Entwined With the Villainous Guardian
Chapter 59: Leander’s Plan

Chapter 59: Leander’s Plan

Evander tried to push Leander away as Leander signed his name. But as if he was a tree with strong roots that can withstand even a hurricane, Leander stood unmoving and finished signing his name in the field of the groom.

"Evander!" Peter called him in a warning tone.

Viviana turned to look at Peter and he was glaring at Evander. Viola who was equally shocked, pulled Evander back fearing to anger the don further.

"C*nt!" Viola mouthed at Viviana.

Viviana turned away. Whatever that is going on here, she in no way is responsible. Why should she accept the blame?

Viviana noticed that the name of the groom was not filled in yet. Her heart skipped a beat wondering if it is not over yet. Evander was still struggling, and Peter ordered him to stand still with his eyes.

She didn’t think Evander understood him as he tried to lunge. She quietly stood closer to Leander.

At that moment, in that place, she found Leander to be the safest person.

She still couldn’t understand what was going on there. For others, it might look like the brothers are fighting for a woman. But she knew for sure that the reality is entirely different. The brothers are not getting along. And it is not her fault, well, not in the way others might think.

The crack in the relationship between Leander and Evander was inevitable after what she did to Evander. After all, Peter is not going to live long, and the don seat must be very tempting. The low-level members were most loyal to Leander and Evander the weak man won’t get the loyalty Leander has. That will multiply Evander’s insecurities, and there will be war between the brothers.

She had no proof that Leander wanted to usurp his brother. She still doesn’t. Leander is one of that loyal-to-the-core, love-to-be-free sort of guy. He’s someone who thinks leadership is a heavy crown to wear and not a status symbol. He would like to stay a step behind—as a protector. Even if everyone wants him to be the leader he was born to be, he won’t take on the role of a leader.

But he would have been pulled to a war because of his insecure brother. That was her plan. And it is working out.

The only problem was, she never thought she would be witnessing it this closer.

Leander calmy filled the name of the groom not minding anything else.

Leander Kastello.

She let out a sigh of relief.

Why she relaxed when she is married to Leander Kastello and not Evander Kastello?

She didn’t think about that. Even if she thinks about that, what answer will she get from her heart?

If both men are from the same family, and if she hated their last names the same, why did having her name written besides one person make her relax?

Her heart won’t have the answer. But her mind would have found one.

Familiarity.

It is obvious that of Leander and Evander, Leander is safer. But there still was no guarantee. And yet, she could be relaxed for a moment.

Leander placed the pen in his pocket and turned to face her. Although he looked unbothered, she saw the slight perturbation in his eyes. She didn’t know if he was already

Pressing her lips, she bowed her head. She didn’t want to set him off somehow.

But something else happened.

Leander pulled her to an embrace, sending her to shock.

"You shouldn’t have lusted for MY woman," he said to Evander.

Viviana didn’t know why Leander still is keeping up the front that she is his woman. There should be a reason he did this. She couldn’t figure it out why he is provoking Evander further.

Is he trying to create a scene? Why?

And then it hit her!

Ah, Leander... this selfish prick!

"F*cking son of a b*tch!" Evander shouted and raised his hand to punch Leander in the face.

However, Leander easily avoided Evander’s punch by taking a sidestep. He was calm; calmer than he ever was. He expected this reaction from his brother after all.

Seeing his mother approaching them, he intuitively covered Viviana’s head with his big hand and held her close to his chest.

Evander stumbled across unable to balance himself. He tried to grab onto Lionel, but he moved away from Evander’s path. Evander then tried to lean on the decorative vase to get a grip, but he ended up making a mess by pushing it down. He fell on the shards and hurt himself.

Viola who was about to grab Viviana’s hair saw that blood on Evander’s face and ran to him. She mumbled and cussed under her breath. As she ran to Evander, she tripped in one of the shards. Lionel held her by the arm and thanks to him she ended up not breaking her bones while she tried to help Evander.

Viviana grunted as Leander’s hold on her arm tightened as his mother almost fell down. He only relaxed after affirming that Viola was fine.

The guests wishing for the demise of the Kastello family saw the stage that was supposed to be showing the might of Peter Kastello getting reduced to a Shakespearean comedy stage and enjoyed it in their hearts.

It was comedy for them, but Peter... They all observed Peter to see how he is going to react to his grandsons fighting for marrying a woman.

Wrapping his hand around Viviana’s shoulder, Leander walked to his grandfather. "Grandpa, I..."

Viviana smirked.

He’s going to tell his grandfather that he does not want to be the don. His "marriage" with her is just an excuse. His grandfather wanted him to make connections with the Donatello family so that he will have enough support when he becomes the don.

By marrying a nobody—an orphan, Leander thinks that he will be spared from that hefty duty. He also humiliated his grandfather by creating a scene with Evander for added effects thinking that it would anger his grandfather enough to remove him from the line of succession.

Oh, naïve...

She didn’t think this little scene is going to change Peter’s mind. Leander is the only viable heir he has left. How will he let Leander to his devices?

So what? Leander signed his name with her. She’s known that divorces are not an option in mafia families. But marriages become invalid if one of the parties who signed the contract is dead.

Peter is not going to let her live for long.

She fisted her hands.

"My grandson!" Peter turned to the guests who were waiting for his words.

Viviana too observed Peter. Although he was hiding his anger and shame to some extent, his face turned stoic as pride bloomed in his face and his tone was ecstatic.

Leander let go of her and tried to step closer to his grandfather. He didn’t want his grandfather to make a rash decision.