---- Chapter 10 Eve turned her gaze away and smiled at the guests. "Thank you all for coming to witness a moment that marks a profound journey in my life. | didn't reveal the groom's name because | wanted to have a different wedding and give everyone a surprise. The wedding is not just the union of two people in love. It holds a deeper meaning." As she spoke, she deliberately glanced at Lucas. He met her gaze, and his heart skipped a beat. "Now, | will announce my groom. He is..." Eve paused deliberately and looked at Lucas's expectant eyes, keeping him on edge. Lucas was unable to contain himself. He trembled as he adjusted his bow tie and strode forward. Eve smiled and extended her hand forward. "Eve, you are indeed the daughter of the Costa family. You've been paving the way for me all these years. | was wrong. | always thought it was Alina. But don't worry. After you marry me, | will be nice to you." Lucas was mesmerized by Eve's smile. He murmured her name in a daze and reached out to take her hand. However, Eve gently sidestepped him, brushing past. ---- In the next moment, Eve beamed at one distinguished gentleman in the audience. "Welcome, Samuel Vittorine, my groom!" There was a moment of silence throughout the venue, soon followed by applause from all the guests, except for Lucas. His smile froze on his face. Samuel rose gracefully, nodded slightly at Eve, and walked confidently onto the stage. Lucas's hand hung in midair, and his fingertips trembled slightly. He turned his head in disbelief as Eve put her hand into the palm of the unfamiliar man, Samuel Vittorine. Samuel was the heir to the most powerful family on that land, the strongest mafia. On the surface, the Vittorine and Costa families were historically at odds. No one expected Eve to marry Samuel. "How could this be?" Lucas's voice was caught in his throat, and darkness clouded his vision. On the stage, Samuel looked tall and straight in the black suit. He held Eve's hand and planted a kiss on the back of it. His gaze on her was both tender and intense. "I'm honored, Mrs. Vittorine."