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My name is Ivy Bell, background actress in Hollywood.

My parents died young, so I raised my brother Luca on side gigs.

I thought fairy tales weren't meant for girls like me, until I met a tech golden

boy, Alexander Kane.

Miss Bell, Mr. Kane really spares no expense on you. This gown is worth

millions. Tomorrow, I'm finally going to be his wife.

Easy. That hurts.

Take it. Keep quiet.

Luca?

Alexander?

Miss Bell, that's the men's fitting room. You can't... Alexander, don't let

my sister find out.

Luca, Alexander, what are you doing?

Since you found out, I don't have to pretend anymore.

One of you is my fiancé.

The other is the brother I raid.

How... How could you sleep together behind my back?

Luca came to me first.

I just couldn't hold back.

This wasn't the first time?

No. Luca's always been the one I wanted. Your bed, my car, our wedding suite.

Anywhere you can think of, and plenty of places you can't.

We've done it everywhere.

Then why didn't you just tell me?

My company's new EV line is about to launch. If I come out with stock tanks,

your entire value to me is being my cover and giving the canes an air with

that wound of yours.

We're done.

The engagement is off.

Off? Without me, who would even look at you?

Sis, please, can't you help us? You've always loved me more than anything.

Luca. Haven't I sacrificed enough for you? Now you want to take my dignity

too?

But this is my happiness.

You're just marrying him. It's not like it kills you.

Luca, have you lost your mind?

Come on. We're going home. Leave me alone.

I want to be with Alexander.

Stop playing pathetic.

Ivy, I've seen this act before.

Luca.

Take that dress off her miss Bell Who

gave

you permission to touch her

Don't be scared.

Can you stand?

Victoria.

Aunt Victoria?

Oh my God.

That's her. The mob queen.

Didn't you die five years ago?

Looks like my survival disappoints the Canes. What are you doing back?

Shopping.

Every wedding...

Looks like my survival disappoints the Canes. What are you doing back?

Shopping.

Every wedding dress in this store, I'll take them all, including the one she's

wearing.

All of them?

And anyone who touched her gets out of my sight in ten seconds.

Victoria, Ivy is my fiancé.

What happens between us is none of your business.

Not anymore.

Ivy. Belle.

If he doesn't want you, marry me.

You... What did you say? I said, marry me.

I'm buying this dress, and I'm replacing the groom.

But I don't even know you.

Victoria, are you done acting insane?

The Canes dumped you years ago, and you still dare to come back for the heir's

fiancé?

Ivy,

Cane Energy's launch is next week.

We're talking billions of dollars.

So? So know your place.

Don't let some outsider poison you, start a scandal, and ruin your future

husband's career.

You're the scandal, not me.

Ivy, Alex is already being generous.

Luca, do you even hear yourself? Alex loves me, but he's still willing to give

you a title.

Do you know how lucky that makes us?

He's the most generous man in the world to both of us. Hear that?

Even your brother has more sense than you.

Stop embarrassing yourself.

What am I to you?

A pretty face.

A cover.

And, when needed, a woman who can bear an heir. Is that hard to understand?

Stop playing the victim, Ivy. Without me, you couldn't even get near a red

carpet. A bitch should know how to be grateful.

Low-rend girls don't get to dream about the top.

Take off that dress and come with me. I'll buy out every photo and video those

pamperazzi got and destroy them.

To the public, we're still the perfect couple. Otherwise, one word from me and

you disappear from Hollywood forever.

You can turn me down.

But don't go back to him.

Why are you helping me?

Because you deserve better.

You actually believe that?

She's only marrying you to get revenge on the Canes. Oh, is that right?

At least we want the same thing.

We both hate the Canes.

Ivy!

You bitch, how dare you hook up with someone else right in front of me?

You're betraying our sacred engagement!

You betrayed me first.

You're the bitch here.

Did you just say you wanted to marry me?

The marriage papers are ready.

All you need to do is sign.

Don't sign it!

Think about the price before you touch what's hers.

Victoria, you think marrying her means you win? She's just a woman I threw

away.

Then thanks for throwing me away.

One piece of paper. You think that makes you winners?

At least I don't have to marry an asshole like you.

Alexander, is it true your fiance dumped you on the spot and married your aunt?

Mr.

Kane, is that true? Did Miss Bell cheat during your engagement?

Don't be scared.

Perfect timing, everyone.

Today was supposed to be my wedding dress fitting with Ivy. She wanted

someone richer, so she seduced my aunt right in front of me. Miss Bell, were

you using the engagement as a publicity stunt?

And when exactly did you and Victoria get together?

I didn't cheat.

I'm not the one who betrayed this engagement.

Of course not. You just lined up your next meal ticket first.

Let go of me!

Get a good shot?

This woman got her role in Coastal Fog because of me, and now she's running

into someone else's arms.

Miss Bell, did Kane Capital get you your new movie?

Don't bother asking her.

Without me, she couldn't even get into the audition room.

Mr. Kane, it's blowing up online.

The live stream numbers are climbing.

See?

That dream of yours?

I can crush it in front of the entire world. I hereby announce, from this day

on, Kane Capital is pulling out of coastal fog.

Miss Bell, are you losing your new movie?

Any production that hires Ivy Bell is making an enemy of the Kanes.

Let go.

And if I don't?

Since you love going live, let's give them the whole show.

Roman Fund?

The one that controls Anderson films? As of three minutes ago, I'm the sole

investor in Coastal Fog. Impossible.

Ivy Bell keeps her role with an added screen test for the lead.

What did you do? I didn't buy your dream.

I just bought out the man standing in your way.

And the person who owes everyone an answer today isn't Ivy.

Mr. Kane, is that you in the video with Miss Bell's brother?

Have you been using Miss Bell to hide your sexuality this whole time?

Turn it off right now!

Being gay isn't a scandal.

