The One I Pick Will Become The Great Godfather

My father was the don of the Moretti family and the godfather ruling the entire mafia empire. My mother was the head of the Carter family and the chairwoman of Carter Multinational Corporation.

They selected two fiances for me.

One was Damian, the globally renowned CEO of Aegis Corporation.

The other was Caesar, a formidable figure who controlled the entire underground arms trade.

On the day of my twentieth birthday banquet, the one I chose to marry would become the godfather ruling the entire mafia empire.

Everyone was shocked when I chose Caesar without hesitation.

I had loved Damian deeply since childhood and once swore to only marry him.

But little did they know I had regressed from the future. In the past, I married Damian as I wished. However, on our wedding night, he had an affair with my maid.

Later, my family found out and dismissed the maid. They chased her out of the house.

Damian resented me for it. After I became pregnant, he brought different women home every night and slept with them right in front of me.

Even on the day I struggled through a difficult labor, he diverted all medical resources away. Ignoring my pleas, he caused me and my unborn child to suffer and die in agony.

Having returned to the past, I decided to grant him his freedom. Without thinking twice, I chose my other fiance, Caesar.

But I never expected that Damian was also reborn...

Chapter 1

Your twentieth birthday banquet is tomorrow. Have you decided on who to marry?

Whoever you pick, well make sure he inherits both families and becomes the godfather of the entire mafia empire.

When I opened my eyes again, two photographs lay before me.

They were the two fiances my parents had groomed for me since childhood.

One was Damian. The other was Caesar.

In the past, I loved Damian deeply and chose to marry him without hesitation, only to be tortured to death by him.

After returning to the past, without missing a beat, I pointed to the other photograph, which was Caesar.

Since Damian did not wish to marry me, I would grant him his desire.

...

I went to a bar under the familys name to celebrate the new chapter of my life.

Unexpectedly, I ran into Damian and his men there.

Seeing me there, Damians men started hollering, Damian, look! Its your little shadow. Whats she doing here?

She couldnt stay away from you for a second, could she? She just had to show up the moment she found out you were throwing a party.

Damian immediately frowned when he saw me.

This partys for Alice. Youre not wanted here. Did you come to cause trouble for Alice? Get lost!

That was exactly how he treated me in the past. He was very impatient with me, as if I were some lowlife.

It was laughable that I only saw his true colors when I died.

I ignored him and said coldly, This bar belongs to my family. What makes you think I need permission to be here?

Everyone was shocked.

After all, everyone knew I had loved Damian deeply since childhood and would obey every word he said.

It was the first time I dared to defy him publicly.

Damian was also stunned. He could not believe I had just disobeyed him.

At that moment, Alice appeared.

She wore a faded, washed-out shirt and looked unassuming.

When she saw me, a wave of panic and fear washed over her.

Oh, Ms. Moretti, I wasnt expecting you. Its my birthday, and Damian was just trying to be nice by throwing me a little party. If it bothers you, Ill go. I dont want to cause any trouble between you two.

She then turned to leave, but accidentally twisted her ankle and cried out.

Damian immediately caught Alice in his arms. He asked her worriedly, You were just a maid in her household, not her slave. Theres no need to be afraid of her!

He glared at me fiercely and said with disdain, See what you did? Because you showed your face here, she was too scared to even enjoy her own birthday party! She even almost sprained her ankle! Do you expect me to believe youre not here to cause trouble?

When I saw how close they were, I felt nothing.

Starting something is the last thing on my mind. Im here for a personal celebration. Its my last night as a single woman.

Your last night as a single woman? He sounded skeptical.

I explained calmly, Tomorrow is my twentieth birthday banquet. My parents will announce the man Im going to marry.

The atmosphere went silent as everyone gasped. They remembered exactly who I was.

My father was the Don of the Moretti family. My mother was the head of the Carter family.

From childhood, they had selected two fiances for me. They declared that on my twentieth birthday banquet, whoever I chose to marry would inherit the properties of both families and become the ruling godfather of the entire mafia empire.

Without missing a beat, they all began congratulating Damian.

Looks like youll be taking over the Moretti and Carter families soon, Damian. Congratulations.

Dont forget about us once youre running the entire mafia empire.

Damian instantly perked up. But when he saw how pitiful Alice looked in his arms, he shot me a glare and warned me, Listen, even if you do end up marrying me, dont get any ideas about bullying Alice. Try it, and Ill make sure history repeats itself.

History? Repeating itself?

My heart clenched. I had not expected Damian to say such a thing.

Had he returned from the future as well?

After speaking, Damian ignored me. He left while carrying Alice in his arms.

I watched him leave and smiled coldly.

Rest assured, Damian.

I would absolutely not let history repeat itself.

I would not be marrying you.

Chapter 2

My twentieth birthday banquet proceeded as planned.

