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Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Day I Chose Power: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 9

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Chapter 1

My father, Howard Chapman, stared at me, his eyes wide with disbelief. "You threw a fit when I suggested marrying you off to the Sullivans, insisting on breaking it off with Bruce. What's changed your mind now?"I met Howard's gaze, the memory of his smile before his life took a turn for the worse in my previous life, making my heart ache."I was being childish at the time. You've been scaling back the family's activities and planning to go legitimate, pretending to be an ordinary wealthy businessman in public for my sake. I also thought I could live as happily as an ordinary person."But I was wrong. Without power, we'll be bullied. An alliance with another mafia family could be good for us. I see that now, Dad."And about those three–they've all got their own loves. I don't want to be the one who breaks hearts."Howard let out a relieved breath and affectionately patted my shoulder. "I always said you were a visionary, my girl."I'll head over to the Sullivans right away to sor

Chapter 2

With Howard gone, the three wasted no time whisking Amelia off to my coming-of-age bash.She was a vision in her lavish dress: dripping with jewels, her lashes curled to perfection. It was her show, no doubt about it.I watched from the shadows, smirking.They used to throw money around like it was nothing, all thanks to our family's fortunes backing them up.However, from the day I turned my life around, I had made it crystal clear to the finance folks: no more handouts.At this point, they were burning through their own cash stash.I was itching to see what they would have left once the wedding hoopla was over.Sure enough, over the next few days, they pampered Amelia like she was royalty.Her birthday bash was nothing short of a spectacle fit for a queen, with the three suitors outdoing themselves with gifts. Yoel outshone them all, getting down on one knee with a bouquet that sparkled with diamonds."Amelia, we can offer you the world. You'll always be our principessa!"I

Chapter 3

I hit the ground hard, my leg scraping against the rough surface. My so-called fiances shoved me aside to scoop up Amelia, tripping over themselves to play her knights in shining armor. "It's not on you, Amelia," they said."She's just a principessa from a declining mafia family, yet she always looks down on you and criticizes you!""Don't think your money gives you the right to toy with us, Shirley. Amelia is a thousand times better than you. Your family's attempt to go legitimate depends entirely on Amelia's future connections!""Don't even dream of forcing us to marry you and continue slaving for your crumbling family. We will never yield. You can't possibly make us your lapdogs!"Hidden from their view, Amelia shot me a smug grin. In my previous life, she had always played the 'poor me' card to drive a wedge between us. I used to wonder if I was the one at fault. No more, though. I saw who had truly been played. I was just too trusting.I tried to pick myself up, but Ethan

Chapter 4

Blood gushed out as Amelia crumpled to the floor, clutching her stomach."I knew you wouldn't be on board with me keeping the baby, Shirley…but you can't just snuff out a life!"No sooner had the words left her lips than Yoel and his buddies appeared out of thin air, scooping her up and showering her with kisses.Ethan glared at me, his finger jabbing the air. "Can't a stint in re-education camp knock that principessa attitude out of you?"Yoel and Amelia have already arranged their wedding, and we are the groomsmen. We originally wanted to invite you to their wedding, but forget it. You're not welcome!"Nelson shoved me aside. "Stay here and think about what you've done. When you're ready to fix yourself, then you can get help."With that, they locked me in a room, no visitors allowed.Three days of lockup left me parched and starving. However, I managed to pick the lock with a hairpin and make a break for it. I stumbled home, my body a map of bruises, only to find Amelia in

Chapter 5

When my eyes fluttered open again, I was swathed in bandages, confined to a sterile hospital bed.Amelia's and the three bastards' voices drifted in from the room next door."Shirley's taken a bad hit. We need the docs to patch her up good. Her wedding is just days away."I almost believed they cared, until their conversation took an icy turn."She's got to stand up there with Amelia, bridesmaid and all. Can't have people talking, can we?""Amelia, how's the hand? Losing all that blood, you've got to heal up.""And if you're still hurting, we'll just tap Shirley for more. Lucky her blood's a match."My eyes snapped to the fresh needle marks on my hand, rage boiling inside me.Tossed aside, ignored, my blood given to Amelia as if I meant nothing! I raged silently.To them, I was nothing more than a body, less important than a wedding.The pain wracking my body was nothing compared to the deep, raw wound inside.No matter. In a matter of days, I would be free.Come the weddin

