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00:0020 years ago, my father and his mistress framed my pregnant mother, Grace Hayes.
00:05They used fake pictures to frame the mother.
00:07No, no, I don't know him.
00:09No one believed her denials, desperate to prove her innocence.
00:12She nearly hurt herself with scissors.
00:14They called her insane and locked her away in a mountain psychiatric facility.
00:17She gave birth to me there, then she jumped from the roof.
00:20The patients raised me after her.
00:22Each taught me something different.
00:24For 20 years, I'd waited for a chance to get revenge.
00:27Today, it finally came.
00:28My family sent someone to collect me.
00:30They wanted me to marry in my younger sister's place.
00:32My half-sister, Chloe, was sobbing.
00:34Mom! Dad! I'm not marrying that psycho, Adrian Moretti!
00:39He's a vicious bastard! Three wives are already dead!
00:42I'm not letting him kill me, too!
00:44Adrian ruled the country's largest mafia family.
00:46My stepmother, Vivian, held Chloe close.
00:49Don't worry, sweetheart. We won't let that happen.
00:51Your father brought her back to take your place.
00:53Let her walk into that nightmare.
00:55So that's why you brought me home?
00:57To die for her?
00:58My father, Richard Bennett, picked up my mother's urn.
01:01If you won't marry him, I'll smash this.
01:03Your mother won't get any peace, even in death.
01:06Something inside me went cold.
01:08Those ashes were all I had left of her.
01:09He wouldn't even leave those alone.
01:11He'd been just as ruthless when he drove her to her death for his mistress.
01:14I'd come back to send them all straight to hell.
01:16Sure, I'll marry him.
01:17The living room went silent.
01:19They stared like they couldn't believe what they'd heard.
01:21You're actually willing to marry him?
01:22If Chloe's too scared, I'll take her place.
01:24But I have one condition.
01:25Give me my mother's asses and everything she inherited from my grandfather.
01:29You stole their money to support your mistress, Dad.
01:31You even had a child with her.
01:32It's time you paid it back.
01:33What the hell are you talking about?
01:35I never touched your mother's money.
01:36Really?
01:37Then why did my grandfather's company change from Hayes to Bennett?
01:40He had no answer.
01:41Watch your mouth.
01:42Your father was only looking after those assets for your mother.
01:45Looking after them?
01:46Don't think I don't know what happened.
01:47You two drove her to her death.
01:49You'll never repay what you owe her.
01:51Dad hesitated for a long moment.
01:53Then he gritted his teeth and handed me the urn.
01:56Fine.
01:57Marry him.
01:58Get Adrian to accept you as his wife.
02:00Then I'll return everything that belonged to your mother and grandfather.
02:03Dad!
02:04She's some feral brat born to a lunatic.
02:06Why should she get anything?
02:09Take her to the children.
02:10The Morettis are sending a car.
02:11It'll be here any minute.
02:12Get your things.
02:12Be ready.
02:13Dad, are you seriously giving her all those shares?
02:15Giving them back?
02:16She has to survive long enough to collect.
02:18None of Adrian's three wives lasted two weeks.
02:20How many days do you think she'll manage?
02:21Oh, I get it.
02:22Guess we'll just wait for her body.
02:25A luxury car waited outside.
02:26I climbed in.
02:27It took me straight to the mansion on the Moretti estate.
02:30That night, I finally met Adrian Moretti,
02:32the man whose three previous wives had all ended up dead.
02:35He sat before the windows.
02:37A massive black panther rested its head against his head.
02:40Adrian looked down at me like I was merchandise he hadn't decided to buy.
02:43So you're the bride the Bennets sent to settle their debt?
02:46Yes.
02:47Elena Hayes.
02:48The Bennets only have one daughter, and her last name is Bennet.
02:51Chloe was too scared to marry you.
02:52That's when Richard remembered the daughter he'd thrown away.
02:55The one his first wife gave birth to.
02:56You live under my roof, you follow my rules.
02:59Read it.
03:00Sign if you agree.
03:02It was a prenup.
03:03First, I had to take proper care of his two children.
03:06Second, his private affairs were none of my business.
03:08Third, I had one month to win both children over.
03:10If I failed, the marriage was off.
03:12The Bennets would still owe every last cent.
03:14I almost laughed.
03:16My family thought handing me over would wipe their debt clean.
03:18They had no idea how ruthless Adrian really was.
03:21I picked up the pen and signed, not for them.
03:24I was protecting what my grandfather had left my mother,
03:26and I intended to use the Morayne family's power.
