
A New Mission
"I thought you lived in London?"
Emma said as she looked at William in shock. He had expected that William would take him to London because of his current residence, but he was surprised that William brought him to Italy and that too...
Back to the same house he had left a few years ago ....
Home that holds memories of past Cruelty and misery of a person .....
The house whose walls still echoed with sobs and cries....
A house that always yearns to see the love of two souls but only bears witness to their hatred ......
But it is also important because it is the epitome of one's crazy love and unfaithfulness....
And it will be a place that will start a new journey but with a happy ending?
It all goes back to the starting point. William grinned when he saw Emma's petrified face. All those haughty and terrifying memories re-emerged in his mind as he stared at the mansion in horror. Emma becomes moody as memories of the past begin to flood her mind and make her eyes tear up.
William looked at his teary eyes. He grinned but deep in his heart he felt hurt. He sighed in frustration as he could not allow himself to melt from his tears. At least that's what he promised himself. He quickly grabbed Emma's wrist and dragged her into the house violently. Emma flinched and began to pull her hand from her tight grip.
The two of them walked into the living room as Emma pulled her hand violently and shouted.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING? STAY-AT-"
He stopped halfway when his gaze was fixed on a woman with a sexy figure standing with her hands crossed over her chest. She's very pretty.
She is none other than Katherine.
"Well, look who we meet here?"
Katherine spoke while looking at Emma. Emma looked at him confused.
"How do you know me and who you are?"
Emma asked while looking at Katherine's back. Katherine grinned but before she could answer, a deep hoarse voice echoed within the room and shocked Emma.
"He's my girlfriend"
Emma immediately turned around and looked at William who was standing at the entrance with his hands tugging at his pants pocket. He remained fixated on the spot as he was struck by heavy shock. William grinned and glanced at Katherine who was staring at him. He poked his inner cheek with his tongue while cursing it inwardly. Katherine then shook her hips sexyly and approached her. He wrapped his arms around her neck and pulled her closer.
"Darling, I waited for you like in hell. Where have you been?"
He whined while curled up in his chest. William also wrapped his long hand around his tiny waist and pulled it closer.
"Sorry baby, I just got caught up in a useless affair, but don't worry, I'll make it up to you"
She spoke in a seductive tone while stroking her waist gently.
However they are both shocked when Emma suddenly releases Katherine from her grasp violently and pushes her backwards in full force. Katherine was unable to maintain her balance and kissed the floor. William turned his gaze towards Emma and found Emma glaring at her.
"What the fuck?"
He asked in a calm tone that only ignited the anger of the young lady standing in front of him.
By now everyone was already gathered inside the living room, ready to cheer watching the fight that was about to begin in a few seconds. Noah looked at Katherine who stood up with difficulty and stared pouting at William who did not bother to help him. His lips curved into a smile as he controlled himself not to laugh.
"I should have asked you the same question, Mr. Knight"
Emma spit in anger. Everyone in the room was astonished at the sudden change in his attitude, but became shocked when he saw William ridiculing him.
"Then why? Do I need permission for that?"
William snaps. Emma grinned and crossed her arms in front of her chest.
"Why? Isn't it obvious because I'm your wife"
Katherine clenched her fists tightly and shouted at him
"Now do you remember that you are his wife huh? ThenĀ
why-"
She was unable to finish it because Emma raised her index finger which signified that she would keep her mouth shut.
"I'm talking to my husband instead of you, so shut up and get out of here, right now!!"
The woman growled. Noah looked at her in shock as this was something no one had ever expected, especially by the shy and innocent Emma. On the other hand, Antonio smiled because he liked the way Emma showed his arrogant face.
Katherine looked at Emma with flaming eyes and ran to attack her. He raised his hand to hit her, but Emma quickly caught his hand in the air and twisted it. Katherine whined in pain. He tries to break free when Emma pushes him back to the ground and goes back to greet the motherland.
"WHAT THE FUCK!!"
Katherine shouted in anger. Emma grinned and turned her eyes to William who was watching the entire drama quietly.
"Emma?"
Emma froze in place. His breath was wheezing as a familiar soft voice echoed in his ears. He turned and looked ....
"Jennie?"
His whisper while looking at him in shock. Jennifer looked down embarrassed as she did not have the courage to look into her eyes. Emma looked at him sadly. Tears gathered in the corner of her eyes, but she blinked her eyes and scoffed.
