After being left at the altar, a heartbroken bride makes a shocking choice: she marries a powerful mafia don who vows to treat her like royalty. As she steps into his dangerous world, she must navigate rivalries, betrayal, and the lingering wounds of her past while discovering whether her new husband's devotion is real.
A faint, cold smile touched my lips. It really is nothing special. He isn't worth it. Adrian walked in behind Serena. Serena switched faces like a seasoned actress.
She smiled, stepped closer, and linked her arm through mine. Elena, my nanny just returned from abroad to care for me. Adrian wants to thank her with jewelries. Help us choose.
Nausea rose in me like I'd swallowed spoiled food. Elena, you're here too? Adrian looked perfectly at ease, as if no rift existed between us. He even looked surprised that I was in the same store as them.
He'd forgotten what I told him two weeks ago. We're marrying on Valentine's Day. Dad's birthday is February 15. You wanted to buy his gift, so impress him this year. He had seriously promised to choose the best gift for my father.
Now he picked gift for Serena's nanny, forgetting his promise to buy gifts for my It no longer mattered. He'd been out of my life since yesterday. I pulled my arm free, my face cold. Your business doesn't interest me.
Without looking at Adrian, I turned to the sales associate. I'm picking up Mr. Moretti's order for February 15. She handed me the gift and I headed out. As I passed Adrian, he grabbed my wrist.
Okay. Stop being angry. I calmly pulled free. I was too disappointed to be angry. I'm not angry. My calm voice convinced him and his tense face relaxed.
Thanks for understanding. I smiled coldly, said nothing, and kept walking. Behind me, Serena drive a wedge between us. Elena, that looks like a man's gift.
Adrien didn't get it? Is it for someone else? She jokingly poked Adrien's chest with one finger. Worried she's cheating on you?