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00:00:04My fiancé crashed a wedding the day before I own.

00:00:07He couldn't stand watching his first love be forced to marry the most notorious playboy in New York's underworld.

00:00:13That night, they cleared everyone out of a private chapel in Manhattan.

00:00:16They got married on the spot.

00:00:18All of New York's high society was waiting to laugh at me.

00:00:21But the next morning, that so-called playboy Sebastian drove up to my estate in a flashy silver Aston Martin.

00:00:27The engine roared.

00:00:28Sunglasses on.

00:00:30He leaned against the car and whistled.

00:00:33Arthur stole my fiancé, so you owe me a wife.

00:00:37Marry me.

00:00:37Fair deal, right?

00:00:39I nodded.

00:00:40Fair deal, I'm in.

00:00:41Sebastian didn't expect me to accept such a crazy offer.

00:00:44He took off his sunglasses, stared for a long time, and stammered.

00:00:48You mean it?

00:00:49I'll be back for you in three days.

00:00:51No backing out.

00:00:52He sped off like he was afraid I'd change my mind.

00:00:55The Aston Martin roared down the driveway, almost hitting the stone pillar at the gate.

00:00:59I laughed, watching the sports car disappear.

00:01:01I realized he wasn't as bad as the rumors said.

00:01:04He was almost cute.

00:01:05Right after Sebastian left, Arthur showed up.

00:01:08My expression went cold.

00:01:10Mr. Wood, why are you here instead of staying home with your wife?

00:01:14Arthur froze, then forced a smile.

00:01:16Vivian, I didn't want this.

00:01:18But Isabella is too soft.

00:01:20I couldn't bear to see her marry that womanizing bastard.

00:01:22It would have ruined her life.

00:01:24So he didn't care that the Corleone family and I had become a laughingstock.

00:01:28The moment he crashed that wedding, we were over.

00:01:31Leave, Mr. Wood.

00:01:33Our engagement is cancelled.

00:01:36Arthur frowned and tried to take my hand.

00:01:39Vivian, stop acting up.

00:01:40Even if I married her, it won't change a thing between us.

00:01:44You and Isabella are both my women.

00:01:46I'll treat you both equally.

00:01:47He actually had the nerve to ask me, a daughter of the Corleone family, to be his hidden mistress.

00:01:52Even if I agreed, the old men in my family with Thompson submachine guns never would.

00:01:57I stepped back and looked at him coldly.

00:01:59Women of the Corleone family do not become mistresses.

00:02:02Arthur looked annoyed.

00:02:03No one would ever call you that.

00:02:05I'd never let anyone look down on you.

00:02:06Why make this hard for me?

00:02:08I was making it hard for him.

00:02:09I almost laughed.

00:02:11He was the one who ruined our wedding.

00:02:13Married another woman and made me a joke.

00:02:16Now he was blaming me.

00:02:17I shot him a mocking look.

00:02:19I said, Corleone women do not become mistresses.

00:02:23Arthur snapped, his face darkening.

00:02:25Vivian, don't push your luck.

00:02:27Everyone knows you've been with me for years.

00:02:29You're used goods.

00:02:30Let's see who else in New York dares to marry you if you leave me.

00:02:34He turned on his heel and stormed off.

00:02:36I was shaking with rage and grief.

00:02:38The Arthur who loved me and couldn't stand to see me suffer was gone.

00:02:41Now, he belonged to Isabella.

00:02:43And Sebastian wasn't giving me time to grieve.

00:02:45The next day, the Volkov family arrived to propose.

00:02:48Over 20 black briefcases packed with cash, property deeds,

00:02:51and stock documents filled my living room wall to wall.

00:02:56My father took one look at the cases and shook his head.

00:02:59Sebastian?

00:03:00That lunatic?

00:03:02My mother added,

00:03:03His reputation is garbage.

00:03:05Once you go through with this, there's no turning back.

00:03:08But my mind was made up.

00:03:09If I couldn't have love, I would have power.

00:03:11And Sebastian, for all his flaws, was the future king of New York's underworld.

00:03:15As I was about to have the money and deeds moved to the vault,

00:03:18Arthur and Isabella walked in.

00:03:20Seeing the cases, they misunderstood.

00:03:23Arthur smirked that smug I knew it look all over his face.

00:03:26Greed flashed in Isabella's eyes.

00:03:29Wow, Vivian.

00:03:30Is all this what your family's giving Arthur to marry you?

00:03:33Isabella was the bastard daughter of a family captain and a club dancer.

00:03:37Her own family despised her.

00:03:38On her wedding day, they hadn't even given her a proper send-off.

00:03:42They kicked her out like a beggar.

00:03:43I frowned.

00:03:44No.

00:03:45Arthur scoffed.

00:03:47Stop faking.

00:03:48Yesterday you said you wouldn't marry me.

00:03:50And today you already have your money and deeds packed.

00:03:53That's right, Vivian.

00:03:54Once you move in, we'll be family.

00:03:56Arthur, didn't you bring a gift for her?

00:03:58Show her.

00:03:59Isabella chimed in.

00:04:00She nudged him.

00:04:01As she moved, a flash of light caught my eye.

00:04:03The woods had a ring, a diamond, passed down to the wife of the family head.

00:04:06Arthur had promised it to me more times than I could count.

00:04:09And now there it was on Isabella's finger.

00:04:11Isabella noticed me looking and raised her hand to flaunt it.

00:04:14Reminded by Isabella, Arthur pulled a cheap plastic hair claw from his pocket

00:04:18and tossed it at me as if he were doing me a massive favor.

00:04:21Here.

00:04:22For you.

00:04:26I looked at the tacky, chipped piece of plastic and laughed.

00:04:29Isabella got a diamond heirloom ring and I got this.

00:04:32I handed it back.

00:04:33No thanks.

00:04:34Keep such a luxury for your precious Isabella.

00:04:36Fine.

00:04:36Don't want it?

00:04:37Then it's garbage.

00:04:38Arthur's face twisted with anger.

00:04:40He snapped the clip and threw it in the trash.

00:04:42Vivian, Arthur, and I picked that out together.

00:04:43It's the thought that counts.

00:04:45She held out a pink lease dress.

00:04:46Oh, right.

00:04:46Since you're moving in with us in a couple of days, I picked out this dress for you.

00:04:49Please accept it.

00:04:50I laughed out of sheer anger.

00:04:52No one gets married in a dress like that.

00:04:53Looking at Isabella's smug face, I finally understood why they came.

00:04:56They wanted to put me in my place.

00:04:58I told you, our engagement is off.

00:04:59If you two are done, get out.

00:05:01Vivian, stop talking nonsense.

00:05:02You should try it on.

00:05:03Neither took me seriously.

00:05:04Isabella grabbed my arm, trying to pull me toward the dressing room.

00:05:07Get lost.

00:05:08Don't touch me.

00:05:08I shoved her hand off.

00:05:10I barely used any force.

00:05:11But Isabella threw herself backward onto the floor, her eyes welling up.

00:05:15I'm sorry, Vivian.

00:05:16I just wanted you to try on the dress.

00:05:18Arthur's face darted me.

00:05:19He shoved me back hard.

00:05:20Vivian, Isabella spent days picking that dress for you.

00:05:23You're a jealous, vicious woman.

00:05:24No wonder nobody wants you.

00:05:25Have fun dying alone.

00:05:26He picked Isabella up and stormed out.

00:05:28As they left, Isabella looked back over his shoulder and flashed me a triumphant smirk.

00:05:35The scene reminded me of how they first met.

00:05:37Back then, Isabella was an unacknowledged, illegitimate daughter.

00:05:41At a party, her older half-sister humiliated her, slapping her and forcing her to kneel

00:05:46after an accidental wine spill.

00:05:48Unable to stand the bullying, Arthur stepped in.

00:05:52From then on, he constantly looked after Isabella under the guise of pity.

00:05:58I believed him until the day Isabella was forced to marry Sebastian.

00:06:02And Arthur crashed the wedding to steal her away.

00:06:05That was when I realized Isabella had already stolen his heart.

00:06:10My wedding to Sebastian was on New Year's Day.

00:06:12The night before, I went to Times Square alone.

00:06:15Every year before this, Arthur had taken me for the countdown and a midnight kiss.

00:06:21This year, I went alone.

00:06:23But when I reached our usual spot, it was blocked off.

00:06:25A velvet rope and a guard stood where we used to stand.

00:06:28Beyond it, the lounge Arthur once took me to was lit up and packed with guests.

00:06:33I wasn't on the list.

00:06:34As I stood there, I overheard two women nearby.

00:06:36Mr. Wood really went all out.

00:06:38He rented the entire VIP lounge and had it redecorated for her.

00:06:41I know.

00:06:42If I were Mrs. Wood, I'd be crying tears of joy.

00:06:44That's nothing.

00:06:45He even offended a mafia prince for her and made a prominent heir just settle for being his mistress.

00:06:49I'd do anything for a man that good.

00:06:51A self-mocking smile crossed my face.

00:06:54Just as I turned to leave, a familiar voice called out from behind.

00:06:58Vivian.

00:06:58I turned around.

00:06:59Arthur and Isabella were standing just a short distance away.

00:07:05She ran over to me, holding a glass of champagne.

00:07:08Vivian, are you here for the ball drop too?

00:07:10Arthur was still angry about yesterday and gave me a harsh glare.

00:07:14Isabella held up her glass, waving it at me.

00:07:17I'm so sorry, Vivian.

00:07:19Arthur booked the whole rooftop tonight.

00:07:21Here, you can have this drink.

00:07:24No thanks.

00:07:25I took a step back, refusing to let her frame me again.

00:07:29Besides, I had no interest in using second-hand things, whether it was a drink or a man.

00:07:34Arthur's face darkened, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

00:07:37The great Miss Corlan is too good for our things anyway.

00:07:40Ignore her, Isabella.

00:07:41Let's go.

00:07:43He pulled her towards the building entrance.

00:07:46As soon as they left, a butler in a sharp suit approached me.

00:07:50Miss Vivian, the young master asked me to give you this.

00:07:54I looked at the object in surprise.

00:07:55It was a dark silver metal rose.

00:07:57The petals were sharp as blades, and deep blue diamonds were embedded at the base.

00:08:01Engraved on the stem was my name, Vivian.

00:08:04It was the most beautiful gift I had ever seen.

00:08:06I didn't want to hide it in a drawer, so I placed it on my nightstand.

00:08:10The next morning, the maids woke me early to do my makeup and dress me in my wedding gown.

00:08:16Looking in the mirror, it finally felt real.

00:08:19I was getting married.

00:08:21I was nervous, but I took a deep breath.

00:08:24I had made my choice, and I was going to see it through.

00:08:28Once I was ready, the groom's car arrived.

00:08:32But it wasn't Sebastian who stepped out.

00:08:35It was Arthur.

00:08:39I stared in disbelief as Arthur strode towards me.

00:08:44Seeing me in a white wedding gown, his face twisted in disgust.

00:08:47Vivian, who told you to wear that?

00:08:49Isabella will be upset.

00:08:51Go change before she notices.

00:08:53My temper flared at his sheer arrogance.

00:08:56Arthur, I've told you a dozen times.

00:08:57Our engagement is canceled.

00:08:59I am not marrying you today.

00:09:01My husband will be here soon, so get lost.

00:09:04Arthur scoffed.

00:09:05Cut the act.

00:09:07Who else would marry you besides me?

00:09:09Just behave, and I'll buy you whatever you want.

00:09:13I rolled my eyes.

00:09:14The man was completely delusional.

00:09:17Before I could fire back, a deep, powerful engine roared down the street.

00:09:22Arthur glanced back, frowning.

00:09:24Is someone else in the Corleone family getting married today?

00:09:26A fleet of black Rolls Royces pulled up, led by a silver Aston Martin that stopped right in front of

00:09:31us.

00:09:32Sebastian was at the wheel.

00:09:33He looked at Arthur with a lazy grin.

00:09:35Well, well, if it isn't Mr. Wood trying to steal my bride again.

