I Chose the Don's Brother After Rebirth
At the auction, Victor raised his paddle and won the twenty-three-carat rough pink diamond.
He waved a casual hand. "It's for Lillian."
Sitting beside him, I went still, a tremor running through me so faint no one noticed.
Only then did he seem to remember me. "Use the leftovers for a pair of earrings," he added, almost as an afterthought. "Give them to Claudia."
Later, I followed the family's orders and married him. I became the Donna of the Medici Family.
We spent a steady, loveless lifetime together.
On my deathbed, Victor held my hand and asked if I had any last wishes.
I looked at my jewelry box. The top tray was filled with pieces made from his scraps, the leftovers from every gift he'd ever given Lillian.
I drew my last breath without answering.
When I opened my eyes again, I was back at the moment the two Families were competing for the Medici Donna's seat.
In my previous life, I'd held the Smith & Wesson, fired ten shots, and hit ten bullseyes. The old Don had named me the future Donna of his Family on the spot.
This time, I let out a slow breath and pulled the trigger.
I missed on purpose.