Lying to your fiancé, lying to investors, using a woman as your cover.

That is.

Victoria!

In this family, you should call Ivy Auntie.

Say it.

Auntie.

Good boy.

Who are you, really?

Victoria Moretti.

Alexander called you his aunt, but your last name is Moretti.

My mother was the only legitimate Kane heir.

Five years ago, I was next in line.

Was?

Richard Kane rigged my car.

It went off a cliff, and they told the world I was dead.

Richard Alexander's father?

The man running the Kane family now?

Yes, but he's just a side branch.

This will hurt. Hold still.

Okay. For five years, I stayed away from the family and built Roman Fund in

Europe. investing in real estate, film, tech, and more.

You married me just to hit back at the Canes, didn't you? This marriage

protects you, and it helps me strike back.

So I'm just your revenge weapon?

What if I said it's not just that?

What does that mean? What if I liked you long before this?

Please. We've known each other for one day.

When rich people say they like you, there's usually a trap.

So you think I'm not kind?

Extremely unkind.

You just forced him to call me auntie. You didn't like it?

That's not the point.

Ivy,

today you lost your fiance, your brother, and almost your job.

So? So I can give you everything you want.

A house, a car, connections.

Red carpets, a lead role in movies, as long as you stay by my side.

That's called being a sugar mommy.

I'm willing to pay top dollar.

Your kiss is unforgettable.

I don't need that.

I'll make it on my own, become a superstar, and be way out of everyone's

league.

You think I can't do it?

No.

I think you're adorable.

We need to be clear.

I show shiver asin.

Terms? The marriage lasts three months.

During that time, we don't interfere with each other's personal love lives.

Also, you sleep in the living room, and you don't enter my bedroom without

permission. Miss, this is my home.

Got a problem with that?

Nope.

Whatever my wife says.

Boss! Take him alive.

Who sent you?

Mrs. Murata, you really thought you were the target tonight?

Ivy!

Don't... don't come any closer.

Drop the gun.

Mr. Kane sends his regards.

You got shot.

Victoria, look at me. Don't close your eyes.

Don't be scared.

I'm here.

Why would you take a bullet for me?

We're just in a contract marriage.

The contract never said I couldn't protect you.

Victoria!

Victoria, are you awake?

Don't go.

Don't leave me. I've been looking for you for so long.

Did we know each other before?

Or is the fever messing with your head, making you confuse me with someone else?

I don't remember knowing you.

Hang in there.

The doctor said this will bring your fever down.

I didn't mean to...

I was just trying to help you.

Ivy, you're awake?

Don't move. Your wound could open up.

The contract never said you couldn't take advantage of me while I'm hurt.

Who said I'm taking advantage of you? I'm cooling you down. Then why are you

blushing?

For your safety?

I have to break the contract and move into your room.

You were literally unconscious still thinking about that?

This was obviously Alexander.

If he didn't get what he wanted, he won't stop.

I'll tighten security here, but protecting you?

I'm not leaving that to anyone else.

Since you risked your life for me, I'll allow you to share my bed.

Really?

The doctor said you're healing well. You can feed yourself today.

It hurts.

I literally saw you answer your phone with that hand. That's work.

Eating isn't work.

Eating requires my wife to feed me.

Last time.

Fine.

Stop looking at me like that.

The way you take care of me, it's so beautiful.

Don't say stuff like that.

I want a bath.

I'll call a maid to help you.

No.

Then a nurse.

No to that, too.

Victoria, you can't seriously expect me to help you, right?

I can't move my hand.

You'd better actually be unable to move it.

Thanks, wifey.

Don't call me that.

Your wound can't get wet. Don't move around.

Your hand is shaking.

It's too hot in here. Just hot?

Your hand.

Looks like it suddenly works.

I knew you were faking it!

Don't move.

Let go of me.

Do you really want me to?

I...

Victoria, say stop and I stop.

Victoria,

you got hurt this badly and you actually didn't tell me?

Celeste, who let you in?

So this is your new wife.

Little Bunny, did you know?

I'm the one who set the passcode to this apartment.

Sweetheart, done playing?

It's time to come back to me.

Ivy, go get changed.

Little Bunny?

Don't think you're special.

She does this with every new toy.

So you're the old toy she threw away?

You.

Celeste, we broke up a long time ago.

Stop clinging to me.

Victoria, stop being stubborn, okay?

Let's start over.

You run Roman Fund.

I'm the hottest star in Hollywood.

We're perfect together.

But I'm already married.

To Ivy Bell?

You brought her in just to get under my skin, didn't you?

What?

How is she any different from what I used to be?

No connections, plays innocent, uses those big wet eyes to make you go soft.

Don't compare her to you.

What, too scared to admit it?

You just found a replacement.

You don't love her.

You just miss the version of me who used to look up at you.

Shut up!

You don't understand anything!

All I know is I still love you.

Victoria, I'm not letting go.

Leave my house.

Now.

Victoria's been stalking me for five years.

Was I her carefully chosen prey?

Ivy?

Is that you?

Or did another hitman break in?

If Victoria finds me, she'll silence me for good.

What is it?

The Canes are here?

I won't see them.

Send everyone to find Ivy. She's missing.

Alexander used me.

Some Victoria is no better. I have to find a way out of this hellhole.

After all that searching, you were curled up on the couch.

Was I too on edge to notice?

Stop.

Call the police. You're going to die.

They have people inside the police.

Stop talking. Just stay alive.

Sister Maria, there's a girl dying in the back alley. We can't call the

police. Get Dr. Brown from the church clinic here. Right now. Okay.

Stay with me. You're so young. You can't die here. Not like this. What's your

name? Ivy.

Ivy Bell.

You forgot me long ago.

And you're not wrong, Sue.

Five years ago, I was a bloody mess, barely even recognizable.

But I never stopped looking for you.

Ivy? Stay away from me.