00:09:40Arthur froze.

00:09:41A sudden wave of panic hitting him.

00:09:43What do you mean, your bride?

00:09:44Sebastian opened his mouth, but I cut him off.

00:09:47I stepped forward and stared into his eyes.

00:09:49Arthur, he is my husband.

00:09:52He's the man I'm marrying today.

00:10:02My fiance crashed a wedding the day before I own.

00:10:04He couldn't stand watching his first love be forced to marry the most notorious playboy in New York's underworld.

00:10:09That night, they cleared everyone out of a private chapel in Manhattan.

00:10:13They got married on the spot.

00:10:15All of New York's high society was waiting to laugh at me.

00:10:18But the next morning, that so-called playboy Sebastian drove up to my estate in a flashy silver Aston Martin.

00:10:24The engine roared.

00:10:26Sunglasses on.

00:10:27He leaned against the car and whistled.

00:10:30Arthur stole my fiancee.

00:10:32So you owe me a wife.

00:10:34Marry me.

00:10:35Fair deal, right?

00:10:36I nodded.

00:10:37Fair deal.

00:10:37I'm in.

00:10:39Sebastian didn't expect me to accept such a crazy offer.

00:10:41He took off his sunglasses, stared for a long time, and stammered.

00:10:45You mean it?

00:10:46I'll be back for you in three days.

00:10:48No backing out.

00:10:50He sped off like he was afraid I'd change my mind.

00:10:52The Aston Martin roared down the driveway, almost hitting a stone pillar at the gate.

00:10:56I laughed, watching the sports car disappear.

00:10:58I realized he wasn't as bad as the rumors said.

00:11:01He was almost cute.

00:11:02Right after Sebastian left, Arthur showed up.

00:11:05My expression went cold.

00:11:07Mr. Wood, why are you here instead of staying home with your wife?

00:11:11Arthur froze, then forced a smile.

00:11:14Vivian, I didn't want this.

00:11:15But Isabella is too soft.

00:11:17I couldn't bear to see her marry that womanizing bastard.

00:11:19It would have ruined her life.

00:11:21So he didn't care that the Corleone family and I had become a laughingstock.

00:11:25The moment he crashed that wedding, we were over.

00:11:28Leave, Mr. Wood.

00:11:31Our engagement is canceled.

00:11:34Arthur frowned and tried to take my hand.

00:11:36Vivian, stop acting up.

00:11:38Even if I married her, it won't change a thing between us.

00:11:41You and Isabella are both my women.

00:11:43I'll treat you both equally.

00:11:44He actually had the nerve to ask me, a daughter of the Corleone family, to be his hidden mistress.

00:11:50Even if I agreed, the old men in my family with Thompson submachine guns never would.

00:11:54I stepped back and looked at him coldly.

00:11:56Women of the Corleone family do not become mistresses.

00:11:59Arthur looked annoyed.

00:12:00No one would ever call you that.

00:12:02I'd never let anyone look down on you.

00:12:04Why make this hard for me?

00:12:05I was making it hard for him.

00:12:07I almost laughed.

00:12:08He was the one who ruined our wedding.

00:12:10Married another woman and made me a joke.

00:12:13Now he was blaming me.

00:12:14I shot him a mocking look.

00:12:16I said, Corleone women do not become mistresses.

00:12:20Arthur snapped, his face darkening.

00:12:22Vivian, don't push your luck.

00:12:24Everyone knows you've been with me for years.

00:12:26You're used goods.

00:12:27Let's see who else in New York dares to marry you if you leave me.

00:12:31He turned on his heel and stormed off.

00:12:33I was shaking with rage and grief.

00:12:35The Arthur who loved me and couldn't stand to see me suffer was gone.

00:12:38Now, he belonged to Isabella.

00:12:40And Sebastian wasn't giving me time to grieve.

00:12:42The next day, the Volkov family arrived to propose.

00:12:46Over 20 black briefcases packed with cash, property deeds, and stock documents filled my living room wall to wall.

00:12:53My father took one look at the cases and shook his head.

00:12:57Sebastian?

00:12:58That lunatic?

00:12:59My mother added,

00:13:00His reputation is garbage.

00:13:02Once you go through with this, there's no turning back.

00:13:05But my mind was made up.

00:13:06If I couldn't have love, I would have power.

00:13:08And Sebastian, for all his flaws, was the future king of New York's underworld.

00:13:13As I was about to have the money and deeds moved to the vault, Arthur and Isabella walked in.

00:13:17Seeing the cases, they misunderstood.

00:13:20Arthur smirked that smug I knew it look all over his face.

00:13:24Greed flashed in Isabella's eyes.

00:13:26Wow, Vivian.

00:13:27Is all this what your family's giving Arthur to marry you?

00:13:30Isabella was the bastard daughter of a family captain and a club dancer.

00:13:34Her own family despised her.

00:13:36On her wedding day, they hadn't even given her a proper send-off.

00:13:39They kicked her out like a beggar.

00:13:41I frowned.

00:13:42No.

00:13:43Arthur scoffed.

00:13:44Stop faking.

00:13:45Yesterday you said you wouldn't marry me.

00:13:47And today you already have your money and deeds packed.

00:13:50That's right, Vivian.

00:13:51Once you move in, we'll be family.

00:13:53Arthur, didn't you bring a gift for her?

00:13:55Show her.

00:13:56Isabella chimed in.

00:13:57She nudged him.

00:13:58As she moved, a flash of light caught my eye.

00:14:00The woods had a ring.

00:14:01A diamond.

00:14:02Passed down to the wife of the family head.

00:14:04Arthur had promised it to me more times than I could count.

00:14:06And now there it was on Isabella's finger.

00:14:08Isabella noticed me looking and raised her hand to flaunt it.

00:14:11Reminded by Isabella, Arthur pulled a cheap plastic hair claw from his pocket and tossed

00:14:15it at me as if he were doing me a massive favor.

00:14:18Here.

00:14:19For you.

00:14:23I looked at the tacky, chipped piece of plastic and laughed.

00:14:26Isabella got a diamond heirloom ring and I got this.

00:14:29I handed it back.

00:14:30No thanks.

00:14:31Keep such a luxury for your precious Isabella.

00:14:33Fine.

00:14:34Don't want it?

00:14:34Then it's garbage.

00:14:35Arthur's face twisted with anger.

00:14:37He snatched the clip and threw it in the trash.

00:14:39Vivian, Arthur, and I picked that out together.

00:14:41It's the thought that counts.

00:14:42She held out a pink lease dress.

00:14:43Oh right, since you're moving in with us in a couple of days, I picked out this dress

00:14:46for you.

00:14:47Please accept it.

00:14:47I laughed out of sheer anger.

00:14:49No one gets married in a dress like that.

00:14:51Looking at Isabella's smug face, I finally understood why they came.

00:14:54They wanted to put me in my place.

00:14:55I told you, our engagement is off.

00:14:57If you two are done, get out.

00:14:58Vivian, stop talking nonsense.

00:14:59You should try it on.

00:15:00Neither took me seriously.

00:15:01Isabella grabbed my arm, trying to pull me toward the dressing room.

00:15:04Get lost.

00:15:05Don't touch me.

00:15:06I shoved her hand off.

00:15:07I barely used any force.

00:15:08But Isabella threw herself backward onto the floor, her eyes welling up.

00:15:12I'm sorry, Vivian.

00:15:13I just wanted you to try on the dress.

00:15:15Arthur's face darted me.

00:15:16He shoved me back hard.

00:15:18Vivian, Isabella spent days picking that dress for you.

00:15:20You're a jealous, vicious woman.

00:15:22No wonder nobody wants you.

00:15:23Have fun dying alone.

00:15:24He picked Isabella up and stormed out.

00:15:26As they left, Isabella looked back over his shoulder and flashed me a triumphant smirk.

00:15:32The scene reminded me of how they first met.

00:15:35Back then, Isabella was an unacknowledged, illegitimate daughter.

00:15:38At a party, her older half-sister humiliated her, slapping her and forcing her to kneel after an accidental wine

00:15:45spill.

00:15:46Unable to stand the bullying, Arthur stepped in.

00:15:49From then on, he constantly looked after Isabella under the guise of pity.

00:15:55I believed him until the day Isabella was forced to marry Sebastian and Arthur crashed the wedding to steal her

00:16:02away.

00:16:03That was when I realized Isabella had already stolen his heart.

00:16:07My wedding to Sebastian was on New Year's Day.

00:16:09The night before, I went to Times Square alone.

00:16:13Every year before this, Arthur had taken me for the countdown and a midnight kiss.

00:16:18This year, I went alone.

00:16:20But when I reached our usual spot, it was blocked off.

00:16:23A velvet rope and a guard stood where we used to stand.

00:16:25Beyond it, the lounge Arthur once took me to was lit up and packed with guests.

00:16:30I wasn't on the list.

00:16:31As I stood there, I overheard two women nearby.

00:16:34Mr. Wood really went all out.

00:16:35He rented the entire VIP lounge and had it redecorated for her.

00:16:38I know.

00:16:39If I were Mrs. Wood, I'd be crying tears of joy.

00:16:41That's nothing.

00:16:42He even offended a mafia prince for her and made a prominent heir's just settle for being his mistress.

00:16:46I'd do anything for a man that good.

00:16:48A self-mocking smile crossed my face.

00:16:51Just as I turned to leave, a familiar voice called out from behind.

00:16:55Vivian.

00:16:56I turned around.

00:16:57Arthur and Isabella were standing just a short distance away.

00:17:03She ran over to me, holding a glass of champagne.

00:17:05Vivian, are you here for the ball drop too?

00:17:08Arthur was still angry about yesterday and gave me a harsh glare.

00:17:12Isabella held up her glass, waving it at me.

00:17:14I'm so sorry, Vivian.

00:17:16Arthur booked the whole rooftop tonight.

00:17:19Here, you can have this drink.

00:17:22No thanks.

00:17:23I took a step back, refusing to let her frame me again.

00:17:26Besides, I had no interest in using second-hand things, whether it was a drink or a man.

00:17:31Arthur's face darkened, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

00:17:34The great Miss Corlan is too good for our things anyway.

00:17:37Ignore her, Isabella.

00:17:39Let's go.

00:17:40He pulled her towards the building entrance.

00:17:43As soon as they left, a butler in a sharp suit approached me.

00:17:48Miss Vivian, the young master asked me to give you this.

00:17:51I looked at the object in surprise.

00:17:53It was a dark silver metal rose.

00:17:55The petals were sharp as blades, and deep blue diamonds were embedded at the base.

00:17:59Engraved on the stem was my name, Vivian.

00:18:01It was the most beautiful gift I had ever seen.

00:18:04I didn't want to hide it in a drawer, so I placed it on my nightstand.

00:18:08The next morning, the maids woke me early to do my makeup and dress me in my wedding gown.

00:18:14Looking in the mirror, it finally felt real.

00:18:16I was getting married.

00:18:18I was nervous, but I took a deep breath.

00:18:21I had made my choice, and I was going to see it through.

00:18:25Once I was ready, the groom's call arrived.

00:18:30But it wasn't Sebastian who stepped out.

00:18:32It was Arthur.

00:18:37I stared in disbelief as Arthur strode towards me.

00:18:41Seeing me in a white wedding gown, his face twisted in disgust.

00:18:44Vivian, who told you to wear that?

00:18:46Isabella will be upset.

00:18:48Go change before she notices.

00:18:50My temper flared at his sheer arrogance.

00:18:53Arthur, I've told you a dozen times our engagement is cancelled.

00:18:56I am not marrying you today.

00:18:58My husband will be here soon, so get lost.

00:19:02Arthur scoffed.

00:19:03Cut the act.

00:19:05Who else would marry you besides me?

00:19:07Just behave, and I'll buy you whatever you want.

00:19:10I rolled my eyes.

00:19:11The man was completely delusional.

00:19:14Before I could fire back, a deep, powerful engine roared down the street.

00:19:19Arthur glanced back, frowning.

00:19:21Is someone else in the Corleone family getting married today?

