My husband turned out to be a psychopathic Mafia

Season 2: A New Beginning

4 Years later

At CIA Headquarters, America

10:30 in the morning

Vincent's P.O.V.

"Come in"

The door opened and revealed a wavy black-haired and slim-bodied woman.

Emily Stone

Emily is a beginner, but she is a very hardworking and passionate girl. His fighting ability was truly outstanding and praiseworthy.

"Yes Agent 007, what brings you here?" He leaned towards me and spoke softly.

"Sir, we have captured the leader of the Black Lucifer. He's in a CIA cell right now" I nodded.

"What about their weapons and missiles?"

"damaged"

"Basic?"

"Istupefined"

"Their property?"

"Owned and transferred to the government bank" I smiled and nodded.

"Good work Agent 007, I'm proud of you" Emily smiled and bowed to me.

"Do you have any other news?", I stared at him sharply.

This time he didn't look at me and I know why. He shook his head to deny and looked down in shame.

"DORC!!!"

I smacked my fist into the table so hard that it jolted him. I stood up with great force which caused the chair to fall to the floor with a loud bang.

"Where, where is he? I have looked for it in every corner of the United States, in every place in Italy, in every city, district, state, city, and country in the world. Has the earth swallowed it or what?"

Emily did not say a word. He's just glued to the spot. I then took a heavy breath to calm myself down.

"Listen to Agent 007, I warn you if you fail this time. Then prepare to be demoted," I growled while glaring at him furiously.

Eyes widened. He nodded in fear. I then gave him a final look and rushed out of the room while closing the door loudly. Emily also hurriedly went outside.

End of P.O.V. Vincent

"Damn it!!"

Emily muttered in her heart. He slammed his fist into the table while glaring at the wall.

"Whoo, something's burning today"

Emily rolled her eyes in annoyance and glared at the dark brunette sitting on the sofa while grinning at him maliciously.

"Fuck Caleb"

He spit while dropping down on his chair.

"Ouch!!"

Caleb whined while putting his right hand over his heart.

"Why do you hate me so much?" He spoke with a fake crying voice while sitting in front of him.

"Because you're just a bitch, nothing else" Emily spit.

"Geez!!"

Caleb looked at him in shock. His eyes widened when he heard Emily cursing him, while Caleb simply turned his gaze away from him and focused on the screen.

"Oh God!! You really are a big mouth. By the way what's bothering our little Angel until she loses all her senses and turns into a witch?" Emily glared at him. He sneered.

"AHH! That fucking alien again!! I don't know what he wants from that guy? Why she-"

"Damn!!! Who's the man?" Caleb furrowed his brows. Emily looked at him with a look of annoyance.

"First of all, don't call me man and second of all man," Emily spoke in a very dramatic way that made her laugh.

"Okay, so who's the man?" He mocked. He glared at her.

"I don't know" He spoke while shrugging his shoulders. Caleb's eyes widened.

"Du"

Emily immediately looked at him with a sharp gaze that made him shut his mouth.

"OK, okay Miss Emily Stone Ma'am, will you help me to say what you mean by 'I don't know'?"

He asked while showing his puppy eyes which made him cringe.

"Oh my God, don't do that. I don't know who he is? The boss just showed me his picture and told me and Agent 005 to arrest him" Emily replied.

"Can you show me?", Caleb looked at her while smiling shyly.

"Cannot be. This is a secret mission. In addition, this mission shall not be notified to any other Agent. We have to keep it a secret"

Caleb nods his head like a five-year-old child, which makes Emily smile at her cuteness. But he immediately put on his cold mask and spoke in an arrogant tone.

"All right, now go. I have to do my job", he talks while working on his laptop.

"OKAY. See you, Miss Emily Sto-"

"Shut up and go"

He snarled while grinding his teeth. Caleb grinned and got up. He opened the door and left.

But suddenly he peeked out from behind the door and shouted.

"Dirty mouth!!"

"YOU"

Caleb quickly closed the door and ran away. Unknowingly a smile rose on his face. He shook his head and continued his work.

*****

Valentino Estates, United States

11:00

THE P.O.V. Emma

"This is your coffee, Emma"

"Thank you Henry"

I took the coffee and put it on the table. Henry smiled and sat down in front of me.

