss, we found Dr. Mercer outside.
29:34He's dead.
29:35Grandpa whispered.
29:36He delivered Scarlet.
29:37I opened Mercer's clenched hand.
29:40Inside was an old photograph.
29:41My mother held two newborn girls.
29:44Celeste leaned close.
29:45Still think you're the only queen?
29:48I dropped the photograph on Grandpa's desk.
29:51Start talking.
29:52Your mother delivered two babies.
29:54One died.
29:55Funny.
29:56I feel alive.
29:57She placed birth records and Elena's letters before the Vale elders.
30:00The seals are genuine.
30:02And the blood test?
30:03Pending.
30:04But until then, Scarlet's Vale authority should be frozen.
30:08Half the council raised their hands.
30:10Wyatt reached for his gun.
30:11I stopped him.
30:13Let cowards vote.
30:14I want half the Empire.
30:17You brought demands before answers.
30:20Mother left the answers at Aurelia Crown.
30:22She showed me the photograph again.
30:24Behind Elena stood an abandoned casino.
30:27The real heir knows how to get inside.
30:33The woman shoved me.
30:35I'm Aurelia Knox.
30:36I run this casino.
30:37Then you can afford driving lessons.
30:39Employees gasped.
30:41Aurelia pointed at her crushed bumper.
30:43Five million.
30:44Tonight.
30:45You hit me.
30:46Check the cameras.
30:47Oh wait.
30:48They belong to me.
30:49Then play the footage.
30:51Delete it.
30:52Aurelia ordered a guard.
30:53He obeyed.
30:54Can't pay?
30:55You can work downstairs until your debt is gone.
30:57That sounds illegal.
30:58Down here?
30:59I decide what's illegal.
31:01Hermen forced open my damaged door.
31:04A silver crest slid from the glove box.
31:06Aurelia picked it up.
31:08You stole from the Vale family?
31:09I held out my hand.
31:11Put that down before you lose the hand holding it.
31:16You're threatening me?
31:17I'm educating you.
31:18Celeste entered with casino owner Damon Cross.
31:21She looked straight through me.
31:22That crest belonged to my mother.
31:24I caught this waitress stealing it.
31:26I found it in my car.
31:28Then prove the car is yours.
31:30Ten minutes.
31:31Five million or we take a finger.
31:33I called Wyatt.
31:34Send the money.
31:35No family names.
31:36Boss, how much?
31:37Five million.
31:38He paused.
31:39I'll send 50.
31:40Five sounds disrespectful.
31:42Minutes later, armored trucks filled the driveway.
31:45The captain entered.
31:46Which one of you is Rose Carter?
31:48Every face turned toward me.
31:52An old mechanic touched the chassis number.
31:54I serviced this car for Miss Elena.
31:57It's scrap.
31:58It carried three generations to council meetings, armored body, hidden compartments.
32:03I looked at Aurelia.
32:04Still feeling lucky?
32:04She backed away.
32:06That night, smoke flooded the garage.
32:08Fire!
32:08Someone shouted.
32:09I ran toward the sedan.
32:10A mechanic grabbed me.
32:11Are you insane?
32:12Move!
32:13He pulled off his mask.
32:15Pierce.
32:16You always make dates difficult.
32:18We dragged a metal case from beneath the seat.
32:20Inside was half a silver key.
32:22I hugged him before I could stop myself.
32:25Above us, a camera turned.
32:27In the security room, Celeste whispered,
32:29So Rose Carter is Scarlet.
32:32Pierce followed me into the lobby.
32:34I slapped him.
32:36I told you to stay out of my life.
32:38He immediately realized I was acting.
32:40Fine.
32:41We're done.
32:42Guests started filming.
32:43Celeste approached after he walked away.
32:45Rough night?
32:46Mind your business.
32:47She found Pierce at the bar.
32:49Scarlet hides everything.
32:50I wouldn't.
32:51Is that an offer?
32:52Two empires need a king.
32:54Pierce smiled without warmth.
32:56While Pierce kept Celeste occupied at the bar,
32:58I slipped through the service doors.
33:00Aurelia shoved a serving tray into my hands.
33:03You're working downstairs.
33:03In the private gambling room,
33:05an old man stared at me.
33:08Elena?
33:08He had just spoken my mother's name.
33:10I froze.
