MARRYING THE CAPO

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50s. "This must be your daughter? Cassandra. Am I right?" Mom nodded at the woman. "Come here, darling." I smiled a little before approaching them. "You're so adorable, darling. I never thought you were more beautiful in person. Lily, she's amazing. Your daughter is so elegant." Her smiles are sweet. "Thank you, Elizabeth." Mom replied. "Come. The dinner is ready." She usher us in the kitchen. If earlier I was overwhelmed by the beauty of their living room, my eyes widened even more when we reached their dining room. My eyes almost popped out when I saw the large chandelier just above the table. I can barely count the little lights that surround it. The table is long with 24 chairs surrounding it. Seriously ?! How rich are these people? ' With the amount of food on the table, I feel like I'm going to be hanged. Mom and the woman were first to sit down. The woman went straight to the very end and sat there. Mom sat down near the woman and continued the conversation. I was still standing not knowing whether to sit down or not. When they noticed that I did not follow them, the two of them immediately turned to me. "Come here, darling. We'll just wait for those two here because I know they still have something to talk about. Nicolas is on his way now. He just took care of something important in his business." She smiled at me.I hope that Nicolas doesn't come.' I sat down next to Mom. But to my surprise, Nicolas' mother spoke immediately. "Darling, sit here." She pointed to the other chair to her right where Mom was opposite. I followed her and sat quietly. "Just tell me if you want something to eat, okay?" She added.I just nodded as an answer. I was nervous and my heart was beating fast. A maid came in and gave me something to drink. I immediately took it and drank quickly. I feel dry with my throat thinking about the possibilities. I haven't even seen that Nicolas yet, my heart is pounding with excitement. Let alone that