10 Chapter 20 Chapter 20 In the past , Dante would have responded to a blow with merciless retaliation . But now , he simply wiped the blood from his lip , swallowing his pride as he looked at Alistair . Im done fighting with you , Lima . Whatever business deals you want , whatever properties youve been after theyre yours . Just … help me get Rosalie back . Alistairs expression shifted from anger to incredulous disbelief . Rosie , this was your boyfriend ? A flash of something more personal than business rivalry crossed his face . Dante fucking Wolf ? Rosalies face drained of color . Dante kept his focus on Alistair , continuing his unprecedented surrender . Name your price . I mean it anything . The Manhattan waterfront project ? Its yours . The Singapore hotels ? Take them . Just let me be with her . The Dante Wolf who had built an empire through ruthless negotiation was now bargaining with everything he owned for a single chance at redemption . Alistairs expression hardened further . Without warning , he slammed his fist into Dantes face again . And again . Dante made no move to defend himself , accepting each blow as penance . With each punch , Alistair seemed to be releasing years of pent up hatred not just professional rivalry , but the personal rage of a man who had discovered his enemy had been hurting someone he loved . You son of a bitch , he snarled between blows . Three years . You had her for three years . Finally , Marcus and Tyler intervened . Jesus Christ , enough ! Youre going to kill him ! Alistair stepped back , breathing hard . That would be doing the world a favor . He reached into his jacket pocket and tossed an envelope that landed with impossible weight on Dantes chest . With trembling fingers , Dante opened it . Inside was an elegantly designed invitation : Rosalie and Alistair Lima request the honor of your presence at their wedding . The words seemed to swim before his eyes , refusing to make sense . Each letter was a knife sliding 13.04 The Ultimate Payback : When I Married Your Enemy , My Stepbrother 10.9 % Chapter 20 between his ribs , piercing what remained of his heart . He staggered to his feet , blood dripping from his split lip , his voice barely audible . What is this ? Alistair regarded him with cold satisfaction . Its exactly what it looks like . Im not Rosalies biological brother I was adopted into the Lima family . Ive loved her for years while watching you manipulate and hurt her . After she finally escaped you , I showed her what real love looks like . And she chose me . Each word landed like a physical blow . The pain in Dantes chest was so severe he had to fight to remain standing . No , he whispered , more to himself than anyone else . He turned to Rosalie , desperation edging his voice toward hysteria . Rosie , tell me this isnt true . Tell me hes lying . Please God , tell me this is some twisted joke . Some payback scheme . Anything but the truth . Rosalie met his gaze directly , her eyes clear and resolute . Its true , Dante . All of it . Ive fallen in love with Alistair , she continued , each word precise and devastating . Your greatest enemy . The perfect irony , isnt it ? You used me to hurt him , and now I love him instead of you . With that final twist of the knife , she took Alistairs hand and turned to leave . Watching them walk away with their fingers intertwined , Dante stood frozen , the world collapsing around him . Behind him , his friends stared in shock . What the actual fuck just happened ? Jason muttered . Did she just say shes marrying Lima ? Her brother ? Their expressions reflected the surreal nightmare unfolding before them witnessing the untouchable Dante Wolf destroyed not by financial ruin or business failure , but by a broken heart . Inside Dante , jealousy blazed with such intensity it threatened to consume him . The woman who had once looked at him with adoration now gave those same loving glances to the man he hated most in the world . The ultimate poetic justice hed used her to hurt Lima , and now Lima had truly won her heart . Before he could fully process what was happening , Rosalie and Alistair were already at their car , preparing to drive away . Something snapped in Dante . He bolted forward , his fingers grabbing the edge of the window , 13.04 The Ultimate Payback : When I Married Your Enemy , My Stepbrother 11.1 % Chapter 20 knuckles white with desperation . His perfectly composed façade had completely shattered , revealing the raw , wounded man beneath . Rosie , you loved me , he rasped , his voice unrecognizable . I know you did . How could you how could you fall for him ? Just tell me why ! Give me that much at least ! Rosalie looked up at him , her expression disturbingly calm . What right do you have to demand explanations from me ? Her voice began evenly but gained intensity with each accusation . You recorded our most intimate moments to use as weapons . You orchestrated situations where I could have been seriously hurt . You spent three years lying to my face while laughing about it with your friends . Her voice broke slightly before Alistair squeezed her hand , steadying her . What part of that deserves another chance ? Each accusation made it harder for Dante to breathe , the weight of his actions crushing him completely . Please , he begged , a word that had perhaps never before crossed his lips sincerely . Rosie , baby , I was wrong . Ill spend the rest of my life making it up to you . Dont go with him . Dont dont love him . His fingers clung to the window as if it were his final connection to her , to sanity , to life itself . Dante , she said softly , her voice almost kind , what we had was never real to begin with . Let me go . Something in Dantes mind shattered completely at those words . In that moment of total devastation , the car suddenly accelerated , forcing him to release his grip . He stood motionless in the middle of the street , watching the taillights disappear into the distance , feeling as though every drop of blood was draining from his body . Then , as if possessed , he began to run after the car . Dante Wolf who had once walked away from a hundred million dollar deal because someone had kept him waiting five minutes was now running desperately after a woman who had clearly chosen someone else , heedless of the traffic , the stares , the total abandonment of everything that had once defined him . The Mrimate Marbook When I Married Your Enemy . My Stepbrother 112 Flaster 20 Like the sun chasing the moon across the sky , destined never to catch up , he ran until his lungs inned and his legs gave out , watching the distance between them grow until she disappeared from view entirety ( 0 ) Title: ReelTalk EP 40 - Contract Lovers & Heartbreak CrushReel's ongoing romance series, Miss You After Goodbye, continues to captivate on the latest ReelTalk episode. Haley Lohrli dives into her daring new character, while Ben and Josh share insights into their own memorable roles, promising a blend of laughter and heartwarming moments. Exploring themes of love, loss, and unexpected connections, this episode delves deep into the intricate relationships that drive the narrative forward. As the stars reveal their on-screen chemistry and off-screen camaraderie, viewers are in for a treat with each unfolding scene. 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