"Hey! Drink or this coffee will be cold" I squinted at him.

"It's really hot right now. Are you planning to make my tongue burn? I didn't know that you were planning to kill the Vice President?", I spoke and grinned at him. But to my surprise, he grinned back.

"So, what should I do? My charm has no effect on you, so I decided to kill you with a hot cappucino"

I immediately threw a pen right into his face which fortunately could be caught by him. He started laughing. I rolled my eyeballs and started working on the report.

"By the way, I'm here to tell you, hard-working lady, that we're going to have a meeting with the Miller Corporation next week and your father-in-law wants to see his son-in-law. So, you have to go Miss Valentino?", she laughed.

"okay"

I talked. Henry smiled and left the room.

Yeah, I'm married to Vincent now. I am currently working as Vice President of Valentino Plantation. I never wanted to marry Vincent but my parents forced me to move on after they found out about William. They were terrified when I told my whole story, but they were also sad because I hid it for so many years and suffered alone. Father was furious after learning of my suffering, so he ordered me to sever all my ties with William and file for divorce. I had no other choice because I saw how scared they were of my life. After a month, Vincent tells William that he has escaped.

To be honest, I also felt scared after knowing this. But this time I was afraid of my parents' lives because they were the only family I had. William has killed all my friends and this time he's going after my parents.

But Vincent came as the Guardian Angel of my life.

~ flashbacks

4 Years ago

"V I'm scared. He's gonna kill my parents" I cried. V hugged me tightly.

"Emma, don't worry. I'm there for you" He reassured me and slowly let go of his embrace. He wiped my tears with his thumb. My mother approached us and held her hand.

"If he wants to kill us, then he can, but I can't lose my daughter anymore. Please save us" he said with teary eyes. Vincent quickly held onto his shoulder and spoke softly.

"Don't worry. You are all my responsibility now. I'm not gonna let anyone hurt you"

But suddenly something made me change my mind. I grabbed her arm and turned her body towards me.

"No, I don't want anyone's help right now.I'll handle everything myself", I spoke in a stern voice. Vincent's eyes widened and looked at me in shock.

"W-What are you saying Emma?", Father spoke while looking at me in shock and fear.

"No Dad, I'm tired of running away, seeking the help of others and indirectly killing them just because of my selfishness. I'm tired of seeing people I love get hurt. William's right. I am responsible for everyone's death, for everyone's pain, so now I will face it alone. I can't let anyone get hurt because of me"

Vincent looked at me while I looked at him with teary eyes. He took a deep breath before answering me.

"OK if that's what you want, but tell me what are you going to do? We don't even know where William is. We just got information about his escape. Don't tell me you're planning to look for him?"

I laughed at his words. Vincent also laughed. But then I clasped her hand with my soft hand and spoke while looking into her eyes.

"You should teach me martial arts"

Vincent's jaw was agape because he didn't expect this.

"What are you saying?", he said as my parents looked at me with stunned faces. I then took a deep breath and spoke in a serious tone.

"Listen, I don't have the ability to be an Agent, but the least I can do is protect my family. I have to keep them safe at all costs. First, I need a stable job and can pay me better. Second, I had to learn how to defend myself. I can't count on you all the time and I don't want to depend on anyone either. I don't want to be guarded by someone. I want to be independent. I was tired of looking for help from someone, begging someone to save me. Now I want to protect myself. And for that I will do anything.I will not retract my words. I mean it"

Vincent looked at me for a few minutes and then hummed in response.

"All right, I'll help you. You can work at my dad's company if you want"

He spoke calmly as he patted my shoulder to comfort me. I smiled and nodded.

"All right"

~Next day

10:30 am

Valentino Estates, America

Vincent knocked on the door. We then go inside.

"Oh! Vincent. Who is this beautiful woman?", Mr. Valentino said as he looked at me with a frown. I bowed respectfully to him.

"I'm Emma Kni-"

I shut my mouth as soon as I realized what I had said. Vincent noticed my panicked state and quickly covered it up for me.

"He's Emma, my friend. He's looking for a job, Dad. He is highly qualified and would be a perfect fit for the position of Vice President."