33:11His name tag read,
33:13Dr. Halden.
33:14According to every record,
33:16he had died 22 years ago.
33:19Margot died in a fire.
33:22So did Halton.
33:23He looked healthy before the bullet.
33:25Celeste entered with the Vale elders.
33:28Ready for the blood results?
33:29The doctor opened the file.
33:31Scarlet and Celeste are close maternal relatives.
33:33The probability of sisterhood is extremely high.
33:36Still calling me a liar?
33:38Pierce placed two birth certificates down.
33:40You were born two years after Scarlet.
33:43The room went quiet.
33:44Then the records are wrong.
33:46What your story is.
33:47Celeste's eyes filled with rage.
33:49She played an old recording.
33:51Elena's voice filled the room.
33:53Celeste, my second daughter.
33:56If you hear this,
33:58I failed to protect you.
34:00Celeste looked at me.
34:01Mother knew exactly who I was.
34:07Aria played edited footage across every casino screen.
34:10Rose stole a Vale crest and slept with Pierce for protection.
34:14Employees surrounded me.
34:15Confess, and we only take one hand.
34:18Play the original parking footage.
34:20Deleted.
34:21Check the backup.
34:23Damon smashed the drive beneath his heel.
34:25No evidence, no problem.
34:28What's funny?
34:29I was deciding whether to keep you.
34:32Aria grabbed my wrist.
34:34Hold her down.
34:35Engines roared outside.
34:37Black vehicles surrounded the casino.
34:39Wyatt walked through the doors with armed soldiers.
34:41Damon hurried to Celeste and bowed.
34:43Miss Bailey, thank you for coming.
34:45Wyatt passed her without looking.
34:47He stopped in front of me.
34:49Sorry I'm late, boss.
34:52Celeste pressed a gun to Aria's throat.
34:54Take it back.
34:56I lowered the weapon.
34:57Let her talk.
34:59Marguerite saved me.
35:00From what?
35:01From you.
35:03She said Mother chose you and thrown me away.
35:05Then Marguerite lied to you.
35:06Celeste's eyes narrowed.
35:08Prove it.
35:08I held up half of the silver key.
35:10Help me open the vault.
35:12Celeste lowered the gun and pulled out the matching piece.
35:15We joined our two silver key pieces.
35:17The underground vault opened.
35:19Elena appeared on an old screen.
35:21Scarlet, if Celeste is beside you, Margot found her.
35:24Celeste grabbed my arm.
35:27She knew me.
35:28Elena continued.
35:29Celeste is her sister because I chose her.
35:32But she is not my biological daughter.
35:34The screen went black.
35:36Then whose daughter am I?
35:42Dinner first.
35:44My sister was kidnapped.
35:46And you haven't eaten in two days.
35:52Is this our first date?
35:54The last one involved a fire.
35:58I know how to command people.
36:00I don't know how to need them.
36:02Start by letting me stand beside you.
36:05Even when I lie?
36:06Especially then.
36:07I'll call you out.
36:25You picked a bad diner.
36:30I know where Margot took Celeste.
36:36Give me the code.
36:40I helped Margot disappear.
36:42I owed her a life.
36:43She used your estate to kill Elena.
36:45I didn't know.
36:50Choose your family or choose Scarlet.
37:01I choose the family.
37:05Which is why you're all removed.
37:12I'm done letting cowards define my name.
37:23Come judge your sister, Scarlet.
37:34Give up the Vale Empire.
37:36Celeste lives.
37:37Don't sign!
37:37Quiet, sweetheart.
37:40She used me.
37:42I tried to take everything from you.
37:44Sisters fight.
37:45We're not sisters.
37:54How touching.
37:57Now release her.
38:02I never said she'd leave.
38:12Why?
38:15Mother chose you.
38:17She chose both of us.
38:25Stay with me, little sister.
38:31At Ariria Crown's reopening, I wore the brown wig again.
38:36Coffee, Miss Carter?
38:38You recognize me?
38:40You recognize me?
38:41We recognize people now, not names.
38:49Celeste joined me before the cameras.
38:51Scarlet didn't steal my life.
38:53She gave it back.
38:55She gave it back.
38:57She gave it back.
38:59She gave it back.
38:59She gave it back.
39:00She gave it back.
39:04She gave it back.
39:04Is that a ring?
