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00:00Attorney Ziegler.
00:10Mr. Neff?
00:11Sit, please.
00:14Anything to drink? Coffee or tea?
00:17Mr. Neff didn't ask me here just to have tea, did he?
00:23When did I have the honor to know you?
00:25Why did you pay the bills for me?
00:30You need money, while I need a capable spy.
00:33Spy?
00:35One million for one mission. No shady business.
00:39The first mission came up. Are you in?
00:41Why me? A washed-up attorney.
00:46You have the potential to be a bad guy.
00:49Do you have a choice, Attorney Ziegler?
00:53Think about your sister.
00:57You can't take my case! Pay the breach fee!
01:01This is the beginning.
01:08This is the beginning.
01:10First task, become Yousef Neff's personal assistant.
01:13Attorney Ziegler from TY Law Firm.
01:15Here to apply for assistant?
01:16You never lost a case. Why are you here?
01:19No reason. I'll prove myself during probation.
01:22Winning lawsuits doesn't make you a great assistant.
01:27How can I get hired?
01:29I'll get you on his radar.
01:32This how you treat an applicant?
01:35Mr. Neff, hurry up and get the first aid kits.
01:37That's his plan.
01:38I've gotta turn his guilt into an offer.
01:50The interviewer will apologize to you.
01:54Would you tell me why you want this job?
01:56My license was revvect.
01:58All my family died except my sister.
02:01I need this job to save her.
02:03Could you tell me why your law firm got shut down?
02:05I cut some corners in my last case.
02:07But I didn't break the law.
02:09Mr. Neff, I'm still in the race, right?
02:15Overheard our secretary say you have a meeting in 10.
02:17I won't hold you up.
02:24Hey!
02:26Assistant Zegler.
02:29Welcome aboard.
02:35First task complete.
02:37Money's been wired.
02:38I'm paid for this.
02:40You finished the first task, Yusef's assistant.
02:43You deserve this.
02:45Thanks, Master Zeke.
02:47What's next?
02:49So desperate.
02:51Of course.
02:52You know why.
02:54You'd do anything for money?
02:56Sure.
02:58Can you swim?
03:00No.
03:01Jump in and you get one million?
03:04I can.
03:23She can't swim?
03:26She can't swim.
03:35She can't swim.
03:47Can you be invisible?
03:49What?
03:50I need an invisible girlfriend.
03:53Is this the second task?
03:56No.
03:57But I'll grant you what you want.
04:09Master Zeke, want another round?
04:11Attorney Ziegler, don't you have dignity?
04:14It's gone with my parents.
04:16I'm living for my sister.
04:19Get rid of Yusef's baby tomorrow.
04:28I'm no saint, but I believe in karma.
04:31You know the stakes.
04:33If the old man knows he's got a grandson, he might give Yusef everything.
04:37I'll be broke.
04:38How do you expect me to pay you?
04:43If you screw up, I can't guarantee your sister's safety.
04:49Master Yusef!
04:50Did I freak you out?
04:52It's my engagement party today.
04:54You've been busy all day without a bite.
04:56I'll take the milk to Amanda.
05:00Careful!
05:02Are you alright?
05:10Sorry, Master Yusef.
05:12Just some milk.
05:13Don't feel bad.
05:14I'll get another glass.
05:15My hands aren't dirty enough for killing.
05:17I can't poison her.
05:23Why is that bastard here?
05:25Oh, bastard isn't nice.
05:27I should call him Mongrel.
05:28We share the same father.
05:30If I'm a Mongrel, what does that make you?
05:33Thank you all for attending my engagement party.
05:36Before we get started, Amanda and I have some exciting news to share.
05:39She's carrying my child.
05:41Is this how you do your job?
05:47Amanda!
05:48How could you do this to me?
05:51I'm sorry, Master Yusef.
05:53Marrying Master Neff with my kid?
05:54Have you thought about me and our baby?
05:56Who are you?
05:57You don't know?
05:58Master Neff, I'm your fiancé's broke boyfriend.
06:00She cheated on you.
06:05How dare you?
06:07Dad!
06:08Get lost, Disgrace.
06:10I told you, not any woman can marry into our family.
06:14How can I trust you with Newport?
06:31Do you think you deserve this?
06:33Whatever you say.
06:36Don't try to be clever, Attorney Ziggler!
06:38I'm being generous!
06:41You didn't earn this!
06:53Killing a feat is so hard to you?
06:55It's a life we're talking about.
06:57An extra will work out the same.
06:59Master Yusef didn't get the shares.
07:02Playing the good one now?