03:29Richard and Vivian would pay for everything they'd done to her, with interest.
03:32Take her to the children.
03:33The butler led me upstairs and stopped outside the children's room.
03:36He hesitated.
03:37Elena, please be careful.
03:39The second I opened the door, a basin of water tipped down from above.
03:42I caught its rim.
03:43One turn of my wrist steadied it.
03:45Then I set it on the floor without spilling a drop.
03:47I'd caught much worse than the ability.
03:49First, they'd used ink.
03:51Later, it was leftovers and filthy dishwater.
03:53They'd told me to catch it or wear it.
03:55Again.
03:55I stepped farther inside.
03:56Something pulled tight against my ankle.
03:58Something shifted overhead.
04:00A white bag dropped straight toward my head.
04:01I twisted aside.
04:03It brushed my ear and slammed into the butler's face.
04:06Oliver, please, can you stop this?
04:09Serves you right.
04:10You brought her up here.
04:11I told you I don't want a new mom.
04:12Footsteps sounded behind us.
04:14Adrian had followed.
04:15Walter, you let him do this again?
04:17Sir, I didn't dare refuse your son's orders.
04:20Be grateful he told you to fill that bag with flour.
04:23It could have been something else.
04:25Next time he asks you to do this, you refuse.
04:28I let your other stunts go, Oliver.
04:30Not this one.
04:30I chose her.
04:31No!
04:32I don't want someone else being my mom!
04:34I'll go after him.
04:35I hurried out.
04:36A liver was stumbling as he ran.
04:37He'd already reached the stairs.
04:39Then his little foot slipped.
04:41Oliver!
04:42Adrian shouted behind me.
04:43I lunged forward and caught the back of Oliver's collar.
04:46I yanked him back before he could fall.
04:48My forearm scraped hard against the edge of a stair.
04:50Pain shot through me.
04:52Adrian stepped closer, frowning.
04:53You're hurt.
04:54Get the first aid kit.
04:56Oliver peeked out of my arms.
04:58You got hurt saving me.
05:01Does it hurt?
05:02Ow!
05:02It really hurts.
05:04I think something's wrong with the bone.
05:05I can't move my arm.
05:07Isn't that a little much?
05:08I winked at him.
05:10What am I going to do?
05:13What if my arm never works again?
05:15What if I can't do anything?
05:17Don't be scared.
05:18My dad has lots of money.
05:20He can take care of you.
05:21He paused.
05:22I can take care of you too.
05:24Walter returned with the first aid kit.
05:26Adrian opened it, ready to clean my wound.
05:28Didn't you say you'd take care of me?
05:30You do it.
05:31But I'm only five.
05:32I don't know how.
05:33Your dad can teach you.
05:34Adrian took out antiseptic and gauze.
05:36Still, he patiently showed Oliver what to do.
05:40Oliver carefully dabbed my scrape with a cotton swab.
05:42Ow!
05:43That hurts!
05:44Be gentle!
05:45He leaned closer, puffed out his cheeks, and softly blew on my arm.
05:48There!
05:49I'll blow on it.
05:50It won't hurt anymore.
05:52Adrian and Walter looked stunned.
05:54Apparently, neither had seen this little menace act so gently.
05:57When I kept complaining, Oliver frantically searched his pockets.
06:00He pulled out a piece of candy.
06:02Candy makes it better.
06:03Open your mouth.
06:04I let him feed it to me.
06:05That tastes extra sweet because you gave it to me.
06:07Look!
06:08It doesn't hurt anymore.
06:09Well, if it hurts again, I'll give you another one.
06:12That won't work.
06:13Too much candy will hurt my teeth.
06:15You promised to take care of me.
06:16You have to keep your word.
06:17Okay.
06:18Then let's start now.
06:20That evening, I sat in the bathroom while Oliver helped wash my face and brush my teeth.
06:24Never taken care of anyone before.
06:25By the end, he looked ready to collapse.
06:27At bedtime, I asked him to stay with me and tell me a story.
06:30You're a grown-up.
06:31Why do you need someone to sleep with you?
06:32Aren't you embarrassed?
06:34I'm injured.
06:34You promised to take care of me, remember?
06:36He reluctantly gave in.
06:38After changing into pajamas, he climbed into bed and started telling me a story.
06:43Fell asleep after a few sentences.
06:47The next morning, he fought back yawns while squeezing toothpaste onto my brush.
06:51Then he rung out a washcloth.
06:53He was already getting better at this.