39:05Relax.
39:06I'll propose when you stop hiding for thrones.
39:12You may not wait long.
39:16If my daughters hear this, you found each other.
39:20Now find your father.
39:26You think Grandpa lied again?
39:31Let's go ask him.
39:36Why now?
39:38Elena's recording activated a succession order.
39:41Convenient?
39:42In seven days, every neutral family chooses my heir.
39:46Scarlet already has two empires.
39:48That is why they fear her.
39:50And why they will test you.
39:52They can try.
39:53Lucian slid over a photograph of Ciaran Blackwood.
39:56Elena once promised our daughter would marry the Blackwood heir.
40:00Pierce went still.
40:02My mother left recordings, not ownership papers.
40:04I agree.
40:05Ciaran's father does not.
40:07Ciaran is now your fiancé.
40:08My phone buzzed.
40:09Pierce Moretti barred from Conclave.
40:11Pierce tore the notice in half.
40:13I'll attend anyway.
40:15No.
40:16Let them think I'm alone.
40:17Lucian's gaze sharpened.
40:19I picked up the brown wig.
40:21Rose Carter is going shopping.
40:23It's time to meet my fiancé.
40:26The clerk pushed my card back.
40:28We serve ranking families only.
40:30Run it.
40:31Sell to her, and Blackwood closes this vault.
40:34Please leave.
40:35Customers gathered.
40:36Lyra had a dealer expelled last month.
40:38That waitress should apologize.
40:40Lyra pointed at the floor.
40:42Neil, say I reached above my station three times.
40:46Say that again?
40:47Neil, you cheap little nobody.
40:49I tapped my watch.
40:50Every display case locked.
40:52The lights turned red.
40:53The clerk stared at his screen.
40:55Ownership override?
40:56I lifted Elena's tiara.
40:58This vault was built with my mother's money.
41:00Lyra grabbed my shoulder.
41:01I turned, caught her wrist, and sent her across the counter.
41:04First lesson, never touch the customer.
41:08Black vehicles stopped outside.
41:11Kieran Blackwood entered with armed men.
41:13She attacked me!
41:14Rose Carter?
41:17Scarlet Vance.
41:18The crowd gasped.
41:20Kieran's jaw tightened.
41:21The arranged bride.
41:22The arrangement is cancelled.
41:24You think you can reject him?
41:26I just did.
41:27My father built his alliance around this marriage.
41:30Then he built badly.
41:31Lyra seized the tiara and crushed its clasp beneath her heel.
41:35It touched a delivery, girl.
41:37Buy me another.
41:38Kieran said nothing.
41:39I studied him.
41:40Silence is permission.
41:41He gestured to his guard.
41:42Take the tiara.
41:43Escort Miss Vance out.
41:44Lyra pulled a blade.
41:45Not until I ruin the face Pierce Morale loves.
41:51Scarlet attends the conclave as my fiancée.
41:55Then explain why your sweetheart destroyed her mother's tiara.
41:58It was an accident.
41:59I tapped the counterscreen.
42:01Her attack replayed from three angles.
42:03Your cameras work better than Arius.
42:05Kieran's jaw tightened.
42:06What do you want?
42:07Your protection pen.
42:09Lyra clutched it.
42:10No.
42:11Kieran removed it himself.
42:13Until the council rules, you carry no Blackwood authority.
42:16After everything my father did for yours, the room went quiet.
42:19What did your father do?
42:21Lyra smiled at me.
42:22Ask Lucy or Drake why Elena needed a bodyguard the night she died.
42:25Then ask where that bodyguard is buried.
42:30I threw Lyra's pin onto Lucian's table.
42:33Who guarded Elena?
42:35Gideon Dane.
42:36Lyra's father.
42:37Lucian looked away.
42:38He failed her.
42:40That's not what I asked.
42:42Celeste shut the door.
42:43Try telling one daughter the truth before you lose both.
42:45Lucian poured a drink.
42:47Gideon discovered Margo's poison route.
42:49He called me.
42:50And?
42:51I arrived too late.
42:53Where is he?
42:55Dead.
42:55You sound certain.
42:56Lucian met my eyes.
42:58I killed him.
42:58I drew my knife.
42:59Celeste caught my arm.
43:01Why?
43:01Lucian opened a locked drawer.
