My Revenge with The Underworld MafiaChapter 1

Lorelei P. O. V

"Court is adjourned."

Another day, another trial, another guilty verdict. It was my job, as a lawyer, to defend even the most hardened criminals, even when I knew they were guilty. But today, the weight of the case felt heavier than usual.

I was representing Mr. Burton, accused of cheating on his wife and then murdering her. He swore his innocence, but the evidence against him was overwhelming.

As I exited the courtroom, I bumped into Prosecutor Dylan Reid, the man I loathed more than words could express. He always seemed to win, always prosecuting my clients, leaving me feeling like a failure. Not a single case had I won.

I ignored him, I walked out and drove home. As I entered the house, I saw my husband, Matthew, and my young stepsister, Kourtney. They were laughing, Kourtney nestled in Matthew’s lap, watching TV. I knew they were close, but jealousy gnawed at me.

Matthew barely acknowledged me anymore, no longer greeting me with a kiss when I came home from work.

"Hi there!" I greeted them.

"Sister, you’re back!" Kourtney chirped, never moving from Matthew’s lap.