06:55I want eggs, bacon, and toast.
06:57Made by you.
06:59Why do you need so much stuff?
07:01I'm injured.
07:02That shut him up.
07:03He went downstairs and climbed onto a stool in the kitchen.
07:06Then he asked the maids to teach him how to crack eggs and keep baking.
07:09Adrian came down to find me comfortably seated at the breakfast table.
07:13Oliver was scrambling around in the kitchen.
07:15I waved him over.
07:16Sit down.
07:17Oliver's handling breakfast.
07:18Oliver carried out a plate.
07:20Dad, try what I made.
07:22Elena says it's good.
07:23Then a chubby girl about 12 came downstairs.
07:25She stared at me, her expression sour.
07:27So your dad's new woman?
07:29My brother's five and you've got him cooking for you?
07:32Who the hell do you think you are?
07:35Sophie, watch your mouth.
07:37Adrian's voice turned cold.
07:38Sophie Moretti bristled.
07:40Am I wrong?
07:41She doesn't belong here.
07:42What gives her the right to boss us around?
07:44I wanted to.
07:45She saved me.
07:47I'm taking care of her.
07:49Sophie glanced at my bandaged arm and sneered.
07:51All this drama over a scratch?
07:53Only an idiot like him would fall for that.
07:55I took in her outfit, an absurdly tight top.
07:57Who picked that outfit?
07:58It's hideous.
08:00What did you say?
08:01I said it's completely wrong for school.
08:04And it's ugly.
08:05Whoever told you to wear that wants people laughing at you.
08:08Bullshit!
08:08My friends picked these out.
08:10It's called wearing what I want.
08:11Ever heard of it?
08:12These friends spend your money, don't they?
08:14I kept my voice calm.
08:16Of course they agree with you.
08:17Of course they tell you that you look great.
08:19They want you paying.
08:21But do they dress like that?
08:22She had no answer.
08:23If they cared about you, they wouldn't let you walk around looking like this.
08:26Why do they praise your outfits but never wear anything like them?
08:29Why?
08:29Because they're jealous.
08:30They want you looking ridiculous.
08:32Then teachers and other kids won't like you, and you'll have nobody but them.
08:35Let me guess.
08:36You don't have any other friend.
08:37Her face burned.
08:37That's none of your business.
08:39You're not my mom.
08:39I'm your stepmother.
08:40That makes it my business.
08:41Martha, help her change into her school uniform.
08:43You can't do that.
08:43You don't get to control what I wear.
08:45Take that dignity.
08:45You're not going anywhere until you're ready.
08:47Adrian spoke.
08:48Do as she says.
08:49Martha marched to Furious Sophie upstairs.
08:51When they returned, Sophie wore her uniform.
08:54The makeup was gone.
08:55I nodded.
08:55Much better.
08:56You look pretty without all that makeup.
08:59But I can't wear my uniform everywhere.
09:01I'll take you shopping after school.
09:03Also, no allowance this month.
09:05What?
09:06Why?
09:07Money's tight.
09:09Ask your friends for a loan if you need some.
09:12See what they say.
09:13Dad, you're seriously letting her treat me like this?
09:16Adrian took a slow sip of coffee.
09:19She makes the rules at home.
09:21Sophie grabbed her backpack and stormed down, slamming the door.
09:24That afternoon, she came home looking furious.
09:26She hurled her backpack onto the sofa.
09:28I was stretched out while Oliver fed me grapes.
09:31What happened?
09:32I told them I didn't have money.
09:33They immediately stopped talking to me.
09:35Then I said Dad's business was in trouble and asked to borrow some.
09:38They laughed.
09:39But my teacher and the other kids didn't avoid me.
09:40They actually came over and talked.
09:42One teacher even said I looked nice.
09:43You were right.
09:44I did so much for those girls.
09:46They only wanted my money.
09:47They never cared about me.
09:48At least you know now.
09:50She nodded, swallowing back tears.
09:52Didn't you say you'd take me shopping?
09:54Let's go.
09:56I want the prettiest, most expensive clothes there.
09:58Let them choke on that.
10:01At the mall, Sophie went into a fitting room.
10:03I sat on a sofa to wait.
10:05Well, look who it is.
10:07My big sister.
10:10Vivian looked me over.
10:12Some little stray from a psychiatric facility thinks she can shop here.
10:15Chloe spotted my bandaged arm and smiled.
10:18Mom, look.
10:19Guess she had to take a beating to afford all this.
10:22I've heard Adrian gets off on hurting women.
