The Runaway Mafia Bride: Hidden in Shadows

ly. The mansion, an imposing structure of marble and iron, stood as a symbol of power and wealth i

lt like a cage, each plush seat and polished surface a reminder of her impending fate. Her mother, Margaret, sat beside her, her face a m

d fought against tooth and nail. Her father, Richard Harper, had made the decision for her, convinced it was a strategic move to streng

er. Her dress, a delicate shade of sapphire blue, contrasted sharply with her somber mood. The i

she reached over to smooth Isabella's dress. "Remember, darling, this is a significant

this gilded cage of a marriage. Her father's voice echoed in her memory, stern and unyielding, explaining the

overwhelming. Lavish decorations adorned the foyer, and the air was filled with the soft strains of classical mus

nter, his presence commanding respect. His eyes, sharp and assessing, scrutinized Isabella as she was in

ht of expectation in his eyes. He was a stranger to her, and the thought of spending her life wi

exchange, her internal conflict growing stronger. She managed to maintain a facade of pol

and his wife, Elena. Their laughter and approval only served to heighten Isabella's sense of i

ri estate did nothing to mask the reality of her situation. She was expected to accept this marri

from her shoulders. Yet, as the vehicle drove away from the Ferrari estate, the gravity of her predicament settle

She would find a way to escape this arranged marriage. Her futur