I am the sole heir of the mafia boss, yet I am a woman. In the mafia world, my father groomed three leaders to be my suitors. The one who marries me will become the next Mafia boss. However, they never saw me as anything more than a strategic opportunity. I thought they were indifferent to women until I witnessed Asher holding the nanny’s daughter, promising, “I’ll become the true mafia boss. When I take over South City, the only person I want to marry is you.” Before my father left for his retirement ceremony, he asked me who I would choose. Thinking of the cold demeanor of the three, I replied calmly: “As the sole heir of the South City mafia, I must consider the interests of our Quinn Family.” “I choose Wesley from North City.” Father was surprised: “Wesley? He’s been in a coma for years. Are you sure you want to commit your life to someone who’s barely alive?” I straightened his clothes with determination: “I was born into privilege, so I have to think about the alliance between the Quinn Family and the Wesley Family.” Father’s gaze hardened: “And the three godsons I raised for you, do you have no interest in them?” I was taken aback, the three godsons. Our Quinn Family is influential in South City. After my mother passed away, my father chose not to remarry. He adopted three boys from an orphanage and raised them to become powerful figures. He announced early on that the one who marries me would inherit the Quinn Family and rule South City. Father loved me and used this method to assert my unique status. But because I’m a woman, he couldn’t escape societal expectations. I looked at my father intently: “They are unworthy. The child of the Quinn Family should naturally unite with a family as prestigious as the Wesley Family. I will have a child through artificial insemination, and that child will be the most remarkable figure between North and South City.” Father agreed: “You’ve been wise since you were young. In that case, there’s no reason for those three to stay in the Quinn Family.” I inwardly smirked, feeling a chill in my heart. If I had said they didn’t love me, my father would have forced them into marriage with me. To him, the three godsons had no right to refuse. But I didn’t want that. A forced union is never sweet. I’d rather remain alone. Besides, their hearts are set on Nora. As my father left, the three arrived to pick him up. He gave them a cold glance before getting into the car. Asher pretended to bow, but after my father left, he looked at me with impatience: “What kind of princess tantrum are you throwing now?” I frowned, unable to respond before Beckett mocked: “Quinn, do you think everyone should revolve around you?” Caspian added angrily: “Don’t think that just because the Quinn Family is rich and powerful, we have to indulge you! And don’t think any of us will marry you, giving you the right to act so arrogantly!” Ignoring the retirement ceremony, the three glared at me as if I had committed an unforgivable sin. Arrogant? It’s always been them who are arrogant. Remembering how they used to disregard me, my body shook, eyes reddening, “Why don’t you want to marry me, but won’t stand up to my father?” Chapter 2 From childhood, they enjoyed the unlimited glory and power of the Quinn Family. Before getting to know me, they could have simply said they weren’t interested. My father would have immediately chosen someone else. Plus, they agreed to be my suitors when my father adopted them. They took advantage and then sneered at me, yet stayed with the Quinn Family, hypocritical. In the end, they can’t give up the power of the Quinn Family. Asher was struck: “You’re the Quinn’s biological daughter, you can complain to your father. We are just staying under someone else’s roof, how is it the same?” With that, he looked troubled, “Anyway, the old man is at the retirement ceremony. Just tell him you want to choose me. Spare Nora and the others.” Beckett and Caspian looked grateful at Asher. It was as if marrying me was a noble sacrifice. My heart ached, suppressing the discomfort, I tried to shut the door. But Nora hurriedly stopped me. She appeared suddenly, teary-eyed: “Sister Quinn, I didn’t mean to break the vase.” Before I could react, the three had already shielded Nora. She nervously clutched Asher’s sleeve, who frowned at me: “Quinn, Nora came to apologize. Why are you still throwing a fit?” My chest tightened. To them, I was the evil sister from fairy tales bullying Snow White. But in terms of background, I was the real princess of South City. Initially, I didn’t care to argue with someone like Nora. Her little schemes were obvious. Yet ever since Nora appeared in the Quinn Family, she kept taking my things and falsely accused me of bullying her. I thought no one would believe her. Until that day when she fell into the pool, and Asher, whom I secretly admired, rushed to save her. Nora was rescued, crying miserably, sneaking a look at me before averting her gaze fearfully: “Miss Quinn didn’t push me, I went in myself. I shouldn’t