07:03Of course not.
07:05I took the case and money that I shouldn't have.
07:08My parents died for it, and my sister...
07:10Here's some advice.
07:12Sympathy will ruin you.
07:13Thanks for your reminder.
07:15Butter up your boss.
07:16This won't happen again.
07:18Yes.
07:22Mr. Neff?
07:24Mr. Neff, let me take you home.
07:30Please don't leave me.
07:32This should be the best night of our lives.
07:35Mr. Neff, let me take you home.
07:36What have I done?
07:38Amanda.
07:39Amanda.
07:41Master Yusef, you're drunk.
07:43I'm taking you home.
07:47I'm not Amanda.
07:49I'm your assistant.
07:52Sorry.
07:53Sari, so sorry.
07:55So sorry.
07:59Please don't leave me.
08:03Just a mechanic's daughter.
08:05How long is he going to keep this drama?
08:07Newport is breaking ground next week.
08:09Savannah Anderson will be there.
08:10Anderson family helped us a lot.
08:12Whoever marries Savannah gets 10% of the shares.
08:16Zeke has been following up the project.
08:18Let.
08:19Miss Amanda, please stop.
08:20Master Zeke paid Kurt.
08:21It's Yusef's kid.
08:24They forced me.
08:26Now it's gone.
08:31Can you prove it?
08:33His seal is on it.
08:35Dad, it's his seal.
08:36And it's from our bank.
08:38I can't believe this.
08:39Is this the price for playing tricks if I get caught?
08:45Zeke, what have you done?
08:48Hmm.
08:51Amanda, you took my money and betrayed me.
08:57Playing double spy?
08:58Zeke, you really did this?
09:01Bring me the whip.
09:01I'm going to teach this bastard a lesson.
09:07You and your mom should both go to hell.
09:11What did you say?
09:14Zeke, I'm so disappointed.
09:18Timothy, Newport is yours.
09:20Don't let me down.
09:23You're lucky.
09:25Dad didn't kill you.
09:28Sarah, it's going to rain.
09:30Let's go back.
09:38I shouldn't feel sorry for him, right?
09:45Zeke, you're back.
09:46No one's watching.
09:48Drop the act.
09:50Brother, we're family.
09:53Why are you always so aggressive to me?
09:57I worried too much.
09:59You seem fine.
10:01Got energy for this?
10:03Want to join me?
10:12You'll like her.
10:21Stop teasing me.
10:23Enjoy.
10:24Good night.
10:30Thrilled?
10:31Thrilled?
10:33Is he really your brother?
10:36Offering him your woman?
10:39Wrong.
10:40I'm sharing.
10:43Get the job done, and your sister gets a skin for it from a top expert.
10:48Don't betray me.
10:51Not sure what I'll do when I'm mad.
10:57My eldest son, Timothy, will lead the Newport Project.
11:07Thanks for attending this ceremony.
11:09I'll take Nefskai to the next level.
11:16Savannah, haven't seen Timothy for a while, huh?
11:18Savannah, nice to meet you again.
11:20I'm Timothy.
11:20Where's Yusuf?
11:25For God's sake!
11:31Hey, are you Zeke?
11:33Zeke nepped.
11:34You ruined my dress and expect to leave?
11:36I'll pay.
11:37How?
11:38It's one of a kind.
11:40Follow me.
12:00Now it all makes sense.
12:02Had me seduce Yusuf so you could marry the rich Aniris.
12:09I need to find a way to stall Yusuf.
12:12Oops!
12:14Are you okay?
12:16Sprained my ankle.
12:18Let's go to the hospital.
12:29She's Yusuf's assistant?
12:30Jealous?
12:31Me?
12:32Why?
12:32But she's trouble for sure.
12:34Heard she crossed the wrong people and got her family killed.
12:36A walking disaster.
12:37I don't like gossip.
12:38A classy lady should know when to shut up.
12:41You!
12:44What are you doing?
12:46Your earrings don't match the dress.
12:49You'll get them back next time.
12:55Master Zeke?
12:56What's wrong, Assistant Zegler?
12:58She twisted her ankle.
13:00It's gonna take a while to recover.
13:02What a gentleman.
13:04Always sweet to the gals.
13:20Sarah, no need to come.
13:22Be careful.
13:23Good night.
13:24It's fine.
13:25Well, I'm heading back.
13:27Take it easy.
13:28Good night, Master Yusuf.
13:35Impressive.
13:36Got your place in this house.
13:38And his attention.
13:40I guess I did my job well.
13:42I underestimated you.
13:44A task from you?
13:45I've gotta nail it.
