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

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