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00:02The night before my wedding, I got a keycard. Presidential suite. A penthouse in Manhattan.
00:07The place my fiancé, Don Nico Bellini, proposed. The place we first made love.
00:13I thought he wanted to relive that night. A pre-wedding surprise.
00:16Then I opened the door. All I saw was his back.
00:31It's nothing personal. I'm just tired of the act. You needed to see the real me before the wedding, so
00:38you don't give me any shit later.
00:39Don't worry. You'll still be the official Mrs. Bellini. You've been with me for ten years. Your hands aren't clean
00:44either.
00:45You did it all for my business. Who else in this city would have you?
00:49So, the wedding's tomorrow. As planned. I'll give you your spectacle.
00:54He thought I'd break. I just slipped his rock off my finger. The engagement ring. I put it on the
00:58table and walked away.
01:00The next day, Nico Bellini stood at the altar of St. Patrick's Cathedral, dressed like a king, waiting for me
01:06to bow.
01:06I didn't run. I didn't hide. I walked right up to him, on the arm of his greatest enemy.
01:16You wanted a wedding. Here it is. The marriage certificate? It belongs to him now.
01:28Serafina, over here. Look here. You're New York's top art consultant. How does it feel marrying the Dawn of the
01:33Bellucci family?
01:34A match made in heaven. The wedding of the century.
01:37Reporters, disguised as guests, swarm the entrance to St. Patrick's Cathedral.
01:42Miss Vitale, your gallery has supplied high society with countless treasures.
01:47Today, you've become the most precious piece of art, yourself.
01:50I ignored the camera flashes and the endless praise, walking toward the church, blanked by my bodyguards.
01:56He called me this morning.
01:57I'd fucked that woman all night. Seven times.
02:02I needed to catch up on sleep to have enough energy for the wedding, so I couldn't come pick up
02:06my bride.
02:09He was so sure I'd come on my own. He walked toward me and gave me a light kiss on
02:13the lips.
02:15Baby, you finally made it.
02:18It's fine. I know you're a busy man.
02:20Yeah.
02:22Boss, that move last night was cold.
02:24Making her watch you with another woman, and she still shows up today, smiling in a wedding dress.
02:29Yeah, any other woman would have lost her mind.
02:32Our Donna's got guts.
02:33Of course she does.
02:34She's been with me for ten years. What hasn't she seen?
02:37Besides, who else in the city would dare to have her?
02:39Everyone here knew how much money I'd laundered for him over the last ten years.
02:43How many messes I'd cleaned up.
02:45My hands weren't clean. Like he said, who else would have me?
02:48Just then, his private phone rang.
02:50He glanced at the screen. A smile touched his lips.
02:55What's wrong? Didn't I tell you to call later?
02:57Nico, I'm flying to Paris this afternoon.
03:01I made an appointment at City Hall in ten minutes.
03:04Can you come?
03:05I want to have the certificate before I go.
03:09Ten minutes? In that much of a hurry?
03:11Boss? Who was that?
03:14Isla.
03:15She's flying to Paris.
03:16Insisted on getting the marriage license before she leaves.
03:19The way she begs for it?
03:21Un-fucking-real.
03:22What about the wedding?
03:23What about it?
03:24The ceremony will take an hour or two.
03:25I'll just swing by City Hall.
03:27It's a ten-minute thing.
03:28You know how that little princess gets.
03:29If I don't keep her happy, she'll throw a tantrum at the airport.
03:33Here, get a picture of us.
03:35For the memories.
03:38Be good.
03:39I gotta go, or I'll be late for the registry.
03:42You wait for me.
03:47Ten years of my youth.
03:49Ten years of love.
03:50All for last night's humiliation and today's wait for me.
03:52I felt clearer than I had in years.
03:55Nico Bellino!
03:57If you walk out that door today,
04:01I'm replacing the groom.
04:10Replacing the groom?
04:13Serafina, what do you think this is?
04:15Some cheap soap opera?
04:20Baby, don't make a scene.
04:23Who would you replace me with?
04:25In this entire city, what man would dare touch my woman?
04:28Of course, if you actually manage to find a man who will touch you,
04:31maybe I'll two prosers in.
04:33I'll let you have your fun.
04:34I told you.
04:36You're the only official Donna.
04:37Stop messing around.
04:38Those little strays on the outside?
04:40I'm just playing, okay?
04:43Boss, maybe you should make Isla wait?
04:45It's your big day with the Donna?
04:47That little princess is more of a handful.
