Mag-log inMy husband, Vincent Moretti, had a nightmare. In the dream, he'd had a one-night stand at a hotel with a young woman who had a tragic past and no family. When I found out he'd cheated, I tricked him into signing divorce papers and faked my death to escape. Then I vanished from his life for good. After that dream, the Don whose word had once been law in New York became a different man. Every time he went out, he sent me three location updates. Even a warehouse inspection meant getting on a video call with me to prove there were no women around. I laughed and told him he was overreacting. Then, at our third-anniversary dinner, I went into shock after eating the dessert a server had brought me. When I opened my eyes, Lia Romano, the nun Vincent had once rescued, was standing beside my hospital bed. "I'm sorry, Eve. I didn't mean to..." Everyone there thought she was finished. A maid had once left a jar of hazelnut spread on the dining table. The next day, he'd had her thrown into the sea to feed the sharks. This time, he only frowned. "Eve, she didn't mean any harm." "I almost died from that allergy! Vincent! Get her out of my sight!" He was quiet for a long time. Finally, he nodded. That night, I got a text from an unknown number. "Tonight. The Queen's Hotel." "Sweetheart, will you join me for the fireworks? Let me make it up to you." My friends teased me, saying he spoiled me like a princess. I forgot all about that ridiculous dream. Until I opened the hotel room door and saw something I couldn't believe. Lia, who was supposed to have been driven out of New York, was kissing my husband. And he was kissing her back.
view moreOur wedding day arrived.Morning sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains.Erin helped me into my wedding dress. The white lace trailed across the floor.The church was small, with white candles burning on a table.Ian waited in a dark gray suit. He gave me a tender smile when he saw me.My father took my arm and walked me slowly down the red-carpeted aisle.The organ filled the church with the wedding march.Just as the minister was about to lead us through our vows, the doors banged open.Vincent stood in the doorway, deathly pale, staring at me."Eve! Don't marry him!"He stumbled inside. The guards behind him moved to stop him, but I raised a hand."I was wrong, Eve. I know I was wrong."He stood at the foot of the steps, looking up at me. His voice was ragged."The docks, the businesses. I'll give you everything."Just give me one more chance. The three of us can start over..."I looked calmly at the wreck of a man in front of me."The three of us? You still don't understand,
After that, I heard nothing more from Vincent.I threw myself into work and wedding preparations.Before I knew it, the wedding was a day away.Ian called as I was leaving the office. "Eve, I'm sorry. The board called an emergency meeting. I don't think I'll make it to your dress fitting.""It's fine. The dress was made to my measurements. I'll just try it on and see how it looks."After we hung up, I drove to the bridal shop.The ivory lace gown had a long train dotted with tiny pearls. Erin stood behind me, carefully smoothing the skirt.It was evening by the time we finished. As I stepped out of the shop, my phone buzzed.A text from a business partner.They were at the coffee shop on the corner and needed to go over a document with me in person. It was urgent.I pushed open the door. My smile vanished when I saw who was sitting on the couch.Vincent. Still in his blue-and-white hospital gown.He was gaunt, his eyes sunken and his skin almost translucent. Nothing remained of the pro
Three years later. Zurich.Snow fell thickly outside the window."Ms. Lane, Mr. Cullen is waiting downstairs."My secretary knocked and stepped inside to remind me.I nodded and picked up the coat hanging over my chair.My name was Eve Lane now.Our family business had a new identity too. We'd put down roots in our new country.And Ian?Over those three years, we'd gone from business partners to partners in every sense. We understood each other without a word.Bit by bit, he'd helped me overcome the nightmares of betrayal that had followed me from New York.Our wedding was in three days.At my request, he'd arranged a simple ceremony in a little lakeside church with just a few close friends and relatives.When I got back to the apartment, Erin was pressing my wedding dress.She hesitated when she saw me."Ms. Lane, someone just called from New York."He wouldn't give a name. He said... he had to speak to you."I paused, then answered evenly, "Hang up on him."I didn't need to ask who i
When I woke up in bed, Erin was beside me, her eyes red from crying."Donna... no, Ms. Alberti. You're finally awake.""Who brought me back?""Mr. Cullen.""Where's Vincent?"Erin hesitated before answering. "The Don... he took Lia to the hospital."I pushed myself upright, bracing a hand on the edge of the bed. The dull ache low in my belly was still there, but I felt strangely calm.I reached for my phone and made a call."Dad, have all the assets been transferred?"Good. You and Mom get ready. We're leaving tonight."Meanwhile, Vincent couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.Lia snuggled against him in her hospital bed, seeking comfort as she told him how terrified she'd been.He didn't know why, but all he felt was irritation.Eve had never chattered on like this when she was with him.She'd sat quietly beside him with a book.Every so often, she'd look up and smile. That alone had been enough to put him at ease."You said Eve tried to burn you alive? Where is she, the












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