Semua Bab Wrong Car, Right Groom: Bab 1 - Bab 9

Whispers in the underworld mentioned that Jason Marino, heir to the Family with its hands in the cross-continental arms trade, supposedly loved women with slim waists.Since his recent return to the country, his eyes had landed on Sonia Stewart—sworn sister to my fiancé, Andy Black.When Andy found out, he disappeared for three whole days. I finally tracked him down in the Family's club, only to overhear a conversation that shattered my world."I'm not just going to stand by and watch Sonia marry that playboy Jason," Andy was telling his lieutenant. "On the wedding day, you need to swap Sonia's wedding car with Leona's. No one must find out!"His lieutenant thumped his chest, swearing, "No problem, boss! I'll get it done. But... What about your fiancee, Leona?"Andy let out a confident laugh, as if he were in control of everything. "I'm the Don's hand-picked Consigliere. Jason knows Leona belongs to me, so he won't lay a finger on her. Once I've slept with Sonia, he'll have to give up

Tears rolled down Sonia's cheeks as she stood surrounded and shoved around by several women.Andy's fists clenched instantly as he watched the scene unfold. In the end, he didn't step in. Instead, he turned and looked straight at me. I knew that look all too well. He wanted me to step in for Sonia again.Ever since word got out that Sonia had caught Jason Marino's attention, she had become the prime target of every woman hoping to become his wife.Once, they locked her in a basement wine cellar. I was the one who got her out. Andy wouldn't stop praising me. After that, any time Sonia got into trouble that Andy couldn't handle, it was always up to me to deal with the mess.And now, he was using me as her shield once again."Still wearing a corset on the beach? Who are you trying to impress?" one of the women sneered. "Take it off. Let's see just how slim your waist is and how you got Jason's attention!""Please... Not in front of everyone..." Sonia's voice trembled as she hugged

The next morning, Andy rushed to the estate. He claimed there had been a mix-up with the wedding cars and insisted he was there to take me back.However, Jason and I hadn't even gotten out of bed yet.The butler told him the truth, but Andy refused to believe it. He erupted in anger. "They're already sleeping together? Ridiculous!"Like a wild animal, Andy stormed into the estate and kicked open the door to our wedding suite. At the moment, Jason and I were lying in each other's arms on the lavish bed.The loud crash woke us up. Jason sat up, the silk sheets falling away and revealing several fresh, red scratch marks on his strong back.Those marks burned themselves into Andy's mind. He snapped, his eyes red."Leona!" he roared my name, his voice filled with pain.I sat up and pulled the sheets around me before looking gently at the man beside me. My tone was full of concern as I said to Jason, "Honey, put on some clothes. Don't catch a cold."That word "honey" fell on Andy l

After Vic left, I couldn't shake the memory of Andy's deadly glare as he was dragged away.Jason pulled me into his arms, his warmth melting away the last vestiges of my fear. He whispered in my ear in a calming tone, "Don't be afraid. It's over now."As I leaned into his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart, I finally felt my emotions settle. "Thank you," I whispered. Thank you for making sure I wasn't just a joke.Jason let go and held my face in his hands, his gaze intense. "Leona, you're marrying me not to get back at Andy or for the Family's reputation, right?"His eyes were so intense, I felt like he could see through every wall I had ever put up. My heart trembled. I tried to look away, but he wouldn't let me. His fingers gently traced my cheek, making me meet his eyes."Look at me and tell me." His voice was gentle but commanding, with a hint of caution.I hesitated for a moment, then finally met his eyes and answered, "Yes. I just wanted to choose for mys

After our honeymoon, life finally settled into a peaceful rhythm, yet it was filled with sweetness that I had never felt before.Jason took care of me in every possible way, and it was obvious to everyone in the estate that he was spoiling me beyond belief. I used to think the light in my life had gone out for good, but Jason came along and lit up the entire night sky just for me.That afternoon, I was reading in a garden chair when the butler hurried over. "Madam, Mr. Andy is at the gate. He says he's resigned as Consigliere and would like to see you one last time before he leaves."Hearing that name, I paused for a moment, but my heart felt nothing at all. I looked up and met Jason's eyes as he stepped outside. He didn't say a word and just watched quietly, leaving the choice entirely up to me.I shook my head gently at the butler, my voice calm. "Tell him that it's not necessary. I wish him all the best."There was nothing left to say between us.The butler nodded; he was go