What did I do wrong?

You're seriously asking me that?

You fell asleep on the couch last night.

I didn't want you getting cold, so I carried you to bed.

And then what?

You just kept holding me?

You held on to me first. Shut up!

Are you this angry because Celeste got in your head? This has nothing to do

with her. Then who does it have to do with?

I almost trusted you again yesterday.

Again?

Alexander said he loved me for his stock price.

Lucas said he needed me for his happiness.

Now it's your turn. I didn't lie to you! Enough!

Men or women, rich or poor, Anyone who gets close to me wants something.

You really think I'm no different from them?

I don't know, but I'm done gambling.

I'll pay you back. The cost of staying here, the meds, the clothes, add up to

whatever you can. I'll pay you back. I never wanted your money, but I don't

want to owe you.

Hi, this is Ivy Bell.

Hello, this is the casting office for Crimson Crown.

There's a last-minute audition at 10 this morning. The director wants to see

you. I can make it.

I'll head over now.

Thank you.

What production?

I turned down the coastal fog call.

You don't get to control me. My work, my decision.

I'll drive you. No need.

It's not safe out there.

Alexander's people haven't stopped.

I'll call a ride. Take the bodyguards with you. Victoria, I said no!

Then what about our marriage?

Once I earn enough for a month's rent, I'll move out.

Then I want a divorce.

Ivy, at least tell me why.

Ivy Bell?

Here, you're reading for the third female read. First we shoot your look,

then you do an emotional scene. Got it.

Celeste, what brings you here in person?

I heard you're casting my scene partner today. Of course I had to see for

myself.

What a coincidence, little bunny.

She's Victoria's new wife?

Is that nobody?

I'm here to audition, not gossip.

Of course.

What you need most right now is a chance to prove you're not riding your wife's

coattails.

Why don't we get started?

What's the rush?

I'm just curious.

Since when does our set take in rich wives playing dress-up?

I submitted my resume, passed the first round, and got an official audition

notice. I'm standing here because I earned my slot.

Earned it?

Without Victoria's name?

You couldn't even get past security.

Celeste, trash me all you want.

I'm still Victoria's wife.

And you?

You're just a homewrecker trying to ruin someone else's marriage.

You actually slapped me? Who the hell do you think you

are? Why wouldn't I?

Enough! She hit me first!

Clearly, you didn't read the script.

Celeste was being kind, giving you something to play off.

The audition already started, Ivy. You couldn't even tell?

And you think you can act in a movie?

I read that script ten times.

That slap is nowhere in the audition sites. Ask the director if you don't

believe me.

The script changed.

When? Why didn't anyone tell me? From now, I'm telling you.

I'm the lead of this movie and the top investor's handpicked actress.

On this set, I make the rules.

So this isn't an audition.

It's just you humiliating me?

Don't flatter yourself.

Humiliating you is just a bonus.

I told you.

Without me, you're nothing.

You've got that much time on your hands? Your stock is tailing and you're here

watching my audition?

Luca, she slapped your sister. You're just going to stand there and watch?

Ivy, it's an audition. I don't know how this works.

In this scene, the queen catches the third lead seducing the king, so the

queen slaps her across the face, and she kneels down and begs for mercy.

I refuse.

Actors don't get to refuse a performance.

But I can refuse to be your excuse for a personal vendetta.

Little bunny, remember this.

Without Victoria, you don't even get to fight back.

Then you'd better kill me right now.

Otherwise, I will get back up.

On my own.

Now then, let's figure out how to stage the next scene.

Maybe we start by destroying the place that makes Victoria go soft.

Ivy, are you really leaving me again?

The doctor said you're tough.

Make it through tonight and you'll be fine.

I'm sorry.

I can't stay here to take care of you.

Tomorrow, I have to leave too.

I'm going to Hollywood to chase my dream.

It may be hard, but I have to try.

May God bless you, and me too.

Ivy, I will find you. Then you have to stay alive first.

Speak. Boss, something's wrong with Miss Ivy's audition.

Celeste changed the scene at the last minute and the director didn't dare stop

her. Someone brought a prop dagger too. They said the next scene is cutting her

face.

Send me the location.

I'm on my way.

Celeste, that prop is metal.

Don't actually hurt her. Shut up.

You traitorous bitch.

With that face you dared to tempt my lover?

I'll carve it up until everyone is disgusted by you.

So that's the acting of Hollywood's biggest star?

Sounds like you're reading off a grocery store flyer. What did you say?

I said your acting sucks.

Overblown emotions, dirty moves.

You got famous because you sleep your way up, not because you can act.

Ivy, you really have a death wish.

Still trying to act tough?

You shameless bastard.

What gives you the right to talk to me?

Fine. Just wait.

After today, every production in Los Angeles will know you crossed Celeste.

And Victoria.

You really think she'd turn against me for you?

If you're so sure, why do you need a knife?

Ivy, stop provoking them.

Just apologize.

I raised you with my own hands, and this is your advice?

Go apologize to the people who hurt me? Is that what I taught you?

Luca, ignore her. She's just trying to drag you down with her.

Little bunny.

That face of yours really does fool people.

Victoria likes it, huh?

Then I'll make sure you can never seduce her again. If you dare cut me, I'll keep

acting with this scar.

Then the whole world will remember how vicious you are, Celeste Rose.

Then I'll give you exactly what you want!

Let go of my wife.

Victoria? I said let her go.

Where does it hurt?

I'm okay.

Sorry I'm late.

I thought you wouldn't come. If you turn around, I'll always be there.

Victoria! You shot at me for her?

The only reason you're still breathing is Ivy still has an audition and I won't

stain her set.

Hold her down.

How dare you touch me?

I'm the lead of this movie.

From now on, you're not.

Who's the biggest investor in this movie?

Roman Fund.

Good.

Roman Fund is removing Celeste Rose, and she'll cover the breach penalty herself.

