The Crime Lord, the Wrong Bride, and My Return Novel

Chapter 1 On my wedding day , I knew my half sister , Gloria , had laced a cup of warm milk with a sedative . I still smiled and finished it in one swallow . I watched her , jittery with excitement , slip into my gown and climb into the wedding car sent by Wilson , the man who ran New York's underworld . In my last life , I woke and tore off her mask , ruined her reputation , and got her expelled from New York . Then I married Wilson and used my father's influence as a senior commander with strong political connections to whitewash him until he stood at the top .

When I lay dying in the delivery room , Wilson sent the doctor away and wrapped an arm around Gloria and their one - month - old son . He looked down at me , ice - cold : " Laura , if I didn't need the Hill family's power , I would have dealt with you the moment you made Gloria suffer . Your father can't protect himself anymore , so it's time you stepped aside . " Gloria ground my fingers beneath her heel , her smile sharp as a blade . " Laura , everything you guarded , the baby and I will enjoy . From now on , the status and privileges of Mrs. Fred belong to their rightful owner - me .

" I died on that table , drowning in betrayal and pain . When I opened my eyes , I was back at the start , on the morning of my wedding . A wedding march floated in from outside , faint and elegant . I sat up , waited about fifteen minutes , then rubbed my temples and opened the door . My mother was about to head back to her room , tears still shining at the corners of her eyes . She looked up , saw me in the doorway , and gasped . My father turned at the sound , stunned . " Laura ? I thought you'd already left . " He pointed toward the entrance .

" Then who just drove off in the wedding dress ? " I pressed a hand to my chest , letting panic flush across my face . Chapter 3 9.09 % " That cannot be right . Gloria told me last night she hated to see me go and brought me warm milk . I drank it and felt groggy , and I only woke up a moment ago ... " The cheerful mood in the room soured instantly . Guests traded looks , their faces shifting . My mother's breath hitched , and she nearly stumbled before barking , " Get Rose here ! " Security pulled Rose out of the crowd . She had a suitcase in hand , clearly ready to run .

" No wonder you cried harder than I did . I thought you truly cared about Laura . Turns out you personally sent your own daughter off in the Fred family's wedding car . " Rose's gaze flickered, but she forced a calm tone . " What are you getting at , Mrs. Hill ? Laura overslept and missed the wedding . You can't blame that on Gloria . " Before she finished , the butler hurried over and spoke low . " Mr. and Mrs. Hill , the Klein family's car to collect Gloria has arrived . ' My mother's face turned icy cold . " Which car did Gloria get into ? Bring her back .

" A thin , cold smile tugged at my mouth . It had been almost half an hour . She had likely reached Wilson's penthouse by now , and Wilson would be in no mood to wait . I caught the proud curl at Rose's lips and understood . Mother and daughter , plotting a long con . Years ago , instigated by our rivals , Rose drugged my father and had Gloria . To protect the family name , he let them in . Gloria did the same thing . She drugged me and pulled a bait - and - switch . Even if I called it out , the deed was done .

I had two choices : endure the humiliation or take her place and marry into the Klein family . The Kleins did not run the city , but Henson Klein , young as he was , had already become my father's most trusted officer , a decorated soldier with a limitless future . My father admired his unshakable steadiness , which was why he'd pushed for this marriage.Gloria still switched the brides , trading away the engagement she despised and handing it to me .

If I accepted that , then before the day was over , word would spread all over New York that Laura Hill Chapter 1 9.09 % had been cast aside by the Freds and passed off to the Kleins Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.