Chapter 3

The voice on the other end was quivering and sounded hoarse. It evoked long-forgotten memories of the man who once held Nancy in his arms while sobbing hysterically. That man was Colton, Frank's Underboss and an orphan he took in many years ago.

Colton had always been a loner, but was ruthless with his ways. He was close in age with Evan and had climbed the ranks on his own merits to become the Underboss. He had once confessed his love for Nancy and declared his willingness to be her blade, her hound—whatever she needed.

Unfortunately, Nancy was deeply in love with Evan, and there was no place in her heart for another man. After that, Nancy heard that Colton had left Inorva to expand the Jenco family's power to Belosi.

Both men's voices overlapped in Nancy's mind, and at last, all that was left was Evan's taunting laughter and the disdain on his face for her. Nancy was silent for a while. "Alright. I'll give you a chance, but I want you to work with me to ensure that Evan pays for this. I want him to wish he was never born!

"Remember, this is your only chance to become my man." Before Colton could reply, Nancy hung up the call.

When Nancy left the club, it was drizzling outside. The rainwater and mud splashed on her wedding gown, and it was completely ruined. Nancy looked down and bent over to tear off the bottom of the dress. She no longer wanted it now that it was dirty. She went home to change into fresh clothes and rushed to the hospital.

Frank was watching over Alan in the hospital ward, and he smiled when he saw Nancy rushing in. "You're here, Nancy. Your father just woke up."

"Nancy." Alan struggled to sit up, but Nancy stopped him.

"I've thought about it, Dad. I'm calling off the wedding."

Alan and Frank were shocked to hear what she had to say. Alan frowned and said, "I'm happy for you if you've finally sorted out your feelings, Nancy, but you grew up with Evan, after all. Can you really let him go?"

It was true that she loved Evan deeply. Nancy had blamed the humiliation she suffered from Evan's actions over the years on his strange ailment and had never once faulted Evan for it. However, she had heard the truth from Evan. How could she pretend everything was fine?

Nancy was Alan's only child, and she was the noble Principessa of the Sartori family, not some cheap woman who was harassing Evan. She had dignity and a backbone. Nancy looked up at both Dons in front of her and said with conviction, "Yes, I can. I've thought it through."

Alan nodded when he saw how determined Nancy was. "Alright. Let's cancel the wedding." He turned to look at Frank and said with a sigh, "I guess Evan and Nancy are not meant to be, Frank. Let's just annul the wedding."

Frank sighed. "That rascal has really crossed the line. Don't worry, Nancy. I'll always treat you as my daughter, even if you can't be my daughter-in-law."

Nancy stood up and said softly, "It's getting late, Dad. You should be resting. I'll visit you again tomorrow." After that, she turned to Frank solemnly. "Frank, even though Evan and I are no longer engaged, there's something I still need to say to you."

Frank nodded.

Nancy pretended to sound worried, "This ailment of his is really strange. Even though I'm the only person he forgets about right now, there's no guarantee that his condition won't decline. What if he forgets who he is one day, Frank? The Jenco family can't take such a huge risk."

Frank's expression turned grim as Nancy gave him a light nod before turning to leave. No one in the Mafia could tolerate a Don who was riddled with sickness. She wondered how much longer Evan would stay so arrogant after he lost his place as heir to the family.

A ruthless glint flashed in Nancy's eyes. No one in this world could leave unscathed after hurting her this way, even if it was the man she had been deeply in love with.