"So, isn't it just me cheating?"
Emma said in a mocking tone and turned around. He then looked at William who continued to stare at him blankly.
"Now even William. Now what are you going to say about me when you have a squad full of liars?"
He's laughing a little. William then took a step forward and looked at her sharply.
"They're not liars, Emma, they're my best friends. My trustworthy and victorious army"
He spoke calmly while looking at her. Emma scoffs.
"Win? Pfft, don't make me laugh William. I see the type of person you recruit in your army who can't even fight an ordinary woman. And please, I don't mention loyalty to those whose jobs are just smoking and mirroring"
He spoke while looking at Noah. Noah clenched his fists tightly.
"Don't you dare underestimate me, huh? You have nothing in front of me. I can shoot a bullet in your head right now. And besides, I think William would be grateful to me if I killed the con man, the gold-digging wife in front of him?"
He growls. Emma laughed at his words which made her blood boil even more.
"Mr Miller, I didn't even mention your name. I thought you knew who you really were. I don't blame you either and I'm not interested in your nonsense either. And stop your idea of killing me if you don't want my real husband thrown in jail like he did before"
He grinned at her while his eyes widened upon hearing her statement. It was very clear that he was talking about Vincent. Emma then looked at William but was surprised because she still had a calm expression.
"Will you tell me where I'm going or are you planning to make me stand here for the rest of the day?"
William said nothing. He looked at Jennifer. Jennifer immediately nodded and walked towards Emma.
"Emma, come with me. I'll show you the room."
Emma stared at him for a while making him nervous. He then nodded briefly and then the two of them left.
William watched Emma as she walked upstairs. Noah riled in frustration and rushed out of the mansion. Elijah and Sebastian followed him calmly. Katherine looked at William but she did not even glance at him at all making him growl. He stomped his feet and left the place furiously.
Antonio looked at William who looked dreamy. He approached.
"William's? Are you all right?"
Antonio was not happy to see William's calm expression as his calmness was a sign of serious danger.
However he became surprised when William let out a long sigh before speaking in a hoarse voice while staring in the direction where Emma had gone.
"Something is suspicious."
*****
Emma went into the room and observed her surroundings. Jennifer looked at him and tried to melt the atmosphere.
"How are you, Y-"
"You can go now"
Jennifer was surprised to hear her cold voice. But she was guilty of having betrayed him when Emma loved him as her sister. Tears filled his eyes. However he did not have the courage to face it so he simply nodded his head and left while closing the door quietly.
As soon as Jennifer left, Emma immediately locked the door and turned around. He immediately went into the restroom and closed the door. He pulled out his necklace.
There's a hidden camera in it.
Yeah, the necklace has a little secret camera. He immediately opened the first two buttons of his shirt and pulled out a earpiece from his bra. He clicked.
"V?"
"Emma? You okay?"
Emma heaved a sigh of relief hearing her voice while her eyes watered.
"I-I'm fine"
He quickly placed his palm on his mouth as sobs escaped from his lips.
"Hey! What was? Tell me, did something happen?"
Vincent said frantically hearing her muffled cry. More tears came out of her eyes as Emma recalled what had happened downstairs. How people humiliated him in front of William but he didn't say anything. The man who usually tore their heads apart who dared to vilify his love, today only listened to everyone quietly while they continued to scorn him. They kept calling him a fraud, a gold digger, a j*lang woman, but William didn't say a word.
"No, everything's fine. I'm fine."
Emma reassured him while wiping her tears quickly.
"Are you sure?", Vincent asked again.
Emma quickly tries to shift the subject or she will cry.
"Alright, now you just need to keep an eye on your next move. I'm warning you Emma, don't try to explore her house because it can be dangerous. Just look at what he will do next and wait for my cue before acting. By the way, where are you now?"
"I'm in the restroom because I'm sure one hundred percent of the cameras aren't here. But V, why can't you all track down William if he's still in Italy and in his old house?"
Emma asked because she was surprised why the CIA couldn't track her down even though she was still living in her old house.
