The Mafia's Substitute Bride

ng? You look trouble

e hid quickly as she actually kn

r her. But I have doubts because She is not willing to marry Alessandro Morelli's son," he said,

Otherwise, who would marry her with her reputation of sleeping around?

hand. Her hatred was so immense she spread the rumor in society that Sofia was a whore, just as her mother w

to this house, and she made sure Sofia would live a life worse than hell. Getting Sofia married to Leonardo Morelli was a pa

n his chest. He took Emma's hand from his sho

care of her after Elisa died. But still, we can't change her mother's blood running in her veins. You disciplined her and taught

him believe that Elisa was a slut. She did

n. He is mine, and his wealth is for my

"I just hope this marriage will make her res

ding as alimony when this marriage contract is annulled. I'll make sure to add this clause to th

, and she knew it. Carlo loved her more than anyth

't want to feel like this. "She should get everything she wants before she leaves my house. You.. you take her shopping and buy her everythi

at I have in my mind for Sofia.' Emma tho

this day special for her." Emma said, smiling, but in her heart, she was literally

heart. I am so lucky to have you in my life," Carlo sai

ill do anything fo

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ry. Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, casting a soft, warm glow over the entire spac

age at the far end of the hall. Each chair was adorned with intricate floral arrangements, emitt

h cascading flowers in hues of pastel. A backdrop of twinkling fairy lights added a touch

ook their seats, eagerly awaiting the ceremony to begin. Some mingled, sharing laughter and anima

er to take her to the wedding hall. She hadn't met Leonardo Morelli yet. But she ha

Sofia to death. She was afraid of having the same fate as her mother and

l, she couldn't leave her father in trouble. Her father would be doomed if sh

Soofia. She had never seen her father smiling at her. Her foolish heart became happy at that moment. But it was o

need you to stay in this marriage for three years. So be nice to Leonardo and don

cession. Carlo walked his daughter down the aisle toward the stage where Leonardo Morelli was standing. Sofia could not focu

only realized they reached the stage. She wouldn't dare to look up. Her eyes kept staring down at her feet. Su

her hand. Then at that moment, for the first time, Sofia saw a handsome face staring at her as he tried to see behind the veil. Sofia knew

rted the rituals. First, he made them exchange their vows which Sofia knew were all fake. He told t

nd trembled as she held the wedding ring, eyes glued to it. She felt she

ado. He grabbed it gently and slipped the ring on Sofia's finger. Then he held his hand out before her, anticipating th

and wife. Then, he turned to Leonardo

but was instantly relieved to see Leonardo Morelli didn't make any move. Then someone

as his lips touched the corner of Sofia's mouth so lightly that Sofia couldn't tell whether