00:19:24A fleet of black Rolls Royces pulled up, led by a silver Aston Martin that stopped right

00:19:28in front of us.

00:19:29Sebastian was at the wheel.

00:19:30He looked at Arthur with a lazy grin.

00:19:33Well, well, if it isn't Mr. Wood trying to steal my bride again.

00:19:37Arthur froze.

00:19:38A sudden wave of panic hitting him.

00:19:40What do you mean, your bride?

00:19:42Sebastian opened his mouth, but I cut him off.

00:19:44I stepped forward and stared into his eyes.

00:19:46Arthur, he is my husband.

00:19:49He's the man I'm marrying today.

00:19:54My fiancé crashed a wedding the day before I own.

00:19:57He couldn't stand watching his first love be forced to marry the most notorious playboy

00:20:01in New York's underworld.

00:20:02That night, they cleared everyone out of a private chapel in Manhattan.

00:20:06They got married on the spot.

00:20:08All of New York's high society was waiting to laugh at me.

00:20:11But the next morning, that so-called playboy Sebastian drove up to my estate in a flashy

00:20:15silver Aston Martin.

00:20:16The engine roared.

00:20:18Sunglasses on, he leaned against the car and whistled.

00:20:22Arthur stole my fiancé, so you owe me a wife.

00:20:26Marry me.

00:20:27Fair deal, right?

00:20:28I nodded.

00:20:29Fair deal.

00:20:30I'm in.

00:20:31Sebastian didn't expect me to accept such a crazy offer.

00:20:33He took off his sunglasses, stared for a long time, and stammered.

00:20:37You mean it?

00:20:38I'll be back for you in three days.

00:20:41No backing out.

00:20:42He sped off like he was afraid I'd change my mind.

00:20:44The Aston Martin roared down the driveway, almost hitting a stone pillar at the gate.

00:20:48I laughed.

00:20:49Watching the sports car disappear, I realized he wasn't as bad as the rumors said.

00:20:53He was almost cute.

00:20:54Right after Sebastian left, Arthur showed up.

00:20:57My expression went cold.

00:20:59Mr. Wood, why are you here instead of staying home with your wife?

00:21:03Arthur froze, then forced a smile.

00:21:06Vivian, I didn't want this.

00:21:07But Isabella is too soft.

00:21:09I couldn't bear to see her marry that womanizing bastard.

00:21:12It would have ruined her life.

00:21:13So he didn't care that the Corleone family and I had become a laughingstock.

00:21:17The moment he crashed that wedding, we were over.

00:21:20Leave, Mr. Wood.

00:21:23Our engagement is canceled.

00:21:26Arthur frowned and tried to take my hand.

00:21:28Vivian, stop acting up.

00:21:30Even if I married her, it won't change a thing between us.

00:21:33You and Isabella are both my women.

00:21:35I'll treat you both equally.

00:21:37He actually had the nerve to ask me, a daughter of the Corleone family, to be his hidden mistress.

00:21:42Even if I agreed, the old men in my family with Thompson submachine guns never would.

00:21:46I stepped back and looked at him coldly.

00:21:48Women of the Corleone family do not become mistresses.

00:21:51Arthur looked annoyed.

00:21:53No one would ever call you that.

00:21:54I'd never let anyone look down on you.

00:21:56Why make this hard for me?

00:21:57I was making it hard for him.

00:21:59I almost laughed.

00:22:00He was the one who ruined our wedding.

00:22:03Married another woman and made me a joke.

00:22:05Now he was blaming me.

00:22:07I shot him a mocking look.

00:22:09I said, Corleone women do not become mistresses.

00:22:13Arthur snapped, his face darkening.

00:22:15Vivian, don't push your luck.

00:22:16Everyone knows you've been with me for years.

00:22:18You're used goods.

00:22:20Let's see who else in New York dares to marry you if you leave me.

00:22:23He turned on his heel and stormed off.

00:22:25I was shaking with rage and grief.

00:22:27The Arthur who loved me and couldn't stand to see me suffer was gone.

00:22:30Now, he belonged to Isabella.

00:22:32And Sebastian wasn't giving me time to grieve.

00:22:35The next day, the Volkov family arrived to propose.

00:22:38Over 20 black briefcases packed with cash, property deeds, and stock documents filled my living room wall to wall.

00:22:46My father took one look at the cases and shook his head.

00:22:49Sebastian?

00:22:50That lunatic?

00:22:51My mother added,

00:22:52His reputation is garbage.

00:22:54Once you go through with this, there's no turning back.

00:22:57But my mind was made up.

00:22:58If I couldn't have love, I would have power.

00:23:01And Sebastian, for all his flaws, was the future king of New York's underworld.

00:23:05As I was about to have the money and deeds move to the vault, Arthur and Isabella walked in.

00:23:10Seeing the cases, they misunderstood.

00:23:12Arthur smirked that smug I knew it looked all over his face.

00:23:16Greed flashed in Isabella's eyes.

00:23:18Wow, Vivian.

00:23:19Is all this what your family's giving Arthur to marry you?

00:23:23Isabella was the bastard daughter of a family captain and a club dancer.

00:23:26Her own family despised her.

00:23:28On her wedding day, they hadn't even given her a proper send-off.

00:23:31They kicked her out like a beggar.

00:23:33I frowned.

00:23:34No.

00:23:35Arthur scoffed.

00:23:37Stop faking.

00:23:38Yesterday you said you wouldn't marry me.

00:23:40And today you already have your money and deeds packed.

00:23:42That's right, Vivian.

00:23:44Once you move in, we'll be family.

00:23:46Arthur, didn't you bring a gift for her?

00:23:48Show her.

00:23:48Isabella chimed in.

00:23:50She nudged him.

00:23:50As she moved, a flash of light caught my eye.

00:23:52The woods had a ring.

00:23:53A diamond.

00:23:54Passed down to the wife of the family head.

00:23:56Arthur had promised it to me more times than I could count.

00:23:58And now there it was on Isabella's finger.

00:24:00Isabella noticed me looking and raised her hand to flaunt it.

00:24:03Reminded by Isabella, Arthur pulled a cheap plastic hair claw from his pocket and tossed

00:24:08it at me as if he were doing me a massive favor.

00:24:11Here.

00:24:12For you.

00:24:15I looked at the tacky, chipped piece of plastic and laughed.

00:24:18Isabella got a diamond heirloom ring and I got this.

00:24:21I handed it back.

00:24:22No thanks.

00:24:23Keep such a luxury for your precious Isabella.

00:24:26Fine.

00:24:26Don't want it?

00:24:27Then it's garbage.

00:24:28Arthur's face twisted with anger.

00:24:29He snatched the clip and threw it in the trash.

00:24:31Vivian, Arthur, and I picked that out together.

00:24:33It's the thought that counts.

00:24:34She held out a pink lease dress.

00:24:35Oh right, since you're moving in with us in a couple of days, I picked out this dress

00:24:38for you.

00:24:39Please accept it.

00:24:40I laughed out of sheer anger.

00:24:41No one gets married in a dress like that.

00:24:43Looking at Isabella's smug face, I finally understood why they came.

00:24:46They wanted to put me in my place.

00:24:47I told you, our engagement is off.

00:24:49If you two are done, get out.

00:24:50Vivian, stop talking nonsense.

00:24:51You should try it on.

00:24:52Neither took me seriously.

00:24:54Isabella grabbed my arm, trying to pull me toward the dressing room.

00:24:56Get lost.

00:24:57Don't touch me.

00:24:58I shoved her hand off.

00:24:59I barely used any force.

00:25:01But Isabella threw herself backward onto the floor, her eyes welling up.

00:25:04I'm sorry, Vivian.

00:25:06I just wanted you to try on the dress.

00:25:07Arthur's face darted me.

00:25:09He shoved me back hard.

00:25:10Vivian, Isabella spent days picking that dress for you.

00:25:13You're a jealous, vicious woman.

00:25:14No wonder nobody wants you.

00:25:15Have fun dying alone.

00:25:16He picked Isabella up and stormed out.

00:25:18As they left, Isabella looked back over his shoulder and flashed me a triumphant smirk.

00:25:25The scene reminded me of how they first met.

00:25:27Back then, Isabella was an unacknowledged, illegitimate daughter.

00:25:30At a party, her older half-sister humiliated her, slapping her and forcing her to kneel

00:25:36after an accidental wine spill.

00:25:38Unable to stand the bullying, Arthur stepped in.

00:25:42From then on, he constantly looked after Isabella under the guise of pity.

00:25:47I believed him until the day Isabella was forced to marry Sebastian and Arthur crashed

00:25:53the wedding to steal her away.

00:25:55That was when I realized Isabella had already stolen his heart.

00:25:59My wedding to Sebastian was on New Year's Day.

00:26:02The night before, I went to Times Square alone.

00:26:05Every year before this, Arthur had taken me for the countdown and a midnight kiss.

00:26:10This year, I went alone.

00:26:12But when I reached our usual spot, it was blocked off.

00:26:15A velvet rope and a guard stood where we used to stand.

00:26:18Beyond it, the lounge Arthur once took me to was lit up and packed with guests.

00:26:22I wasn't on the list.

00:26:23As I stood there, I overheard two women nearby.

00:26:26Mr. Wood really went all out.

00:26:28He rented the entire VIP lounge and had it redecorated for her.

00:26:31I know.

00:26:32If I were Mrs. Wood, I'd be crying tears of joy.

00:26:34That's nothing.

00:26:34He even offended a mafia prince for her and made a prominent heir just settle for being

00:26:38his mistress.

00:26:39I'd do anything for a man that good.

00:26:41A self-mocking smile crossed my face.

00:26:44Just as I turned to leave, a familiar voice called out from behind.

00:26:47Vivian.

00:26:48I turned around.

00:26:49Arthur and Isabella were standing just a short distance away.

00:26:55She ran over to me, holding a glass of champagne.

00:26:58Vivian, are you here for the ball drop too?

00:27:00Arthur was still angry about yesterday and gave me a harsh glare.

00:27:04Isabella held up her glass, waving it at me.

00:27:06I'm so sorry, Vivian.

00:27:08Arthur booked the whole rooftop tonight.

00:27:11Here, you can have this drink.

00:27:14No thanks.

00:27:15I took a step back, refusing to let her frame me again.

00:27:18Besides, I had no interest in using second-hand things, whether it was a drink or a man.

00:27:23Arthur's face darkened, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

00:27:26The great Miss Corlan is too good for our things anyway.

00:27:30Ignore her, Isabella.

00:27:31Let's go.

00:27:33He pulled her towards the building entrance.

00:27:36As soon as they left, a butler in a sharp suit approached me.

00:27:40Miss Vivian, the young master asked me to give you this.

00:27:43I looked at the object in surprise.

00:27:45It was a dark silver metal rose.

00:27:47The petals were sharp as blades, and deep blue diamonds were embedded at the base.

00:27:51Engraved on the stem was my name, Vivian.

00:27:54It was the most beautiful gift I had ever seen.

00:27:56I didn't want to hide it in a drawer, so I placed it on my nightstand.

00:28:00The next morning, the maids woke me early to do my makeup and dress me in my wedding gown.

00:28:06Looking in the mirror, it finally felt real.

00:28:08I was getting married.

00:28:10I was nervous, but I took a deep breath.

00:28:13I had made my choice, and I was going to see it through.

00:28:17Once I was ready, the groom's car arrived.

00:28:22But it wasn't Sebastian who stepped out.

00:28:24It was Arthur.

00:28:29I stared in disbelief as Arthur strode towards me.

00:28:33Seeing me in a white wedding gown, his face twisted in disgust.

00:28:37Vivian, who told you to wear that?

00:28:38Isabella will be upset.

00:28:40Go change before she notices.

00:28:42My temper flared at his sheer arrogance.

00:28:45Arthur, I've told you a dozen times our engagement is cancelled.

00:28:49I am not marrying you today.

00:28:50My husband will be here soon.

00:28:52So get lost.

00:28:54Arthur scoffed.

00:28:56Cut the act.

