Semua Bab Rebirth Vows: Choosing the Don Instead: Bab 1 - Bab 10

In my past life, I chose Simone Conti, who eventually betrayed me. In this life, I chose Aldo Conti, the most ruthless executioner in the Conti Famiglia.I hadn't anticipated Simone's return. I had only just come out of the study of Carmelo Conti, the Don of the Conti Famiglia, and was making my way through the Famiglia's underground range when I spotted Simone at the shooting station. He was surrounded by several Made Men of the Conti Famiglia.I expressionlessly walked behind them, heading straight for the exit.Upon seeing that I had no intention of paying any attention to him, Simone felt slightly unsettled, causing his grip to falter while practicing shooting. His pistol slipped from his grip, hit the ground with a muffled thud, and rolled exactly to my feet. "Pick it up for me, Eva." Those around stopped what they were doing, waiting for the drama to unfold. They all assumed I would bend down humbly and obey blindly, just like I used to.I didn't budge. I kicked the gun s

I remained seated this time, not even moving an inch. I looked indifferently at Clodia and said, "It's none of your business who I choose."Clodia's triumphant smile faltered for a moment. "You don't have to be like that, Eva."She leaned in as fake tears quickly welled up in her eyes and whispered, "I'm just looking out for you, Eva. You surely won't mind if I have Simone's complete devotion, right? You were foolish enough to take a bullet for him, after all. "If you're left completely starved for affection after the wedding, I'll buy you a few toys to keep you company, Eva.""Shut up," I hissed, looking at her with revulsion. I had no intention of hearing any more from this deranged couple, so I rose to my feet to leave.Without a second thought, Clodia poured white wine all over herself, which instantly drenched the front of her dress and made her nipples visible beneath the fabric. She shrieked in feigned distress, saying, "I was only trying to be helpful by telling you to

Aldo was wiping down his gun, looking down as he did so. His eyes, which had initially been despondent, gleamed because of my approach.I held the ring out in front of him and asked, "Are you willing to stand by my side as my partner and take control of the Conti Famiglia, Aldo Conti?"Aldo's profound gaze ignited with a dark intensity. He instantly tossed aside his gun and fell to one knee. He then took my hand and pressed a kiss to the back of it, chuckling softly after that. "Your wish is my command, my lady."Simone rushed forward like a madman. "How could that be? That's impossible! What kind of joke is this? You loved me, didn't you? How could you choose him? He's my uncle, Eva!"He stared intently at me, his mind still racing to find an excuse for what I did. He suddenly pointed at Clodia and yelled, "I get it now! It's because of her! You're just jealous and driven mad with anger, so you deliberately chose Aldo just to spite me! You'd better take back your proposal this ins

Aldo drew his gun and pointed it at Simone.Don Conti stared at Simone's outburst, finally pushed to the point of disillusionment. "Throw him in the dungeon to make him sober up!"It was then that two burly Made Men stepped forward, grabbed Simone by the arms, and dragged him away.Simone struggled with all his might. "You can't give the ring to Aldo, Papa! I'm the one who Eva truly loves! You shouldn't let Aldo trick you, Eva! I'm the one who loves you the most!"Simone's howlings gradually faded away as he was dragged out of the main hall.Aldo brought me back to his private estate after the ceremony.It was a standalone manor with walls lined with an assortment of weapons, but the centerpiece of the room was a collection of photos of me.I realized then that Aldo had been observing me from the shadows the entire time.Aldo cornered me, his warm breath brushing against the crook of my neck. "You really aren't afraid of me at all?"He was renowned within the Mafia for his iro

I chambered a round, raised my arm, and fired a shot. The bullet pierced straight into Simone's thigh.Simone shrieked in pain, losing his grip on the sniper rifle as he tumbled from the window, crashing onto the shattered glass on the ground floor. His blood gushed from his leg, pooling with the broken shards of mirror on the floor. He stared up at me in absolute disbelief, saying, "Y-You actually shot me, Eva…"He ultimately managed to escape under the cover of his men as the gunfire drew to a close.Aldo walked over to me. His shirt was ripped in a few spots, though he was completely unharmed underneath. He pulled me into a tight embrace, his voice shaking slightly while saying, "I couldn't protect you in our past life, so in this life, I'll kill anyone who touches you."I went completely rigid after hearing him mention past lives. I shoved him back abruptly to look straight into his eyes, only to find him watching me closely. I noticed that the murderous intent from the gun