(Bright’s POV)
I blinked at them.Wait… What did he say? I’m not sure I heard him right. “Fiancée?” I repeated his voice inside my head.Cole didn’t even bother to pay me attention to give me some sort of enlightenment. Like what the hell is he talking about? Me? His fiancée? I didn't sign up for that.As much as I wanted to call his attention, his focus is entirely on the two men staring at him like he’s lost his mind.I think they're what we should be more worried about. They don't even have to say a word for me to know that they don't like what he just said to them. They widened their eyes like it’s the most ridiculous thing they’ve heard.*BLAAAGG!*The older man slammed his hand on the table, making me jump. “What nonsense is this, Cole? Have you completely lost your mind?!”Cole looked at him nonchalantly.“I’m not asking for your approval,” he said flatly.Bryan leaned back in his chair, a smirk tugging at his lips. He looked so amused.(Lord Roberto’s POV) “Escort the guests back to the mainland. Tell them…” I massaged my temples as I try my best to think about any possible excuses I could use to cover up what happened tonight. “Tell them there was an urgent matter we had to attend to. Something about security." Butler Francis nodded without hesitation. He knows better than to ask questions. My sons have no idea what I went through to gather those guests to come to this wedding tonight. I had a hard time negotiating their presence, to make sure our family’s power remains unquestioned. And then they decide to throw a spectacle right in front of them? Unbelievable. This was supposed to help our mob gain more alliances. Not the other way around. I accepted his marriage with that insolent detective, thinking that it would be for the best. But it seems like I’m wrong. Who would have thought that that small kid is capable of betraying us? I
(Cole’s POV) “Are you sure you want to announce his disappearance, Master Cole?” Isaac asked for who knows how many times already. He has been following me like a shadow since I told him that I’m going to stop the wedding and tell them the truth. That Bright has been abducted. He suggested that we just postpone it by making up false reasons, saying that it could just worsen the situation once negative rumors spread to the community. But I wanted to be honest to my allies who really took their time and effort just to find us on this lone island in the Bahamas. Besides, I might even get a hand in finding Bright. I have already sent my men to search for him. However, none of them has returned with good news. This is getting serious. I’m starting to suspect that this was planned. But who? Who would betray me? I stood at the front of the church with my jaw tight. I could feel my hands clenched into fists as I thought a
(Third Person’s POV) The glam-up team is filled with excitement as they approach Bright’s vanity room. Today is the grand wedding, and they are all excited to make sure that Bright will look his best tonight. Cole had just paid them five times their normal commission just to make sure Bright looked perfect. And it’s not like they don't like Bright for them to not make it happen. They think of him as a doll they could dress up like a princess. He is very beautiful. *Tok* *Tok* *Tok* Lila, the lead hairstylist, knocked on the door with a huge smile plastered on her face. She looks more excited than the person who is about to get married. “Mr. Bright! We’re here to make you look fabulous!” she chimed outside the door. The rest of their group giggled to themselves. However, a few seconds later, there was still silence in the air. They glanced at each other confusedly. Bright had sent them a message that he’s
(Bright’s POV) If you told me five years ago that a day would come that I'd marry a mafia boss, I’m gonna laugh in your face like a damn lunatic. Nothing gave me the slightest clue that this was about to happen. Me and marriage are just two different words that shouldn’t be really together, you know? Aside from my sister, I never really thought about getting old with someone else. It’s just the way I am. But everything changed when I met Cole. Ever since he came into my life, there was never a day that I felt alone. Empty, yeah. Whenever he's at work, and has to do business. But he never really gave me reason to feel like I’m going to be dealing with things all by myself. I know that he’s always going to have my back. And that’s what brought me exactly to this moment of my life. I stared at the baby blue suit hanging in front of me. It’s beautiful. Even more beautiful than the last suit I wore the first
(Bryan’s POV) I place the cup of chamomile tea on Lord Roberto’s desk. The rich sweet scent of it fills the four corners of his office as I stand silently beside his table. He barely looked up from, his eyes tucked on the papers in front of him, but I know he appreciated the gesture. This is the reason why I kept doing this for the past twenty seven years of my life. I’m still hoping that maybe, just maybe, he'll finally see me as his son. I’m tired of him shoving to my face how much he favors Cole over me. I understand that I could never replace him as his successor. He's smarter and stronger than me. He knows how to negotiate with the enemies. He knows how to create alliances. He's the perfect heir to his position. Maybe, I should just accept the fact that he’s always going to be better than me. "Did you take your meds?" I asked, looking at him despite his negligence. Father started taking maintenance
(Bryan’s POV) I leaned against the car seat, while my fingers were busy drumming on the wheel. Bright's face keeps flashing in my mind. That pissed-off glare, the way his lips parted like he was about to curse me out but held back. The way his eyes softened—just a little—when he talked about his sister. I get it now. I get why Cole’s losing his damn mind over him. Bright has this... pull. Something that makes you want to protect him, even when you know he doesn’t need it. It’s annoying as hell. But let’s be clear, I’m not Cole. I’m not stupid enough to fall into that trap. And there’s no way in hell that I’m gay. Still, I guess I should thank Bright for driving Cole insane. That little distraction works in my favor. At least, I know that he’s contributing in ensuring my spot.I don’t If Lord Roberto is choosing a successor, I know exactly who he’ll pick. Me. I smirked to myself and pul