04:49She's not going anywhere.
04:51She has nowhere else to go.
04:56I stood in front of the cathedral.
04:58The photographer beside me held his camera,
05:00awkwardly unsure of what to do.
05:02No one said a word.
05:03I looked down at my left hand.
05:04The ring finger was bare.
05:05Last night, I left the engagement ring on the hotel coffee table,
05:09right next to that woman's scattered lingerie.
05:11A slow smile spread across my face.
05:13Nico, if you're in such a hurry to register your marriage with another woman,
05:17then go.
05:17This multi-million dollar wedding of the century,
05:19I'll be happy to take it.
05:21Let's go inside.
05:22Donna?
05:22The wedding is about to start, isn't it?
05:24Or do you want to keep over 300 of New York's most important people waiting outside?
05:31The church was packed.
05:33The elite of New York high society were all here.
05:36Politicians, business magnates, art collectors, and representatives from every family.
05:40Everyone was waiting for the wedding of the century.
05:42The wedding march began to play its solemn tune.
05:44Everything was perfect, except the groom was missing.
05:47I heard Rocco and the others shuffling behind me.
05:50They had no idea what to do.
05:51Donna, the boss just had some family business to handle.
05:55He'll be right back.
05:56Why don't you sit for a bit?
05:57Yeah, yeah.
05:57The boss knows what he's doing.
05:58It's your wedding day.
05:59He won't be late.
06:00The boss was willing to throw this wedding for you.
06:02He's not going to let a few hundred million go to waste.
06:04I glanced at the antique clock at the front of the church.
06:06Fine.
06:08I'll wait for him.
06:11Quick, bring a glass of champagne for Madam.
06:14I'll wait, but it won't be for him.
06:18The waiting room was silent except for the ticking of the clock.
06:22I looked around, taking in every detail.
06:24The waterfall of white roses by the window.
06:26The crystal curtains hanging from the dome.
06:28Even the font on the guest cards was custom designed by the best in Europe, on his orders.
06:32That was Nico.
06:33When he did something, he did it to the extreme.
06:36It was true when he pursued me, and it was true for this wedding.
06:38He made this wedding the talk of the town, the dream of every woman.
06:41And he made his cheating just as extreme.
06:43The door to the dressing room burst open.
06:45My best friend, Chloe.
06:47Serafina!
06:48I just saw Nico drive off!
06:50It's your wedding day!
06:52Has he lost his mind?
06:54He's running off to get a marriage license with another woman?
06:59I thought he was just talking shit, but did he have to pick today, when you tried on your dress?
07:04I remembered that day.
07:06Nico was standing outside the dressing room.
07:08He saw me in the dress through a crack in the door, and his eyes instantly weltered up.
07:12I have never seen a more beautiful bride.
07:15I was so jealous of you back then.
07:16I wanted to punch my own loser boyfriend.
07:19Who would have thought he could turn around and pull a stunt like this?
07:22Just then, my phone buzzed.
07:23A notification from Instagram.
07:25I opened it.
07:26A new post from Isla.
07:30The photo showed clothes scattered on a luxurious bedspread, a woman's lace panties, and a magnificent wedding dress.
07:37An identical custom-made gown to the one I was wearing, but that dress was covered in white stains.
07:41I knew exactly what they were.
07:43Isla's caption was pure provocation.
07:45Someone said he'd only be 10 minutes, but now he won't leave.
07:49Says I'm his favorite toy, and he can't get enough of me.
07:52Isla, who are you trying to piss off?
07:56Whoever's sitting in a wedding dress waiting for a man who isn't coming.
07:59I took a screenshot.
08:01What?
08:01That bitch!
08:04Calm down.
08:05Calm down?
08:06Serafina, did you see what she posted?
08:09That whore is humiliating you.
08:11I saw it.
08:12I put the phone back in my purse.
08:13My movement's as composed as if I were handling a simple business contract.
08:16You came to New York from Chicago for him?
08:19Do you know how pissed your parents were?
08:21Back then, Nico Belinci was a nobody.
08:23And you bet 10 years on him against your parents.
08:26Now you've lost everything.
08:27You even used your father's connections to launder his money, to build his network, to
08:31get him where he is today.
08:32And he had the nerve to wait until the night before the wedding to show his true colors?
08:37Serafina, wake up!
08:38A man like that isn't worth it!
08:40I stood up and walked to the full-length mirror.
08:42The woman in the mirror wore a million-dollar dress.
08:44Her makeup was perfect.