00:28:57Who else would marry you besides me?

00:28:59Just behave, and I'll buy you whatever you want.

00:29:02I rolled my eyes.

00:29:04The man was completely delusional.

00:29:06Before I could fire back, a deep, powerful engine roared down the street.

00:29:11Arthur glanced back, frowning.

00:29:13Is someone else in the Corleone family getting married today?

00:29:16A fleet of black Rolls Royces pulled up, led by a silver Aston Martin that stopped right in front of

00:29:21us.

00:29:21Sebastian was at the wheel.

00:29:23He looked at Arthur with a lazy grin.

00:29:25Well, well.

00:29:26If it isn't Mr. Wood trying to steal my bride again.

00:29:29Arthur froze.

00:29:30A sudden wave of panic hitting him.

00:29:32What do you mean, your bride?

00:29:34Sebastian opened his mouth, but I cut him off.

00:29:36I stepped forward and stared into his eyes.

00:29:39Arthur, he is my husband.

00:29:41He's the man I'm marrying today.

00:29:46My fiance crashed a wedding the day before I own.

00:29:49He couldn't stand watching his first love be forced to marry the most notorious playboy in New York's underworld.

00:29:54That night, they cleared everyone out of a private chapel in Manhattan.

00:29:58They got married on the spot.

00:30:00All of New York's high society was waiting to laugh at me.

00:30:03But the next morning, that so-called playboy Sebastian drove up to my estate in a flashy silver Aston Martin.

00:30:09The engine roared.

00:30:10Sunglasses on.

00:30:11He leaned against the car and whistled.

00:30:15Arthur stole my fiance.

00:30:17So you owe me a wife.

00:30:18Marry me.

00:30:19Fair deal, right?

00:30:21I nodded.

00:30:22Fair deal.

00:30:22I'm in.

00:30:23Sebastian didn't expect me to accept such a crazy offer.

00:30:26He took off his sunglasses, stared for a long time, and stammered.

00:30:29You mean it?

00:30:31I'll be back for you in three days.

00:30:33No backing out.

00:30:34He sped off like he was afraid I'd change my mind.

00:30:37The Aston Martin roared down the driveway, almost hitting the stone pillar at the gate.

00:30:41I laughed.

00:30:41Watching the sports car disappear, I realized he wasn't as bad as the rumors said.

00:30:46He was almost cute.

00:30:47Right after Sebastian left, Arthur showed up.

00:30:50My expression went cold.

00:30:52Mr. Wood, why are you here instead of staying home with your wife?

00:30:56Arthur froze, then forced a smile.

00:30:58Vivian, I didn't want this.

00:31:00But Isabella is too soft.

00:31:01I couldn't bear to see her marry that womanizing bastard.

00:31:04It would have ruined her life.

00:31:06So he didn't care that the Corleone family and I had become a laughing stock.

00:31:09The moment he crashed that wedding, we were over.

00:31:13Leave, Mr. Wood.

00:31:15Our engagement is cancelled.

00:31:18Arthur frowned and tried to take my hand.

00:31:21Vivian, stop acting up.

00:31:22Even if I married her, it won't change a thing between us.

00:31:25You and Isabella are both my women.

00:31:27I'll treat you both equally.

00:31:29He actually had the nerve to ask me, a daughter of the Corleone family, to be his hidden mistress.

00:31:34Even if I agreed, the old men in my family with Thompson submachine guns never would.

00:31:39I stepped back and looked at him coldly.

00:31:41Women of the Corleone family do not become mistresses.

00:31:44Arthur looked annoyed.

00:31:45No one would ever call you that.

00:31:46I'd never let anyone look down on you.

00:31:48Why make this hard for me?

00:31:50I was making it hard for him.

00:31:51I almost laughed.

00:31:53He was the one who ruined our wedding.

00:31:55Married another woman and made me a joke.

00:31:58Now he was blaming me.

00:31:59I shot him a mocking look.

00:32:01I said, Corleone women do not become mistresses.

00:32:05Arthur snapped, his face darkening.

00:32:07Vivian, don't push your luck.

00:32:08Everyone knows you've been with me for years.

00:32:10You're used goods.

00:32:12Let's see who else in New York dares to marry you if you leave me.

00:32:15He turned on his heel and stormed off.

00:32:18I was shaking with rage and grief.

00:32:20The Arthur who loved me and couldn't stand to see me suffer was gone.

00:32:23Now, he belonged to Isabella, and Sebastian wasn't giving me time to grieve.

00:32:27The next day, the Volkov family arrived to propose.

00:32:30Over 20 black briefcases packed with cash, property deeds, and stock documents filled

00:32:35my living room wall to wall.

00:32:38My father took one look at the cases and shook his head.

00:32:41Sebastian?

00:32:42That lunatic?

00:32:44My mother added,

00:32:45His reputation is garbage.

00:32:47Once you go through with this, there's no turning back.

00:32:49But my mind was made up.

00:32:51If I couldn't have love, I would have power.

00:32:53And Sebastian, for all his flaws, was the future king of New York's underworld.

00:32:57As I was about to have the money and deeds move to the vault, Arthur and Isabella walked

00:33:01in.

00:33:02Seeing the cases, they misunderstood.

00:33:04Arthur smirked that smug I knew it look all over his face.

00:33:08Greed flashed in Isabella's eyes.

00:33:11Wow, Vivian.

00:33:12Is all this what your family's giving Arthur to marry you?

00:33:15Isabella was the bastard daughter of a family captain and a club dancer.

00:33:19Her own family despised her.

00:33:20On her wedding day, they hadn't even given her a proper send-off.

00:33:24They kicked her out like a beggar.

00:33:25I frowned.

00:33:26No.

00:33:27Arthur scoffed.

00:33:29Stop faking.

00:33:30Yesterday you said you wouldn't marry me.

00:33:32And today you already have your money and deeds packed.

00:33:35That's right, Vivian.

00:33:36Once you move in, we'll be family.

00:33:38Arthur, didn't you bring a gift for her?

00:33:40Show her.

00:33:41Isabella chimed in.

00:33:42She nudged him.

00:33:43As she moved, a flash of light caught my eye.

00:33:45The woods had a ring.

00:33:46A diamond.

00:33:46Passed down to the wife of the family head.

00:33:48Arthur had promised it to me more times than I could count.

00:33:51And now there it was on Isabella's finger.

00:33:53Isabella noticed me looking and raised her hand to flaunt it.

00:33:55Reminded by Isabella, Arthur pulled a cheap plastic hair claw from his pocket

00:33:59and tossed it at me as if he were doing me a massive favor.

00:34:03Here.

00:34:04For you.

00:34:08I looked at the tacky, chipped piece of plastic and laughed.

00:34:11Isabella got a diamond heirloom ring.

00:34:13And I got this.

00:34:14I handed it back.

00:34:15No thanks.

00:34:16Keep such a luxury for your precious Isabella.

00:34:18Fine.

00:34:18Don't want it?

00:34:19Then it's garbage.

00:34:20Arthur's face twisted with anger.

00:34:22He snatched the clip and threw it in the trash.

00:34:23Vivian, Arthur, and I picked that out together.

00:34:25It's the thought that counts.

00:34:26She held out a pink lease dress.

00:34:28Oh right.

00:34:28Since you're moving in with us in a couple of days, I picked out this dress for you.

00:34:31Please accept it.

00:34:32I laughed out of sheer anger.

00:34:33No one gets married in a dress like that.

00:34:35Looking at Isabella's smug face, I finally understood why they came.

00:34:38They wanted to put me in my place.

00:34:40I told you.

00:34:40Our engagement is off.

00:34:41If you two are done, get out.

00:34:42Vivian, stop talking nonsense.

00:34:44You should try it on.

00:34:45Neither took me seriously.

00:34:46Isabella grabbed my arm, trying to pull me toward the dressing room.

00:34:49Get lost.

00:34:49Don't touch me.

00:34:50I shoved her hand off.

00:34:52I barely used any force.

00:34:53But Isabella threw herself backward onto the floor, her eyes welling up.

00:34:57I'm sorry, Vivian.

00:34:58I just wanted you to try on the dress.

00:35:00Arthur's face darted me.

00:35:01He shoved me back hard.

00:35:02Vivian, Isabella spent days picking that dress for you.

00:35:05You're a jealous, vicious woman.

00:35:06No wonder nobody wants you.

00:35:07Have fun dying alone.

00:35:08He picked Isabella up and stormed out.

00:35:10As they left, Isabella looked back over his shoulder and flashed me a triumphant smirk.

00:35:17The scene reminded me of how they first met.

00:35:19Back then, Isabella was an unacknowledged, illegitimate daughter.

00:35:23At a party, her older half-sister humiliated her, slapping her and forcing her to kneel after an accidental wine

00:35:29spill.

00:35:30Unable to stand the bullying, Arthur stepped in.

00:35:34From then on, he constantly looked after Isabella under the guise of pity.

00:35:40I believed him until the day Isabella was forced to marry Sebastian and Arthur crashed the wedding to steal her

00:35:47away.

00:35:47That was when I realized Isabella had already stolen his heart.

00:35:51My wedding to Sebastian was on New Year's Day.

00:35:54The night before, I went to Times Square alone.

00:35:57Every year before this, Arthur had taken me for the countdown and a midnight kiss.

00:36:02This year, I went alone.

00:36:05But when I reached our usual spot, it was blocked off.

00:36:07A velvet rope and a guard stood where we used to stand.

00:36:11Beyond it, the lounge Arthur once took me to was lit up and packed with guests.

00:36:14I wasn't on the list.

00:36:16As I stood there, I overheard two women nearby.

00:36:18Mr. Wood really went all out.

00:36:20He rented the entire VIP lounge and had it redecorated for her.

00:36:23I know.

00:36:24If I were Mrs. Wood, I'd be crying tears of joy.

00:36:26That's nothing.

00:36:27He even offended a mafia prince for her and made a prominent heir's just settle for being his mistress.

00:36:31I'd do anything for a man that good.

00:36:33A self-mocking smile crossed my face.

00:36:36Just as I turned to leave, a familiar voice called out from behind.

00:36:40Vivian.

00:36:40I turned around.

00:36:41Arthur and Isabella were standing just a short distance away.

00:36:47She ran over to me, holding a glass of champagne.

00:36:50Vivian, are you here for the ball drop too?

00:36:52Arthur was still angry about yesterday and gave me a harsh glare.

00:36:56Isabella held up her glass, waving it at me.

00:36:58I'm so sorry, Vivian.

00:37:01Arthur booked the whole rooftop tonight.

00:37:03Here, you can have this drink.

00:37:06No thanks.

00:37:07I took a step back, refusing to let her frame me again.

00:37:10Besides, I had no interest in using second-hand things, whether it was a drink or a man.

00:37:15Arthur's face darkened, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

00:37:19The great Miss Corlan is too good for our things anyway.

00:37:22Ignore her, Isabella.

00:37:23Let's go.

00:37:25He pulled her towards the building entrance.

00:37:28As soon as they left, a butler in a sharp suit approached me.

00:37:32Miss Vivian, the young master asked me to give you this.

00:37:36I looked at the object in surprise.

00:37:37It was a dark silver metal rose.

00:37:39The petals were sharp as blades, and deep blue diamonds were embedded at the base.

00:37:43Engraved on the stem was my name, Vivian.

00:37:46It was the most beautiful gift I had ever seen.

00:37:48I didn't want to hide it in a drawer, so I placed it on my nightstand.

00:37:53The next morning, the maids woke me early to do my makeup and dress me in my wedding gown.

00:37:58Looking in the mirror, it finally felt real.

00:38:01I was getting married.

00:38:02I was nervous, but I took a deep breath.

00:38:06I had made my choice, and I was going to see it through.

00:38:10Once I was ready, the groom's car arrived.

00:38:14But it wasn't Sebastian who stepped out.

00:38:17It was Arthur.

00:38:21I stared in disbelief as Arthur strode towards me.

00:38:25Seeing me in a white wedding gown, his face twisted in disgust.

00:38:29Vivian, who told you to wear that?

