Arranged Marriage To My Enemy

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ite detail, but not by me. Just like my engagement itse

chi wedding is a big deal for everyone, but it's eve

her Ethan and I will actually get married

ing with Lucan Montello and another man whose

approached. "Finally, principessa. You've com

ught I'd take my chances with this party instead," I said, and Mr. Montello, Ethan's father, nearly choked on his win

y, after all. Now, without further ado, it's time to introduce you

m sent a jolt through me. He's even mor

er suit, his presence is undeniable, and it's undeniable that he has

ted him with mi

itement. You're meeting your fiancé for the first

ight," Ethan's father joked, making me want to gag.

's thrilled to be marrying me," Ethan remarked, making me tur

solidarity with me. He j

bout to get married, but when he looks at me

son. Your prowess is unmatched," his father said, laughing softly,

l, alpha man. Not every woman can handle it," Mr. Monte

apable woman. I suppose we'll see, won't we?" I

tell what it was. Amusement? Irritation? Well, it's hard to

gets that from her mother too, not just h

ou earn their loyalty, they'll stand by your s

r," Mr. Mont

he has his work cut out for him," I

re it won't be any different with you," he said, and I ga

ck, Montello. You'l

the truth was, I really wanted to grab the gun fr

timidated at all. In fact, it seemed like he was enjoying seeing me

you and I should play matchmaker more often, Lucan," Dad

n or hell? Only time will tell,"

at cool exterior. His intense eyes were f

out to be surprisingly fun, but I k

I have no intention of ke

more like heaven or hell?" I teased, and he suddenly grinn

ry." His face remained as flat as his tone

y. My chest was rising and falling with

glared at him from head to toe. "Well, you know, we can talk without our interfering fathers lookin

could show you th

with a small smile, which

est in the gardens. He looked unimpress

Harris Montello is his business. He's all ab

ng at him with disinterest. "So, why di

s to get to know each other better before

and he suddenly chuckled

my eyes widened at his words. Wait, am I thinking the right thing? Or is my mind just

y to prove it to you any time

e only been alone for five minutes, and he's already making

but I'm going to have to decline. I've been saving myself for my wed

ather mentio

hamed that I decided to wait. I thou

m marrying someone I hate. Have I really missed out on my chance to know t

sig

agined my future either. In fact, I

hy?" I ask

al type, Chiara? I prefer to be o

ve?" I asked,

s, and I have no weaknesses." I took a deep breath before smiling b

t met tonight, and next week we

they just didn't want to give us time to

u were my enemy. Now I'm meeting you tonight as my f

y spoken to

ven't even

I had misheard him. I quickly wiped away the tears

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