You can't do this!

Every movies, series, and brand deal tied to Roman Fund will never hire

Celeste again.

Are you insane?

I worked ten years for this!

You tried to ruin her face.

Now I erase your name.

Fair enough?

And those slaps on her face?

Apologize. Never.

This video goes to the media in 30 seconds.

Apologize, or let the whole world watch you bully an auditioning actress.

I'm sorry.

Look at her when you say it.

Ivy Bell, I'm sorry.

I don't accept it, but I won't forget it.

I'm not your stand-in, and I'm not some helpless little bunny you can stomp on.

Victoria is my wife now.

Do you see that clearly?

What the hell do you want?

You sent men into my home and had Ivy shot at.

You thought I'd forget that?

He's the one who broke into the apartment that night.

Mr. Kane, help me.

You said if I killed that woman, you'd get me out of the country.

The target is Ivy Bell.

Don't touch Victoria.

I want her to watch her new wife die with her own eyes.

Alexander, you lied to me. You said you were only going to scare her. I did all

of this for us.

If she had obeyed, how would we end up like this? So you trying to kill me is

my fault too?

You should have just played the good wife.

A cover wife.

And you still dared to bite the hand that owned you.

Which hand fired the gun?

Miss Moreto, I was just paid to do a job!

Then remember this. In your next life, never take a hit on her.

He's done.

Now it's your turn.

You won't touch me.

I'm the only heir to the Canes.

Crazy as you are, you won't let me die here.

Did I say I was going to kill you?

Then stop acting tough, Victoria, no matter how powerful you are.

You're still just a woman.

The Cane bloodline still runs through me. You still think women are just tools

to give you heirs?

What else?

A woman like you is only worth what's in her womb.

Alex, don't!

Victoria,

you psycho!

I gave you a way out. You ran straight into this.

We need to get him to the hospital now. Severe trauma to the lower abdomen. His

fertility may be gone.

No! No way!

I'm the Cane Heir!

You chose not to kill him. Death would be too easy for him.

Ivy!

Victoria! I won't let you get away with this! I swear I'll make you pay!

Tell Richard he is next.

Your arm is still bleeding.

It's a scratch.

Compared to certain people pulling guns at the drop of a hat, this is gentle.

Where are you going?

Kitchen. You're hungry?

You saved me today and stood up for me in front of everyone.

I owe you something.

This is what you eat? I don't eat at home much.

No wonder you're so cranky.

You can cook?

When I was raising Luca he was insanely picky.

If I couldn't cook we'd both be dead by now.

Let me.

Do you even know how?

No.

Then stand back before you blow up my kitchen.

This is my kitchen.

I'm taking over now.

Stop staring.

I'm looking at my wife.

Contract wife.

That's not what you said when you kissed me on set today.

That was me claiming what's mine.

Celeste was asking for it.

So you admit it. I'm yours?

Don't push it. Eat.

Is it bad?

It's really good.

Ivy. Yeah?

Still want a divorce?

Today, in front of everyone, you said I was your wife. Did you mean it?

That was different.

So you still want out?

Yes. Once I make it on my own and earn enough money.

I'm moving out.

Then I want a divorce.

What are you doing?

Today, you almost had your face ruined, got stabbed by Alexander, and had

everyone trying to crush you. And all you can think about is leaving me?

I don't want to depend on anyone.

Especially not dangerous ones like you.

Victoria, don't do anything crazy.

If I wanted to.

You would have never gotten away.

Push me away.

Say stop, and I stop.

You think one kiss will make me drop the divorce?

What if it's more than one kiss?

What are you saying?

If we sleep together, would that make you feel a little safer staying with me?

Don't be so sure.

Even if we sleep together, I'm still divorcing you.

Then I want to try even more.

Victoria.

Say stop.

I didn't say stop.

Don't kiss me there, it tickles.

Don't just kiss me.

You even prepared this?

For five years, I've been waiting for this day.

Victoria!

If it hurts, tell me.

Keep... going.

Should I stop?

Ivy, do you know what you're doing?

I do.

Before you do what you want, answer me.

Answer what?

Do you actually like me?

Or do you think if we go further, I'll be more obedient, more dependent on you,

easier to control?

You think I'm Alexander?

I don't know.

You're both so good at running other people's lives.

I never wanted to control you.

Then tell me the truth.

What were those photos in the secret room?

Why do you know everything about me?

Why did you show up at the bridal boutique of all places?

You went into the secret room? Afraid I would?

No.

I just don't know how to explain it to you.

Then tell me the truth.

Telling you now would only drag you into more trouble.

Ivy, all you need to know is I have feelings for you.

I always have.

Everything I did was to protect you.

I don't need a protector who won't even tell me the truth.

But you didn't push me away.

Ivy, your body doesn't lie. I'm not the only one with feelings.

Maybe you need me more than you think.

Don't flatter yourself!

Then what was that just now?

I played along on purpose to make you lower your guard.

I just wanted answers.

I would never sleep with someone who hides this much.

I see.

I respect your decision.

Victoria, open the door. I know you're in there.

You don't even want your own child anymore?

What are you doing here again?

Victoria, you got me blacklisted everywhere.

Of course I'm here to settle the store.

Celeste, I'm asking you, where's the child?

Don't try to scare me. Lay one finger on me, and tomorrow I'll drop the child

right here.

Don't you dare.

Why wouldn't I?

When the time comes, I'll tell Ivy the child is ours. Think she'll fall apart,

married for five minutes, and already raising your ex's kid?

What a touching little family drama.

What the hell do you want?

Money.

Five million dollars.

In my account tonight.

I already paid you. That was before.

Now I need a fresh start.

So you're using the child to threaten me? It's not a threat.

A reminder.

The child is safe for now.

But if I don't have money, I can't promise I can keep hiding that child.

The press.

The Canes. Your wife.

