CH2: THE WEDDING DAY AND THE SHOCK

The day of the wedding arrived faster than Chloe expected. The ceremony was held in a grand but private hall, decorated with expensive flowers and guarded by men in black suits. Everything felt luxurious and intimidating, yet strangely cold.

Chloe stood in front of the mirror, wearing a beautiful white wedding gown. She looked like a princess, but her heart was heavy with anxiety. Her hands were shaking as she held her bouquet.

"Today is the day I become the wife of an old Mafia Don," she thought, taking a deep breath. "It doesn't matter what he looks like. As long as he gives me freedom and takes me away from here, I can endure anything. I just hope he is not too ugly or too cruel."

"Stop daydreaming, Chloe!" her mother snapped, fixing her dress harshly. "Stand straight! You are marrying a powerful man today. Don't embarrass us! At least you are useful for something, unlike before."

Faye stood beside them, looking jealous but pretending to smile. "You are so lucky, sister. Even if he is old, he is rich. You will have money. Too bad I have to marry someone my age, but at least he is handsome."

Chloe ignored them. She was used to their words. She just wanted this to be over.

The music started. Chloe walked down the aisle, her eyes lowered. She could feel the presence of many people, but she dared not look up. She reached the altar and stood beside the groom.

She could feel a tall, dark presence next to her. She could smell a strong, expensive scent of cologne mixed with something dangerous. It was not the smell of old age or medicine. It smelled... masculine and powerful.

"Strange," Chloe thought. "Why does he feel so young?"

"You may now kiss the bride," the officiator announced.

Chloe closed her eyes tightly, bracing herself to be kissed by an old man. She felt a hand gently lift her chin. The touch was firm, warm, and strong.

Slowly, Chloe opened her eyes.

And her world stopped.

Looking down at her was the most handsome man she had ever seen in her life. He had sharp, dangerous eyes, perfect lips, and a jawline that could cut steel. He was young! He looked barely in his thirties, incredibly hot, and exuding an aura of absolute authority.

This was not an old man!

Felix Reed looked at her with a smirk, seeing the shock in her beautiful eyes. He leaned closer, his warm breath touching her ear.

"Surprised, little wife?" he whispered in a deep, husky voice that sent shivers down her spine. "Your parents thought I was an old man they could manipulate. How cute."

Chloe was frozen. Her mind was screaming. "He is young! He is handsome! He is the most dangerous man in the country, and he is my husband?!"

Felix didn't wait for her answer. He pulled her closer and crashed his lips onto hers. It was a possessive, dominating kiss that claimed her completely in front of everyone.

"From today on," Felix declared loudly, his voice echoing in the hall, "Chloe Chain is now Chloe Reed. She belongs to me. And anyone who dares to look down on her... will have to face me."

Chloe’s parents and Faye were standing there, pale and shocked. They realized too late that they had not married her off to an old man... they had given her to the King of the underworld.

And Felix was already looking at Chloe with possessive eyes. "You thought this was just a contract, my sweet little wife? Wait until I show you what it really means to be mine."

To be continue...

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