be where I’m not wanted…” This reminded the three of their past at the Quinn Family, trying to please. Asher was angry: “Quinn, just because this pool is yours, doesn’t mean you can push anyone in!” Beckett and Caspian shared the anger: “Yeah, you think money lets you do whatever you want? You need to apologize to Nora!” “You should also get into the pool and reflect!” I couldn’t accept being wronged and retorted: “I didn’t push her! Let’s check the surveillance!” Nora cried harder: “Miss Quinn, the whole Quinn Family listens to you. If you don’t want me here, just say…” Asher hated arrogant people in our circle, his face darkening: “You can fake surveillance; you can frame people too.” “Quinn, if you don’t get in the water, I’ll ask your father to call off the engagement!” I loved Asher deeply then, afraid to lose him over a misunderstanding. So I got in the water, enduring the grievance to apologize. I didn’t expect that grievance to last seven years. Recalling this, I coldly told them at the door: “I’m the Quinn’s young lady, I should carry the Quinn’s demeanor.” “If you want to twist the truth, I’ll take on that name. I demand Nora apologize, and I want her to kneel!” “After all, that vase was mine!” I was firm, and Asher looked disappointed: “How did you become like this?” Beckett held back an angry Caspian, glaring at me: “It’s just a carved vase. We’ll pay you back.” I widened my eyes in disbelief: “A carved vase?” Chapter 3 The carved vase was worth billions, a token of love from my father to my mother when I was born. My mother cherished it until she passed. I later studied ceramics and fixed its flaws. I kept it in my collection room, the key only Asher had. Now, because of a careless act, my mother’s last memory for me was gone. Asher avoided my gaze, turning awkwardly: “Nora never experienced a rich life, so I let her see it.” “You have so many collectibles, you wouldn’t be so petty about this, would you?” I continued to look at him coldly. He coughed, continuing: “Don’t act like we wronged you. I’ll announce our marriage at the retirement ceremony. Will that satisfy you?” Seeing Asher hesitate before deciding, I almost felt like unwanted trash. But I’m the Quinn’s treasured daughter, yet they pitied Asher for marrying me: “Brother Asher, don’t force yourself. Quinn is hard to deal with. Marrying her is worse than dying.” Caspian seemed ready to tear me apart: “Satisfied now? Your wishful thinking finally paid off!” Nora hugged Asher, upset: “Brother Asher, don’t do this. I’m not worth it. I’ll pay for the vase even if it takes a lifetime.” An unprecedented exhaustion washed over me. I forced a smile: “Asher, I won’t marry you.” Asher was stunned, frowning, sensing something amiss. Beckett and Caspian were also taken aback, stepping back. Maybe it was my imagination, but there seemed to be hope in their eyes. But then Beckett harshly slapped reality: “Don’t come after us then.” Nora felt deeply wronged and clung to Asher: “Asher, please don’t do this for my sake. It’s not worth it. I’ll handle the cost myself, even if it takes me my entire life to repay Miss Quinn.” I felt an overwhelming wave of exhaustion and managed a faint smile: “Asher, I’m not going to marry you.” Asher froze, surprise creasing his brow as if sensing something was off. Beckett and Caspian also seemed taken aback, stepping back in shock. I might have imagined it, but there seemed to be a flicker of hope in their eyes. However, the next moment, Beckett slapped me hard: “Then keep your eyes off the two of us.” Seeing Beckett clinging to Caspian for comfort, I clenched my fists. It hurt to be rejected by friends I’d grown up with. I held back my tears. I turned to close the door. Nora suddenly dropped to her knees, pleading with me, putting on a pitiful act: “Please, Miss Quinn, if you need to blame someone, blame me. They were forced to be your fiancés. I’ve seen how hard it has been for the three brothers living with the Quinn Family all these years.” “As long as you leave them alone, I’m willing to serve you for the rest of my life.” As she spoke, her knees hit the marble floor heavily, instantly turning red. Asher quickly helped Nora up, glaring at me: “Quinn! What game are you playing now? Are you trying to play hard to get?” “Let me tell you, are you just trying to use this as an excuse to drive Nora away?” “If you have the guts, don’t marry me!” I chuckled and replied calmly, “Of course, I won’t marry you.” The three exchanged glances, but instead of feeling relieved, Asher grabbed me: “Ha, who else can you marry besides us?” “If you don’t marry me, are you planning to ruin Beckett and Caspian too? Haven’t they suffered enough with the Quinn Family? Isn’t that enough for you?” Asher took a deep breath in anger: “If you stop bullying Nora in the Quinn Family, I can sacrifice myself to marry you. You don’t have to create drama by backing down!” I met his eyes, filled with silent despair, as if he was being forced and protesting without words. I spoke each word to