08:45Her posture elegant.
08:46Like a beautiful piece of art.
08:48Chloe, you're right.
08:49A 10-year bet.
08:50It's time to collect.
08:51You mean, you're going to break up with him?
08:53Break up?
08:54No.
08:55That's letting him off too easy.
08:57As for my parents, after the wedding is over, I'll go back and admit I lost.
09:01Today is the day I collect on all my bets.
09:06I calmed Chloe down, and I calmed myself down.
09:09I needed some air.
09:11I pushed open the French doors to the terrace and stepped outside.
09:14The New York autumn air was cool against my bare shoulders.
09:17As I was about to take a deep breath, I heard men's voices.
09:20The boss is playing with fire this time, huh?
09:23Is he really not coming back?
09:26What fire?
09:27He's got a siren wrapped around him.
09:28What's he supposed to do?
09:30Besides, the Donna is easier to handle than the little princess.
09:33The boss knows what he's doing.
09:37How long do you think the Donna will put up with it?
09:39Look at her today.
09:41The groom ditches her in front of all the media and guests, and she doesn't even flinch.
09:46With a Donna like that, the boss doesn't know how good he has it.
09:50So when is he coming back?
09:51The guests are all here.
09:53If we drag this out any longer, what's the rush?
09:57I'll give the boss a video call right now, see what the hell is going on.
10:02Boss, about the wedding.
10:03What is it?
10:10Boss.
10:14The Donna's out here.
10:15She's asking about the wedding.
10:17Tell her to wait.
10:18I'm busy.
10:20Nico, pay attention to me.
10:23Boss, sounds like you're busy over there.
10:26This little devil won't let me go.
10:30Well, you handle your business, boss.
10:32We can handle the Donna for you.
10:37The wedding starts in three minutes.
10:40Donna, we...
10:40Since Nico is busy, let him listen.
10:43Over 300 guests are waiting for the wedding of the century.
10:47Do you think this is appropriate?
10:49The boss is just...
10:50Why do we minutes this?
10:52Is three minutes enough for him to finish?
10:55Enough three minutes.
10:56Three minutes?
11:00Tell her I'm going for another round.
11:02I'm already hard again.
11:04Rocco, you guys keep things under control.
11:06I'll be over when I'm done.
11:12Rocco quickly hung up.
11:13The air was thick with embarrassment.
11:15I turned to leave.
11:18Donna, wait!
11:20The boss has you in his heart.
11:21You know that.
11:22After all these years, you know how men are.
11:24It's just for fun.
11:27I ignored Marco's words.
11:29Just for fun?
11:30I walked back to the waiting room, my mind replaying the last 10 years.
11:34I never wanted to believe that the man I'd been with for a decade would change his heart
11:37for some girl fresh out of college.
11:39Isla Marino, the only daughter of an old money New York family.
11:42The complete opposite of me.
11:43A woman who had walked the line of the underworld for 10 years.
11:46He changed after he met her at an auction six months ago.
11:49At first, I made excuses for him.
11:51The late night encrypted messages.
11:53The unfamiliar perfume on his clothes.
11:55Just some woman who hugged him too tight at a party.
11:57I chose to ignore all the suspicious moments.
12:00Until three months ago, he stopped making excuses for coming home late.
12:04He stopped hiding his phone, taking calls from her right in front of me.
12:07His voice soft and warm.
12:12Now, his men were still outside, whispering.
12:15They thought I would walk down the aisle alone, in my wedding dress.
12:18Stand before the priest, and wait for a groom who might never show up.
12:21And then I would smile and say I do to an empty space.
12:24That was the script Nico had left for me.
12:26I looked at the time.
12:2711 o'clock on the dot.
12:28The main door slowly swung open.
12:32A tall, imposing figure stood silhouetted against the light.
12:36Every smile in the room froze.
12:37Meanwhile, at Nico's private estate.
12:41Isla was wrapped in a silk sheet.
12:43Are you really leaving?
12:45I want more.
12:48Baby, I have to go.
12:49She gave me three minutes.
12:51It's been twenty.
12:53So what?
12:54What's she going to do to you?
12:59You don't know her temper.
13:01She's usually tame, but she can be a real bitch when she's pissed.
13:05But, I promised her the wedding of the century.
13:07I have to at least see the show through for her.
13:09What about the marriage license?
13:12You promised me.
13:15Of course it's yours.
13:17My legal wife can only be you.
13:19Don't worry about that.
13:20He picked up his phone from the nightstand to call his driver.
