Chapter 22 His friends nodded solemnly , their expressions grim . Pain erupted in Dantes chest not from his injuries , but from a wound no surgeon could repair . The realization crushed him like a physical weight , making each breath a struggle . Despite the blood seeping through his bandages , he threw back the covers and attempted to stand , his movements frantic and uncoordinated . No , they cant I have to stop this , he gasped , his voice unrecognizable . Shes mine . Rosie is mine ! Jesus Christ , Wolf ! Marcus lunged forward , grabbing his shoulders . Your body is literally broken ! Five shattered ribs , internal bleeding Lima tried to kill you ! What are you doing ? The wild desperation in Dantes eyes shocked them all . His perfectly composed mask had completely shattered , revealing raw , unfiltered agony . Id rather die than lose her , he whispered , tears streaming unchecked down his face . Let me go . His friends exchanged horrified glances . This man who had once walked away from a billion dollar deal because someone had kept him waiting five minutes was now sobbing openly , begging to pursue a woman who had rejected him . Wolf … Tyler began , his voice soft with disbelief . Dante shoved past them , each step sending lightning bolts of pain through his chest . His legs threatened to buckle , but he forced himself forward , a man possessed . Jason finally exhaled heavily . Help him before he kills himself trying . Supporting Dante between them , they rushed to the wedding venue . The Bel Air estate was transformed into something from a fairy tale cascading orchids , candlelight casting golden halos , string quartets playing softly as elegantly dressed guests mingled . The contrast with Dantes disheveled appearance hospital gown visible beneath his hastily thrown on jacket , unshaven , wild eyed couldnt have been more stark . No network available now . Please check your network . He pushed through the doors , stumbling into the ceremony . The collective gasp from the assembled guests seemed to pull all oxygen from the room . 13:09 The Ultimate Payback When I Married Your Enemy , My Stepbrother 12.1 % Chapter 22 But Dante saw only one person . Rosalie stood radiant in a custom gown that made her look like shed stepped from a dream . Her face carried a soft smile , her eyes shining with unmistakable love love directed at the man beside her , not him . Seeing her look at another man the way she once looked at him shattered something fundamental inside him . Rosie , he pleaded , his voice breaking as he staggered forward . Please dont do this … please dont marry him … She turned , surprise flickering across her face before settling into something cooler , more resolved . Dante ? Why are you here ? I was wrong , he said , words tumbling out desperately . Everything I did using you , lying to you it was unforgivable . But somewhere along the way , it became real . I fell in love with you . Please , just one chance . Ill spend every day of my life making it up to you . The man who had once calculated every word now spoke without filter , raw emotion pouring out . Rosalies expression remained unchanged , her voice calm and detached . Dante , I dont love you anymore . I meant every word in that text . Unlike you , I dont pretend to feel things I dont . When I say I dont love you , its the truth . Alistair is the only one in my heart now . The casual use of Alistair instead of Ali or my brother cut deeper than any knife . This wasnt just rejection it was complete erasure of their past . Please , he whispered , voice cracking . Dont do this to me . She simply looked through him , as if he were already a ghost . In desperation , Dante turned to Alistair. You wanted this all along , didnt you ? To see me broken ? Well , look at me now ! Without warning , he collapsed to his knees , the impact sending fresh waves of agony through his injured body . Blood began to seep more heavily through his bandages . You wanted to see me kneel ? Im kneeling ! Ill stay on my knees for the rest of my life if thats what it takes ! His voice broke as he continued , Take everything my companies , my properties , every project youve ever wanted . Let me sign it all over to you right now . Just give her back to me . Shes all that matters . 13:09 The Ultimate Payback : When I Married Your Enemy , My Stepbrother 12.2 % Chapter 22 The man who had built an empire through ruthless negotiation was now offering everything be owned for one person . The proud , untouchable Dante Wolf reduced to begging his word enemy , blood seeping through his shirt , tears streaming down his face , The entire room went silent , shocked by the spectacle . Alistair regarded him with cold satisfaction . Do you think kneeling erases what you did ? Do you think anything could make up for how you treated the woman I love ? Please, Dante whispered , no longer the powerful CEO but just a broken man begging for the light in his darkness . Ill do anything . Break my legs , take my fortune , ruin my name anything , Just let me have another chance with her . Alistairs smile was chilling . Security , remove Mr. As guards approached , Dante clung to the floor , fingernails scraping against marble . NO ! I WONT LEAVE HER ! Actually , Alistair said , his voice deceptively pleasant , let him stay . It seems fitting that he should witness this moment . After all , he worked so hard to bring us together , didnt he ? In a way , we should thank him . Each word was a carefully placed dagger , twisting deeper with false civility . Security forced Dante into a seat near the back , restraining him as the ceremony resumed . The ministers voice carried clearly . Alistair Lima , do you take Rosalie Lima to be your wife , to have and to hold from this day forward , for better or worse , for richer or poorer , in sickness and in health , to love and to cherish , until death do you part ? Alistairs voice resonated with absolute certainty . The minister turned to Rosalie . Rosalie Lima , do you take Alistair Lima to be your husband , to have and to hold from this day forward , for better or worse , for richer or poorer , in sickness and in health , to love and to cherish , until death do you part ? Rosalies voice was soft but unwavering as she looked into Alistairs eyes . With those two simple words , the last fragments of Dantes world imploded . The man who had everything wealth , power , influence was now truly left with nothing . 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