10:25Careful, Alina.
10:26All that money won't help if you're dead.
10:28His last three wives didn't exactly get happy endings.
10:32Nobody ever saw them again.
10:34Not even their bodies.
10:36I smiled.
10:37Sorry to disappoint you.
10:39I'm alive and doing pretty well.
10:41Instead of hoping I die, maybe think about your debt.
10:44Can you afford to pay it if you piss me off?
10:48You little bitch.
10:49Are you threatening us?
10:51Vivian raised her hand to slap me.
10:53I caught her wrist and slapped her instead.
10:56Chloe screamed.
10:57You bitch!
10:58You hit my mother!
10:59She lunged at me.
11:01I sidestepped her grasping hands.
11:03Vivian came up behind me and clamped her arms around my shoulders.
11:07You like slapping people?
11:09Let's see how you like it.
11:11Chloe lifted her hand.
11:12The fitting room door flew open.
11:16You think you can bully my mom?
11:21I never want to see these two in this mall again.
11:25Understood?
11:27Get them out.
11:29Ban them permanently from every mall the Morelli family owns.
11:31That includes every property they've invested in.
11:34Neither of these women gets through the doors again.
11:35The guards grabbed Vivian and Chloe and dragged them toward the exit.
11:39Chloe struggled uselessly, losing one designer heel.
11:43She twisted around and shrieked at me.
11:45Who the hell do you think you are, Elena Hayes?
11:48You sweet-talk some fat kid into fighting your battles?
11:52You think that makes you part of the family?
11:54Don't get comfortable.
11:55We'll see how smug you look when he tortures you to death.
11:59Vivian's stare was even uglier.
12:00The last woman tried sucking up to his children, too?
12:03They couldn't even recover her body in one piece.
12:06Adrienne doesn't fall for that crap.
12:08What makes you think you're any better?
12:10Just wait.
12:11You'll end up exactly like them.
12:16Don't listen to them.
12:18Those other women never really wanted to marry Dad.
12:21You're different.
12:22How?
12:23You've known me two days?
12:25You figured me out already?
12:27You got hurt saving my brother.
12:29You cared about what I wore.
12:31And you showed me what those girls were really like.
12:34I wish Dad had met you sooner.
12:37Maybe I wouldn't have ended up like this.
12:39She looked up at me, her eyes red.
12:41Do you think I'm really fat, too?
12:43Bodies change during puberty.
12:46You might grow taller and slim down.
12:48Her shoulders sank further.
12:49You don't have to make me feel better.
12:52I got this big because of Dad's third wife.
12:54She bought me snacks every day, took me out for fast food,
12:57and she made the maids cook all this fattening stuff.
13:01She said girls looked healthier with some meat on their bones.
13:04By the time I realized what was happening, it was too late.
13:08Everyone at school made fun of me.
13:10I couldn't even look in the mirror.
13:12Only those girls said I looked pretty.
13:14They told me to just be myself.
13:16She tried to smile, but tears spilled down her cheeks.
13:19I thought they meant it.
13:21I thought those clothes actually looked good on me.
13:24Today I found out they dressed me like that on purpose.
13:28They were laughing behind my back.
13:32You figured it out.
13:33It's not too late.
13:35Would you like to try getting healthier and losing weight with exercise and balanced meals?
13:42Could I really do that?
13:44Of course.
13:46Starting tomorrow, I'll make you meals to help.
13:49But you'll have to exercise with me every day.
13:52No complaining.
13:54I'll work for it.
13:55I promise.
13:56I'll listen to you.
13:58That evening, we came home carrying several bags of clothes.
14:01Oliver rushed over and threw his arms around me.
14:03You took her shopping without me.
14:05I ruffled his hair.
14:07Someone's jealous.
14:08I bought you clothes, too.
14:10Really?
14:11I pulled several adorable animal outfits from a bag.
14:15Really.
14:15Look.
14:16These are so cute, they'll look great on you.
14:19Excitement flashed across his face.
14:21But his mouth told a different story.
14:23Those are for babies.
14:24Dad never buys me stuff like that.
14:27You don't like them?
14:29I'll return them tomorrow.
14:31He snatched them from my hands and ran upstairs.
14:34I didn't say I didn't want them.
14:35You already bought them.
14:37I guess I'll wear them.
14:38For you.
14:40He's five and already too proud to admit he likes something.
14:44A few minutes later, Oliver came downstairs wearing a little dinosaur outfit.
14:49He was carrying the first aid kit.