They'll all know.

Five million.

It's in your account.

Victoria, you still can't let that child go.

This is the last time. Next time, you won't even get the chance to open your

mouth. You'd really do this to me for Ivy?

No. You were with me to climb up through my family.

And you're still clinging to me for the same reason.

I saw your true colors a long time ago.

She'll find out sooner or later.

When she does, who do you think she'll believe?

You or the proof in my hands?

Go. Follow Celeste. Get the boy out and keep him safe.

Yes, boss.

Ivy?

Alex! Heard your aunt's been making your life hell lately?

She won't be laughing for long.

Your dad's making a move?

Why so quiet?

Alex, I want to go home.

Home?

Which home?

Finish it.

Then you can leave.

Alex, please. You know I'm allergic to alcohol. It could kill me.

Alex,

damn! That's brutal!

He just needs to be taught a lesson.

Your sister owes me.

You're paying every last bit.

Please, Alex, let me go!

Alex, calm down.

I've been in a bad mood.

Cooperate. Don't piss me off more.

What's your sister doing tonight?

Lying in that woman's bed?

You want to pick up and let her hear you moan?

Who the hell does she think she is?

Taking my woman, wrecking my club, ruining my... The doctor said I may

never have kids.

Alex, that's an accident.

It's fine.

I found a way to make it even better.

Alex. What are you doing?

I can't touch your sister.

But I can use you however I want.

Luca, it's me.

Come home now. We're leaving L.A.

Alexander, Victoria, I don't care.

I'm done being a pawn in anyone's game.

Don't be scared. Mr. Kane said when he's done with you, we can do whatever we

want.

Alex, don't you love me anymore?

How can you do this to me? From the start, you and your sister were just my

toys.

Got it?

Alex, I'll do whatever you say.

Make them stop.

Why won't Luca pick up?

Right. His phone location is shared with mine.

That S&M club where someone died?

Where's Luca?

What did you do to him?

I'm taking very good care of him for you. Since you're such a lousy sister,

his boyfriend has to make up for it.

Alexander, if you hurt him, I swear I'll make you pay.

How pathetic.

Your brother wants nothing to do with you. And Victoria's bored of you too.

She's ready to go back to her family.

What?

Ivy drugged me earlier.

I thought you didn't drink. I feel like having a little tonight.

Maybe I've been too hard on you.

What happened?

Nothing. I just realized you've actually helped me a lot. The bridal boutique,

the set, Alexander.

Without you, I might have broken down a long time ago. You're finally willing to

trust me? I want to.

Tyria, if I ever messed up, would you forgive me? As long as you stay.

Ivy, you... I'm sorry.

Where's Ivy?

Boss, Mrs. Moretti is gone.

Security footage shows she slipped out during shift change. Boss, the young's

manager is safe now. We got him out and moved him to the safe house.

Tighten security at the safe house. No one gets near him without my order.

Yes, boss.

Get the car.

Where to?

Find my wife.

Now.

What did you just say? I said, once Victoria's done playing...

She'll come back to her real family.

See? That's my son with Victoria.

You think marrying you means she loves you?

Don't be naive.

Someone like Victoria can marry whoever she wants out there, play with whoever

she wants.

But as long as I have this child, she'll come back to me in the end.

So you're using a child as leverage?

It's my edge. You don't have one.

St. Mary's Church. What did you say?

All these photos were taken near St. Mary's Church?

So what if they were?

Victoria likes taking the boy there. That place means a lot to her. She goes

there often?

Every month.

You're only finding out now? Guess she isn't that honest with you either.

That place isn't about you two.

What do you mean?

Celeste, you're pathetic.

What did you say?

You used a child to threaten Victoria and stolen photos to scare me.

But you don't even know why she goes to that church.

You keep saying you know her.

That she'll come back to you. But do you actually know what she's been through?

Do you have any idea who she really can't let go of?

At least I have the child!

If you really loved him, you wouldn't drag him into this filth.

You actually dared to hit me?

How many times did you slap me on set again?

Twelve? You try that.

Count them yourself.

Or I won't stop.

One.

Mrs. Moretti's phone is off. The last signal we found was around here.

Boss?

Drive faster.

Ivy may be in trouble.

Copy that.

This is it. Who are you?

Don't be scared. I'm not a bad person.

Ivy? Sister Maria.

It's really you.

Five years ago, after you brought that injured girl here, you left for

Hollywood. That girl was Victoria, right?

She told me not to say anything.

She said if you ever remembered, you'd come find her yourself.

If you didn't, she didn't want to disturb your life.

Then what about him?

Salih said he's her son with Victoria.

Aunt Victoria didn't have me. She found me.

Found you the sisters said I was left by a dumpster when I was a baby It was

raining that day aunt Victoria came here to check the old room heard me crying

and brought me inside The sister said this woman

might be my mom Celeste it

what's going on?

Victoria's here

Ivy, you know everything?

My men told me you were here. Why is Matthew's mother Celeste?

Why would she say he's your child?

Celeste and I looked like a couple in public, but it was just a deal. She

needed connections, and I needed someone who wouldn't cling.

Just to keep my family off my back about marriage.

She doesn't look like someone who wouldn't cling.

She thought I'd keep feeding her resources, thought she could use me to

get into the Morettis.

Until I married you.

I never touched her.

And I sure as hell never had a child with her.

Then where did Matthew come from?

Celeste was sleeping around behind my back. When she got pregnant, she was

terrified the scandal would break, so she had the baby in secret.

She didn't want him, and didn't dare go public.

So she dumped him here?

After I saved Matthew, I had my people trace it back to Celeste. She got on her

knees and begged me not to expose her. So you covered for her? I wasn't

protecting her. I just didn't want Matthew branded a scandal the second he

was born. She had leverage over me because I was afraid of what the truth

would do to him.

Then why didn't you tell me?

