《Their Oaths Die before I Do》全部章節：第 1 章 - 第 10 章

Anna's POVIn the banquet hall, the champagne tower refracted the light from the chandelier in a dazzling display.Liliana Siciliano, my adopted younger sister, was dressed in a custom-made white gown all the way from Marlon, the sapphire necklace symbolizing the family's bloodline hanging around her neck.As the crowd surrounded her and lavished her with blessings, her cheeks flushed pink, and she shot a shy look at Vittorio Luciano and Carlos Gambino."Then… Vittorio, Carlos, can you two promise me one thing? I know I can't compare to Anna's noble status, so all I wish is to have you two by my side for every important moment of my life. Is that okay?"She gazed at the two men with a hopeful gleam in her eyes.Vittorio and Carlos exchanged smiles before answering dotingly, "We've been doing that all this while, so naturally, we'll continue to do so in the future."All this while, huh?It all made sense now.All the times they stood me up, all the clumsy excuses they tried to

Anna's POVI wiped my tears dry and packed my luggage. I wanted to die under the aurora, so I had already booked a flight to Briland that would depart in five days.After that, I dug out everything Carlos and Vittorio had ever gifted me all these years. I didn't want to keep a single present from them, not any of the jewelry or the other things. As for the letters and photos, I tossed them into the fireplace before setting them on fire.The fire burned for a very long time.I sat nearby, watching the flames eat away at the letters and photos like a starving beast. Once only ashes were left, I finally turned away.By then, it was already dark outside.Suddenly, my phone screen lit up with a message. It was from Liliana."Anna, the transfer of control over the Northern Corridor was finalized this afternoon. The network you've spent five years building belongs to me now."Vittorio and Carlos have been doing my every bidding like a couple of lapdogs. They didn't even bother consult

Third-Person POVMeanwhile, back at the manor, Vittorio was sitting on the couch, musing over Anna's words from earlier that day while staring at the very first watch she had given him years ago.For some reason, the watch strap felt particularly tight today, so much so that his wrist was aching."Vittorio, what's up with you today?" Liliana came over with several cups of coffee. "I've been trying to get your attention for a while now."Vittorio abruptly snapped back to his senses and shook his head. "I'm fine."It occurred to him then that he had been growing closer to Liliana and acting more intimately with her recently in a deliberate move to neglect Anna and make her jealous.However, not only had she not kicked up a fuss, but she had even gone out of her way to avoid any situation that would put them all in the same place. Before leaving earlier today, her complexion had also been quite pale—too pale. Everything just seemed so very off.No, he couldn't continue doing this

Anna's POVBy the time the plane landed in Reytoria, it was already the next afternoon.After leaving the airport, I hailed a cab and told the driver to take the coastal road and drive slowly.Leaning back against the seat, I gazed out the window at the scenery while losing myself in memories of my childhood.Back then, Carlos and Vittorio hadn't had the power and authority they had now, yet they had been fiercely protective of me.Once, I came down with a fever, and Vittorio carried me on his back to seek treatment. They then promised me that once we all grew up, they would spoil me and make me the luckiest Principessa in the whole world.Later on, they indeed made good on their promise. If there was anything I liked, it would always be presented to me the next day. Even when they were at their lowest because of the power struggle within their families, they never neglected me.Carlos was quite the talkative person, and in the past, he would always think of ways to cheer me up.

Anna's POVVittorio pressed his forehead against the side of my bed, muttering his apologies over and over again."If I hadn't ignored your calls that night, you wouldn't have been assaulted. How could I have not believed you? I truly deserve to die. I'm so sorry…"I even handed your arms trafficking network over to Liliana despite knowing what it meant to you. I vowed to protect you, yet all I did was hurt you time and again."Grabbing my hand, he began slapping himself with it, not stopping even when his mouth began to bleed.I simply stared at him as I slowly pulled my hand free of his grip and tucked it back under the blanket."Aren't you done yet?"His head snapped up at my words. Assuming that I had relented, he shuffled closer and took my hand."Anna, have you forgiven me? You can do anything you want to me, scold or hit me, just as long as you don't give up on me."I pulled my hand back. "This isn't about forgiveness. I just don't care anymore."Vittorio froze in surp