43:03Inside was Gideon's blood-stained bag.
43:05Because he confessed to opening Elena's door.
43:07My phone buzzed.
43:09Unknown.
43:09Gideon Dane is alive.
43:11Another message appeared.
43:12Win the conclave.
43:13I'll prove your father lied.
43:17At the conclave gate, the guard blocked Pierce.
43:21Moretti blood is forbidden.
43:22Pierce kissed my forehead.
43:23Call if somebody needs a beating.
43:25That narrows nothing down.
43:27Ciaran offered me his arm.
43:28I walked past it.
43:29Inside, seven neutral families sat beneath black banners.
43:33My successor must pass three votes.
43:35And the marriage?
43:37Cancelled.
43:38Ciaran's father rose.
43:39Elena pledged her daughter.
43:41Celeste entered behind me.
43:43Which daughter?
43:44The chamber erupted.
43:45Elena legally had two.
43:46Lucian stared at Celeste.
43:48You invited her?
43:49No.
43:50Your employees did.
43:52She displayed her invitation.
43:53It carried Lucian's seal.
43:55I didn't send that.
43:56The doors locked.
43:57A voice filled the chamber.
43:58Good evening, daughters of Elena.
44:00Is that Gideon?
44:04I was a child.
44:05You were the succession trigger.
44:07Meaning?
44:08If Scarlet died, Elena's claim ended.
44:10Ciaran stood over his father's body.
44:12Gideon worked for Blackwood.
44:13Then find his exit.
44:14He pointed toward the family crypt.
44:16We found Lyra beside a stone door.
44:18Give me the ring.
44:19Kneel first.
44:22Lyra.
44:23Stop.
44:24You were supposed to choose me.
44:26I protected you.
44:28I never promised to become you.
44:30She raised her gun.
44:31A shot rang out.
44:33The weapon flew from her hand.
44:35Pierce's voice came from the tunnel.
44:36Someone called for a beating.
44:38You were barred.
44:39The rule said gate.
44:41Wyatt appeared behind him.
44:43So we used the sewer.
44:47Lyra ran through the stone door.
44:48We followed her into the neutral vault.
44:50Rows of files lined the walls.
44:52Rich people keep terrible scrapbooks.
44:54Gideon stepped from behind a cabinet.
44:56Lucian aimed his gun.
44:57I watched you die.
44:58You watched the man I paid die.
45:00The ring.
45:03First vote passed.
45:04This isn't your conclase.
45:05It became mine when you abandoned it.
45:08Gideon opened a file.
45:11Yelena discovered Lucian planned to dissolve the neutral syndicates.
45:16Is that true?
45:18Yes.
45:20Why?
45:21Because their peace was built on trafficking children.
45:24Your second vote is simple, Scarlet.
45:26He pointed his gun at Lucian.
45:28Choose the throne, or choose your father.
45:33Shoot him yourself.
45:35Refuse, and you fail.
45:37Your test assumes I want your throne.
45:39The elders entered behind us.
45:41Without a successor, the families go to war.
45:43I face them.
45:45Then vote on something useful.
45:47I open Lucian's file.
45:48Names, payments, missing children.
45:51Ciaran went pale.
45:52Blackwood signed these transfers.
45:55Necessary sacrifices.
45:56Pierce raised his gun.
45:58I've heard enough.
45:59I stopped him.
46:00Not yet.
46:02You disappeared to investigate this?
46:04I disappeared because Elena made me promise you'd never inherit it.
46:08Gideon fired.
46:09Lucian shoved me aside.
46:10The bullet hit his shoulder.
46:11I caught him.
46:13You chose him.
46:14No.
46:15I raised the ledger.
46:18I chose to burn your throne.
46:21The elder surrounded me.
46:23Use the ring.
46:24Name yourself sovereign.
46:26And inherit Gideon's crimes?
46:27Or lose every family fortune?
46:29Boss, I'm emotionally attached to my fortune.
46:32The protocol needs three blood stamps.
46:34Lucian, Scarlet, and the Blackwood heir.
46:36That's you.
46:37Not anymore.
46:39Lyra entered, holding her father's file.
46:42Gideon forged my adoption.
46:43She looked at Ciaran.
46:46We share a father.
46:47The room went silent.
46:49You're my sister?
46:50Half-sister.
46:51I took the file.