14:52Time to change your bandage.
14:54He set the kit on the coffee table.
14:56Then he climbed onto a stool and unwrapped the gauze around my arm.
15:01His movements were steadier than yesterday.
15:03He dipped a cotton swab into antiseptic.
15:06First, he leant close and blew gently.
15:08Then he dabbed my scratch, completely focused.
15:12Does it hurt?
15:13No.
15:14He gave a satisfied little nod.
15:17Good.
15:18He puffed out his cheeks and blew on it twice more.
15:21Then he carefully wrapped fresh gauze around my arm.
15:24All done.
15:25He dusted off his hands and hopped down.
15:27He finished with a crooked bow.
15:30Just then, the front door opened.
15:33Adrian was home.
15:34His tailored dark suit sat perfectly across his shoulders.
15:38The Black Panther rose from beside the sofa and padded toward him.
15:42He brushed one hand over its head.
15:44Oliver hurried over and hugged his father's leg.
15:47Dad, I changed Alina's bandage all by myself.
15:49Pretty good, right?
15:50Adrian glanced at him, then at my arm.
15:53Yeah.
15:54Not bad.
15:56He handed his suit jacket to a mage.
15:58The gun at his waist briefly caught the light.
16:00He noticed Sophie.
16:02She wore a tasteful new dress.
16:04The messy makeup was gone.
16:06She looked calm and well-behaved.
16:08You look nice today.
16:10Her eyes lit up.
16:11Alina took me shopping.
16:12You should pay her back.
16:14Adrian took out a black card and handed it to me.
16:17Both children have accepted you.
16:19You can stay.
16:21There's no spending limit.
16:23Use it however you want.
16:24Thank you, Adrian.
16:25I took the card.
16:27But staying was only the beginning.
16:29Adrian Morelli, I wanted you to tell everyone yourself.
16:32I was your wife.
16:34Your rightful wife.
16:35Only then could I take back what belonged to me.
16:38And make them pay for my mother.
16:40At dinner time, I offered to cook.
16:43We finally get to eat together as a family.
16:46Let me show you what I can do.
16:48Oliver and Sophie both volunteered to help.
16:51He stood on a stool, cracking eggs.
16:53She washed and chopped vegetables.
16:55Then Sophie spotted eggshells in his bowl.
16:58She snatched it away.
17:00You're making more work.
17:01Go set the table.
17:03Oliver puffed out his cheeks and tugged my sleeve.
17:06Alina, she's being mean.
17:08I laughed.
17:10Sophie, let him try.
17:11He did fine this morning.
17:13He just needs practice.
17:14Adrian sat at the dining table watching us.
17:17His black panther laid beside his chair, its eyes following every movement.
17:21Walter stood nearby.
17:23Alina really has a way with them.
17:25Those two couldn't be in the same room without fighting.
17:28Now they're actually working together.
17:30Adrian looked at me thoughtfully.
17:32For the first time, he seemed to really study me.
17:37At dinner, both children tasted their food and immediately started piling on the compliments.
17:42This is supposed to help me lose weight?
17:44It's amazing.
17:45I could eat this every day.
17:47I'd happily shrink into nothing.
17:49Oliver raised his spoon, refusing to be outdone.
17:52My ribs are good too.
17:53Alina, can we have these again tomorrow?
17:55I tapped his nose.
17:57Sure, as long as you listen to me.
17:59Adrian tasted his food.
18:02Surprise crossed his face.
18:05I didn't know you could cook like this.
18:07I thought of my old mentor at the facility, Martin Wells.
18:10He'd worked me like a pack mule.
18:12Every day, I practiced tossing pans and cooking.
18:15I'd ended up doing all the cafeteria cook's work.
18:18Learn every kind of cuisine, including nourishing soups for people recovering from illness.
18:23Martin told me.
18:24These skills could save your life.
18:26Now I finally understood.
18:28That night, both children waited outside my bedroom, clutching pillows.
18:33What are you two doing?
18:34Oliver answered first.
18:36You need me to tell you a bedtime story, so I'm sleeping with you.
18:41You had your turn last night.
18:42It's mine.
18:43Alina and I have to get up early to exercise.
18:46You don't.
18:46I'll exercise too.
18:48You're five.
18:49What do you need a workout for?
18:50I don't care.
18:52You're my big sister.
18:53You're supposed to let me have a turn.
18:56Sophie froze.
18:57What did you just call me?
18:59My big sister.
19:00That's what you...
19:01Oliver stopped, his cheeks turning red.