Looks like I know all your secrets now.

Five years ago, the person I saved in that back alley was you.

Ivy.

Idiot.

I saved your life five years ago.

And now, I want you.

Are you sure?

Are you sure?

Ivy, you just found out the truth.

You're not okay right now.

I'm afraid you'll regret this.

What I regret is almost pushing you away over a secret room and one woman's lies.

Five years ago, you pulled me back from death.

You told me to survive first.

Ivy, since that day, every day I've been alive, I've thought about you.

And now?

Now I love you. Not because of a contract.

Not for revenge.

I want you to be free, and I want you to choose me.

You've been carrying it this whole time?

I don't need it anymore.

Victoria Moretti, from now on, I'm done being your contract wife.

I want to be your lover.

Did you hear me?

I heard you.

Victoria, too many people have told me they love me.

Alexander said he loved me because he wanted me quiet.

Lucas said he needed me because he wanted me to let him have his way.

Only you...

You kept giving me choices and protecting me from behind.

You don't owe me love just because I moved you.

No. It's because when I'm with you, I don't have to be anyone's sister, wife,

or cover.

I'm just Ivy.

I'll be careful.

Don't treat me like I'm made of glass.

Still nervous?

I'm cold.

Look at me.

Feeling it now? Shut up. Your body is honest.

Say you want it.

Say it or I'll stop.

Come.

Didn't hear you.

I said come.

Inside me.

Don't hold back. No one's here.

You're too deep.

Victoria. From now on, don't hide anything from me.

I won't.

Eyes on me.

I want you to remember who made you like this.

Still want a divorce?

Ask me that again.

I dare you.

Miss Bell?

This is the ER at St. John's Hospital. Is Luca Bell your brother?

Yes. What happened to him? Mr. Bell was rushed in. He's not going to make it.

I'm on my way.

Luca?

Sis.

Does it hurt?

Where else are you hurt?

Don't be so nice to me. I don't deserve it.

Sis, I was such an idiot.

I was blinded by love.

I thought Alexander loved me, and I thought if you just sacrificed a little,

I could be happy. You raised me, worked three jobs to pay my tuition, and you

gave me your last bite of food. But for that piece of trash, I took his side and

watched him humiliate you.

Luca.

I even told you to marry him. I deserve to die. Don't hit yourself.

I hated you. I really did.

But you're my brother.

Ivy, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

Luca, you hurt Ivy.

You owe her for that, so spend the rest of your life paying it back.

I will, if she'll still call me her brother.

From now on, my people will protect you.

Clear this floor.

No one gets near this room except Ivy and me.

Yes, boss.

The man who did this to you was Alexander Kane?

I'm going after that bastard!

Mr. Kane, want me to try something else?

Maybe you just suck at this.

Why the hell am I not reacting at all?

Useless. All of you are useless.

Maybe you're just under too much stress. Do you want to rest for a bit?

Who the hell are you?

You think you can diagnose me?

Mr. Kane, I'm sorry.

It's my fault. Please don't... You all look down on me.

Victoria, Ive, and now even you dare to look at me like that.

Miss, you can't go in!

Get out of my way!

Enough, Alexander!

Well, well.

My aunt, her wife, and my ex-fiancee. Barging into a man's bedroom while he's

fucking at midnight, not worried about making headlines?

Why did you torture Luca like that?

He likes it rough.

What's wrong with that?

He almost... Died. You held him against his will, abused him, and let other

people hurt him.

I'm calling the cops.

You think the cops will believe you?

I'm his boyfriend.

What happens between a couple is nobody else's business.

You call that something between a couple?

He chose to come with me.

Chose to get in my bed. Chose to betray you for me.

Now he can't handle it, so he's playing the victim?

You disgust me.

Disgust? You and your brother are exactly the same.

One of you wants to marry into money, the other begged on his knees for my

love. Ivy, you'd better get this straight.

You and Luca are both my used-up toys.

Cheap, broke, low-class toys.

I can play with you however I want.

You asshole.

But I won't break Luca to death.

I'll play with him for the rest of his life.

Keep him alive, keep him hurting, keep him needing me.

That's punishment, and that's what you two owe me.

Victoria, how dare you hit me?

From now on, you don't even have the right to beg on your knees.

I'll make you pay a price you've never seen before.

Kane Energy CEO Alexander Kane is facing multiple criminal alixations. Hit by the

scandal, the stock triggered a trading halt within five minutes of market open,

wiping out nearly $20 billion in market value.

If it keeps dropping, we're all going down with him.

Alexander has to step down.

I'm the CEO.

Without me, this company is nothing.

Dad, I can explain.

Victoria did this on purpose.

Useless idiot.

Victoria ruined me.

Victoria spent five years clawing her way back to L.A. with Roman Fund.

And you?

You got shorted into a trading halt by a woman.

I haven't lost yet. With what?

You can't even produce an heir now.

I had people look into it.

Ivy was the one who saved Victoria back then, and Victoria has been secretly in

love with her for five years.

Finally, you used your brain and did something right.

Once we grab that bitch, she'll do whatever we say and hand over everything

on her knees.

Fail again, and you don't get to call yourself a cane

Targets

here Ivy just a few pickup shots today.

It'll be quick.

Okay These are from Roman fund You've been protecting Ivy around

the clock. Appreciate hard work.

What's going on? Protect the actors!

Is that Ivy's shoe?

Not picking up? Hurry, follow that prop car.

Victoria, long time no see. I hadn't even called yet and you already came

running. Let her go. Sure.

Call off the short first, transfer control of Roman Fund, and hand over

every piece of evidence you have against me.

No! Victoria, don't agree to this.

I would rather die than give in to you.

Back then, even if it cost me my life, I never gave up.

Then don't give up this time either.

But back then, I didn't have you.

Drop your guns. Step back.

Stop shorting Kane energy now.