46:52The Blackwood patriarch had named Lyra firstborn heir.
46:56He made me beg for protection that already belonged to me.
46:58The timer hit 40 minutes.
47:00I held out the ring.
47:02Then help me take it back.
47:05The conclave demanded Gideon's execution.
47:08He murdered Elena.
47:09Did I?
47:10I placed the poison report before him.
47:12Margaret supplied it.
47:14You opened the door.
47:15And Lucian switched the glasses.
47:17I turned to my father.
47:18He went still.
47:19The poison glass was Scarlet's.
47:22Elena drank before I could stop her.
47:24You knew?
47:25I knew someone targeted you.
47:27Not who.
47:28So you sent me away and vanished.
47:30I thought distance would keep you alive.
47:33I laughed without humor.
47:35Everyone protects me with lies.
47:37Then judge me with the truth.
47:39I removed the Sovereign Ring.
47:41Gideon gets a public trial.
47:42The elders protested.
47:44And you lose authority until every secret is open.
47:47He knelt.
47:50Accepted, Sovereign.
47:55Trafficking, murder, treason.
47:59How does the applaised answer?
48:02You'll regret mercy.
48:05I'm not offering mercy.
48:07I'm offering a cell with no view.
48:10Life imprisonment, not death.
48:13We don't need a martyr.
48:29I should have told you everything years ago.
48:32You should have.
48:35Does that count for something?
48:36Half the Sovereign accounts.
48:38Rebuild something honest with them.
48:40That's more than I deserve.
48:42Probably.
48:43Don't waste it.
48:55So who's catering the merger party?
48:58There's no merger party.
49:00There should be.
49:02I want a title.
49:03Something with commander in it.
49:06Commander of snacks?
49:09Oh, I'd accept that.
49:12The frozen trafficking funds?
49:14I want them routed through my foundation.
49:17Approved.
49:18Blackwood votes yes.
49:21Blackwood votes yes, too.
49:23Try not to sound surprised.
49:27New rule.
49:29Nobody inherits through fear anymore.
49:31To boss.
49:33Terrifying, but fair.
49:35To boss.
49:41Feels different this time.
49:44Good different?
49:46Best difference.
49:55No wig.
49:56No wire.
49:57No emergency.
49:58Just dinner.
49:59Suspicious?
50:00Relax.
50:01I'm allowed to be normal once.
50:02Oh.
50:20This is nice.
50:22Don't sound so shocked.
50:24Boss, is this a date?
50:26Do I need backup?
50:26Wyatt, turn off the earpiece.
50:29Copy that.
50:30Ignoring everything.
50:32He's never turning that off.
50:34Never.
50:38What?
50:39Nothing yet.
50:45Proud of you.
50:51An old school boss named Renzo Calloway barged into the council uninvited.
50:55Three empires under one girl?
50:58Ridiculous.
50:58You waited outside the door to say that?
51:00I demand a trial by combat.
51:02Old tradition.
51:03I volunteer.
51:05She fights her own battles.
51:07Renzo swung first.
51:08I sidestepped, twisted his arm, and had him on the floor in four seconds.
51:12Tradition respected.
51:14You didn't even try.
51:16I didn't need to.
51:19Ten out of ten.
51:21No notes.
51:22Should we add combat scores to council moments?
51:25No.
51:26Renzo limped out, muttering about retirement.
51:31Scary and efficient.
51:32My favorite combination.
51:36Careful.
51:37You're starting to sound sentimental.
51:43Pierce led me to Elena's old garage, restored and lit with candles.
51:48What is this?
51:50The place you saved first, before anything else made sense.
51:55He knelt.
51:56Wait, wait!
51:57I brought a camera!
51:59Wyatt.
52:00You're filming quietly.
52:03Celeste peeked in too.
52:05Kylan and Lyra stood awkwardly by the entrance.
52:08Everyone's here?
52:12Couldn't stop them.
52:15Marry me.
52:16Not the boss.
52:18Just you.
52:22Yes.
52:23She said yes!
52:25Took him long enough.
52:29Pierce slid the ring on.
52:33Best deal I ever made.
52:37Told you.
52:38Not the boss.
52:39Not the boss.
52:40Not the boss.
52:41Not the boss.
52:42Not the boss.
52:43Not the boss.
52:44Not the boss.