13:46No matter what.
13:47That's smooth.
13:48You're quite a pro with men.
14:01This is your house.
14:02Aren't you afraid and busted?
14:04I like the thrill.
14:06What about you?
14:08Attorney Ziegler?
14:12Pervert.
14:14I like it as well.
14:22You should focus more on Savannah.
14:24Your father is rooted for her and Yusuf.
14:27They're not a good match.
14:28And you suit her better?
14:31What's this attitude?
14:42Sarah?
14:45I just woke up.
14:48Should we invite him?
14:50What is it, Master Yusuf?
14:52Just checking on you.
14:53Does it still hurt?
14:56I feel better.
14:58It's not swollen.
15:02What's wrong, Sarah?
15:03Get away!
15:04Get away from me!
15:05Shut your mouth down!
15:09Get away from me!
15:23Who the fuck ruined my-
15:36Mr. Koto!
15:37Mr. Koto!
15:38Mr. Koto!
15:53Close your eyes
15:56Whichever hand touched her, destroy it
15:58Yes, Mr. Conte
16:01My hand
16:06Wanna leave me?
16:07You kidnapped me
16:08I don't even know you
16:14What are you doing?
16:16Don't move
16:25Wearing this means you are a Conte
16:30And you can never escape from me
16:32Clean yourself up
16:33Tomorrow morning, the wedding
16:43Well, well, the piano girl?
16:47My brother's obsessed with you
16:49What?
16:51It suits you
16:53I won't marry him
16:55Conte family or whatever
16:56I don't care
16:57Release me
16:58Are you serious?
17:00Honey, you think you'll survive the night?
17:03Axton family's rivals knew you helped Sophia
17:06Your parents are in danger
17:09Only we can save them
17:11Well, get ready
17:12Your fiancé is waiting
17:23The bride comes
17:34She's so beautiful
17:35She is so beautiful
17:36Absolutely
17:37She looks stunning
17:45Simon Conte, do you take Martina Collins as your wife?
17:48I do
17:49Martina Collins
17:51Do you take Simon Conte as your husband?
17:58Do you?
18:03I do
18:05I pronounce you husband and wife
18:08You may kiss your bride
18:20Let's go
18:21I can't
18:26Get me down
18:39Don't come any closer
18:45We're officially married now
18:46So what?
18:55No
18:56Please
19:10Please
19:11Get me down
19:50Don't move.
20:05Please don't do this, Simon.
20:15Forget it.
20:16It's been a long day.
20:18Good night.
20:25Why is he still frowning?
20:36Why is he still frowning?
21:01Why is he still frowning?
21:03Why is he still frowning?
21:13Why is he still frowning?
21:22Why did you drag me into your mess?
21:24I didn't sign up for this Simon Conte.
21:31You don't have a choice.
21:46Miss Collins, why are you dressed like this?
21:50Enjoy the show.
22:04What the hell are you wearing?
22:08What, don't like it?
22:08Why is he still frowning?
22:31Why is he still frowning?
22:34Why is he still frowning?
22:41Why is he still frowning?
22:42Why is he still frowning?
23:04I don't have a choice.
23:05I don't have a choice.
23:12Gorgeous. That's beautiful.
23:17Leave me alone.
23:18Don't be shy. Let's compliment.
23:21Let go! Don't you dare touch me!
23:28Piss off.
23:32Who are you?
23:38Who are you?
23:46Touch her again and die.
23:49Alright, alright, alright. I didn't mean any harm.
23:57Let's go.
24:04Simon, thank you for helping me, but I won't forgive you for this.
24:21Are you flaunting this dress to get back at me?
24:24Remember your identity, Mrs. Conti.
24:38Oh, my God!
24:43No, no, no.
24:45No, no, no, no.
24:50Oof.
25:01Simon, you jerk.
25:06You hate me so.
25:11Thanks to you, I'm stuck in this mafia mess.
25:15I'm just an ordinary person.
25:18Maybe you're not so terrible.
25:20But you're a gangster, you kill people.
25:23Ever consider I only kill those who deserve it?
25:27Enough, you're drunk.
25:33Put me down, asshole.
25:35Why did you trap me?
25:37I want to play the piano.
25:39Why won't you let me?
25:41I hate you.
25:54Simon, don't you dare touch me.
26:14What's so special about today?
26:20I ran into Leo.
26:24Your ex?
26:26What did he say?
26:27He offered to get me out of here.
26:30And you?
26:33Freedom's tempting.
26:35But I don't trust him.
26:41Wise choice.
26:52You don't have work to do?