My heart stopped. I looked at him in shock.

"W-Vice President?"

He nodded with a smile. I pulled the sleeve of his shirt and whispered.

"No, what's up? I just want to work as a regular employee."

"Why?"

I gasped when Mr. Valentino suddenly interjected, Vincent handed over a file containing a resume, a list of grades, and a certificate. He started checking it out. I noticed her eyes sparkling as her lips slowly curved into a smile.

"Wow!! You are truly amazing. You are the best person for this position. You have all the qualifications and skills needed for this position and I think hiring you will be a productive decision for my company"

I blushed a little embarrassed because I was so fascinated by her words. Vincent laughed and patted my head.

"You're chosen"

My eyes are full of joy. I was very happy and Vincent hugged me happily.

"Congratulations"

Tears of joy flowed down my cheeks as I cried in her arms.

End of Flashback ~

Mr. Valentino loves me as much as his own daughter. A year later she asked me to marry Vincent. I was stunned but I couldn't turn down the offer because Vincent and his father had helped us a lot. I mean too much. I accepted it gladly even though I didn't want to but my parents were happy with Vincent and forced me to move on. I also wanted to continue my life so I approved of this proposal.

Vincent never forced me to do anything and never tried to touch me in an inappropriate way. I told him that I didn't want any kind of fetish and he accepted it.

The real reason is because events in the past have traumatized me. I started to fear the man who touched me. I would easily become panicked if I saw a man trying to approach me. This is the main reason I want to learn martial arts. If anything happens, I will be able to defend myself.

Vincent knows about this. He taught me martial arts and shooting as well. He said that I need to learn how to use a weapon. We really don't have a clue about William so if I see a threat, I can shoot and escape. I always carry a gun and a knife.

My parents loved Vincent very much. They were so proud of him. We both have a good friendship. He's actually a very nice guy.

But still ....

I don't love her.

I mean, Vincent was the one who helped me the most when I needed him the most, but still, I had no romantic affection for him.

Because my heart still beats for only one person .....

And he is...

William.

Funny, right?

The man who hurt me the most but I still can't forget him.

Vincent is the man that every girl in his life wants but still my heart never beats faster and I even feel a tingling sensation in my stomach whenever he is near me.

But I actually gave up on love.

I just live for myself now. I don't want to be in any relationship because I'm tired. Although this was a forced marriage but her parents were very kind to me. But still, I can't forget one thing. It keeps haunting me.

And that is

Eyes William ....

On the day William was shot and arrested, I saw sadness and fear in his eyes.

Sadness for leaving him

And..

Frightened as if I made the wrong decision?

I hate William myself because he killed my friends, Mark, Rebecca and John and kept me living a lie, but I still feel like something's not right.

I have tried to discuss the matter with Vincent many times about why William said that he was the one who cheated and lied on that day, but Vincent always switched the subject or changed the subject. That's why I can't build 100% trust in him.

I knew William was wrong but my heart kept bothering me that I should have seen both sides of the coin. I just trusted Vincent and left him without hearing any explanation.

But what happened already happened has happened.

No need to cry for a speck. I don't regret what I did because we were both wrong. If William had said everything in the first place, things wouldn't have turned out this way. That's why I'm keeping myself busy. Yes, I have become a workaholic woman. I worked day and night until I forgot the time. I keep myself busy with work to keep my mind away from Him.

But the more I tried, the more my heart missed him.

First love is something that cannot be forgotten or simply removed from one's life ....

Now I just wish he'd never come back. I also hope he forgets me, safe and sound wherever he is. I wish William was like that too.

Move away.

Because it's the best for us.

While ignoring unnecessary thoughts, I closed the laptop. I got up from my seat, checked myself in the mirror and headed to Mr. Valentino's office.

*****

Inside the CEO's office

I knocked on the door slowly.

"Please enter"

I turned the key and went into the room.

"Good morning, Dad"

I bowed my body and smiled at him. He retaliated.

"Yah!! There you are my daughter. I've been waiting for you. Come, sit down" I nodded and sat on the chair.

"You want to talk about something?" I asked politely. He's nodding.

"Yes, you should know about the meeting we're going to have with the Miller Corporation" I nodded.