13:23But the flood of notifications on his screen made him pause.
13:26The last message was a video file.
13:28Sent by Rocco just moments ago.
13:31Nico frowned and tapped it open.
13:32His pupils shrank.
13:36Isla saw Nico's face and flinched.
13:38What is it?
13:40You look like you've seen a ghost.
13:42In the video, Serafina was smiling, where standing beside her was a man in a designer suit.
13:47Like it was their wedding.
13:51He chose that dress.
13:53He ordered those white roses.
13:55He planned this wedding.
13:57Serafina had been his woman for 10 years.
13:59His.
14:00How could this happen?
14:01And this guy.
14:02He was Caspian DeLuca.
14:04The don of the DeLuca family.
14:06The man who runs New York's oldest and most powerful family.
14:09His empire runs from violence to shit with DeLuca.
14:13A man like that.
14:14How could he possibly want Serafina?
14:16She's just the daughter of some Chicago suit.
14:19A nobody.
14:20What did she have?
14:21A pretty face and a knack for business.
14:24That's it.
14:24Besides, Caspian's always been cold.
14:27Arrogant.
14:28He's never been tied to any woman.
14:30How the hell did he suddenly show up at Nico's wedding?
14:36Nico took a deep breath.
14:38Nico thought back to when he was just a punk on the street.
14:40She gave him every penny she had to start his business.
14:43She traveled to 12 cities for him.
14:45Worked herself into the ground until she was hospitalized with a bleeding stomach.
14:50She used her father's connections to push him, step by step, to where he was today.
14:55A woman who loved him that much.
14:57How could she just turn on him?
14:59Nico dialed Rocco's number.
15:01Boss, you finally called.
15:03What the hell is going on?
15:05Why did you let Caspian DeLuca in the church?
15:08We don't know.
15:09He just showed up.
15:11Said he was here for the wedding.
15:14For the wedding?
15:16He's here to humiliate me.
15:18Boss, what do we do now?
15:19The guests are all whispering.
15:21What's to this panic?
15:22Caspian has no shame, but the local family has a reputation.
15:25He won't pull a stunt in front of all these people.
15:27But boss.
15:27But what?
15:29You need to see the second video I sent you.
15:32The red carpet stretched out before me.
15:35I held Caspian's arm, feeling the fine fabric of his suit.
15:38This was no off-the-rack tux.
15:39Just signing the papers would have been enough.
15:42The ceremony isn't important.
15:44This wedding comes with flowers, a band, 300 guests, and a Michelin star feast.
15:50And it's all free.
15:51Why let it go to waste?
15:55Besides, you already changed into this custom suit in the car behind the church.
16:00If you really didn't care, you wouldn't have come so prepared.
16:03You don't miss a thing.
16:09A free wedding.
16:10I'll play along.
16:14But, for that comment, I'll be collecting with interest.
16:21The organ began a solemn wedding march.
16:24Caspian took my hand and we started walking again.
16:26His hand was large and warm, swallowing mine completely.
16:29It was different from Miko's cold, possessive grip.
16:32This felt more like protection.
16:34The guests started whispering.
16:36Isn't that the Don DeLuca?
16:38What's he doing with Bellini's fiancé?
16:40Where's Mr. Bellini?
16:41The murmurs grew louder.
16:42I saw a few of Miko's top guys standing by the aisle.
16:46Rocco tried to pull out his phone to send a warning, but the screen read no signal.
16:52Tony pulled out his phone, too.
16:54Same thing.
16:54They finally realized it.
16:56They had completely lost control of the situation.
16:58We reached the altar.
16:59The priest, a kind old man, looked for me to the new man at my side.
17:03His confusion was obvious, but he was a professional.
17:06He recovered quickly.
17:07Ma'am, if I may...
17:08Continue.
17:09Follow the original plan.
17:10The priest nodded and opened his book.
17:12Sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows, falling on us like a blessing.
17:16Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of this man and this woman
17:22in holy matrimony.
17:23The commotion in the pews grew, some trying to take pictures, but with the cell signal
17:27jammed, the pictures weren't going anywhere.
17:30Just as the priest was about to get to the most important part of the vows.
17:33Mrs. Serafina Vitale, do you take...
17:38She does not!
17:43Serafina!
17:44Get the hell down from there!
17:46Nico's voice echoed through the church.
17:48His tuxedo was a wreck, bowtie crooked.
17:50Boss, you're finally here.
17:53Serafina, she...
