The White Lily — Episode 2

I stood alone, no flower. My fate was sealed. Lorenzo approached me, wine glass in hand. These idiots. I told them to at least save you one flower. They didn't even listen to

Do you even know what tonight means? The gala wasn't just theater. The White Lily was a marriage proposal between As the Moretti bastard, Lorenzo was my only option. No other man would choose me. Donna Moretti had summoned me here to make one thing clear, accept arranged marriage or else.

So I'd made Lorenzo a deal, protect me for three years. Then he could love whoever he Yesterday, he'd agreed. Today, at the worst possible moment, he chose someone else. Eighteen years of our bond, gone in one night.

Guilt flickered across Lorenzo's face. He sent Mia away. You're used to these events, Alina. But Mia's poor.

This is her one chance to feel special. Just this once. For me. Any other night would have been fine.

Why tonight? Today's her graduation day. After tonight, I can't sponsor her anymore. I promised her one unforgettable memory.

Unforgettable for me too, but it was too late. Lorenzo, do you understand what the gala- Alina, did I ruin everything? Please don't blame Lorenzo.

I begged him to- Enough, Alina. It's just a flower. I'll buy you another one.