26:54Anything can wait.
27:00Take a shower.
27:01You're all sweaty.
27:03Hiding something from me?
27:09Hiding something from me?
27:12No, you need a shower.
27:15All right.
27:30So legit?
27:41Damn, I know nothing about him.
27:49It's my birthday.
27:58Simon, don't make me regret this.
28:08Martina, what are you doing?
28:12Nothing.
28:13I just want to search something.
28:16Yeah?
28:18Are you lying to me?
28:23Thought you wanted a shower.
28:28I don't know.
28:29I don't know.
28:30I don't know.
28:49Why did you lie to me?
28:51Why?
28:52I didn't.
28:57You still love Leo?
29:00No.
29:09You'd enjoy if he did this to you?
29:13Enough, Simon.
29:14He's just my ex.
29:20Do us both a favor.
29:22Stop harming people.
29:25Stop harming people.
29:38Stop harming people.
29:45I brought it.
29:46When can I leave?
29:48Don't worry, Martina.
29:49The police is on it.
29:50You can leave him soon.
29:59Got the evidence on your brother.
30:08Now, about my share.
30:17What the fuck is this?
30:20What's wrong?
30:21Martina gave me this.
30:22These are regular financial reports.
30:24Worthless.
30:25She tricked you, dumbass.
30:28I didn't mean it.
30:29Mr. Conti, believe me.
30:31Get me something, or I'll chop you up.
30:36Martina, how dare you.
30:39I'll make you pay.
30:57Martina, you lying bitch.
30:59Now, Andrea's after me.
31:01You won't get off easy.
31:02Leo, it's your own fault.
31:05If you worked for the police, you wouldn't end up like this.
31:10Mr. Conti, I want five million in cash,
31:13or you won't see Gorgeous Wife again.
31:32Release her, Leo.
31:33Leo, I've got the money.
31:36Kick it over.
31:44She's all yours.
31:53Are you all right?
31:58Watch out!
32:05In the name of the Blood Moon, Carmella Bloodthorne, you are summoned to receive your elevation to Duchess.
32:19By my authority as the King of the Vampires, I grant you this power.
32:25I shall follow you for eternity, Your Majesty.
32:28Your Majesty!
32:29Please!
32:30Save our child!
32:32Who is this madwoman?
32:33Your Majesty, she is Seraphina Nightsilver.
32:36Your Majesty, she's lost her mind ever since her child died of blood recession.
32:40It's truly tragic.
32:42It was you!
32:43You murdered my child!
32:44Your Majesty, her werewolf blood is spiraling out of control again.
32:51Guards, put a silent stone collar on this lunatic and throw her into the forgotten spire.
33:10You crossed Carmella.
33:12Don't expect to see the moon ever again.
33:14Hayden!
33:15My sweet Hayden!
33:22Another mad one.
33:26Seraphina Nightsilver, offering my respects to Morgana Wolf's faith.
33:30Last of the Moonbreaker tribe.
33:32The living legend of the Blood Moon War.
33:34You know me?
33:35Who doesn't?
33:36The great chieftest who nearly topped the vampire court.
33:39To the vampires, you are Moonwrath.
33:41To the werewolves, the Moonbreaker.
33:43The elders still call you the root of all chaos.
33:46So did you get yourself thrown in here just to insult me?
33:49I am here to be your apprentice.
33:51Teach me.
33:52Teach me how to have my revenge.
33:53And what exactly are you seeking revengeance for?
33:57He was my only son!
33:59It was Carmella!
34:01She kept the blood healers from him!
34:03She killed Hayden!
34:05It's all my fault.
34:06I was so overwhelmed by my first pregnancy that my blood grew unstable.
34:10You're pregnant?
34:11The blood healers say it's a boy.
34:12An heir to the Blood Moon's power.
34:14Splendid.
34:15Spread the word.
34:16Grant her the Blood Moon crown.
34:17The court shall treat her as queen.
34:21Do you see now?
34:23He doesn't care about you.
34:24He didn't care about your child.
34:26He only cares about the one I'm carrying.
34:28If you want someone to blame, blame your own weakness.
34:35No!
34:41Seeking revenge?
34:43Plea than anything.
34:44No different.
34:45More than anything.
34:46Then let your submission and patience die here.
34:49From this day forth, you are no longer the prey.
34:53Carve a mark into my chains with this bone shard.
34:56If you can cut deep enough, I'll teach you.
35:02Teach me what?
35:04How to walk out of this cage alive.
35:10Barely a passing grade.
35:12You faked madness to get into this forgotten spire.
35:16What is your true endgame?