17:55She walked down the whole aisle with Caspian.
17:57What?
17:58Good thing you saw that second video I sent.
18:01Rocco swallowed hard.
18:02That video.
18:03The one Rocco secretly filmed from a side corridor.
18:06In it, the aisle was long.
18:08I walked, step by step, toward Caspian.
18:11And then I offered him my hand.
18:12Nico's face turned uglier.
18:14He knew better than anyone how much I hated Caspian DeLuca.
18:17For the last five years, we'd been at each other's throats in the black market for art.
18:21Every major auction, every big deal, he had to stick his nose in it.
18:25I hated his arrogance.
18:27Hated how he never showed any mercy.
18:29Most of all, I hated how he always ruined things for me at the last second.
18:33And now, Nico couldn't process what he was seeing.
18:36Especially the way I was looking at Caspian.
18:38I had never looked at any other man with that kind of softness.
18:42The priest was frozen on the altar, unsure what to do.
18:45I didn't turn around.
18:46I just spoke calmly to the priest.
18:48Please, continue.
18:51Those two words made Nico's face go pale with rage.
18:54He stormed up the aisle.
18:56I finally turned to face the man I once loved so desperately.
18:59Right now, his eyes were filled with anger, confusion, and something that looked a lot like panic.
19:04Have you lost your damn mind?
19:07Serafina, stop this.
19:09You think this little show with him is gonna make me jealous?
19:12You think this is how you threaten me?
19:14Trying to grab my hand.
19:16I took a small step back, avoiding his touch.
19:19That simple move made his eyes darken.
19:21Who is Caspian DeLuca, the dawn of the DeLuca family?
19:24You think he can't have any debutante he wants?
19:27Any beauty he desires?
19:29You think he'd want you?
19:31A woman I've had for ten years?
19:32Caspian's eyes turned cold.
19:34Deadly.
19:35He stepped forward, shielding me.
19:38Watch your mouth, Belani.
19:39One more disrespectful word about her.
19:43I'll show you exactly how the DeLuca family does things.
19:47Seeing Caspian protect me, a flash of panic crossed Nico's eyes.
19:51He covered it up quickly.
19:53He sneered.
19:54You think I don't know your game?
19:56You're just using her to get back at me?
19:59To ruin my name?
20:00To destroy my wedding?
20:03Serafina, wake up!
20:05Don't be a pawn and think you've won!
20:09Nico took another step closer.
20:11His eyes were certain, like he still thought he was in control.
20:14Come down now, and I'll pretend today never happened.
20:17We'll have another wedding.
20:19You'll still be Mrs. Bellini.
20:21He held out his hand.
20:22He was waiting for me to run back to him.
20:24Waiting for me to gratefully accept his generosity.
20:26But I just watched him.
20:27And then, I gave him a light, airy smile.
20:30That smile made the certainty in his eyes shatter.
20:32I turned my head to Caspian beside me.
20:34He was staring at me.
20:35His dark eyes held something I'd never seen before.
20:38Something deep.
20:38Burning.
20:40Dangerous.
20:40I stood on my toes.
20:42I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him.
20:44Caspian froze for only a second.
20:46The next, he took control.
20:48He was a predator.
20:49His arm wrapped tight around my waist, pulling me against him.
20:53The kiss was forceful, dominant, almost like he was claiming me.
20:56I could feel the desire he'd suppressed for years finally exploding.
21:00Women covered their mouths.
21:02Seperana!
21:05Nico let out a strangled shriek.
21:07A sound like someone had his throat in a vice.
21:09His voice was broken, desperate.
21:11I kissed Caspian back even harder.
21:13His lips were soft and warm.
21:15A stark contrast to his cold exterior.
21:17I could taste mint.
21:19Could feel his breathing quicken.
21:20When Caspian finally pulled away, his thumb gently brushed my lip.
21:24The gesture was tender, but his eyes were hot enough to burn everything down.
21:28You started it.
21:29This time, I'm not letting you go.
21:32The second he finished speaking, men in black suits emerged from all corners of the church.
21:36Clearly, this was all planned.
21:38Drag him out.
21:39Caspian said without looking back.
21:40The bodyguards moved toward Nico with practiced efficiency.
21:43Don't you dare.
21:45This is my wedding.
21:46My church.
21:48Serafana!
21:49Wake up!
21:50He's just using you.
21:51You were with me for ten years.
21:54Ten years!
21:55How could you betray me for a man who doesn't even love you?
21:59His voice got more desperate, more broken.
