Happy Pumpkin
I'm the only younger sister of Andrei Moretti, the most powerful Don in Sicity. Andrei worries that I'll marry the wrong man, so he calls me back from abroad and arranges a marriage alliance between me and the rising Valdi famiglia.
My fiance, Cassian Valdi, is calm, restrained, and exceptionally capable. Rumor has it that he has never had a woman in his life.
I'm not a fan of arranged marriages, but since I can't turn this one down, I'm willing to give this marriage a fair chance. So long as he respects me and remains faithful to our marriage, I'll do my best to make our relationship work.
Thus, I personally head to Sicity's most renowned cliffside oceanfront estate, Bay of Eternity, to pick out our wedding venue.
The estate owner, Matteo Rossi, confirms that the last available slot is still open. He accepts my deposit and is about to have me sign the contract when an arrogant female voice suddenly rings out behind me.
"Who does this country bumpkin think she is, attempting to snatch the estate from me? Get the hell out of my face!"
Before I can part my lips, Matteo snatches the contract away and eagerly approaches the woman in the haute couture gown. "Congratulations, Signorina Montes! The last available slot at Bay of Eternity is yours."
My expression darkens. "You've already accepted my deposit, and I was the one who reserved the slot first."
Vera Montes sizes me up, drinking in my activewear before letting out a contemptuous chuckle. "So what? Even though we are not bound by blood, I am still Cassian's godsister, the woman he dotes on most. I'm the law in Sicity!"
What a coincidence. Cassian's my fiance. Yet, none of the information I received ever mentioned that he has a sister. Looks like I need to find out what's going on between them before I commit to this marriage.
I dial Cassian's number right in front of Vera's face. "A woman who claims to be your sister just stole our wedding venue. How do you intend to handle this?"