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On the day both my husband Antonio's mistress Sophia and I were kidnapped, the abductors forced him to choose between us.
Without hesitation, he chose to save the drugged Sophia.
I was left hanging upside down on the edge of a cliff, forced to watch Antonio and Sophia make love for three days and nights. Every moan and slap of flesh against flesh was crystal clear.
The kidnappers cut the rope, and I plummeted off the cliff. I struggled in a pool of blood for seven days, waiting in vain for Antonio to rescue me.
When I finally crawled back to the estate, my legs a mangled mess of blood and flesh, I saw Sophia tearing at her clothes in front of reporters, crying her eyes out.
She begged for my forgiveness, then put on a show of trying to jump off the balcony: "Isabella, please don't blame Antonio. He just wanted to save me. It's all my fault for ruining your marriage. I'll repay with my life!"
I looked at her coldly and said, "I'll personally prepare the most luxurious coffin for you."
Everyone was stunned.
Antonio glared at me in disgust, holding her tightly as he announced to everyone, "I'm going to marry Sophia."
In front of the cameras, he drew lots to determine the wedding date, landing on next month.
After my heart was completely shattered, even the pain became numb.I wiped away my tears, removed the ring from my fourth finger, and dialed the long-buried phone number.
The man on the other end of the line, his deep voice wrapped in dangerous amusement: "Finally... remembered me?"

The Mafia Bride's Retribution

"Next month is my wedding with Sophia. You're all welcome to attend," he said to the reporters, picking up Sophia and leaving without a backward glance.


Everyone rushed towards me with overwhelming rage, grabbing my hair and dragging me along.


Excruciating pain tore through my entire body, tears and cold sweat mixing as they fell to the ground.


They ripped at my clothes, shouting, "Take pictures of this slut's disgraceful state and expose her! Let's see who'll want her after this! She deserves to be spat on by everyone!"


As I used my last ounce of strength to fight back, someone suddenly shoved me hard, causing my stomach to slam into a sharp table corner.


A searing pain exploded like an electric current, and warm liquid gushed between my legs.


Amidst the piercing screams, my consciousness gradually faded.


When I woke up, the doctor told me I had lost the baby.


I numbly twitched the corner of my mouth.


Perhaps it was for the best. This child shouldn't have come into the world to suffer.


After receiving the divorce papers, I packed my bags and headed to Antonio and Sophia's wedding venue.


As soon as I stepped through the door, people began whispering:


"Isn't that the ex-wife who seduced an underage student? How dare she come to the wedding? She has no shame!"


"She was stripped naked on the news, it's disgusting!"


Antonio hurriedly approached and pulled me into a corner.


"What are you doing here?Don't assume I'll soften just because you're acting pitiful. I won't remarry you!"


"Today is my wedding to Sophia. Don't cause trouble! Get lost!"


I let out a derisive laugh and handed him the divorce papers.


"Antonio, don't flatter yourself. I'm just here to return some things. From now on, we have no connection whatsoever."


Seeing my resolute attitude, he suddenly panicked.


"I didn't mean what I said earlier. Isabella, please stop this, okay? Don't worry, the wedding is just for show. The position of Galletti family matriarch will always be yours."


"Sophia has the Ricci family behind her. With the Ricci family's support, our business can reach new heights. Once everything settles down, we'll remarry. I'll make it up to you properly, alright?"


I glanced at Sophia approaching and asked Antonio: "Does Sophia know about your calculations?"


Sophia took his arm, her eyes full of smugness:


"Is the ex-wife here for the wedding too? Stop hurting me. You can't mess with the powerful backers I have!"


Just as she finished speaking, the doors burst open.


A stern-looking man strode in, and the banquet hall instantly erupted.


"Oh my God, isn't that Giovanni Ricci, the kingpin who rules both sides of the law?!""This big shot actually showed up at such a small event, could it be that Sophia really..."


Sophia released Antonio and ran towards Giovanni, calling out, "Cousin!"


Giovanni avoided her with disgust and strode towards me.


I nodded, casually patting Giovanni's shoulder.


Antonio rushed over and warned in a low voice, "Isabella, are you crazy? That's Sophia's cousin! The head of the Ricci family!"


Giovanni's sharp gaze pierced Antonio, and he sneered, "Who gave you the guts to order my sister around?"


I lifted my chin, "Forgot to tell you, Giovanni is my big brother."


Chapter 4