00:38:31Isabella will be upset.

00:38:32Go change before she notices.

00:38:35My temper flared at his sheer arrogance.

00:38:37Arthur, I've told you a dozen times our engagement is cancelled.

00:38:41I am not marrying you today.

00:38:43My husband will be here soon, so get lost.

00:38:46Arthur scoffed.

00:38:48Cut the act.

00:38:49Who else would marry you besides me?

00:38:51Just behave, and I'll buy you whatever you want.

00:38:55I rolled my eyes.

00:38:56The man was completely delusional.

00:38:59Before I could fire back, a deep, powerful engine roared down the street.

00:39:04Arthur glanced back, frowning.

00:39:06Is someone else in the Corleone family getting married today?

00:39:08A fleet of black Rolls Royces pulled up, led by a silver Aston Martin that stopped right

00:39:13in front of us.

00:39:13Sebastian was at the wheel.

00:39:15He looked at Arthur with a lazy grin.

00:39:17Well, well, if it isn't Mr. Wood trying to steal my bride again.

00:39:22Arthur froze, a sudden wave of panic hitting him.

00:39:25What do you mean, your bride?

00:39:26Sebastian opened his mouth, but I cut him off.

00:39:29I stepped forward and stared into his eyes.

00:39:31Arthur, he is my husband.

00:39:34He's the man I'm marrying today.

00:39:39My fiancé crashed a wedding the day before I own.

00:39:41He couldn't stand watching his first love be forced to marry the most notorious playboy

00:39:45in New York's underworld.

00:39:47That night, they cleared everyone out of a private chapel in Manhattan.

00:39:50They got married on the spot.

00:39:52All of New York's high society was waiting to laugh at me.

00:39:55But the next morning, that so-called playboy Sebastian drove up to my estate in a flashy

00:40:00silver Aston Martin.

00:40:01The engine roared.

00:40:03Sunglasses on.

00:40:03He leaned against the car and whistled.

00:40:07Arthur stole my fiancé, so you owe me a wife.

00:40:11Marry me.

00:40:12Fair deal, right?

00:40:13I nodded.

00:40:14Fair deal.

00:40:15I'm in.

00:40:15Sebastian didn't expect me to accept such a crazy offer.

00:40:18He took off his sunglasses, stared for a long time, and stammered.

00:40:22You mean it?

00:40:23I'll be back for you in three days.

00:40:25No backing out.

00:40:26He sped off like he was afraid I'd change my mind.

00:40:29The Aston Martin roared down the driveway, almost hitting the stone pillar at the gate.

00:40:33I laughed, watching the sports car disappear.

00:40:35I realized he wasn't as bad as the rumors said.

00:40:38He was almost cute.

00:40:39Right after Sebastian left, Arthur showed up.

00:40:42My expression went cold.

00:40:44Mr. Wood, why are you here instead of staying home with your wife?

00:40:48Arthur froze, then forced a smile.

00:40:51Vivian, I didn't want this.

00:40:52But Isabella is too soft.

00:40:54I couldn't bear to see her marry that womanizing bastard.

00:40:56It would have ruined her life.

00:40:58So he didn't care that the Corleone family and I had become a laughing stock.

00:41:02The moment he crashed that wedding, we were over.

00:41:05Leave, Mr. Wood.

00:41:07Our engagement is cancelled.

00:41:11Arthur frowned and tried to take my hand.

00:41:13Vivian, stop acting up.

00:41:15Even if I married her, it won't change a thing between us.

00:41:18You and Isabella are both my women.

00:41:20I'll treat you both equally.

00:41:21He actually had the nerve to ask me, a daughter of the Corleone family, to be his hidden mistress.

00:41:27Even if I agreed, the old men in my family with Thompson submachine guns never would.

00:41:31I stepped back and looked at him coldly.

00:41:33Women of the Corleone family do not become mistresses.

00:41:36Arthur looked annoyed.

00:41:37No one would ever call you that.

00:41:39I'd never let anyone look down on you.

00:41:40Why make this hard for me?

00:41:42I was making it hard for him.

00:41:44I almost laughed.

00:41:45He was the one who ruined our wedding.

00:41:47Married another woman and made me a joke.

00:41:49Now he was blaming me.

00:41:51I shot him a mocking look.

00:41:53I said, Corleone women do not become mistresses.

00:41:57Arthur snapped, his face darkening.

00:41:59Vivian, don't push your luck.

00:42:01Everyone knows you've been with me for years.

00:42:03You're used goods.

00:42:04Let's see who else in New York dares to marry you if you leave me.

00:42:08He turned on his heel and stormed off.

00:42:10I was shaking with rage and grief.

00:42:12The Arthur who loved me and couldn't stand to see me suffer was gone.

00:42:15Now, he belonged to Isabella.

00:42:17And Sebastian wasn't giving me time to grieve.

00:42:19The next day, the Volkov family arrived to propose.

00:42:22Over 20 black briefcases packed with cash, property deeds, and stock documents filled

00:42:27my living room wall to wall.

00:42:30My father took one look at the cases and shook his head.

00:42:33Sebastian?

00:42:35That lunatic?

00:42:36My mother added,

00:42:37His reputation is garbage.

00:42:39Once you go through with this, there's no turning back.

00:42:41But my mind was made up.

00:42:43If I couldn't have love, I would have power.

00:42:45And Sebastian, for all his flaws, was the future king of New York's underworld.

00:42:50As I was about to have the money and deeds move to the vault, Arthur and Isabella walked

00:42:54in.

00:42:54Seeing the cases, they misunderstood.

00:42:57Arthur smirked that smug I knew it look all over his face.

00:43:00Greed flashed in Isabella's eyes.

00:43:03Wow, Vivian.

00:43:04Is all this what your family's giving Arthur to marry you?

00:43:07Isabella was the bastard daughter of a family captain and a club dancer.

00:43:11Her own family despised her.

00:43:13On her wedding day, they hadn't even given her a proper send-off.

00:43:16They kicked her out like a beggar.

00:43:18I frowned.

00:43:19No.

00:43:20Arthur scoffed.

00:43:21Stop faking.

00:43:22Yesterday you said you wouldn't marry me.

00:43:24And today you already have your money and deeds packed.

00:43:27That's right, Vivian.

00:43:28Once you move in, we'll be family.

00:43:30Arthur, didn't you bring a gift for her?

00:43:32Show her.

00:43:33Isabella chimed in.

00:43:34She nudged him.

00:43:35As she moved, a flash of light caught my eye.

00:43:37The woods had a ring, a diamond, passed down to the wife of the family head.

00:43:41Arthur had promised it to me more times than I could count.

00:43:43And now there it was on Isabella's finger.

00:43:45Isabella noticed me looking and raised her hand to flaunt it.

00:43:48Reminded by Isabella, Arthur pulled a cheap plastic hair claw from his pocket

00:43:52and tossed it at me as if he were doing me a massive favor.

00:43:55Here.

00:43:56For you.

00:44:00I looked at the tacky, chipped piece of plastic and laughed.

00:44:03Isabella got a diamond heirloom ring, and I got this.

00:44:06I handed it back.

00:44:07No thanks.

00:44:08Keep such a luxury for your precious Isabella.

00:44:10Fine.

00:44:11Don't want it?

00:44:11Then it's garbage.

00:44:12Arthur's face twisted with anger.

00:44:14He snatched the clip and threw it in the trash.

00:44:16Vivian, Arthur, and I picked that out together.

00:44:18It's the thought that counts.

00:44:19She held out a pink lease dress.

00:44:20Oh right, since you're moving in with us in a couple of days,

00:44:22I picked out this dress for you.

00:44:23Please accept it.

00:44:24I laughed out of sheer anger.

00:44:26No one gets married in a dress like that.

00:44:27Looking at Isabella's smug face, I finally understood why they came.

00:44:30They wanted to put me in my place.

00:44:32I told you, our engagement is off.

00:44:34If you two are done, get out.

00:44:35Vivian, stop talking nonsense.

00:44:36You should try it on.

00:44:37Neither took me seriously.

00:44:38Isabella grabbed my arm, trying to pull me toward the dressing room.

00:44:41Get lost.

00:44:42Don't touch me.

00:44:43I shoved her hand off.

00:44:44I barely used any force.

00:44:45But Isabella threw herself backward onto the floor, her eyes welling up.

00:44:49I'm sorry, Vivian.

00:44:50I just wanted you to try on the dress.

00:44:52Arthur's face darted me.

00:44:53He shoved me back hard.

00:44:55Vivian, Isabella spent days picking that dress for you.

00:44:57You're a jealous, vicious woman.

00:44:58No wonder nobody wants you.

00:44:59Have fun dying alone.

00:45:01He picked Isabella up and stormed out.

00:45:02As they left, Isabella looked back over his shoulder and flashed me a triumphant smirk.

00:45:09The scene reminded me of how they first met.

00:45:12Back then, Isabella was an unacknowledged, illegitimate daughter.

00:45:15At a party, her older half-sister humiliated her, slapping her and forcing her to kneel after an accidental wine

00:45:22spill.

00:45:22So, unable to stand the bullying, Arthur stepped in.

00:45:26From then on, he constantly looked after Isabella under the guise of pity.

00:45:31I believed him until the day Isabella was forced to marry Sebastian and Arthur crashed the wedding to steal her

00:45:39away.

00:45:40That was when I realized Isabella had already stolen his heart.

00:45:44My wedding to Sebastian was on New Year's Day.

00:45:46The night before, I went to Times Square alone.

00:45:50Every year before this, Arthur had taken me for the countdown and a midnight kiss.

00:45:55This year, I went alone.

00:45:57But when I reached our usual spot, it was blocked off.

00:46:00A velvet rope and a guard stood where we used to stand.

00:46:03Beyond it, the lounge Arthur once took me to was lit up and packed with guests.

00:46:07I wasn't on the list.

00:46:08As I stood there, I overheard two women nearby.

00:46:11Mr. Wood really went all out.

00:46:12He rented the entire VIP lounge and had it redecorated for her.

00:46:15I know.

00:46:16If I were Mrs. Wood, I'd be crying tears of joy.

00:46:18That's nothing.

00:46:19He even offended a mafia prince for her and made a prominent heir just settle for being his mistress.

00:46:23I'd do anything for a man that good.

00:46:25A self-mocking smile crossed my face.

00:46:28Just as I turned to leave, a familiar voice called out from behind.

00:46:32Vivian.

00:46:33I turned around.

00:46:34Arthur and Isabella were standing just a short distance away.

00:46:39She ran over to me, holding a glass of champagne.

00:46:42Vivian, are you here for the ball drop too?

00:46:45Arthur was still angry about yesterday and gave me a harsh glare.

00:46:49Isabella held up her glass, waving it at me.

00:46:51I'm so sorry, Vivian.

00:46:53Arthur booked the whole rooftop tonight.

00:46:56Here, you can have this drink.

00:46:58No thanks.

00:46:59I took a step back, refusing to let her frame me again.

00:47:03Besides, I had no interest in using second-hand things, whether it was a drink or a man.

00:47:07Arthur's face darkened, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

00:47:11The great Miss Corlan is too good for our things anyway.

00:47:14Ignore her, Isabella.

00:47:16Let's go.

00:47:17He pulled her towards the building entrance.

00:47:20As soon as they left, a butler in a sharp suit approached me.

00:47:24Miss Vivian, the young master asked me to give you this.

00:47:28I looked at the object in surprise.

00:47:30It was a dark silver metal rose.

00:47:32The petals were sharp as blades, and deep blue diamonds were embedded at the base.

00:47:36Engraved on the stem was my name, Vivian.

00:47:38It was the most beautiful gift I had ever seen.

00:47:40I didn't want to hide it in a drawer, so I placed it on my nightstand.

00:47:45The next morning, the maids woke me early to do my makeup and dress me in my wedding gown.

00:47:50Looking in the mirror, it finally felt real.

00:47:53I was getting married.

00:47:55I was nervous, but I took a deep breath.

00:47:58I had made my choice, and I was going to see it through.