However, even after the banquet began, not many people came over to congratulate me.

Instead, a considerable number of social elites sidled up to Damian to win his favor.

After tonight, youll be taking over the Moretti and Carter empires. Should I start calling you godfather now?

When youre in charge, we hope youll keep our partnership in mind.

Ive heard that you have a soft spot for Miss Alice. I specially prepared a gift for her. I hope she likes it.

These people were not only currying favor with Damian. They were also flattering Alice as an indirect measure.

Alice opened the gift from the guest and covered her mouth in apparent surprise.

Inside the gift box lay an exceptionally dazzling pink diamond ring.

She promptly said, My goodness, this is such an expensive ring! I cannot accept this. Besides, its Ms. Morettis birthday banquet. Im just her maid. This should be for her, not me. She wouldnt allow it.

Damian just said matter-of-factly, Her approval wont matter. Once I marry her, the Moretti and Carter families are mine. Ill be the one making the rules. Here, let me put it on you.

Damian placed the ring on Alices finger. She bashfully accepted it.

From a distance, I watched with amusement.

In the past, I was truly blind not to have seen their illicit affair.

Fortunately, heaven had granted me a second chance.

I was not going to repeat the same mistakes.

Damian looked toward me. He probably sensed my gaze.

He frowned and instinctively shielded Alice behind him. He seemed worried I would charge over and tear them apart.

I ignored them and simply turned to socialize with the other guests.

Not long after, Damian approached me. He spoke with a hint of smugness in his voice. Look at you, finally acting like an adult and leaving Alice alone. Tell me, how would you like to be rewarded?

I looked at his condescending attitude and replied coldly, A reward? I dont need one.

Damian did not believe me.

Cut the act. Youre putting on this whole gracious show tonight because youre terrified Ill refuse to marry you, arent you?

Dont worry. Youll get what you want.

As he said that, he looked at me from head to toe suggestively.

Come to my room tonight. If you manage to please me, I might even be generous enough to let you bear my child.

A dull ache seized my heart as I remembered my deceased unborn child.

I would not marry him again, and there would not be any so-called child!

He moved closer to me as he spoke. He began to reach out to wrap his arm around my waist.

I caught a strong scent of womens perfume on him.

His suit collar was disheveled and retained a distinct stain of lipstick.

It was obvious that in some hidden corner, Damian and Alice had partaken in some disgusting act.

I took a step back and snapped at him, Thats enough, Damian! Show some respect!

Damian was taken aback. He did not expect me to avoid him.

He sneered, You would do anything to marry me. Everyone knows youre obsessed with me. You threw your dignity away a long time ago. What respect are you talking about?

I felt sick to my stomach seeing him so full of himself. Who says that Im marrying you?

Chapter 3

Who else would marry you but me?

Damian found this amusing. Is it Caesar? Are you truly unaware of his reputation with women? For years now, any woman who gets near him ends up dead. You actually want to be the devils bride?

My parents had selected two fiances for me from childhood.

One was Damian, the globally renowned CEO of Aegis Corporation.

The other was Caesar, a formidable figure who controlled the entire underground arms trade.

Everyone knew of Caesars brutal nature. He was not only ruthless in his dealings with men but also showed no mercy to women.

It was said that those who provoked him would either be thrown into the sea as shark food or buried in his backyard garden.

No one in the upper-class circles of the entire Northern City wanted their daughter to marry such a ruthless monster.

I replied with utter indifference, Id rather marry the devil than marry you.

After I said that, I turned and left.

Seeing my resolute attitude, Damian was in disbelief. A sense of panic washed over him.

He instinctively blocked my path and demanded, Whats that supposed to mean?!

Are you still hung up on Alice and me? I already told you Id marry you! Whats with the attitude?

Damian frowned and said irritably, Annie, my patience has its limits. If you keep being this willful, dont blame me for publicly rejecting you when the time comes.

Even at that point, he still thought I was throwing a fit.

He remained in denial that I was the one rejecting him.

I scoffed and was about to speak when Alice suddenly stepped in.

Damian, Ms. Moretti, whats going on? Are you two fighting because of me?

She looked at me guiltily and continued, This is all my fault. I never should have accepted this ring. Here, Ill give it back to you right now, Ms. Moretti.

As she spoke, she took off the pink diamond ring from her finger.

Damian looked at her heartbreakingly and stopped her. Someone gifted that to you. Why should you give it to her? Besides, you love that ring. Alice, youre just too nice for your own good. Thats why she walks all over you like this.

Its okay, Alice said in a pitiful voice. Im just a maid in Ms. Morettis house. Im used to doing what she says since I was a kid. And its her birthday party. I dont want to ruin her night.

Alice walked towards me with the ring. Let me help you put it on, Ms. Moretti.