From this moment on, Roman Fund goes to Richard.

Drop all charges against Alexander.

Act like none of this ever happened.

Boss, are you sure?

I'm sure. Do it now.

I won.

This time, I'm the winner.

Relax, Ivy. It's okay now.

This isn't over.

You got what you wanted.

Let us go.

Victoria, you're still as naive as you were five years ago.

Aunt Victoria, you seriously thought handing over the Roman Fund would get

you and her out of here alive?

What else do you want?

Don't move.

What I really want is your life.

Five years ago, you blew up my car and sent men to finish me off below the

cliff. You still couldn't kill me. You think today will be different?

I know.

No number of killers can guarantee your death.

Richard.

See? She's your weakness.

Ivy, don't move.

Every gun here can riddle you with bullets.

If every gun were aimed at you, you'd dodge, fight back, and carve your way

out. But if Ivy points a gun at you to save herself, you're dead.

Because you'd rather die than let her die.

Victoria, don't listen to him.

I don't want it!

Take it.

Shoot. Kill Victoria.

Have you lost your mind?

If you don't kill her.

Neither of you leave today.

Victoria, you said whatever choice I made, you'd respect it.

Ive.

Do it, Ive.

Prove you want to live.

I'm sorry.

I trust you.

Ivy, you... You're dying with us.

Alexander, look at me.

Kill them! Blow them to pieces!

Victoria!

Hold on to me! Don't let go!

Son, I'll make them die with you.

See any bodies?

No.

Keep searching.

Boss said bring them in alive or bring back their bodies.

Damn it.

How did I miss her wound?

Don't die! Don't leave me alone!

Please!

Ivy.

She didn't lose much blood.

Her leg looks bad, but the bone's fine. Let her sleep.

You bandaged her?

What else was I supposed to do? You two washed up next to my boat. I couldn't

throw you back.

You're a Moretti.

You have the wrong person.

I've seen too many Moretti eyes in my life.

Your mother, Isabella, had that same look.

Easy, girl.

I used to be one of the Morettis, too.

Name?

Ettoro Santorio.

Ettora, the sea wolf?

So Isabella did mention me.

My mother said the Morettis had a man who knew every smuggling route, then

vanished overnight.

I didn't vanish.

Your mother let me go.

Back then, the Morettis lived by blood.

People died at the docks every day.

After Isabella married in, she cut off the drug routes, cleaned up the money,

forced us into legit business.

A lot of men called her weak.

But without her... I'd be dead in some alley.

And in the end, those people killed her.

Breaking news.

Victoria Moretti, the former Roman Fund chair, is suspected of years of tax

evagement and illegal asset transfers.

The FBI has issued a wanted alert.

I will take over as chair of the Roman Fund and fully cooperate with the

investigation. His hypocrisy makes me sick.

Want to hit back?

Your mother left behind more than clean businesses.

She also left people who never trusted Richard.

Say the word and they'll come back.

I used to only want back what was mine.

Now they'll pay for laying a hand on her.

Ivy?

You're alive.

I'm here.

And you're alive, too.

Oh, my leg.

Scraped by some metal in the water. It missed the bone.

Good.

Not good.

What?

At the port.

Why did you suddenly turn the gun?

Victoria Moretti, when did you get this stupid?

Ivy, did you actually think I'd kill you?

Did you think Richard would let me walk out alive after that?

With the gun on you, they would drop their guard.

The second I turned it, I knew you'd understand.

I did.

And you grabbed my hand and fired.

Because you'd never fired a gun.

Your hand was shaking. Maybe you would have missed.

I know my wife is brilliant.

A mob queen's wife has to be ready for that much.

So I played along pretty well.

Barely passed.

I thought I'd never see you again.

I won't let you leave me behind.

Does it hurt?

No. I need the bathroom.

I'll carry you. No, I can walk.

Victoria!

A mob queen's wife can be brave. She does not get to be reckless.

Your reward.

Then can I ask for a little more?

Bathroom first.

Victoria, it's bad.

Something happened.

What do you mean you can't reach Luca?

The hospital said he was transferred.

The Canes handled the paperwork.

Richard, is he going to kill Luca?

No, Luca is safe for now. How do you know that?

Richard can't find us, so Luca is the only leverage he has to force us out.

I'm going to save him. You can't move right now. He's my...

He's also my brother.

Trust me, Richard will give us a trail soon enough.

A Lendrit Kane family heir, Alexander Kane, has died unexpectedly.

His funeral will be held tomorrow.

He is.

Look, the guy behind Richard. Isn't that Luca?

Looks like Richard wants us at Alexander's funeral.

Perfect. Let's end this.

May the Lord receive the soul of Alexander Kane.

Ivy.

Victoria, he's alive.

I see him.

Stay calm.

Victoria, you came after all. Hand Luca over.

This is my son's funeral.

Not a place for you to make demands.

You brought Luca here to draw us out.

Now we're here. Let him go.

Before I let him go, you need pay a price.

Victoria Morello, you're under suspicion for the murder of Alexander Kane. Hands

up! Now!

On your knees!

Hands on your head!

Victoria...

The Moretti family honors its rightful heir.

Boss.

Victoria, you want to slaughter federal officers at my son's funeral?

This place is crawling with reporters.

Fire one shot and the proof goes live worldwide. You'll be the killer, no

question.

Then let everyone see who the real killer is.

Aren't these the Roman Fund's books? The account holder is Richard Kane?

Order them to cut the live stream now. Shut it down and I'll release every red

of you taking bribes from the Kane family. You forged the Roman Fund's tax

files and pinned dirty money from 37 Kane Group shell companies on me.

Then you had your cop friends issue a warrant.

Fake. All of it is fake.

Of course, there's more.

Cut the brakes.

After the crash, put another bullet in. I want Victoria gone for good. Five

years ago, Victoria's crash, that's not an accident?

