Route Change, Groom Change

Apparently, the mafia heir, Giovanni Alonzi, is on his deathbed. The Alonzi family wants to select a candidate out of all eligible bachelorettes in Monteverde in order to carry his heir and pray for his recovery.

The moment the news gets out, my fiance, Riccardo Moretti, instantly proposes to me. He also urges me to register our marriage on the same day.

We've been childhood sweethearts since we were kids, and we've already gotten engaged a long time ago. Our initial plan is to get married this year.

But on the day I'm supposed to register my marriage with Riccardo, one of the maids drugs me.

My half-sister, Elena Ricci, who shares the same father as me, puts on my gown and walks into City Hall with Riccardo on my behalf.

When I wake up, I find out that Elena is already Riccardo's legitimate wife.

Rage overwhelms my senses immediately. I rush to the bar to confront Riccardo, only to overhear his conversation with his friends outside the private room they are in.

"You really are a genius, Riccardo! You're engaged to Marcella, yet you choose to marry Elena! If Marcella refuses to marry Giovanni, she can only remain your secret lover!

"This way, you'll have both sisters as your lovers! Wow, you really are lucky!"

Rumors had it that Giovanni Alonzi was a ruthless yet strikingly handsome man with a sinister demeanor.

Years ago, however, he was ambushed by enemies, which left his face disfigured and his body frail.

His temperament grew volatile and unpredictable, striking fear into all who heard his name.

Recently, doctors have concluded that his condition was deteriorating and that he was unlikely to survive beyond next spring.

In an attempt to bring him fortune and ensure the continuation of the Alonzi family line, the Alonzis announced, "All unmarried women of appropriate age in Monteverde must participate in a lottery, and the chosen one will become Giovanni's wife."

The moment the news broke, my fiance, Riccardo Moretti, rushed to propose, urging me to marry him that very same day.

We had grown up together, were already engaged, and had planned to wed this year.

Yet, on the very day we were to register our marriage, a household staff member drugged me with sleeping pills.

When I woke up, my half-sister, Elena Ricci, had become Riccardo's lawful wife.

Furious, I stormed into the bar to confront Riccardo. But just outside the private room, I overheard him talking to a friend.

"Riccardo, what a ruthless move! You're engaged to Marcella, but you've actually registered your marriage with Elena. If Marcella refuses to marry Giovanni, she'll have no choice but to silently accept being your mistress.

"With that, you've got both sisters right under your control. It's like having a double share of bliss without lifting a finger."

Riccardo chuckled softly. "To protect both of them, I had to use some tactics. Marcella has always been proud and arrogant, so there's no way she'd ever let Elena marry