Chapter 19 - The Wedding MorningSix months later, the Vance estate looked completely different.
The shattered glass of the conservatory had been replaced.
The security perimeter was doubled, but the heavy, oppressive atmosphere of the house was gone.
I stood in front of the mirror in the master bedroom, adjusting the delicate lace of my white dress.
Nora walked into the room, holding a bouquet of white orchids.
“You look beautiful, Maya,” she smiled, handing me the flowers.
“Thank you, Nora. For everything.”
She helped me fix my veil, her eyes shining with unshed tears.
“He is pacing holes into the marble floor downstairs,” she laughed.
I took a deep breath, smoothing the skirt of my dress one last time.
I walked out of the room, descending the grand staircase where guards used to ignore me.
Today, they all bowed their heads respectfully as I passed.
I reached the bottom of the stairs, stepping out onto the back terrace.
Julian was waiting under a massive floral arch, looking devastatingly handsome in a custom black tuxedo.
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When he saw me, the ruthless mafia boss disappeared entirely.
He looked at me with pure, unadulterated worship.
