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TIFFANY'S POV

I looked at my reflection in the mirror as the stylist packed my hair into a bun. A small smile crept on my lips but I couldn't deny the fact that I was anxious.

I slightly opened my mouth to exhale and then kept fanning myself with my hands in an attempt to keep myself calm.

"You look incredible," the stylist said and brushed my hair again. "We just need to touch here a little, uh— then here you go," she said as she finished.

I responded with a small smile and stood up. I was ready to join the Coronation and more than anything, I was hoping i'd not have a panic attack.

"Trust me," she said. "You look amazing. I wish you could see yourself with my eyes."

I chuckled because that was a compliment that I didn't really understand.

"The men are here," she said and opened the door to my room.

The two guards were Luciano's men appointed to take care of me through out the day.

"The dress looks exquisite," the huge one with brown eyes said. "You look beautiful too."

"Thank you," I muttered lazily and allowed my face show color.

My eyes followed his to look at the black laced fish tail gown in all it's glory. It was stoned on the hem and it made it glitter.

The back was longer and for a moment, it made me feel like a bride in her wedding dress.

A beautiful diamond necklace sat pretty on my chest. It was joint with a choker to highlight the off shoulder hand of the gown.

"Are you ready?" He asked and I gave a nod. "Very ready."

He opened the door and the second guard walked out first before me and then he came behind me.

"Do you want to have a seat in a particular place?" He asked but I knew he was just joking around.

"Maybe in the sky," I told him.

"I'm sure the Boss will make that happen," he said and other guard gave a nod. "He'll get rid of the clouds if it ever makes you feel slightly comfortable."

We all laughed lightly. "I kind of feel like a vampire bride," I blurted and they looked at me with widened eyes.

"It's not even a real thing," I added and brushed it off. I looked around and all I could see was the stern and mean expression on people's face.

It made me frown and wonder if these mean looking people actually came for Luciano's Coronation or they had some other motives.

I felt intimidated and tried not to show it in the way I was acting. I turned around and sighted Zino.

A sense of relief flushed over me at that minute. Seeing Zino made me feel safe cause I knew he'd never hurt me or let anyone hurt me in the slightest way.

I wanted to go toward him, to meet him bit I saw Luciano signalling the men to go away. They obliged and changed direction while Luciano took a step forward.

"Tiff."

"Hey," I responded with a smile tugged on my lips.

Although Suits have never been his type, he looked just as good on it.

"You look like a King," I told him. "Everything on you reeks of royalty."

"Including the lady standing right beside me?" He asked and I chuckled lightly.

"Maybe."

"No, it's certain," He got distracted by some one who called his attention.

When he was done, he turned back to me. "I have to go now, you're beautiful Tiffany."

I didn't say anything though, I just gave a smile in response and watched him walk away.

The men stationed back and I was left with the two men.

"This way Ma'am," he called and I gave a nod. I followed his direction to a round table reserved and sat down quietly.

I watched as the event unfolded and everyone including myself kept clapping. I watched how they called Leaders and gangs and swallowed hard that even Massimo and his toy had been mentioned.

Shouts and clapping filled the room but I get it; it was such an important event.

I looked slightly at Gladys for a moment and I felt compassion for her. She looked so miserable that I couldn't help but wonder.

A part of me wished that she didn't suffer this much to show in her face. I somehow was feeling some emotions.

"And now, the number one person who shall be claiming the top estate is no other person but Luciano!!"

Cheers followed the and everyone began clapping. He looked in the crowd like he wass searching for me then smiled at me.

I returned his smile and as he left the stage, all eyes fell on me.

For a moment I felt like passing out from the stares but I held onto his eyes.

"You look sexy and I just want to eat you," he said as he reached me.

"Stop being a pervert."

"Oh, am I?" He laughed and Massimo joined us.

"That's wild," he chirped but Luciano didn't care.

"What's wild is that I want you to marry me," he said and looked at me. "And I'll invite Massimo."

I was shocked and my jaw dropped. I wondered what was going through everyone's mind including Massimo and if he still saw me as the Tiffany that doesn't have a say for herself just like the old times.

I swallowed hard.

"You look surprised and that's not fair,"  Massimo said mockingly.

"That's because Luciano reads my mind and he knows I'm saying a yes." I paused to wear a wicked smile. "I'll make you sit in front do you can watch us do this."

I closed the gap between Luciano and I and kissed him hungrily. My hands traced his hair and he held my waist in that moment.

The faint taste of vodka only made me crave him more and as he delved deeper into my mouth, his hands held my waist tightly.