22:01He's just picking up my sloppy seconds.
22:03Caspian to Golka!
22:05You're just taking the woman I'm done with!
22:07At that, murder flashed in Caspian's eyes.
22:11He signaled the guards to stop, then walked slowly over to Nico.
22:15What did you just say?
22:18Nico was shaken by his presence but refused to back down.
22:21I said you're taking my sloppy seconds!
22:25She was mine for ten years.
22:28Every inch of her skin I...
22:30Caspian's fist connected squarely with Nico's face.
22:33Blood sprayed.
22:35I'll say this one last time.
22:37Insult her again, and I'll cut your tongue out.
22:40Nico was dazed, but he still struggled.
22:42I didn't marry Isis!
22:44I never signed the papers!
22:46His voice cracked, laced with tears.
22:49This was the first time...
22:50The first time I ever really wanted to marry someone!
22:55Serafana!
22:56Please!
22:57Come back to me!
22:58I can change!
23:00I'll change everything for you!
23:02But no one was listening anymore.
23:04The guards kept dragging him out.
23:06His voice grew fainter, more broken.
23:08Until finally, it was gone.
23:12You may now exchange rings.
23:18Your hand.
23:21But with that same quiet authority, I did as he said.
23:24He opened the box.
23:25Inside was a uniquely designed ring.
23:28A platinum band with a perfect blue sapphire at its center.
23:31But it wasn't the gem that shocked me.
23:33It was the design.
23:34I knew that pattern.
23:35Carved around the sapphire were fine vines, with flowers shaped exactly like.
23:40It was fifteen years ago.
23:41Caspian and I were just kids.
23:43Already being pushed into an arranged marriage by our fathers.
23:46I fought it hard.
23:47I thought the quiet, brooding boy was boring as hell.
23:50We argued about it on the lawn of the estate.
23:52I'm never marrying a boar like you.
23:55And if I did, the ring would have to be something I like.
23:58I scribbled a few little flowers on the scrap.
24:02Here, like this.
24:04Then I threw the paper in his face and ran off.
24:06He didn't say anything then.
24:08Just quietly picked up the crumpled piece of paper.
24:10I thought he'd forgotten all about it.
24:12But he hadn't.
24:13You remembered.
24:18Focused as he slid the ring onto my finger.
24:21I've remembered for fifteen years.
24:24I had it commissioned that same day.
24:30Now you can't run away.
24:32His tone was part bossy, and part a stubbornness that was almost childlike.
24:36Fifteen years.
24:36He waited fifteen years, all because of a kid's silly tantrum.
24:40With a shaky hand, I took the man's ring from the box.
24:43The same design, the same care.
24:46Your turn.
24:47Caspian held out his long fingers for me.
24:49The moment the cool metal touched his skin, I felt a sense of safety I hadn't felt in years.
24:54Like I was back on that summer afternoon.
24:56Even then, some part of me knew.
24:58This boy would protect me for the rest of my life.
25:01In that warm, perfect moment, the church doors were thrown open.
25:04Dozens of men in black suits poured in, led by Nico.
25:09His face was terrifyingly dark.
25:11His eyes burning with a mad rage.
25:13Caspian Delico, you've crossed a fucking line!
25:17The guests screamed in terror.
25:19Some tried to run, but the exits were all blocked.
25:22Nico strode toward the altar.
25:23Stealing my woman on my turf?
25:26Every flower?
25:28Every candle?
25:30Every note of music?
25:31I paid for it all!
25:32With my blood and sweat!
25:34Every car outside!
25:35Every guard!
25:36Paid for with my money!
25:38You think you can just walk in here with a new suit and take my place?
25:43You don't run things here.
25:45Caspian didn't let go of my hand.
25:47He pulled me behind him, his eyes turning dangerous and calm.
25:50Bellini, you've already lost.
25:52Walk away with some dignity.
25:54And I can forget this happened.
26:02What have I lost?
26:03She's still wearing the dress I chose, standing in the church I decorated.
26:07You think you can just take her from me?
26:10In your dreams.
26:11Nico yanked a silver pistol from his waistband.
26:14He aimed the black barrel right at Caspian.
26:16At the same time, his dozens of thugs raised their guns.
26:19All of them pointed at us on the altar.
26:22This man trespassed on my property and stole my bride.
26:26Break his fucking legs and drag him out!
26:31Facing the barrels of a dozen guns, Caspian just sneered.
26:34His hand moved slowly toward his own waist.