35:17I want to stand above everyone.
35:19It's the only way I can truly avenge Hayden.
35:21If you learn my ways, aren't you afraid of being loathed by both races?
35:25I don't give a damn what they call me.
35:27As long as I get my revenge.
35:30Strip.
35:34Snap out of it.
35:36Do you see?
35:39If you want to burn the entire court down,
35:42your body, your eyes, and your hatred,
35:45they will be your sharpest blades.
35:49Tomorrow.
35:50Lesson two.
35:51The voice.
35:52The voice?
35:53How to make a man forget his own name.
35:56Just by hearing you speak.
35:59Today, we master the voice.
36:03The second rule of the blood charm.
36:05Your voice isn't for begging.
36:07It's for commanding.
36:10Come here.
36:12Better.
36:12Again.
36:15Come here.
36:22The twin voice.
36:23You've awakened the twin voice,
36:25even under the suppression of the silencing stone collar.
36:28Peace, my lady.
36:29Islot may be the queen,
36:30but she's only given him daughters.
36:32She can't hold a candle to you.
36:34True.
36:34Now that the filthy hybrid's bab is gone,
36:36Theron is the king's only son.
36:38It's only a matter of time before I take the crown for myself.
36:41Precisely, my lady.
36:44You've learned everything I have to give.
36:47Take this and find Alara Moon Whisper.
36:50She's of the Frosthal tribe.
36:51She'll be an ally to you.
36:54No one has ever left this forgotten spire.
36:56Do you truly have a way to get me out?
37:00In ten days,
37:01the king will hold the moon prayer ceremony at the moon temple.
37:04What will happen then?
37:05That is the day you walk free.
37:14Serafina.
37:15Help me.
37:24Lugana!
37:25I've passed everything I know to you.
37:28From here on,
37:29the path is yours to walk alone.
37:32No!
37:34We're leaving together!
37:35Remember,
37:37never fall in love with anyone.
37:39This is my final lesson.
37:41Guard your heart.
37:44Morgana!
37:49No!
37:50Morgana!
38:02The forgotten spire is on fire!
38:04Put it out!
38:05Hurry!
38:05The spire is lost!
38:06Get the water here!
38:08Morgana.
38:09I will keep your words in my heart.
38:11Into the Senken Fury.
38:27Morgana.
38:36This crest?
38:37You serve Chieftain Morgana?
38:39She sent me to find you.
38:42The chief!
38:43Is she...
38:43She remained in the Tower of Oblivion.
38:46If this was her will,
38:47then from this moment on,
38:49I answer to you.
38:49I'm going back to His Majesty.
38:51You already have a plan?
38:52Everything's in place.
38:53I'm just missing one thing.
38:54What is it?
38:58Luck.
38:58The moon goddess has manifest!
39:01Who is she?
39:02Your Majesty,
39:03she is a handmaiden.
39:05Seraphina Nightsilver.
39:06After the fire at the Tower of Oblivion,
39:08all exiled moonbound
39:08were relocated to the Hall of Everlight.
39:10Your Majesty,
39:11this woman is pretending!
39:12She...
39:19Your Majesty,
39:20I know I am guilty.
39:21I dare gott stand before you again.
39:23I will return at once
39:24and answer with my life.
39:26Guilty?
39:27You brought the rain.
39:28That makes you a hero of the court.
39:29Seraphina Nightsilver,
39:30for her service in invoking the moon,
39:32is hereby elevated to Countess
39:34and granted residence at Moontime Court.
39:53Your Majesty's here,
39:55and not a word.
39:56I was wondering,
39:58that dance you gave at the altar,
40:00was it meant for me?
40:01What do you think?
40:03Three years.
40:05You kept up the act for three whole years.
40:08Why stop now?
40:10Because I don't want to anymore.
40:12Does Your Majesty disapprove?
40:14No.
40:15I like it.
40:16Your Majesty,
40:17Lady Carmela has sent word.
40:18The Second Prince won't stop crying.
40:20She requests your presence.
40:21Go.
40:21The child comes first.
40:23You're sending me away.
40:24I'm only passing along
40:25the Second Prince's request
40:26for Your Majesty's presence.
40:29Tell Carmela the Second Prince is crying.
40:31Bring a blood healer.
40:32I'm not needed.
40:33What did he say?
40:34His Majesty said,
40:35the Second Prince won't stop crying.
40:37A blood healer is needed.
40:38He said he's not required.
40:40That hort.
40:42What did she do to have him
40:43so completely under her spell?
40:44Please calm yourself, my lady.
40:46It's probably just a passing fascination.