Chapter 6

"What's the meaning of this! Do you have any idea who I am?!" Yoel and his buddies were frantic.They tried to summon the guards and Soldati, but their calls were met with silence."We're from the Chapman family. She's the Chapman principessa!""Release us! Is it money you're after? We're swimming in it!"The three men were in a panic, their shouts growing louder, only to be met with a stinging slap across their faces."The Chapman principessa? I recall her name being Shirley, and today happens to be my wedding day with Shirley of the Chapman family. And you are...?"Like the Red Sea parting for Moses, the crowd split, making way for a figure of commanding stature. He exuded an aura that was both refined and piercing, a sense of detachment in every step he took towards them.Yoel and his buddies watched the man approach, disbelief etching their faces, their breath catching in their throats.The room was still, no one daring to move, except for Amelia.Tears streamed down her f

Chapter 7

Once the Chapman family's Don confirmed it himself, the crowd–no matter how shocked–had to accept that Bruce was indeed the Don of the Sullivan family."Shirley, you lowlife, sneaking around with another guy behind our backs!" Yoel accused me, his anger palpable.Ethan scowled, "Shirley, just because we didn't put a ring on it, doesn't mean you should run off to be a Don's mistress. If his wife catches you, you're toast!"Nelson's hands were balled into fists. "I'd give up my own shot at happiness to marry you, so cut out the drama!"Amelia was in tears, clutching at Ethan's pants."Is it because I'm supposed to marry you guys that Shirley did this?"Out of nowhere, she whipped out a small blade and held it to her throat, a look of grim determination on her face."Then, I'll pay for my sins with my life!"And the baby inside me will join me!"The men were instantly frantic, trying to stop her. "Amelia, don't be crazy!"However, the blade was so dull that it could not even sli

Chapter 8

The news hit Yoel and the others like a ton of bricks."Don Chapman, you can't just throw us out over Shirley after all the years we've toiled for this family!"Amelia's eyes flickered with calculation before she threw herself at my father's feet, her tears flowing. "I understand, Don Chapman. I believe you would never discard us. You're only saying this because of Shirley, aren't you?"It's me Shirley doesn't like. Just send me away, but please, don't punish Yoel and the rest for it!"The moment Amelia stopped talking, I caught the three bastards glaring at me, their anger barely contained."Shirley, you're nothing but a lowlife, stealing Amelia's spotlight and then tossing her aside like yesterday's trash. You're a real piece of work!""Don Chapman, don't let Shirley's sweet talk fool you anymore. She's bad news and will turn on you, too, mark my words!"It was obvious they were still eating up Amelia's tall tales.The crowd murmured among themselves, unable to contain their

Chapter 9

Howard handed me over to Bruce with a heavy heart.Once the priest pronounced us husband and wife, the wedding came to a perfect close.Lying in bed, it all felt surreal.Was I truly Bruce's wife already?A memory I had witnessed long ago came flooding back, casting a shadow over the sparkle in my eyes.Just then, Bruce emerged from the bathroom, unaware of me.Clad only in a thin towel, his bare chest and chiseled abs on display, I felt a blush creep up my cheeks and quickly averted my gaze.However, he handed me his phone.On the screen was a face I had not seen in ages.Bruce's former female Consigliere.Back when I had gone to see Bruce, I had stumbled upon her, nearly bare, lounging on his office sofa.With a sneer, she had said, "Don Sullivan and I are about to do something very important. You should leave."Not wanting to be a homewrecker, I kept my distance.The phone showed the surveillance footage from that day.Bruce had just walked in when I left, but he immed

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