19:04What was that?
19:05I gently pinched his cheek.
19:07He stuck out his lower lip.
19:09She is my big sister, and she's still trying to steal my turn.
19:12Sophie scooped him up, grinning.
19:15You little brat.
19:16You finally admitted I'm your sister.
19:17Fine.
19:18You can have tonight.
19:19Adrian watched from the stairs.
19:21Behind him, Walter sounded almost breathless.
19:24She's incredible.
19:26He's never acknowledged Sophie as his sister before.
19:29Your previous wife spoiled him rotten.
19:32Behind your back, she kept telling him Sophie would take everything from him.
19:35That's why he's always hated her.
19:38Adrian's voice went cold.
19:40That's why I'm choosing their mother myself this time.
19:44Those women weren't fit for it.
19:46Walter seems to remember something.
19:49He stepped closer and lowered his voice.
19:52There's something else.
19:54Elena ran into the Bennets while shopping with Sophie today.
19:57They tried to hit her.
19:59Adrian's expression darkened.
20:01Who the hell gave them permission to lay a hand on someone under my protection?
20:06Walter followed him.
20:07Exactly.
20:08They called Elena some feral little stray, and they said,
20:11What else?
20:14Adrian headed toward his study.
20:16His voice had turned dangerously quiet.
20:18They called you a sadist.
20:20They said she'd end up like the other three, dead, without enough left to bury.
20:24Adrian settled behind his desk and gave a cold laugh.
20:29The Black Panther padded inside and lowered itself beside him.
20:33People really believe every rumor they hear.
20:36Even I couldn't make three dead wives disappear without the police asking questions.
20:41Walter nodded.
20:42This is what happens when she keeps interfering.
20:45She insisted on putting those women in your house.
20:49Every one of them had an agenda.
20:51The first tried to get into your bed.
20:54The second kept pinching Oliver and screaming at him whenever nobody was looking.
20:58The third was the best actress.
21:01She played the perfect wife in public.
21:03Behind closed doors, she turned the children against each other.
21:06If you hadn't sent those women abroad, who knows what this family would look like.
21:11Adrian's expression hardened.
21:15That's why I chose my own wife this time.
21:17She can't force another woman on me now.
21:19But she keeps spreading those stories.
21:21That you're brutal.
21:23That women die when they marry you.
21:25Are you really going to let her?
21:27Adrian leaned back.
21:28He opened a silver lighter and lit a cigar.
21:31She wants to ruin my name.
21:33If everyone's too scared to marry me, I'll have to accept whoever she sends.
21:37He exhaled slowly.
21:40But she miscalculated.
21:42I found the right woman myself.
21:44And soon, everyone will see what her rumors are worth.
21:49What are you planning?
21:51The family's business partners are coming to the reception at the end of the month.
21:54I'll introduce my wife there.
21:56Everyone will know Elena is the only mistress of this house.
21:59After Oliver fell asleep, I slipped out of bed and took a shower.
22:04Wrapping my robe with one hand took some effort.
22:06Then I picked up the dryer.
22:08But with my injured arm out of action, drying my hair was almost impossible.
22:13I'd been at it forever, and it was still damp.
22:15Just as frustration got the better of me, someone took the dryer from behind.
22:20Let me.
22:22Adrian.
22:23In the mirror, I saw he'd changed into sleepwear.
22:26His shirt hung partly open, showing his chest.
22:29His hair was still damp.
22:31God.
22:32That face.
22:33And that body.
22:34I'd only ever seen men that handsome on television.
22:37When Adrian's fingers brushed my scalp, my face grew hot.
22:42He shifted the dryer and reached around me.
22:45His fingertips grazed my ear.
22:47My knees weakened.
22:48I lost my footing and swayed forward.
22:51His arm instantly wrapped around my waist.
22:53He pulled me back against him.
22:55My back pressed to his chest.
22:57His warmth seeped through the thin fabric of his shirt.
23:00His hand settled firmly at my waist.
23:02Even through my robe, the heat of his palm left my mind blank.
23:07In the mirror, we looked far too intimate.
23:09He lowered his gaze to mine.
23:12His breath brushed my ear.
23:14My face was burning now.
23:15His throat moved as he swallowed.
23:17Then his grip tightened, and he turned me around.
23:21I had nowhere to put my hands except against his chest.
23:24Solid muscle met my palms.
23:26He looked down at me.
23:29Alina Hayes, will you be my wife for real?
23:33My heart raced.
23:34My hands were still against his chest when he reached up and covered them.