40:47Passing fascination?
40:48He has never once spent the night
40:50with another woman.
40:50Not once.
40:51Three years locked away in the tower.
40:53And the moment she's out,
40:54she goes straight for His Majesty.
40:56Fine.
40:56Very well.
40:57My lady,
40:58shall I find an opportunity?
40:59Not yet.
40:59Let her enjoy her moment.
41:00Did you find what I asked for?
41:01Yes.
41:02She was in prison with a wolf
41:03named Morgana.
41:04Morgana Wolfbaith,
41:05the last of the Broken Moon Tribe.
41:06Morgana Wolfbaith.
41:07No wonder.
41:08No woman can learn
41:08that kind of dance alone.
41:09She had a teacher.
41:10Morgana is dead.
41:11She died in the tower.
41:12Then let her rot.
41:13The student is still alive.
41:19Keep watch on Moontime Court.
41:21I want to know everything she does.
41:23Yes, my lady.
41:24Serafina Nightsilver.
41:25Let's see how long
41:26you can stay in favor.
41:29What's Carmela doing?
41:30Strangely quiet.
41:31She skipped both
41:32Blood Moon Councils
41:33claiming illness.
41:34She's not recovering.
41:35She's waiting.
41:36Waiting for what?
41:37For me to make a mistake.
41:38We don't need to find her.
41:40She will come to us.
41:45My lady,
41:46Vaseela requests an audience.
41:50Vaseela,
41:50such a late visit.
41:52What brings you here?
41:53By Lady Carmela's order,
41:54I've come to retrieve
41:55your title seal.
41:56You are not worthy of it.
41:57The seal was granted
41:59by His Majesty.
42:00If she wants it,
42:00she can come take it herself.
42:02Then don't blame me
42:02for what happens next.
42:03The seal was granted to her.
42:18She's not a thief.
42:21She's not the most
42:23I've come to see you.
42:23for her.
42:23She's not the same.
42:32I've come to see you.
42:34Blood charm.
42:37Let me see what Morgana taught you
42:58My lady
43:19Sicily has a savage tradition known as the claiming rooted in old honor codes and mafia control
43:24It demands the groom steal his bride away at midnight fighting through her family's guards to prove his power and
43:29right to her
43:30I waited three years for Dominic at last he and his men slipped into my courtyard
43:34I was ready to run to him until I heard his hushed order
43:36Grab Bianca in the chaos
43:38She's fragile
43:38If she's sold off to the don of the Valentino family to settle the debt
43:41She won't survive the night
43:42As for Elena she'll fight like hell
43:44She'll keep herself safe
43:45The men hesitated
43:46Dominic
43:47You and Elena are already married
43:49If she finds out she'll burn this place to the ground
43:51Let her
43:52It's dark enough
43:53A case of mistaken identity during the claiming will be easy to explain
43:57I'll calm her down later
43:58He paused
43:59His voice turning icy
44:01Besides
44:01The marriage license she signed was a forger
44:03I promised Bianca a safe life in Palermo
44:06She's my priority
44:07I heard every word from behind the door
44:09I didn't scream
44:10I didn't cry
44:11I just slipped back into the room
44:13They'd expected me to fight
44:14To hurt anyone who tried to take me
44:16Instead I silently climbed onto the back of the man who'd broken into my chamber
44:21Elena
44:22My contact at the registry checked
44:24You
44:25You aren't actually Dominic's legal wife
44:27Something inside my chest shattered
44:29I'd lived as Dominic's wife for five years
44:32All that time
44:33The Russo family never accepted me
44:35His mother never used my name
44:36Only ever referring to me as
44:38That girl
44:39At family galas
44:40I was always seated at the farthest table
44:42In official portraits
44:43I was placed at the edge
44:44So I could be easily cropped out
44:46Dominic said his mother wouldn't let up until I broke
44:49So he sent me back to the Moretti estate
44:50He promised he'd follow our traditions
44:52And complete the formal claiming ritual
44:54To bring me back as his daughter
44:55Then the Russo family would have no choice but to accept me
44:59I waited
44:59For three years I'd held my time
45:02Longing for this night
45:03But he'd come for another woman
45:04He'd kept me deceived for years
45:06With a forged marriage license
45:08All to hide the truth
45:09The one he truly meant to claim
45:11Was my half-sister, Bianca
45:12I stared at my reflection
45:14My face was empty
45:15Shouts exploded in the courtyard
45:17The ritual had begun
