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"Miss Phoebe, the Don said that you should change into another outfit before coming outside for the photos. Everyone is waiting for you."I stood up and wrapped my shawl tighter around myself."This is fine."The assistant hesitated."The Don said you should dress more appropriately. Please come with me and change into another outfit."Before I could respond, she had already turned around and led the way.She stopped in front of a room and pushed open the door.On both sides were rows of haute couture dresses, along with matching jewelry and accessories.I immediately knew.This was Alice's private dressing room.The assistant walked to the very corner and took down a black evening gown."The Don asked you to wear this first."I ran my fingers over the fabric.This dress had been altered.Andre remembered my measurements.Whenever Alice no longer wanted a dress, he always had it adjusted perfectly to fit me."You're asking me to wear this dress for the photos?"I looked at her and let

When my mother saw me out, she slipped a document into the inner pocket of my coat.Her voice was soft, but firm."Phoebe, if the Edward family is only mocking you, then bear with it. But if they refuse to show any restraint, let them know that the Camorra family is not someone they can bully at will."I touched the document through my coat and said nothing.In my previous life, I had been too afraid to tell her that the Edward family had forced me to admit fault and kneel.I had only told her that the family banquet had gone smoothly.That was why I did not see this document for the first time until she was on her deathbed.This time, it had reached my hands early.When I arrived at the Edward family estate, I discovered that my seat had been arranged at the very end of the long table.There wasn't even a place setting in front of me.Andre's mother and Alice had been chatting happily, but the moment they saw me arrive, their conversation came to an end.Andre's mother said, "Phoebe,

That night, the old dispute over the casino was dragged into the spotlight once again.The underground forums were flooded with attacks against me.Alice accused me of betraying her back then and taking her casino away from her.In the Mafia world, that was considered a serious taboo.The Edward family remained silent.The underboss was so furious that his eyes turned red."Princess Phoebe, should we suppress it?"I looked at the insults filling the screen and shook my head."Don't. Let her talk."Alice went live herself.On camera, her face was pale, and her voice trembled with emotion."I never intended to hurt Phoebe. I've already let go of what happened with the casino back then. I just never expected that she would still hate me so much after all these years."The comments were filled with sympathy for her, along with endless insults directed at me.Just as she broke down crying, Andre called me.I put the call on speaker.His voice was hoarse."Phoebe, continue with the engagemen

Alice was backed into a corner, but she continued to use the underground network to livestream her side of the story.She set up the camera in front of her hospital bed.She wasn't wearing any makeup, and her lips were frighteningly pale."I admit that I was wrong, but Phoebe isn't as innocent as everyone thinks. She had already colluded with Owen long ago. She wants to destroy the Edward family, and she wants to destroy me."She was crying so hard that she could barely catch her breath."I simply loved the wrong person. I shouldn't have fallen in love with Andre."The number of viewers in the livestream skyrocketed.Ten minutes later, Andre appeared at the door of her hospital room.He had no idea the livestream was still running.To make herself look as pitiful as possible, Alice had set up two cameras, one of them in the corner of the room.She had forgotten to turn it off.Andre stood by the door, a document in his hand."Why did you lie to me about what happened with the casino?"