About

I was the adopted daughter of John Nicholson, a powerful mafia lord and successful businessman. John had a biological daughter named Maria. She was beautiful, spoiled, stubborn, and used to getting whatever she wanted. She never liked me because I was the adopted daughter who had become part of her family. One day, John called Maria into his study. “I have arranged your marriage,” he told her. Maria's expression immediately changed. “What?! No! I won't marry anyone you choose!” She became furious and refused to accept the marriage. But on the wedding day, something unexpected happened. Maria ran away. The mansion was filled with guests, decorations, and armed guards, while everyone desperately searched for the missing bride. John eventually came to me. His face was filled with fear. “Please… you have to help me.” I looked at him calmly. “Help you with what?” “He will kill me if this marriage doesn't happen. We have a contract.” I asked quietly, “Who is he?” John hesitated before answering. “His name is Rafael Votsvana. He's thirty-two. A powerful and extremely strict mafia leader. He's feared by everyone.” He paused. “But when Rafael truly loves someone… he's completely different. He's gentle, protective, and loyal to the person he loves.” I never imagined that I would become his bride. But seeing John's desperation, I finally agreed. The Wedding The wedding happened quickly. I wore the bridal dress with a long veil covering my face. Rafael stood beside me, tall and intimidating, his expression cold and unreadable. He had never seen my face. The ceremony continued. We exchanged rings. And just like that… I became Rafael Votsvana's wife. Rafael's Mansion After the wedding, I was taken to Rafael's enormous mansion. I stood quietly while Rafael approached me. His hand slowly reached toward my veil. He lifted it. The moment he saw my face, his expression completely changed. His eyes narrowed. “This isn't the woman from the photographs.” His voice became dangerously cold. “Who the hell are you?” I calmly told him everything. I explained that Maria had run away, that I was John's adopted daughter, and that John had asked me to take her place because of their contract. Rafael's anger immediately exploded. “You expect me to believe that?” He grabbed my wrist. “Get in the car.” He dragged me outside and forced me into the car. The entire journey back to the Nicholson mansion was silent. The Confrontation The car stopped outside John's mansion. Rafael got out and opened the door. He grabbed my wrist again and dragged me inside. John immediately stood up when he saw us. “Rafael, please—” Rafael suddenly shoved me forward. I lost my balance and fell hard onto the floor directly in front of John. John's face turned pale. “Please, Rafael…” Rafael glared at him furiously. “You lied to me.” John looked at him in shock. “You promised me your daughter!” Rafael pointed toward me. “And instead you sent her!” His voice echoed through the room. “How dare you lie to me?” John tried to explain, but Rafael didn't let him finish. “Take her.” He looked down at me coldly. “Take this cheater with you. I don't need her.”