Out of Damians line of sight, her face lit up with a gloating smile. She leaned in and whispered in a low, taunting murmur.

See that, Annie? What does it matter that youre the heiress of the Moretti and Carter families? Your precious Damian only wants me. Hes the one who put this ring on my finger. And you? Youll just be wearing the things that I discarded!

The next second, she gripped my wrist. Her sharp nails almost dug into my flesh.

I gasped and instinctively pushed Alice away.

A triumphant flash of cunning crossed her eyes. She then let out a sharp cry and collapsed to the floor.

Ah! she cried out in feigned shock. Ms. Moretti, I was just trying to put the ring on for you. Why would you push me? Do you really despise me that much?

Damian immediately rushed forward and held Alice in his arms.

He glared at me angrily and rebuked me, Annie, youve gone too far! I know youre spoiled and enjoyed bullying your maids, but I never thought youd dare lay a hand on Alice in front of all these people! Apologize to her. Now.

I didnt push her, I stated coldly. She hurt me first.

I raised my hand to reveal the distinct red mark circling my wrist.

Damian saw the mark on my wrist and was momentarily stunned.

Before he got suspicious, Alice spoke up pitifully, Ms. Moretti, are you saying I framed you on purpose? Im just a lowly maid. I wouldnt dare.

Really? I replied sarcastically. It seems to me youve forgotten youre a maid. You act like you own the place. Maybe we should call off my party and just hold your wedding right here instead.

Damian grew increasingly enraged. Thats enough, Annie! Stop insulting her!

As he spoke, he raised his hand as if to slap me.

However, the slap did not land on my face.

A tall, imposing figure stepped in front of me and intercepted Damians hand.

I looked at the figure standing in front of me. It felt eerily familiar. My heart began to pound.

In the next moment, I heard the people around us gasp in surprise. Its Caesar! Whats he doing here?!

Chapter 4

The crowd was stunned when they saw Caesar. They looked at him with a mix of fear and respect. They instinctively took a few steps back.

Even Damian was taken aback. A flicker of fear passed through his eyes.

After all, everyone knew how brutal Caesar was when it came to handling things.

However, Damian suppressed the apprehension in his heart when he thought of how he would soon inherit both the Moretti and Carter families. He spoke up sharply. Caesar, who do you think you are to stop me?

Caesar ignored him. He merely glanced back at me.

Are you alright? His tone was cold. It carried the chilling authority of a man in charge.

It was just a simple question, yet my heart skipped a beat.

I remembered when I had a difficult labor in the past, Damian had diverted all the medical resources away and locked me in the treatment room to die.

When I was on the verge of death, Caesar had stormed into the treatment room. He forced his way in and took me away to get treatment.

Even so, I still passed away in the end and became a ghost.

Everyone said Caesar was a terrifying devil. To me, he was the kindest person I knew before my death.

Im fine, I replied softly.

For Damian, the whole scene was an insult to his manhood. He could not help but speak up. Caesar, Im going to be Annies husband. Shes none of your business.

At that moment, my fathers underboss appeared.

When he heard Damians words, he instantly frowned. Annies husband

Before he could finish, Caesar raised a hand to stop him.

Don Moretti and Ms. Carter are here. Everyone, please head inside.

Since my parents had arrived, it meant the announcement of my husbands selection was about to happen.

When Damian heard this, he became impatient.

It looks like Don Moretti and Ms. Carter are waiting for me. Alice, lets go.

Without a second thought, he led Alice away and left me behind.

I did not let it bother me. I followed Caesar and took my time walking inside.

Once everyone had gathered, my parents made their appearance.

Their eyes glistened with reluctant tears. They took my hands and made the announcement together.

We always said that once Annie turned twenty, the man she chose would take over the Moretti and Carter families.

Now, let the man Annie has chosen come forward. Its time for you to start your new life together.

As the words fell, everyone present instinctively looked toward Damian.

They were very sure that Damian was going to marry me.

They all began to applaud, ready to welcome the new ruler of both the Moretti and Carter families.

Damians face could not conceal his excitement. He had clearly been waiting for that moment for a long time.

He adjusted his collar and prepared to step forward.

However, a figure directly bypassed him and strode toward me on the stage first.

It was Caesar. He walked up to me.

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, he knelt on one knee and opened a red velvet box in his hand.

Inside the box lay a ruby ring as large as a pigeons egg.

It had been featured in the news not long ago.

It was said to have been bought at an auction by a mysterious bidder for one billion dollars.

It symbolized unwavering, faithful love.

At that time, everyone had wondered who would be lucky enough to wear that ring and have such a happy life.

I stared at the ring glittering under the lights. It was a sight I had never imagined appearing before me.

His gaze fixed intently on me as he said in a low voice, Annie, this is the ring I got for you. Are you ready to marry me?