Asher with deep conviction: “I’m serious. In the end, you won’t have to worry about anything.” Asher, you don’t need to worry about me bullying Nora, nor do you need to feel humiliated by marrying me. As long as I marry Wesley, everything will go as you wish. Chapter 4 After that day, Nora didn’t come to see me again, claiming she felt guilty. The next time I saw them was at my engagement party. The three men looked exhausted, as if they had been dragged there against their will. Nora couldn’t hide the envy and hatred in her eyes when she looked at me. Confused, I asked Uncle. I had told him that after the arranged marriage with Wesley, there was no need to invite them to the engagement party. Uncle shook his head, not knowing why they came. I steadied myself and pretended not to see them. But the way the three appeared at the party made it impossible to ignore them. Because they looked as if they were about to become the leaders of the Quinn Family at any moment. Guests warmly greeted the three: “Mr. Cheng, after today, your position in the Quinn Family will be extraordinary.” “Yes, I heard that Miss Quinn’s favorite is still you!” “Mr. Cheng, Mr. Pei, Mr. Lu, you’re all so handsome. Miss Quinn will be very lucky indeed.” I laughed coldly inside. The truth was just the opposite; they all despised me. I tapped the microphone to draw everyone’s attention to me. “Everyone, today I’m announcing who I’m marrying. Thank you for coming to my engagement party.” Suddenly, a figure stepped onto the stage, crying. It was none other than Nora, looking to cause trouble: She hesitated, biting her lip: “Sister, I’ve already bought an identical vase for you. Don’t let my mom go.” Before I could push her away, Asher and the others were in front of me. “Miss Quinn, didn’t I say I would marry you, as long as you don’t make things hard for Nora?” Nora kneeled, grabbing my dress: “Sister Quinn, my father relies on medicine to survive, and without this job, my family can’t live.” For a moment, we stood in the middle of the stage. Before I could respond, Asher slapped me in anger. “Apologize to Nora!” Beckett helped Nora up from the ground: “Nora, there’s no need to kneel to this vile woman!” Caspian protectively stood in front of Nora: “We’ve come as you wished for you to pick from us. What more do you want?” With those words, everyone noticed the redness at the corners of my eyes. I stepped forward amidst them. They instinctively shielded Nora, and the audience fell silent. No one stood up for me against their actions. The guests knew that one of the three would eventually control the Quinn Family, so no one dared to speak up for me. I stubbornly raised my head, wiping away the tears at the corner of my eyes, revealing my reddened cheek. “Wronged?” At that moment, I looked deeply at them. “No, I have nothing to be wronged about, and nothing to apologize for.” Coldly, I ordered my people: “Throw them out!” Instantly, chaos broke out below the stage, and the three stared at me in disbelief. Asher’s eyes darkened: “Throw us out? Quinn, without us, who will you marry? Don’t forget, this is our engagement party!” Not just Asher, even the usually gentle Beckett threatened me: “Miss Quinn, I advise you to kneel and apologize to Nora, or without us, you can’t take over the Quinn Family.” Caspian echoed: “Yes! Even if you apologize now, after marriage, you must promise not to bully Nora!” Asher looked at the pitiful Nora in his arms, reminding me: “Quinn, if you want to tear this apart, after marriage, you’ll just be a decoration in the Quinn Family.” “Yeah, if you’re sensible now, maybe Asher will treat you and Mr. Quinn better after marriage.” The audience urged me too. “Yes, Miss Quinn, endure a little grievance.” “Otherwise, your life after marriage won’t be good. Apologize quickly.” I calmly watched everything unfold and had the unveiling board for the engagement party brought up behind me. I glanced coldly at the three of them: “I’m not marrying any of you.” The sneer on my lips piqued the curiosity of the audience: “Miss Quinn, don’t joke. If you don’t marry any of them, who will you marry?” The three waited confidently for me to bow my head and admit my mistake. At this moment, I felt unprecedented calmness, raising my glass with a smile: “Thank you all for your kindness, but I, Quinn, am the rightful and only heir to the Quinn Family.” “My husband will only be someone who matches the Quinn Family!” The next second, a red curtain dropped, and on the screen appeared a strikingly handsome face. The audience gasped collectively. “Wesley?!” “Isn’t that Wesley, the eldest son of the prestigious Wesley Family in North City?!” Suddenly, the three fiancés looked up at the screen… Their eyes filled with shock and awe. Chapter 5 As Wesley’s face appeared on the screen, my father entered the banquet hall, catching my words with a smile: “Yes, as the only daughter of the Quinn Family, Quinn should be with someone truly outstanding.”
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