Three months later, Victor and I had a grand wedding in Provence.Surrounded by a sea of flowers, I stood in a white wedding dress as Victor made his vows before the priest."I promise to give all my love and loyalty to my wife, until the last day of my life."The sun was perfect, the breeze was gentle. Everything was beautiful.As for Edmund, I'd occasionally hear news about him online.He never left Chicago again, turning himself into a ruthless work machine. He became colder and more aggressive than ever, as if trying to numb himself with an endless war for territory.The Schroder family's power and influence expanded rapidly, but so did the dangers.During a turf war with a rival family, he led the charge himself.A bullet hit his spine. He survived, but he would be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.When I heard the news, I was watching a movie in Victor's arms.My expression didn't change. I just said, "Oh. I see."As for Laura, Edmund did keep his promise.She was kept in
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