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Chapter 1

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

Chapter 2

I didn't know how long I had been standing in the rain... Not until Andy finally walked out of that room.When he saw me, he immediately put some distance between himself and Sonia, who was following behind him. He approached me with his familiar, gentle smile, acting as if nothing had happened. "Why are you standing out here in the cold? Aren't you worried you'll catch a cold?"He took off his jacket and put it over my shoulders. "Come on, the family dinner's about to start. Don't keep the Don waiting."The car took us into the family estate. Andy held my hand as we walked into the hall."Where have you been these past few days? You didn't even send me a message," I asked quietly."You've always wanted a custom dress from a master designer, right? I went to Manil to find him in the past few days. I left in such a hurry, I forgot to tell you," he replied.I looked up at him. "So, where's the dress?"The smile on his face was as perfect as ever. "It's not ready yet. Maybe w

Chapter 3

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

Chapter 4

I wasn't the only one who saw that provocation Sonia had shot my way.The Capo's daughter saw it too. She gritted her teeth and hissed, "I knew she did that on purpose!"She glanced at me with disdain. "Leona, she stole your fiancé! Aren't you going to..."But she stopped—she realized that when a man's heart was clouded, nothing you say would make a difference.When I got home, I had barely sat down when Andy burst in. He grabbed my wrist, trying to drag me out. "You scared Sonia. You're going to apologize to her right now!"Hearing that, I pulled my hand free and met his cold gaze. "I already told you, I didn't push her. Why should I apologize?""I only believe what I see. Don't make me angry, Leona." With that, he pulled something from his pocket. My father's signet ring, representing his status in the Family.It was my father's keepsake, engraved with his name and the date he died. When we got engaged, I gave Andy that ring. It represented my trust, my heart, and everything

Chapter 5

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

Chapter 6

Vic's expression was dark.The "switched-wedding-cars" fiasco had become a scandal known throughout the entire Family.And now, his son and the family heir had proposed to me in front of everyone. At this point, if he wanted to protect the Family's reputation, he had no other choice but to accept it.In the end, Andy was dragged away by Vic's men. The color of his face turned as pale as ash.Finally, the room calmed down, leaving just Jason and me.He came over, gently pulled me into his arms, and pressed a kiss to my forehead. "Did that scare you?"I shook my head, leaning into his warmth. I couldn't help but ask, "When you saw me stepping out of the wedding car yesterday, you didn't seem surprised at all. Did you already know?"Jason chuckled, pinching my cheek. "Of course.""So when did you find out Andy was planning to switch the wedding cars?" I pressed further."That's not important. All you need to know is that nothing can happen here without my knowledge," he said.So

Chapter 7

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

Chapter 8

The first ray of morning sunlight slipped through the white curtains, touching my face. I slowly opened my eyes. Jason's scent still lingered in the air, but the spot beside me was empty, the sheets faintly warm.Just as I sat up, the bedroom door opened quietly.Jason walked in carrying breakfast. When he saw I was awake, his eyes softened into a gentle smile."Good morning, my dear wife." He set the tray on the bedside table and leaned down to kiss my forehead."I thought you had already left for work," I said softly."No matter how busy I am, I want to have breakfast with you first." Jason smiled. "But after breakfast, you need to pack your bags."I looked at him curiously. "Pack? Where are we going?"His eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief, while his voice was filled with mystery and affection. "The private jet is ready. I'm taking you to our island for our honeymoon.""Our...island?" I stared at him, eyes wide.He playfully tapped my nose. "That's right. I bought an i

Chapter 9

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

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