Semua Bab Our Salvation: Bab 1 - Bab 9

After my younger sister, Harper Summit, and I settled the marriage alliance, I ran into Murray Rex again at a friend’s gathering.When his men saw me, they smiled mockingly and said, “Capo, looks like your shadow’s back.“Laurel, you’re engaged to our capo. You don’t have to track his every move. This is just a casual hangout, you know?”When Murray noticed me, he clearly looked disdainful and impatient.“Laurel, are you really that eager to marry me? The Summit family announced your and your sister’s engagements without even getting my brother’s or my consent.“You sisters would really do anything to lock down an engagement with us, wouldn’t you?”Seeing how full of himself he was, I could not help but find it laughable. Just as I was about to retort, Harper stepped forward and immediately pulled me behind her.She snapped at Murray, “A lowlife like you still thinks he’s worthy of marrying my sister? We aren’t marrying either of you. Why would we need your consent?”When she s

We quickly put the unpleasant encounter with Murray and Craig behind us once Harper and I started shopping.The twins we were engaged to were from the Luciano family.The elder brother, Leopold Luciano, was calm and dependable, while the younger, Dylan Luciano, was gentle and kind.Although they would not be returning from overseas until the next day, our frequent online chats had sparked Leopold’s interest in me. I, too, was very pleased with someone as handsome and outstanding as him.Harper felt the same way about Dylan, who clearly liked her.We both carefully picked out gifts for Leopold and Dylan. Both of us looked forward to our first meeting the next day.The following morning, Harper and I were fully dressed and were holding our gifts, just about to head out, when the doorbell rang.The moment the housekeeper opened the door, Murray and Craig barged in.They were stunned when they saw that Harper and I were all dressed up.“How did you two know about the important ban

Murray frowned when he received the text.[What are you talking about? This is a major event! Don’t cause a scene!]I pretended not to see it and turned my phone face down on the table.Maybe it was petty of me, but I was amused by the sight of the three of them stuck awkwardly in the doorway.Anthony’s expression remained stern, but he eventually waved them in.Murray walked over, still holding Lucy’s hand. The moment he saw Leopold seated beside me, his face stiffened.Of course, he did not dare say anything. He had no choice but to take Lucy along and sit in a corner.That subtle, constant attention lingered—just as my phone began to vibrate beneath my hand.[Laurel, what do you think you’re doing? Just because I brought Lucy along, you’re trying to cling and flirt with Mr. Luciano to get back at me?[It won’t work! Mr. Luciano would never be interested in someone like you![The whole organization knows you’re obsessed with me, Mr. Luciano included! No matter how you try t

The days that followed were harmonious for all of us. Leopold and I got along perfectly, as did Harper and Dylan.Harper told me that Dylan made her understand what it meant to be truly loved.It was the same thing with me. At times, I even regretted how much of my past I had wasted on someone as undeserving as Murray.In the midst of this happiness, a friend of ours suddenly wanted to meet up.[Harper, Laurel, congrats! Your efforts have finally paid off![Murray and Craig have both publicly professed their love for you on social media. Is the wedding coming up soon?]Harper and I frowned.Marriage was no small matter for mafia heirs. Wedding dates and especially the identities of the spouses were never announced publicly until everything was settled internally.I immediately took out my phone and searched for Murray’s social media profile.Only then did I see that his profile picture and cover photo had both been changed to photos of me.His pinned post read: [Laurel is

Murray and Craig were rushed to the hospital.They survived their severe injuries but were left permanently disabled.Harper and I covered their medical expenses.We saw it as a way to close the chapter on our past with them.When Leopold found out, he did not say much. He simply held me gently in his arms.A month had passed since the shooting. He stayed by my side at all times, afraid that even the slightest unease might return.Dylan was just as clingy.Harper grew annoyed by his constant attention and could not help but tease him.“I had no idea you’d be so clingy before we got married! I can’t even imagine what you and Leopold would’ve done if you hadn’t married us!”Her words made me pause.She was right. Why had I not noticed in the past how considerate and devoted Leopold was?Leopold and Dylan exchanged a glance. A flicker of sadness flashed in both their eyes.Leopold smiled bitterly. He ruffled my hair and began to tell a story.“Once, at a party, a young boy