00:48:02Once I was ready, the groom's car arrived.

00:48:07But it wasn't Sebastian who stepped out.

00:48:09It was Arthur.

00:48:13I stared in disbelief as Arthur strode towards me.

00:48:18Seeing me in a white wedding gown, his face twisted in disgust.

00:48:21Vivian, who told you to wear that?

00:48:23Isabella will be upset.

00:48:25Go change before she notices.

00:48:27My temper flared at his sheer arrogance.

00:48:30Arthur, I've told you a dozen times, our engagement is cancelled.

00:48:33I am not marrying you today.

00:48:35My husband will be here soon, so get lost.

00:48:39Arthur scoffed.

00:48:40Cut the act.

00:48:41Who else would marry you besides me?

00:48:44Just behave, and I'll buy you whatever you want.

00:48:47I rolled my eyes.

00:48:48The man was completely delusional.

00:48:51Before I could fire back, a deep, powerful engine roared down the street.

00:48:56Arthur glanced back, frowning.

00:48:58Is someone else in the Corleone family getting married today?

00:49:00A fleet of black Rolls Royces pulled up, led by a silver Aston Martin that stopped right

00:49:05in front of us.

00:49:06Sebastian was at the wheel.

00:49:07He looked at Arthur with a lazy grin.

00:49:10Well, well, if it isn't Mr. Wood trying to steal my bride again.

00:49:14Arthur froze, a sudden wave of panic hitting him.

00:49:17What do you mean, your bride?

00:49:19Sebastian opened his mouth, but I cut him off.

00:49:21I stepped forward and stared into his eyes.

00:49:23Arthur, he is my husband.

00:49:26He's the man I'm marrying today.

00:49:31My fiancé crashed a wedding the day before I own.

00:49:34He couldn't stand watching his first love be forced to marry the most notorious playboy

00:49:38in New York's underworld.

00:49:39That night, they cleared everyone out of a private chapel in Manhattan.

00:49:42They got married on the spot.

00:49:45All of New York's high society was waiting to laugh at me.

00:49:48But the next morning, that so-called playboy Sebastian drove up to my estate in a flashy

00:49:52silver Aston Martin.

00:49:53The engine roared.

00:49:55Sunglasses on.

00:49:56He leaned against the car and whistled.

00:49:59Arthur stole my fiancé, so you owe me a wife.

00:50:03Marry me.

00:50:04Fair deal, right?

00:50:05I nodded.

00:50:06Fair deal.

00:50:07I'm in.

00:50:07Sebastian didn't expect me to accept such a crazy offer.

00:50:10He took off his sunglasses, stared for a long time, and stammered.

00:50:14You mean it?

00:50:15I'll be back for you in three days.

00:50:18No backing out.

00:50:19He sped off like he was afraid I'd change my mind.

00:50:21The Aston Martin roared down the driveway, almost hitting a stone pillar at the gate.

00:50:25I laughed, watching the sports car disappear.

00:50:28I realized he wasn't as bad as the rumors said.

00:50:30He was almost cute.

00:50:32Right after Sebastian left, Arthur showed up.

00:50:34My expression went cold.

00:50:36Mr. Wood, why are you here instead of staying home with your wife?

00:50:40Arthur froze, then forced a smile.

00:50:43Vivian, I didn't want this.

00:50:44But Isabella is too soft.

00:50:46I couldn't bear to see her marry that womanizing bastard.

00:50:49It would have ruined her life.

00:50:50So he didn't care that the Corleone family and I had become a laughing stock.

00:50:54The moment he crashed that wedding, we were over.

00:50:57Leave, Mr. Wood.

00:51:00Our engagement is cancelled.

00:51:03Arthur frowned and tried to take my hand.

00:51:05Vivian, stop acting up.

00:51:07Even if I married her, it won't change a thing between us.

00:51:10You and Isabella are both my women.

00:51:12I'll treat you both equally.

00:51:13He actually had the nerve to ask me, a daughter of the Corleone family, to be his hidden mistress.

00:51:19Even if I agreed, the old men in my family with Thompson submachine guns never would.

00:51:23I stepped back and looked at him coldly.

00:51:25Women of the Corleone family do not become mistresses.

00:51:28Arthur looked annoyed.

00:51:30No one would ever call you that.

00:51:31I'd never let anyone look down on you.

00:51:33Why make this hard for me?

00:51:34I was making it hard for him.

00:51:36I almost laughed.

00:51:37He was the one who ruined our wedding.

00:51:40Married another woman and made me a joke.

00:51:42Now he was blaming me.

00:51:44I shot him a mocking look.

00:51:46I said, Corleone women do not become mistresses.

00:51:49Arthur snapped, his face darkening.

00:51:52Vivian, don't push your luck.

00:51:53Everyone knows you've been with me for years.

00:51:55You're used goods.

00:51:57Let's see who else in New York dares to marry you if you leave me.

00:52:00He turned on his heel and stormed off.

00:52:02I was shaking with rage and grief.

00:52:04The Arthur who loved me and couldn't stand to see me suffer was gone.

00:52:07Now, he belonged to Isabella.

00:52:09And Sebastian wasn't giving me time to grieve.

00:52:12The next day, the Volkov family arrived to propose.

00:52:15Over 20 black briefcases packed with cash, property deeds, and stock documents filled my living room wall to wall.

00:52:22My father took one look at the cases and shook his head.

00:52:26Sebastian?

00:52:27That lunatic?

00:52:28My mother added,

00:52:29His reputation is garbage.

00:52:31Once you go through with this, there's no turning back.

00:52:34But my mind was made up.

00:52:35If I couldn't have love, I would have power.

00:52:38And Sebastian, for all his flaws, was the future king of New York's underworld.

00:52:42As I was about to have the money and deeds move to the vault, Arthur and Isabella walked in.

00:52:47Seeing the cases, they misunderstood.

00:52:49Arthur smirked that smug I knew it look all over his face.

00:52:53Greed flashed in Isabella's eyes.

00:52:55Wow, Vivian.

00:52:56Is all this what your family's giving Arthur to marry you?

00:53:00Isabella was the bastard daughter of a family captain and a club dancer.

00:53:03Her own family despised her.

00:53:05On her wedding day, they hadn't even given her a proper send-off.

00:53:08They kicked her out like a beggar.

00:53:10I frowned.

00:53:11No.

00:53:12Arthur scoffed.

00:53:14Stop faking.

00:53:15Yesterday you said you wouldn't marry me.

00:53:17And today you already have your money and deeds packed.

00:53:19That's right, Vivian.

00:53:20Once you move in, we'll be family.

00:53:23Arthur, didn't you bring a gift for her?

00:53:24Show her.

00:53:25Isabella chimed in.

00:53:26She nudged him.

00:53:27As she moved, a flash of light caught my eye.

00:53:29The woods had a ring, a diamond, passed down to the wife of the family head.

00:53:33Arthur had promised it to me more times than I could count.

00:53:35And now there it was on Isabella's finger.

00:53:37Isabella noticed me looking and raised her hand to flaunt it.

00:53:40Reminded by Isabella, Arthur pulled a cheap plastic hair claw from his pocket

00:53:44and tossed it at me as if he were doing me a massive favor.

00:53:48Here.

00:53:49For you.

00:53:52I looked at the tacky, chipped piece of plastic and laughed.

00:53:55Isabella got a diamond heirloom ring and I got this.

00:53:58I handed it back.

00:53:59No thanks.

00:54:00Keep such a luxury for your precious Isabella.

00:54:03Fine.

00:54:03Don't want it?

00:54:04Then it's garbage.

00:54:04Arthur's face twisted with anger.

00:54:06He snatched the clip and threw it in the trash.

00:54:08Vivian, Arthur, and I picked that out together.

00:54:10It's the thought that counts.

00:54:11She held out a pink lease dress.

00:54:12Oh right, since you're moving in with us in a couple of days,

00:54:14I picked out this dress for you.

00:54:16Please accept it.

00:54:17I laughed out of sheer anger.

00:54:18No one gets married in a dress like that.

00:54:20Looking at Isabella's smug face, I finally understood why they came.

00:54:23They wanted to put me in my place.

00:54:24I told you, our engagement is off.

00:54:26If you two are done, get out.

00:54:27Vivian, stop talking nonsense.

00:54:28You should try it on.

00:54:29Neither took me seriously.

00:54:31Isabella grabbed my arm, trying to pull me toward the dressing room.

00:54:33Get lost.

00:54:34Don't touch me.

00:54:35I shoved her hand off.

00:54:36I barely used any force.

00:54:38But Isabella threw herself backward onto the floor, her eyes welling up.

00:54:41I'm sorry, Vivian.

00:54:42I just wanted you to try on the dress.

00:54:44Arthur's face darted me.

00:54:46He shoved me back hard.

00:54:47Vivian, Isabella spent days picking that dress for you.

00:54:49You're a jealous, vicious woman.

00:54:51No wonder nobody wants you.

00:54:52Have fun dying alone.

00:54:53He picked Isabella up and stormed out.

00:54:55As they left, Isabella looked back over his shoulder and flashed me a triumphant smirk.

00:55:01The scene reminded me of how they first met.

00:55:04Back then, Isabella was an unacknowledged, illegitimate daughter.

00:55:08At a party, her older half-sister humiliated her, slapping her and forcing her to kneel

00:55:13after an accidental wine spill.

00:55:15Unable to stand the bullying, Arthur stepped in.

00:55:19From then on, he constantly looked after Isabella under the guise of pity.

00:55:24I believed him until the day Isabella was forced to marry Sebastian and Arthur crashed

00:55:30the wedding to steal her away.

00:55:32That was when I realized Isabella had already stolen his heart.

00:55:36My wedding to Sebastian was on New Year's Day.

00:55:39The night before, I went to Times Square alone.

00:55:42Every year before this, Arthur had taken me for the countdown and a midnight kiss.

00:55:47This year, I went alone.

00:55:49But when I reached our usual spot, it was blocked off.

00:55:52A velvet rope and a guard stood where we used to stand.

00:55:55Beyond it, the lounge Arthur once took me to was lit up and packed with guests.

00:55:59I wasn't on the list.

00:56:00As I stood there, I overheard two women nearby.

00:56:03Mr. Wood really went all out.

00:56:04He rented the entire VIP lounge and had it redecorated for her.

00:56:08I know.

00:56:08If I were Mrs. Wood, I'd be crying tears of joy.

00:56:10That's nothing.

00:56:11He even offended a mafia prince for her and made a prominent heir's just settle for being

00:56:15his mistress.

00:56:16I'd do anything for a man that good.

00:56:17A self-mocking smile crossed my face.

00:56:20Just as I turned to leave, a familiar voice called out from behind.

00:56:24Vivian.

00:56:25I turned around.

00:56:26Arthur and Isabella were standing just a short distance away.

00:56:32She ran over to me, holding a glass of champagne.

00:56:35Vivian, are you here for the ball drop too?

00:56:37Arthur was still angry about yesterday and gave me a harsh glare.

00:56:41Isabella held up her glass, waving it at me.

00:56:43I'm so sorry, Vivian.

00:56:45Arthur booked the whole rooftop tonight.

00:56:48Here, you can have this drink.

00:56:51No thanks.

00:56:52I took a step back, refusing to let her frame me again.

00:56:55Besides, I had no interest in using second-hand things, whether it was a drink or a man.

00:57:00Arthur's face darkened, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

00:57:03The great Miss Corlan is too good for our things anyway.

00:57:06Ignore her, Isabella.

00:57:08Let's go.

00:57:10He pulled her towards the building entrance.

00:57:13As soon as they left, a butler in a sharp suit approached me.

00:57:17Miss Vivian, the young master asked me to give you this.

00:57:20I looked at the object in surprise.

00:57:22It was a dark silver metal rose.

00:57:24The petals were sharp as blades, and deep blue diamonds were embedded at the base.

00:57:28Engraved on the stem was my name, Vivian.

00:57:30It was the most beautiful gift I had ever seen.

00:57:33I didn't want to hide it in a drawer, so I placed it on my nightstand.