23:37I'd agreed to replace Chloe for two reasons.
23:40To protect my mother's inheritance.
23:42And to get revenge.
23:44I knew I could win over the children.
23:46I knew I could pass Adrian's test and become his wife in every official sense.
23:51But I'd never expected him to come to me.
23:53Or ask me that.
23:55I looked up into his eyes, trying to keep my voice steady.
23:59What do you mean, Adrian?
24:00We already signed an agreement.
24:01He stepped closer, backing me against the bathroom counter.
24:04I want more than that, Alina.
24:06I want you to stay because you want to.
24:08As my wife.
24:09From now on, you can lean on me.
24:11The way those kids lean on you.
24:12I saw the heat in his eyes.
24:14And suddenly, I understood.
24:17He had feelings for me.
24:19I slipped my arms around his neck and tilted my face towards his.
24:22Adrian, are you telling me you've fallen for me?
24:25His eyes darkened.
24:27His hand tightened at my waist.
24:29What do you think?
24:30Then let's be clear.
24:31Do you want a mother for your children?
24:33Or do you want me?
24:35Both.
24:36Then he kissed me.
24:38His mouth was demanding.
24:40Possessive.
24:41But when I kissed him back, he softened.
24:44The kiss turned slow and lingering.
24:47My knees nearly gave out.
24:49I could only cling to his neck.
24:50By the time he stopped, we were both breathless.
24:54Does that answer your question?
24:56I rose onto my toes and gently nipped his throat.
24:59He let out a low groan.
25:01Then he swept me into his arms and carried me toward his bedroom.
25:05Afterward, he held me close.
25:08Those rumors, don't they scare you?
25:12I curled against his chest.
25:14If they did, I wouldn't have come.
25:17Adrian, I've spent enough time with you.
25:19I don't think you're that kind of man.
25:22His arms tightened around me.
25:25I didn't choose any of those three women.
25:28And nothing ever happened between us.
25:30My stepmother forced them on me.
25:32I had them quietly sent away.
25:34So she started spreading stories.
25:37That I kill my wives.
25:38That I enjoy hurting women.
25:40If nobody else would marry me, I'd have to accept her fourth choice.
25:44I wasn't doing that.
25:46So I used the Bennets' debt to make them send someone.
25:49He lowered his head and kissed me.
25:52I only wanted someone who could ruin my stepmother's plans.
25:56I never expected them to send you.
25:59Since you arrived, I can't stop looking at you.
26:01I can't stop thinking about you.
26:03I love you, Alina.
26:04Thank God he sent you to me.
26:06God didn't send me.
26:08I walked in here myself.
26:09He laughed softly and pulled me closer.
26:11The next morning, Oliver sat at breakfast, chewing his toast.
26:16He looked at me.
26:18Then at Adrian, who was pouring my coffee.
26:21Alina, where did you go last night?
26:23I woke up and looked for you.
26:25You weren't in the room.
26:27Adrian's hand paused.
26:29Sophie tapped Oliver's plate with her fork.
26:31Quit asking questions.
26:32Eat your eggs.
26:33Why can't I ask?
26:34Oliver puffed out his cheeks.
26:36Sophie glanced between Adrian and me.
26:39A mischievous smile spreading across her face.
26:42I think you can stop calling her Alina.
26:45Try mom.
26:46Maybe you'll even get a new brother or sister soon.
26:49Wouldn't that be fun?
26:51Oliver's eyes lit up.
26:52Really?
26:53Dad, I want a little sister!
26:55I lowered my head and sipped my coffee.
26:58My cheeks burned.
27:00Adrian smoothed my hair back.
27:02His expression impossibly tender.
27:04That's up to your mom.
27:06Alina's my mom now!
27:07I've got the best mom in the whole world!
27:11Mom, I'm done eating.
27:12Time for our workout.
27:14I'm coming too!
27:15They each grabbed one of my hands and pulled me outside.
27:19In the back garden, I led them through boxing trills, squat holds, and stretches.
27:25Adrian watched from the covered walkway, smiling as we played on the lawn.
27:29His black panther lunged beside him.
27:31Walter stood behind him, looking close to tears.
27:34Ever since your wife arrived, this house has been full of the children's laughter.
27:39And you, what about me?
27:42You smile more.
27:43You've been coming home earlier, too.
27:46With her here, this place finally feels like a home.
27:51I chose her myself.
27:53Looks like I got it right.
27:54At the Bennett mansion, Chloe stood before her father with a bandaged wrist.