It was murder! The live stream is still on! All this evidence is out there!

Five years ago, you tried to kill me.

Five years later, you kidnapped Ivy, took Luca hostage, and framed the Roman

Fund. Richard, today you should pay what you owe.

Richard Kane, you're under investigation for tax fraud, money laundering,

attempted murder, kidnapping, and obstruction of justice. You're under

arrest.

Ivy! Luca! Let him go.

Back off!

Anyone moves, I shoot him. I... I can't breathe.

Shut up!

You and your bitch sister ruined my son!

Richard?

Alexander died because you treated everyone like pawns. Please, let Luca

go. Then go join him!

The canes

don't lose.

Luca,

look at me. Don't close your eyes.

Sis, this time...

I didn't hide behind anyone.

I saw it.

You did so good.

Call an ambulance.

Now.

It's over.

No, our life is just beginning.

After Richard Kane's death, evidence of his tax fraud, attempted murder,

kidnapping, and more keeps piling up.

Today, the Kane Group board will restructure and elect a new chair.

Miss Moretti, the Kanes has no legal heir now.

Your mother was Kane Blood, but your last name is Moretti. My mother,

Isabella Kane, was the last appointed heir of the Kanes.

Richard stole power.

Alexander is dead.

Under the will and the equity trust agreement, Kane Group is mine to take

over.

The board has completed the equity verification.

Ms. Victoria Moreo holds controlling interest in Cane Group.

But the docks, the security lines, the underworld forces behind the Canes. The

old Moretti crew has pledged loyalty.

The Port of Los Angeles, the Eastside Casino, and all three security lines

changed flags last night. From this day on, Cane Group cuts every illegal drug

operation, human trafficking route, and money laundering line. If you want clean

business, stay.

If not...

I'll send you down to join Richard myself.

I agree to Mrs. Murray taking over as champ.

I agree too.

Agreed.

The Kane name was rotten to the core.

Starting today, I'm cleaning it up.

The Roman Fund has been cleared.

Kane Group must continue cooperating with the investigation.

Of course.

Why are you giving this to me? You'll be the independent supervisor for the Kane

Film Fund.

Every actor's contract will ban financial coercion, sexual blackmail,

and industry blacklist. You're putting me in charge of tens of billions?

You know better than anyone how an actor with no one behind them gets crushed.

Fine. Then I'll be the one standing behind them.

Ivy. I want to help too.

Even if I have to start at the very bottom.

Okay. But first, you need to heal.

Beautiful.

Just beautiful?

If I say more, you'll get cocky.

I'm the leading lady now.

What's wrong with being a little cocky?

For tonight's leading lady.

When did you get these?

The day you first got the script.

You knew I'd make it even then?

I knew five years ago. Five years ago, I was just a broke student who found a

strange girl behind a church. I just knew.

Ivy, for those five years, I went to St. Mary's every month.

I sat in the pew you once sat in, wondering if you'd made it onto the red

carpet. I went back, too. Every time I failed an audition, I went there.

I didn't know who you were.

I only remembered the way you said my name.

Like you couldn't bear to let me go. Of course I couldn't. Then stop watching me

from a distance.

I won't.

From now on, I stand beside you.

You're talking a lot tonight.

Am I too loud?

I'm annoyed you're all talk.

You have a premiere tomorrow.

Exactly. So I should go to bed early tonight.

Or are you scared?

Look in the mirror.

Last time, you could barely handle a kiss.

Last time was last time.

Does it still hurt?

No.

What about here?

Try me.

You won't say it, but your body is already desperate.

So are your fingers.

It's cold.

Just bear it for a second.

Look at me.

I always am.

Don't bite down. I want to hear you.

Victoria.

Before, did you ever think about this too?

I did.

Think about what?

Tell me what you want to hear.

Vicky, say you want me.

I want you.

Since the first moment I saw you in the rain five years ago, I've wanted you.

Look at me.

I've been looking at you since that day at the bridal boutique.

Say you want me.

I want you.

Victoria, only you.

Ivy!

Over here!

Tonight, you are the star of this whole red carpet.

Ivy, from nobody to leading lady, who do you want to thank most?

I'll say it on stage.

She deserves the most formal thank you.

Aunt Victoria?

Aunt Ivy looks like a princess today.

She always has.

You stole my role. Stole Victoria.

You stole my life!

Oh my god! Celeste Rose attacked Ivy Bell!

Protect Matthew.

Are you hurt?

It's just ink.

Don't let Matthew see.

She's not the lead! I am!

Victoria loves me! You're all lying!

Stay away.

Don't touch my face.

I didn't lose. I won't lose. Is she insane?

Send her for a psych evaluation.

Now.

Is she my mom?

Matthew, giving birth to you doesn't mean she knows how to love you.

So, I don't have a mommy anymore?

From now on, I'll be your mom if you want.

I do, mommy.

The premiere starts any minute. You can't wear this.

I know the perfect dress to save this.

What dress?

Next, please welcome the star of Crimson Crown, Ivy Bell.

She actually came out in a wedding dress. So stunning.

Tonight got a little unexpected.

Thank you for staying to watch me give a speech in a wedding dress.

A few months ago, I was just some actress nobody remembered.

People told me my dream meant nothing.

My work could be taken from me and my life was theirs to control.

Then someone stood in front of me and told me,

I deserved better.

Victoria, thank you for believing I was precious, even when I was falling apart.

And thank you to my son, Matthew, for letting me know what it feels like to be

called mom tonight.

This movie is for everyone who has ever looked down on, stepped on, and still

refused to give up on themselves.

May we all find the stage that belongs to us.

Victoria?

Ivy Bell.

At our first wedding, I proposed when you were hurting the most.

I wanted to protect you, but I was selfish, too.

This time, I want to ask you honestly, in front of everyone.

Will you choose me again?

Mommy, say yes.

I do.