45:19Laughter rang out
45:20Boots thudded against stone
45:22And guards put on a show of resisting
45:24Ritual torches painted half the sky red
45:26All the excitement was for them
45:28The celebration was for Bianca
45:30The other group of men had come from the Valentino family
45:32They'd originally come from Bianca
45:34By the rules of the ritual
45:35If a woman didn't want to be taken
45:37She could hide and send them away empty-handed
45:39But Bianca didn't hide
45:40She waited in her room to be taken
45:42And the man she waited for
45:44Was my husband
45:45The room I was in wasn't mine
45:46It was Bianca's
45:47That afternoon
45:48My stepmother pulled me aside
45:50For once
45:50Her voice was gentle
45:51Elena
45:52Stay in Bianca's room tonight
45:53Yours is too far back
45:54Too quiet
45:55They'll never find you
45:56The men coming for Bianca are savages
45:58You've always been tough
45:59You can handle the wrong play
46:01Bianca is fragile
46:02If she gets caught in the crossfire
46:04It'll be a disaster
46:05I said nothing
46:06I knew exactly what she meant
46:07By the rules of the claiming
46:09The groom's men would storm in
46:10The woman was expected to fight and struggle
46:12It was called the gauntlet
46:14The harder she fought
46:15The more valuable she was considered
46:16The groom had to prove he could take her by force
46:19Those punches and shoves were real
46:21My stepmother studied my face
46:22Testing me
46:23Besides
46:23Dominic has never been to the Meretti estate at night
46:26The front room
46:26He'll find you faster
46:28Back then
46:28I'd only wanted to make things easier for Dominic
46:31I agreed
46:32I even texted him my room location
46:33A roar of celebration erupted outside
46:35We got her
46:36The bride is ours
46:37Laughter and cheering rang out
46:39Followed by the sharp crack of celebratory gunfire
46:41I listened but didn't move
46:42I knew exactly who they'd taken
46:44I could picture Dominic carrying Bianca through the crowd
46:47His men shielding them as guests hurled objects and blocked their path
46:50Bianca would hide her face against his back
46:53Pretending to struggle
46:54How perfect
46:54I lowered my gaze
46:56Moments later
46:57My door was kicked in
46:58A group of men flooded into the dark room
47:00Their footsteps heavy and chaotic
47:02Someone seized my arm
47:04Hands began shoving and striking me
47:06I felt fists slam into my shoulders and back
47:08This was the gauntlet
47:09The harder the beating
47:10The more the family valued the bride
47:12I didn't flinch or resist
47:14I let them yank me from my chair
47:15And drag me towards the door
47:17At first it felt like a formality
47:18But the violence quickly turned ugly
47:22Someone slammed my arm against the stone wall
47:25Fists began hammering my ribs with real, cruel force
47:29This was intentional
47:30The pain was excruciating
47:32But I didn't make a sound
47:33I should have known you were tough, Elena
47:35I finally understood what my stepmother had meant by calling me tough
47:39Just when I thought it would never end
47:41Someone stepped in to shield me
47:44Enough!
47:45It was a stranger's voice
47:47Sharp with fury
47:48He blocked the others
47:50Shoving the attacker's back with his arms
47:53That's the way it works
47:54The harder we hit
47:56The more she's worth
47:57What rule?
47:59His voice dropped to a dangerous growl
48:01This isn't your wife!
48:03If someone was beating your woman like a dog
48:05Would you just stand there and watch?
48:06The room went silent
48:08He glanced back at me
48:11In the shadows
48:12I could only make out the sharp line of his jaw
48:14Then he bent down and hoisted me onto his back
48:17Who is he?
48:18He's taking this ritual way too seriously
48:20He carried me out in long, steady strides
48:22People chased after us
48:24Throwing things and blocking the way
48:26But his grip on my legs never wavered
48:28When he finally carried me out of my private courtyard
48:31He paused to catch his breath
48:35In the distance
48:36The faint glow of ritual torches moved
48:39That was the other group
48:40Through the bushes
48:41I heard their laughter
48:43Dominic was at the front
48:44Sweat soaked but wearing a triumphant smile
48:47Bianca was on his back
48:48Her arms wrapped tight around his neck
48:50His men were cheering
48:52Kiss her!
48:53Kiss her!