28:00Dad, that little bitch slapped mom in front of everyone.
28:08And she twisted my wrist.
28:11You have to make her pay.
28:14Vivian still had a handprint on her face.
28:17She rubbed her twisted ankle and winked.
28:20That nasty little thing is nothing like her dead mother.
28:23She actually fought back.
28:26Richard, we planned for everything except this.
28:29That Morelli girl adores her.
28:30What happens to us if Elena really secures her place in that family?
28:35Richard's expression darkened.
28:37Stop panicking.
28:38So she knows how to charm children.
28:40Who cares?
28:43Do you honestly think Adrienne would want some feral little stray?
28:47Didn't you say she'd already been hurt there?
28:50Vivian brightened.
28:51Yes, her arm was bandaged.
28:53He must have hit her.
28:54She can handle herself.
28:56Who else could have done that except Adrienne?
28:58Richard sneered and picked up his coffee.
29:00Exactly.
29:02Have you forgotten what happened to his first three wives?
29:06Just wait.
29:08When she dies in his house, how's he going to demand we repay him?
29:11And the company?
29:13It was just a mess her grandfather left behind.
29:16Once she's dead, it's ours anyway.
29:18Vivian clapped her hands.
29:20Two problems solved.
29:21Two weeks later, Sophie stood before a mirror in a pale lavender evening dress.
29:25She'd chosen it for the upcoming reception.
29:27Mom, is that really me?
29:29It is.
29:30You look beautiful.
29:31I pinned up her hair, leaving her fair neck bare.
29:33Oliver wore a little suit.
29:34Mom, what about me?
29:36Don't I look handsome?
29:36We both laughed.
29:38Very handsome.
29:39Just like your dad.
29:40Walter knocked and came in.
29:42Elena, these are from your husband.
29:44The boxes held an evening gown, jewelry, and a pair of heels.
29:47The gown was deep ocean blue, scattered with tiny diamonds.
29:50I changed into the gown.
29:51Sophie and Oliver gasped together.
29:54Mom, you're so pretty.
29:55You look like a fairy.
29:57No, she's prettier than fairies.
29:59And all those actresses on TV.
30:02Just then, Adrian opened the door, his black suit fitting perfectly.
30:05He stopped when he saw me.
30:06For a moment, he simply stared.
30:07Then he crossed the room and slipped his hand around my waist.
30:15You're making it hard to think, Mrs. Morelli.
30:17Adrian lifted the necklace from its tray and fastened it around my neck himself.
30:21Tonight, everyone will know.
30:22You're my wife.
30:23The only woman who runs this family beside me.
30:26Downstairs, crystal chandeliers glittered above the crowded ballroom.
30:34Mom, Adrian never brings women to events like this.
30:37That little bitch definitely didn't make the guest list.
30:39She might already be dead.
30:41It's been over a month.
30:42None of his wives has lasted that long.
30:45Even if she's alive, he'd never introduce her publicly.
30:48Some uncivilized little stray at an event like this?
30:53The lights dim before he finished speaking.
30:55Spotlight swept toward the top of the staircase.
30:58Adrian descended slowly as he spoke black suit.
31:04Walk beside him, my hand resting on his arm.
31:07Sophie and Oliver followed, holding hands.
31:09Chloe's smile froze.
31:13She's still alive?
31:15No, that's impossible.
31:16Thank you for coming tonight.
31:18I'd like to formally introduce my wife, Alina Haynes.
31:23She's the woman I've chosen for the rest of my life.
31:26The only mistress of the Moretti household.
31:29That's the daughter the Bennetts brought back?
31:31Yes.
31:32Apparently, she grew up in a psychiatric facility.
31:34Who knew she was so beautiful?
31:35That old snake never bothered with his first wife's daughter.
31:38He only brought her back because he knew better than to cross the Morettis.
31:41He threw her into this marriage to protect his younger daughter.
31:43And look what happened.
31:43Adrian adores her.
31:44So do his children.
31:45She went from being nothing to the most powerful woman in the room.
31:47Brilliant judgment, Richard.
31:48You couldn't bear to give up your favorite daughter.
31:50So you dragged back the one you'd abandoned.
31:52Bet that decision feels good now.
31:54Richard looked ready to choke.
31:55Chloe stared up at me.
31:56Her eyes burning with jealousy.
31:58Don't get comfortable, Alina Hayes.
32:00The higher you climb, the harder I'll make you fall.
32:02The higher you climb, the harder I'll make you fall.