"His meeting is next week and his place is in London" I frowned. "London?"

"Why do they want to do it in London?

"But Dad, I heard their headquarters are in Italy. Then why did they arrange a meeting in London?"

"Yes, I'm also confused like you, so I asked their executive director, Mr. Russell. He told me that Mr. Miller's business partner would also be part of this project. He is a rich and dynamic businessman in London. I don't know his name but I've heard of his company. And you know, he offered our company a giant offer of 50 million dollars just for this project. Isn't this a big deal?"

My jaw gaped. My eyes were completely out of place as I stared at him in shock.

'But is there anything suspicious? Why would a business magnate like that offer our company a deal this big without knowing about us?

"But Father, why did they invest such a large amount of funds for this project. I mean, the project was based on a collaboration between Miller Corporation and Valentino Estates and also to open a new clothing brand. We don't need that much money for that.

He frowned as if he felt disappointed by my words. But I'm just telling the truth.

'Who invested 50 million dollars just for a clothing brand? We will not sell dresses or dresses studded with diamonds or pearls. We are not going to launch a Lamborghini or a Royal Royce. We're not going to open a luxury hotel or a palace, so why would he offer that kind of money?

"What did you say Emma? Do you know how much this deal means to me? I also want our company to reach the pinnacle of success and become a thriving company in the United States. You know with this deal we can invest in a lot of companies. We can open our own clothing brand and for you, we can open a new showroom and launch exotic cars. I know you're an engineer but you keep working here just for the sake of your family. You have suppressed your dreams and given up just for the benefit of others. It's time for you to think about yourself"

'Well, the conversation is heading somewhere else now'

However, I still maintained my composure and smiled fakely

.

"Well Dad, if that's what you want. I'll do it"

His eyes sparkled with excitement as he chirped.

"That's my daughter. All right then. I'll give you the details later. You can go, son"

I nodded and bowed to him. I then left his office.

'Pfft!! Diplomats, thinking about my happiness? Dad, I'm not a kid anymore. You just fulfill your greed behind that fake smile and show me that you want to do that for me'

The last years of my life have taught me one thing for sure. That the world is so cruel and everyone is so selfish.

'Everything looks so fake to me right now'

Yes, it's true that Vincent's parents paid close attention to me, but I know that it's all because I've gained a lot of experience having worked at the best companies in the world. Although I only worked in the technical part of Team Corporation, but when I was at Romano Corporation, I had learned some management skills there as well. My parents have also started to care about Vincent and his family now that they have helped us a lot.

"But who is to blame?

William also never loved me because he was just obsessed. No one ever cared about me. They just use me for their happiness. I laughed sadly as tears flowed down my cheeks.

End of P.O.V. Emma

Yes, that is the reality because Emma became too lonely and desperate after all the events in the past shook her and destroyed her from within. He always blames himself for everything and that is why he works hard to make everyone, his parents, Vincent and his parents happy and satisfied. He always put a smile on his face but deep down he had become completely void.

Emma works long hours in the office and rarely communicates with others. Henry is his only friend but the others envy him. People always ridicule her because it is very difficult for them to believe that a middle-class girl could marry a handsome man and even get a job as Vice President just by flicking her finger.

Unfortunately, no one cares about him. His parents also distanced themselves from him. Emma thought they would be proud to see her daughter working this hard for them, but reality hit her like a lightning strike. They only care about Vincent and his happiness. They even forced him to start his own family when Vincent's mother told his mother that he wanted a grandchild. Emma is shocked to hear this, but Vincent covers it up by saying that his mother must be lying.

Poor Emma never understood Vincent's true intentions or rather said his true nature. Vincent looks very caring and affectionate, but Emma sees how Vincent became very angry that day when Emma told him about her mother. He did not even allow her to speak and also scolded her for accusing her mother like that.

From that day on, sweet and kind-hearted Emma turns into a workaholic woman. Although he cared about his parents, yet deep down, he was always hurt by their cold and indifferent attitude towards him. He must have moved on with his life by now.

However, as hard as he struggled, he struggled,

deep down, deep down,

there's still scars, though,

who is still bleeding, though,

And keep reminding him, though,

What is he doing right?