48:53I lay silent on the stranger's back
48:56As they drew near
48:58Torchlight flickered across my face
49:00Dominic's eyes flicked over me
49:02And the two of the Mormon me for a split second
49:04Then his gaze moved on
49:05Turning back to his men as he joked and laughed
49:07He didn't recognize me
49:10Bianca whispered something in his ear
49:12And he leaned in with a soft smile
49:15I suddenly thought back to three years ago
49:17When I'd returned to the Moretti estate
49:18To visit my father and stayed for a while
49:20The first time Dominic came to find me there
49:22He'd worn that exact same smile
49:24That day, my father's men put him to the test
49:26They blocked him at the gates and roughed him up
49:28Just to see if a Russo truly cared for a Moretti girl
49:31He'd shown up at my door with a split lip and bruised ribs
49:34I asked if it hurt
49:35For my wife, I'd take a lot worse
49:38He was a spoiled Russo heir who'd never been hurt before
49:40Yet he'd taken a beating from my father's men
49:43Just for me
49:43He always acted like it was nothing
49:45But I knew the truth
49:46My father's men didn't go easy on outsiders
49:49Another time, it poured rain
49:51He showed up soaked to the bone
49:53His shirt torn
49:55But the pastries tucked inside his jacket were still dry
49:58I called him an idiot for coming out in weather like that
50:01Didn't want you to wait too long
50:03I held those pastries
50:04Staring at the cut on his cheek and thought
50:06This is the man I'll spend my life with
50:08But now he carried Bianca with that exact same smile
50:12Come on, Bianca
50:14My vision blurred for a second
50:16Then sharpened again
50:17You're not gonna drop me, are you?
50:19No, never
50:19Are you sure?
50:19Yes
50:20Are you sure?
50:20Yes
50:20When did it all start to change?
50:22Probably three years ago
50:23When my father died
50:24I felt completely hollow inside
50:26I'll handle it
50:27Dominic cancelled everything to stay at the Moretti estate with me for two weeks
50:30Non salchare
50:31The day he had to leave
50:32He took my hand and spoke softly
50:34Elena
50:35You just got through the funeral and you look awful
50:37If my mother sees you like this, she'll start on you again
50:39I don't want you putting up with that
50:40Just stay here at the estate and rest
50:42You've always wanted to take over the family business, right?
50:44I'll go back and smooth things over at home then come get you
50:46I looked at him and nodded
50:48I was truly exhausted from the constant fighting with his mother
50:51Back then I believed he was looking out for me
50:53That he didn't want me to go back and face those cold stares
50:56Only later did I realize distance doesn't create beauty
50:59It just makes it easier for him to love someone else
51:01Last year when Mrs. Russo turned 60
51:03Dominic came to bring me back
51:05The moment I stepped inside I saw my stepsister Bianca
51:08She was supposed to be in Palermo for work
51:10But there she was in the living room
51:12Arranging fruit
51:12Her movements smooth and familiar
51:14So she lived here now
51:15Dominic paused while taking off his shoes and explained
51:18Bianca's workplace is near our house
51:20She's staying here temporarily
51:21There wasn't a trace of guilt in his voice
51:23And I didn't push for more
51:25My stepmother had married into the Moretti family
51:27Long after Bianca and I were grown
51:28We'd never been close
51:30Over the years we'd only seen each other during holidays
51:32I couldn't quite put into words how I felt about her staying there
51:35Hey sis
51:37Don't worry I'm just crashing here for a bit
51:39I'll move out once I find a place
51:41I nodded but said nothing
51:42Back then I never could have imagined
51:44For three years I waited alone in the empty Moretti estate
51:47And all that time my little sister had been working in the Russo house
51:50Now watching Bianca on Dominic's back it all suddenly clicked
51:54I hadn't been waiting for him to bring me home at all
51:57I'd been waiting for my heart to die
51:59Bianca's voice drifted closer on the wind
52:01What about Elena?
52:02If she finds out she'll lose it
52:04She's all barking no bite
52:05She'll get over it after throwing a fit
52:07He paused his voice lowering
52:09It's pitch black during the claiming
52:11I just made a mistake
52:12She'll feel sorry for me before she even gets angry
52:14Once she finds out I'll just smooth it over
52:18Bianca laughed softly
52:19My knuckles whitened
52:21One of his men spoke up suddenly
52:22Kappa what if someone else claimed Elena?
52:24The group fell quiet
52:26Then Dominic laughed
52:27You think she'd let anyone take her without a fight?
52:29With that temper of hers she'll tear the place apart tonight
52:31True
52:32No way Elena goes quietly
52:33Feel sorry for that poor basket
52:35Wonder what he looks like now
52:37The laughter swelled
52:38I looked down
52:39Let's go
52:40He must have heard everything
52:42Heard them laughing about me
52:43Heard how they thought I'd tear the roof off
52:45But he said nothing
52:47He just kept walking
52:48Homelessly
52:48Heśla
52:48I
52:48I
52:48I
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