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Giovanni didn't wait for her approval. He grabbed her by the waist, pulling her close to him, and kissed her passionately. Isabella was taken aback by the suddenness of the kiss and the intensity of it. She tried to pull away, but Giovanni held her tightly, deepening the kiss.

Isabella's mind was in a frenzy. She didn't know how to react to Giovanni's advances. She didn't feel anything for him, but she couldn't deny the chemistry between them. She tried to push him away, but he was too strong.

Giovanni finally broke the kiss and looked at Isabella, his eyes dark with desire. "I know this is not what you wanted, Isabella, but I promise to make you happy. Just give me a chance."

Isabella didn't know what to say. She was confused and overwhelmed by her emotions. She knew she had made a mistake by agreeing to marry Giovanni, but it was too late to turn back now.

The wedding ceremony ended, and Giovanni and Isabella were officially husband and wife. As they walked down the aisle together,