26:37I knew he had a gun, too.
26:39But I put my hand on his to stop him.
26:41Don't.
26:42Then, I calmly stepped out from behind him.
26:45I faced those guns alone.
26:48Gentlemen, this is my wedding.
26:51To my husband, Caspian DeLuca.
26:53Nico's eyes got crazier.
26:55Your husband?
26:56Serafina, snap out of it!
26:58I'm perfectly aware of what I'm doing.
27:00Just then, Chloe stepped out from the side.
27:02She was holding a thick stack of papers.
27:04Rocco, Marco, Tony.
27:07Care to see what these are?
27:08She threw the files on the ground.
27:10Bank statements, stock agreements, and registration documents for the family's companies.
27:15Rocco bent down and picked one up.
27:17His face changed instantly.
27:20This...
27:21This is the rental contract for St. Patrick's Cathedral?
27:24Signed by Serafina Vitale?
27:26The contract for the custom wedding dress?
27:28Paid from an account...
27:30In Switzerland.
27:35That's impossible!
27:36That was the boss's money!
27:39Was it?
27:40Why don't you check who the real owner of those offshore accounts is?
27:44The actual majority shareholder for all of them is Serafina.
27:50For ten years, I'm the one who's been signing your paychecks.
27:54It's time to choose.
27:56The gun in Rocco's hand started to tremble, cold sweat beating on his forehead.
27:59You always knew, didn't you?
28:01You... you bitch!
28:03You planned this all along?
28:05It's called being prepared.
28:07The others quickly lowered their weapons.
28:10Donna, can we still work for you?
28:13Tony asked carefully.
28:14Only Niko still held his gun.
28:17No.
28:18Impossible.
28:19How could you so early on?
28:21Niko, put the gun down.
28:24Serafina!
28:25I just had to take care of a little business!
28:30That's all it was!
28:31For the sake of our ten years, just...
28:33come back with me, okay?
28:36We'll start over.
28:37I promise.
28:39It will only be you from now on.
28:45It's too late.
28:46I slowly took the document from my purse and tossed it at the feet of the men who had already
28:50switched sides.
28:52A marriage certificate?
28:55Stamped and sealed by City Hall?
28:57Rocco picked it up, glanced at it, and immediately dropped to his knees.
29:03Donna, we were wrong.
29:05We are willing to continue serving you.
29:07The others all knelt, too.
29:10Niko's face turned to ash, his eyes losing focus.
29:13The pistol slipped from his hand and clattered to the floor.
29:16He collapsed onto the ground.
29:18Why could you throw away ten years without a second thought?
29:20I didn't hesitate.
29:23Because you were never worth it.
29:25Caspian came to my side.
29:27He wrapped a possessive arm around my waist.
29:34The wedding is mine, the guests are mine, and the woman, she was always mine.
29:43After dealing with Niko, I went back to Caspian's estate with him.
29:46A standalone mansion on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
29:49Classic and luxurious, just like him.
29:52I sat on the living room sofa, watching the flames dance in the fireplace.
29:56My mind replayed our history.
29:58His and mine.
29:59He was the man my family chose for me when we were kids.
30:02But I craved freedom.
30:04I hated being controlled.
30:06Every time we met, we fought.
30:08I would never admit I actually had feelings for that cold bastard.
30:11What are you thinking about?
30:13Caspian's voice came from behind me.
30:15He walked over with two glasses of red wine.
30:18About when we were kids.
30:20About how we went from an arranged marriage to sworn enemies.
30:28Do you remember that graduation ceremony?
30:31He sat down next to me, a bitter smile on his face.
30:34Of course I did.
30:35It was the night before my college graduation.
30:37I was drunk at the University of Chicago's grad party.
30:41Caspian came to find me, said he had something to tell me.
30:44We ended up kissing on a bench in the campus garden.
30:46It was a light, brief kiss, but my heart was pounding out of my chest.
30:52I woke up the next morning terrified.
30:54I didn't even pack.
30:56I just ran, all the way to New York.
30:59I thought you hated me.
31:01Hate you?
31:02You ran off to New York with Nico?
31:04And I fought you, at every turn.
31:08You thought that was hate?
31:12I was jealous.
31:14Jealous?
31:15I went after Nico in business like a madman just to prove a point to you.
31:21To prove I was ten times the man that piece of trash was.
31:25So why didn't you choose me?
31:27All that business competition?
31:30That was just me.
31:32Furious that you chose him.
31:35But I could never bring myself to actually crush you.