00:57:37The next morning, the maids woke me early to do my makeup and dress me in my wedding gown.

00:57:43Looking in the mirror, it finally felt real.

00:57:45I was getting married.

00:57:47I was nervous, but I took a deep breath.

00:57:50I had made my choice, and I was going to see it through.

00:57:54Once I was ready, the groom's car arrived.

00:57:59But it wasn't Sebastian who stepped out.

00:58:01It was Arthur.

00:58:06I stared in disbelief as Arthur strode towards me.

00:58:10Seeing me in a white wedding gown, his face twisted in disgust.

00:58:14Vivian, who told you to wear that?

00:58:16Isabella will be upset.

00:58:17Go change before she notices.

00:58:19My temper flared at his sheer arrogance.

00:58:22Arthur, I've told you a dozen times, our engagement is cancelled.

00:58:26I am not marrying you today.

00:58:27My husband will be here soon, so get lost.

00:58:31Arthur scoffed.

00:58:32Cut the act.

00:58:34Who else would marry you besides me?

00:58:36Just behave, and I'll buy you whatever you want.

00:58:39I rolled my eyes.

00:58:41The man was completely delusional.

00:58:43Before I could fire back, a deep, powerful engine roared down the street.

00:58:48Arthur glanced back, frowning.

00:58:50Is someone else in the Corleone family getting married today?

00:58:53A fleet of black Rolls Royces pulled up, led by a silver Aston Martin that stopped right

00:58:57in front of us.

00:58:58Sebastian was at the wheel.

00:59:00He looked at Arthur with a lazy grin.

00:59:02Well, well.

00:59:03If it isn't Mr. Wood trying to steal my bride again.

00:59:06Arthur froze.

00:59:07A sudden wave of panic hitting him.

00:59:09What do you mean, your bride?

00:59:11Sebastian opened his mouth, but I cut him off.

00:59:13I stepped forward and stared into his eyes.

00:59:16Arthur, he is my husband.

00:59:18He's the man I'm marrying today.

00:59:23My fiance crashed a wedding the day before I own.

00:59:26He couldn't stand watching his first love be forced to marry the most notorious playboy

00:59:30in New York's underworld.

00:59:31That night, they cleared everyone out of a private chapel in Manhattan.

00:59:35They got married on the spot.

00:59:37All of New York's high society was waiting to laugh at me.

00:59:40But the next morning, that so-called playboy Sebastian drove up to my estate in a flashy

00:59:44silver Aston Martin.

00:59:46The engine roared.

00:59:47Sunglasses on.

00:59:48He leaned against the car and whistled.

00:59:52Arthur stole my fiancee.

00:59:54So you owe me a wife.

00:59:55Marry me.

00:59:56Fair deal, right?

00:59:58I nodded.

00:59:58Fair deal.

00:59:59I'm in.

01:00:00Sebastian didn't expect me to accept such a crazy offer.

01:00:03He took off his sunglasses, stared for a long time, and stammered.

01:00:06You mean it?

01:00:07I'll be back for you in three days.

01:00:10No backing out.

01:00:11He sped off like he was afraid I'd change my mind.

01:00:14The Aston Martin roared down the driveway, almost hitting the stone pillar at the gate.

01:00:18I laughed.

01:00:18Watching the sports car disappear, I realized he wasn't as bad as the rumors said.

01:00:22He was almost cute.

01:00:24Right after Sebastian left, Arthur showed up.

01:00:26My expression went cold.

01:00:29Mr. Wood, why are you here instead of staying home with your wife?

01:00:33Arthur froze, then forced a smile.

01:00:35Vivian, I didn't want this.

01:00:37But Isabella is too soft.

01:00:38I couldn't bear to see her marry that womanizing bastard.

01:00:41It would have ruined her life.

01:00:43So he didn't care that the Corleone family and I had become a laughingstock.

01:00:46The moment he crashed that wedding, we were over.

01:00:50Leave, Mr. Wood.

01:00:52Our engagement is canceled.

01:00:55Arthur frowned and tried to take my hand.

01:00:58Vivian, stop acting up.

01:00:59Even if I married her, it won't change a thing between us.

01:01:02You and Isabella are both my women.

01:01:04I'll treat you both equally.

01:01:06He actually had the nerve to ask me, a daughter of the Corleone family, to be his hidden mistress.

01:01:11Even if I agreed, the old men in my family with Thompson submachine guns never would.

01:01:15I stepped back and looked at him coldly.

01:01:17Women of the Corleone family do not become mistresses.

01:01:20Arthur looked annoyed.

01:01:22No one would ever call you that.

01:01:23I'd never let anyone look down on you.

01:01:25Why make this hard for me?

01:01:27I was making it hard for him.

01:01:29I almost laughed.

01:01:30He was the one who ruined our wedding.

01:01:32Married another woman and made me a joke.

01:01:35Now he was blaming me.

01:01:36I shot him a mocking look.

01:01:38I said, Corleone women do not become mistresses.

01:01:42Arthur snapped, his face darkening.

01:01:44Vivian, don't push your luck.

01:01:46Everyone knows you've been with me for years.

01:01:47You're used goods.

01:01:49Let's see who else in New York dares to marry you if you leave me.

01:01:52He turned on his heel and stormed off.

01:01:54I was shaking with rage and grief.

01:01:56The Arthur who loved me and couldn't stand to see me suffer was gone.

01:02:00Now, he belonged to Isabella.

01:02:02And Sebastian wasn't giving me time to grieve.

01:02:04The next day, the Volkov family arrived to propose.

01:02:07Over 20 black briefcases packed with cash, property deeds, and stock documents filled

01:02:12my living room wall to wall.

01:02:15My father took one look at the cases and shook his head.

01:02:18Sebastian?

01:02:19That lunatic?

01:02:20My mother added,

01:02:22His reputation is garbage.

01:02:24Once you go through with this, there's no turning back.

01:02:26But my mind was made up.

01:02:27If I couldn't have love, I would have power.

01:02:30And Sebastian, for all his flaws, was the future king of New York's underworld.

01:02:34As I was about to have the money and deeds move to the vault, Arthur and Isabella walked

01:02:38in.

01:02:39Seeing the cases, they misunderstood.

01:02:41Arthur smirked that smug I knew it look all over his face.

01:02:45Greed flashed in Isabella's eyes.

01:02:47Wow, Vivian.

01:02:49Is all this what your family's giving Arthur to marry you?

01:02:52Isabella was the bastard daughter of a family captain and a club dancer.

01:02:56Her own family despised her.

01:02:57On her wedding day, they hadn't even given her a proper send-off.

01:03:01They kicked her out like a beggar.

01:03:02I frowned.

01:03:03No.

01:03:04Arthur scoffed.

01:03:06Stop faking.

01:03:07Yesterday you said you wouldn't marry me.

01:03:09And today you already have your money and deeds packed.

01:03:11That's right, Vivian.

01:03:13Once you move in, we'll be family.

01:03:15Arthur, didn't you bring a gift for her?

01:03:17Show her.

01:03:18Isabella chimed in.

01:03:19She nudged him.

01:03:20As she moved, a flash of light caught my eye.

01:03:22The woods had a ring, a diamond, passed down to the wife of the family head.

01:03:25Arthur had promised it to me more times than I could count.

01:03:27And now there it was, on Isabella's finger.

01:03:29Isabella noticed me looking and raised her hand to flaunt it.

01:03:32Reminded by Isabella, Arthur pulled a cheap plastic hair claw from his pocket

01:03:36and tossed it at me as if he were doing me a massive favor.

01:03:40Here.

01:03:41For you.

01:03:45I looked at the tacky, chipped piece of plastic and laughed.

01:03:48Isabella got a diamond heirloom ring, and I got this.

01:03:50I handed it back.

01:03:52No thanks.

01:03:53Keep such a luxury for your precious Isabella.

01:03:55Fine.

01:03:55Don't want it?

01:03:56Then it's garbage.

01:03:57Arthur's face twisted with anger.

01:03:58He snatched the clip and threw it in the trash.

01:04:00Vivian, Arthur, and I picked that out together.

01:04:02It's the thought that counts.

01:04:03She held out a pink lease dress.

01:04:05Oh, right.

01:04:05Since you're moving in with us in a couple of days, I picked out this dress for you.

01:04:08Please accept it.

01:04:09I laughed out of sheer anger.

01:04:10No one gets married in a dress like that.

01:04:12Looking at Isabella's smug face, I finally understood why they came.

01:04:15They wanted to put me in my place.

01:04:17I told you, our engagement is off.

01:04:18If you two are done, get out.

01:04:19Vivian, stop talking nonsense.

01:04:21You should try it on.

01:04:22Neither took me seriously.

01:04:23Isabella grabbed my arm, trying to pull me toward the dressing room.

01:04:26Get lost.

01:04:26Don't touch me.

01:04:27I shoved her hand off.

01:04:28I barely used any force.

01:04:30But Isabella threw herself backward onto the floor, her eyes welling up.

01:04:34I'm sorry, Vivian.

01:04:35I just wanted you to try on the dress.

01:04:37Arthur's face darted me.

01:04:38He shoved me back hard.

01:04:39Vivian, Isabella spent days picking that dress for you.

01:04:42You're a jealous, vicious woman.

01:04:43No wonder nobody wants you.

01:04:44Have fun dying alone.

01:04:45He picked Isabella up and stormed out.

01:04:47As they left, Isabella looked back over his shoulder and flashed me a triumphant smirk.

01:04:54The scene reminded me of how they first met.

01:04:56Back then, Isabella was an unacknowledged, illegitimate daughter.

01:05:00At a party, her older half-sister humiliated her, slapping her and forcing her to kneel after an accidental wine

01:05:06spill.

01:05:07Unable to stand the bullying, Arthur stepped in.

01:05:11From then on, he constantly looked after Isabella under the guise of pity.

01:05:17I believed him until the day Isabella was forced to marry Sebastian and Arthur crashed the wedding to steal her

01:05:24away.

01:05:24That was when I realized Isabella had already stolen his heart.

01:05:28My wedding to Sebastian was on New Year's Day.

01:05:31The night before, I went to Times Square alone.

01:05:34Every year before this, Arthur had taken me for the countdown and a midnight kiss.

01:05:39This year, I went alone.

01:05:41But when I reached our usual spot, it was blocked off.

01:05:44A velvet rope and a guard stood where we used to stand.

01:05:47Beyond it, the lounge Arthur once took me to was lit up and packed with guests.

01:05:51I wasn't on the list.

01:05:53As I stood there, I overheard two women nearby.

01:05:55Mr. Wood really went all out.

01:05:57He rented the entire VIP lounge and had it redecorated for her.

01:06:00I know.

01:06:01If I were Mrs. Wood, I'd be crying tears of joy.

01:06:03That's nothing.

01:06:04He even offended a mafia prince for her and made a prominent heir's just settle for being his mistress.

01:06:08I'd do anything for a man that good.

01:06:10A self-mocking smile crossed my face.

01:06:13Just as I turned to leave, a familiar voice called out from behind.

01:06:17Vivian.

01:06:17I turned around.

01:06:18Arthur and Isabella were standing just a short distance away.

01:06:24She ran over to me, holding a glass of champagne.

01:06:27Vivian, are you here for the ball drop too?

01:06:29Arthur was still angry about yesterday and gave me a harsh glare.

01:06:33Isabella held up her glass, waving it at me.

01:06:36I'm so sorry, Vivian.

01:06:38Arthur booked the whole rooftop tonight.

01:06:40Here, you can have this drink.

01:06:43No thanks.

01:06:44I took a step back, refusing to let her frame me again.

01:06:47Besides, I had no interest in using second-hand things, whether it was a drink or a man.

01:06:52Arthur's face darkened, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

01:06:56The great Miss Corlan is too good for our things anyway.

01:06:59Ignore her, Isabella.

01:07:00Let's go.

01:07:02He pulled her towards the building entrance.

01:07:05As soon as they left, a butler in a sharp suit approached me.

01:07:09Miss Vivian.

