LorettaKAuthor

Cheeky owner of a struggling fashion boutique, Poppy Fields dreams of having her designs rocking the couture runways in Paris and Milan. While fantasizing about the glamorous life, her world is about to collide with the devil himself in the form of a dangerous mafia leader, Roman D’Amico, out for revenge for his dead brother.

Often mistaken as the future wife of one of Chicago’s most notorious crime bosses, and Roman’s rival gang member, everyone who enters Poppy’s little shop believes they are doing a favor to the Gambino family. When her doppelgänger waltzes into her boutique, the women are shocked to find they look like twins. Leaving her identification behind as a ruse to flee the country, Claudia switches lives with the unsuspecting fashion designer. When Luke Gambino falls for the ploy, he believes Poppy is his runaway bride, forcing her to take on the persona of the real Claudia Ricci.

Following the murder of his brother, Roman D’Amico is looking for revenge. When he suspects the Gambinos are behind it, he plots to kidnap the rival gang member’s wife. Unknowing that the women have switched places, Roman kidnaps the wrong couture diva. With Claudia missing, Poppy must keep up the ruse, and convince Roman to keep her alive or fall into the hands of the murderous Gambino family.

Couture Criminals

Rushing to the car, their father who was close behind, screamed, "I'm hit!" as he grabbed his leg.

Anton, quickly jumped from the car, throwing the old man into the backseat. As they all got in and watched as their other allies fled the scene to safety, Roman waved for Anton to drive as he help pressure on his father's leg.

"Get out of here! Lose their trail."

"What about Ricci and his people?"

"They'll be okay. Just drive. We can meet them and the bunker. I'm sure that's where they're heading. I'll call home and tell them to go on lockdown."

As the car sped through the streets, several cars were in chase shooting at the luxury car. Soon they lost track of Don Ricci's car. They had most likely gone to their safe hideout for cover that was not far from their current location.

"Head to the south side. We can lose them in the warehouses and circle back. It's the best way to lose them."

"Our underground spot? Is that still there?"

Chapter 87