31:38Do you have any idea how many of Nico's messes I cleaned up for you behind the scenes?
31:44Why?
31:46Because I couldn't stand to see you suffer.
31:48Caspian put his glass down and came to stand behind me.
31:51His hand brushed my shoulder, and he spoke next to my ear, his breath smelling faintly of wine.
31:56Even when you chose someone else I couldn't stand it.
31:58And then he kissed me.
32:00This kiss was nothing like that first one.
32:02It was filled with ten years of longing, ten years of desire.
32:05Like he was desperately trying to reclaim something he had lost long ago.
32:09I didn't push him away.
32:11Instead, I turned and kissed him back.
32:13I deepened the kiss.
32:14I could feel his body tremble, hear his suppressed groan.
32:17Suddenly, he swept me up into his arms.
32:21Caspian?
32:22Shh.
32:24Don't talk.
32:25He carried me up the stairs to the master bedroom and pushed open the bathroom door.
32:29I've waited too long for this, my Donna.
32:31I felt the warmth of his fingers, felt my own body responding.
32:35My reason was slipping away.
32:39Serafina, do you know how long I've wanted you?
32:42I closed my eyes.
32:43I let myself sink into this long overdue tenderness.
32:46I let myself enjoy the feeling of being cherished.
32:49His hands were gentle, skilled, awakening a desire deep inside me.
32:55Ten years.
32:56I've thought about you for ten whole years.
32:59I felt like I was melting.
33:01Who would have thought?
33:02That two people who fought since they were kids,
33:04two rivals who battled for territory in the underworld,
33:07would end up tangled so fiercely together in the same bed.
33:11A month later, I brought Caspian back to Chicago.
33:14The private jet landed at the Vitale family's private airfield.
33:18My father's motorcade was already waiting.
33:20A dozen black armored cars.
33:22A welcome fit for a conquering hero.
33:24In the family mansion, my father sat at the head of the table.
33:27The man they called the most powerful Don in the Chicago outfit watched us walk in.
33:32A satisfied smile spread across his face.
33:34You finally brought the right man home.
33:40Dad, I'm home.
33:45Welcome home, son.
33:47By the way, I have something for you.
33:51He motioned for the butler, who brought over a folder.
33:54A monopoly on the East Coast's black market for art.
33:59This was always meant for my daughter.
34:01Now I'm officially handing it over to both of you.
34:05Caspian took the file, his expression complicated.
34:08He knew what this meant.
34:11The entire East Coast art smuggling network, the money laundering channels, the underground
34:16auctions, and industry worth billions.
34:18And it was the very thing that had been Nico's lifeline.
34:21Three days later, the news spread through New York's underworld.
34:24The Bellini family was finished.
34:27Partners pulled their money.
34:28Banks froze their accounts.
34:29Even his most loyal men started to defect.
34:33Nico's empire crumbled overnight.
34:35I sat in the study of my Chicago home, watching the smell fall outside.
34:38A message came from Chloe.
34:40Nico's lost it.
34:42He finally figured out who you really are.
34:44He says he understands everything now.
34:46I let out a small laugh.
34:48Yeah, he probably did.
34:50The perfect partner he always saw was actually the hidden daughter of Chicago's underworld
34:54king.
34:54He always thought I was just some girl from a minor family with a bit of talent.
34:58He thought I was so madly in love with him I could never leave.
35:01He never knew his entire rise was just a test.
35:04He didn't just fail the test.
35:06He'd thrown away the throne with his own two hands.
35:09That night, the rain was coming down in sheets.
35:12The butler came to report.
35:14Miss, there's a man kneeling outside the gate.
35:16He says he needs to see you.
35:19I won't see him.
35:20It's Nico Belenishi.
35:27Let him kneel.
35:31Feeling soft?
35:33No.
35:34I just want him to understand what too late really means.
35:38The rain poured all night.
35:39The next morning, I opened the curtains.
35:42The space outside the gate was empty.
35:44All that was left was a rain-soaked box.
35:46A photo box.
35:48Inside were pictures from our ten years together.
35:51The shyness when we first met, the sweetness of new love, the growing distance later on.
35:56Once, these memories were my most precious treasures.
35:59Now, they were just a pile of useless paper.
36:02Throw it in the incinerator.
36:03Miss.
36:04Burn it all.
36:05Don't leave a single one.
36:06The flames in the incinerator roared.
36:08I watched the box twist and melt, Ben turned and took Caspian's hand.
36:12I was done picking up trash.
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