01:07:10The young master asked me to give you this.

01:07:12I looked at the object in surprise.

01:07:14It was a dark silver metal rose.

01:07:16The petals were sharp as blades, and deep blue diamonds were embedded at the base.

01:07:20Engraved on the stem was my name, Vivian.

01:07:23It was the most beautiful gift I had ever seen.

01:07:25I didn't want to hide it in a drawer, so I placed it on my nightstand.

01:07:29The next morning, the maids woke me early to do my makeup and dress me in my wedding gown.

01:07:35Looking in the mirror, it finally felt real.

01:07:38I was getting married.

01:07:39I was nervous, but I took a deep breath.

01:07:42I had made my choice, and I was going to see it through.

01:07:46Once I was ready, the groom's car arrived.

01:07:51But it wasn't Sebastian who stepped out.

01:07:53It was Arthur.

01:07:58I stared in disbelief as Arthur strode towards me.

01:08:02Seeing me in a white wedding gown, his face twisted in disgust.

01:08:06Vivian, who told you to wear that?

01:08:08Isabella will be upset.

01:08:09Go change before she notices.

01:08:11My temper flared at his sheer arrogance.

01:08:14Arthur, I've told you a dozen times, our engagement is cancelled.

01:08:18I am not marrying you today.

01:08:20My husband will be here soon.

01:08:21So get lost.

01:08:23Arthur scoffed.

01:08:25Cut the act.

01:08:26Who else would marry you besides me?

01:08:28Just behave.

01:08:29And I'll buy you whatever you want.

01:08:31I rolled my eyes.

01:08:33The man was completely delusional.

01:08:35Before I could fire back, a deep, powerful engine roared down the street.

01:08:41Arthur glanced back, frowning.

01:08:43Is someone else in the Corleone family getting married today?

01:08:45A fleet of black Rolls Royces pulled up, led by a silver Aston Martin that stopped right

01:08:50in front of us.

01:08:50Sebastian was at the wheel.

01:08:52He looked at Arthur with a lazy grin.

01:08:54Well, well.

01:08:55If it isn't Mr. Wood trying to steal my bride again.

01:08:58Arthur froze.

01:08:59A sudden wave of panic hitting him.

01:09:02What do you mean, your bride?

01:09:03Sebastian opened his mouth, but I cut him off.

01:09:05I stepped forward and stared into his eyes.

01:09:08Arthur, he is my husband.

01:09:10He's the man I'm marrying today.

01:09:15My fiancé crashed a wedding the day before I own.

01:09:18He couldn't stand watching his first love be forced to marry the most notorious playboy

01:09:22in New York's underworld.

01:09:24That night, they cleared everyone out of a private chapel in Manhattan.

01:09:27They got married on the spot.

01:09:29All of New York's high society was waiting to laugh at me.

01:09:32But the next morning, that so-called playboy Sebastian drove up to my estate in a flashy

01:09:37silver Aston Martin.

01:09:38The engine roared.

01:09:40Sunglasses on.

01:09:41He leaned against the car and whistled.

01:09:44Arthur stole my fiancé, so you owe me a wife.

01:09:48Marry me.

01:09:48Fair deal, right?

01:09:50I nodded.

01:09:51Fair deal.

01:09:51I'm in.

01:09:52Sebastian didn't expect me to accept such a crazy offer.

01:09:55He took off his sunglasses, stared for a long time, and stammered.

01:09:59You mean it?

01:10:00I'll be back for you in three days.

01:10:02No backing out.

01:10:03He sped off like he was afraid I'd change my mind.

01:10:06The Aston Martin roared down the driveway, almost hitting the stone pillar at the gate.

01:10:10I laughed.

01:10:10Watching the sports car disappear, I realized he wasn't as bad as the rumors said.

01:10:15He was almost cute.

01:10:16Right after Sebastian left, Arthur showed up.

01:10:19My expression went cold.

01:10:21Mr. Wood, why are you here instead of staying home with your wife?

01:10:25Arthur froze, then forced a smile.

01:10:28Vivian, I didn't want this.

01:10:29But Isabella is too soft.

01:10:31I couldn't bear to see her marry that womanizing bastard.

01:10:33It would have ruined her life.

01:10:35So he didn't care that the Corleone family and I had become a laughingstock.

01:10:39The moment he crashed that wedding, we were over.

01:10:42Leave, Mr. Wood.

01:10:44Our engagement is canceled.

01:10:48Arthur frowned and tried to take my hand.

01:10:50Vivian, stop acting up.

01:10:52Even if I married her, it won't change a thing between us.

01:10:55You and Isabella are both my women.

01:10:57I'll treat you both equally.

01:10:58He actually had the nerve to ask me, a daughter of the Corleone family, to be his hidden mistress.

01:11:03Even if I agreed, the old men in my family with Thompson submachine guns never would.

01:11:08I stepped back and looked at him coldly.

01:11:10Women of the Corleone family do not become mistresses.

01:11:13Arthur looked annoyed.

01:11:14No one would ever call you that.

01:11:16I'd never let anyone look down on you.

01:11:17Why make this hard for me?

01:11:19I was making it hard for him.

01:11:21I almost laughed.

01:11:22He was the one who ruined our wedding.

01:11:24Married another woman and made me a joke.

01:11:26Now he was blaming me.

01:11:28I shot him a mocking look.

01:11:30I said, Corleone women do not become mistresses.

01:11:34Arthur snapped, his face darkening.

01:11:36Vivian, don't push your luck.

01:11:38Everyone knows you've been with me for years.

01:11:40You're used goods.

01:11:41Let's see who else in New York dares to marry you if you leave me.

01:11:45He turned on his heel and stormed off.

01:11:47I was shaking with rage and grief.

01:11:49The Arthur who loved me and couldn't stand to see me suffer was gone.

01:11:52Now, he belonged to Isabella.

01:11:54And Sebastian wasn't giving me time to grieve.

01:11:56The next day, the Volkov family arrived to propose.

01:11:59Over 20 black briefcases packed with cash, property deeds, and stock documents filled

01:12:04my living room wall to wall.

01:12:07My father took one look at the cases and shook his head.

01:12:10Sebastian?

01:12:12That lunatic?

01:12:13My mother added,

01:12:14His reputation is garbage.

01:12:16Once you go through with this, there's no turning back.

01:12:18But my mind was made up.

01:12:20If I couldn't have love, I would have power.

01:12:22And Sebastian, for all his flaws, was the future king of New York's underworld.

01:12:27As I was about to have the money and deeds move to the vault, Arthur and Isabella walked

01:12:31in.

01:12:31Seeing the cases, they misunderstood.

01:12:34Arthur smirked that smug I knew it looked all over his face.

01:12:37Greed flashed in Isabella's eyes.

01:12:40Wow, Vivian.

01:12:41Is all this what your family's giving Arthur to marry you?

01:12:44Isabella was the bastard daughter of a family captain and a club dancer.

01:12:48Her own family despised her.

01:12:50On her wedding day, they hadn't even given her a proper send-off.

01:12:53They kicked her out like a beggar.

01:12:54I frowned.

01:12:56No.

01:12:56Arthur scoffed.

01:12:58Stop faking.

01:12:59Yesterday you said you wouldn't marry me.

01:13:01And today you already have your money and deeds packed.

01:13:04That's right, Vivian.

01:13:05Once you move in, we'll be family.

01:13:07Arthur, didn't you bring a gift for her?

01:13:09Show her.

01:13:10Isabella chimed in.

01:13:11She nudged him.

01:13:12As she moved, a flash of light caught my eye.

01:13:14The woods had a ring, a diamond, passed down to the wife of the family head.

01:13:17Arthur had promised it to me more times than I could count.

01:13:20And now there it was on Isabella's finger.

01:13:22Isabella noticed me looking and raised her hand to flaunt it.

01:13:25Reminded by Isabella, Arthur pulled a cheap plastic hair claw from his pocket and tossed

01:13:29it at me as if he were doing me a massive favor.

01:13:32Here.

01:13:33For you.

01:13:37I looked at the tacky, chipped piece of plastic and laughed.

01:13:40Isabella got a diamond heirloom ring and I got this.

01:13:43I handed it back.

01:13:44No thanks.

01:13:45Keep such a luxury for your precious Isabella.

01:13:47Fine.

01:13:48Don't want it?

01:13:48Then it's garbage.

01:13:49Arthur's face twisted with anger.

01:13:51He snatched the clip and threw it in the trash.

01:13:53Vivian, Arthur, and I picked that out together.

01:13:54It's the thought that counts.

01:13:56She held out a pink lease dress.

01:13:57Oh right, since you're moving in with us in a couple of days, I picked out this dress

01:14:00for you.

01:14:00Please accept it.

01:14:01I laughed out of sheer anger.

01:14:03No one gets married in a dress like that.

01:14:04Looking at Isabella's smug face, I finally understood why they came.

01:14:07They wanted to put me in my place.

01:14:09I told you, our engagement is off.

01:14:11If you two are done, get out.

01:14:12Vivian, stop talking nonsense.

01:14:13You should try it on.

01:14:14Neither took me seriously.

01:14:15Isabella grabbed my arm, trying to pull me toward the dressing room.

01:14:18Get lost.

01:14:19Don't touch me.

01:14:20I shoved her hand off.

01:14:21I barely used any force.

01:14:22But Isabella threw herself backward onto the floor, her eyes welling up.

01:14:26I'm sorry, Vivian.

01:14:27I just wanted you to try on the dress.

01:14:29Arthur's face dartened.

01:14:30He shoved me back hard.

01:14:32Vivian, Isabella spent days picking that dress for you.

01:14:34You're a jealous, vicious woman.

01:14:35No wonder nobody wants you.

01:14:36Have fun dying alone.

01:14:38He picked Isabella up and stormed out.

01:14:39As they left, Isabella looked back over his shoulder and flashed me a triumphant smirk.

01:14:46The scene reminded me of how they first met.

01:14:49Back then, Isabella was an unacknowledged, illegitimate daughter.

01:14:52At a party, her older half-sister humiliated her,

01:14:55slapping her and forcing her to kneel after an accidental wine spill.

01:14:59Unable to stand the bullying, Arthur stepped in.

01:15:03From then on, he constantly looked after Isabella under the guise of pity.

01:15:09I believed him until the day Isabella was forced to marry Sebastian and Arthur crashed the wedding to steal her

01:15:16away.

01:15:16That was when I realized Isabella had already stolen his heart.

01:15:21My wedding to Sebastian was on New Year's Day.

01:15:23The night before, I went to Times Square alone.

01:15:27Every year before this, Arthur had taken me for the countdown and a midnight kiss.

01:15:32This year, I went alone.

01:15:34But when I reached our usual spot, it was blocked off.

01:15:37A velvet rope and a guard stood where we used to stand.

01:15:40Beyond it, the lounge Arthur once took me to was lit up and packed with guests.

01:15:44I wasn't on the list.

01:15:45As I stood there, I overheard two women nearby.

01:15:48Mr. Wood really went all out.

01:15:49He rented the entire VIP lounge and had it redecorated for her.

01:15:52I know.

01:15:53If I were Mrs. Wood, I'd be crying tears of joy.

01:15:55That's nothing.

01:15:56He even offended a mafia prince for her and made a prominent heir just settle for being his mistress.

01:16:00I'd do anything for a man that good.

01:16:02A self-mocking smile crossed my face.

01:16:05Just as I turned to leave, a familiar voice called out from behind.

01:16:09Vivian.

01:16:10I turned around.

01:16:11Arthur and Isabella were standing just a short distance away.

01:16:17I'm from lust.

01:16:18Jennifer, it's a promise.

01:16:18I was destined to escape when I was a child.

01:16:21I grow up.

01:16:21She was our child.

01:16:21I still want a nivern behind.

01:16:21Jennifer, I was told she may.

01:16:21A needle with a new child...

01:16:21I grew up.

01:16:21Sin Ji, won't be a horror to get me.

01:16:21It's not my mind now.

01:16:22Yeah,فس you today.

01:16:22You

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