"I myself am also surprised Emma, as we have searched in Italy about a hundred times. But recently we discovered that William had access to our security team and even hacked our surveillance cameras with Noah's help. Noah was called number one for a reason. He's great at everything. But don't worry, I've learned that Leon has returned. He'll secure our hacking system back. Our whole team is working on it. For now, you have to make sure that William doesn't suspect you. And don't be afraid, we'll be watching you 24/7. But make sure no one can see this necklace and take care of yourself, okay?"
"Yes, of course. Don't worry" Emma replied gently.
"See you, I love you"
And so he ended the call. Emma held the phone in her hand in shock because this was the first time she had said "I love you" to him.
"Emma, are you there?"
Emma flinched when she heard the sound from outside. He immediately put the earpiece back into his shirt and buttoned his shirt. She cleaned her face and straightened her hair. Emma then immediately came out of the restroom and opened the door while wiping her face with a towel.
"Who are you?"
He said as he looked at the blonde in front of him.
The blonde did not answer him, but quickly pushed him into the room and locked the door. Emma became afraid of attacking her when the blonde quickly grabbed her wrist and whispered.
"Don't panic, I'm Emily Stone. I work for the CIA"
Emma looked at him in shock but slowly became a little calm. Emily took her palm out of her mouth.
"So you know me too?"
Emma asked him while he was still in a daze. Emily nodded.
"I was assigned to capture William Knight, the leader of The Scorpions. Back then I didn't know about it because the Boss didn't give much information about him but-"
He clenched his fists tightly in anger.
"But?", Emma looked at him confusedly. Emily then let out a long sigh and looked at him.
"A member of our gang betrayed us and sided with William. William then threatened me to kill Dave, our senior agent if I didn't cooperate with them. I had no other choice, so I had to"
Emily said sadly while looking down. Emma looked at him and held his hand.
"Don't be sad. You did the right thing. You don't have to feel guilty for that"
Emily smiled and hugged him. Emma returned. They immediately let go of his embrace. Emily's gaze then fell on her necklace. He grins.
"So, the CIA is watching you?"
Emma quickly looked down and nodded.
"Yes. You're working with The Scorpions now?"
Emma asked while looking at him with narrowed eyes. Emily scoffs.
"Yes, right. And become one of his gang members"
In a flash of light, Emily pulled the necklace from her neck and threw it on the floor. Before Emma had time to process the situation, Emily immediately crushed him with the tip of his heel to pieces.
"AP-", Emma was about to yell at him but Emily quickly gestured for silence. Emma frowned but she kept nodding. Emily then leaned over and collected all the pieces in her hands and went into the restroom. He immediately threw it into the pot and doused it. He locked the door and turned to look at Emma.
"Why did you do that?", Emma asked him, his tone a little firm.
"Because William has installed cameras all over the house except for the restroom. I had to show my loyalty to him, which is why I did that. But Emma, what the CIA did to you isn't right either"
Emily spat with clenched teeth while Emma looked at her in confusion.
"I'm sorry, but you don't know anything Emma. Those CIA guys are using you as a key to get information on The Scorpions. Don't you think William wouldn't know about this?"
"But Vincent told me-",
Emma tried to explain it but she directly cut it off halfway.
"What the Boss tells you doesn't matter, what matters is what William does. Do you think he doesn't know why you're here or how you might think that he won't see your locket now?"
Said Emily. Emma looked at him in shock.
"What?"
Emily nodded.
"You shouldn't be involved in all this mess. You don't know anything and I'd advise you to stay like this"
Emily spoke softly but Emma quickly shook her head strongly and glared at him.
"No, what are you saying? I promised V I'd help him catch the scorpion. William has to pay for what he's done to me and my friends."
"You don't understand Emma, they-"
Emily tries to make him understand but Emma quickly closes it while raising her palm in front of her face.
Emma asked him again. Emily nodded. Suddenly "I know what you're trying to say that this is a CIA fight and William and I shouldn't involve myself"
"Yes" Emily answered quickly.
"And what should I do? Escape again?"
Emma asked him again. Emily nodded. Suddenly Emma started laughing which confused her.
"Why, what's going on? I'm saying this for yourself, son"
Emma then looked at him but Emily became surprised when she saw the sparkling tears in her eyes.
"Then what, keep running for the rest of my life. Emily, why don't you guys understand? William will always find out about my whereabouts and arrest me. I will never be able to live quietly. I'm tired of all this. So, I better help the CIA catch him. I don't care about him anymore. I just want to live for myself. When he doesn't care about me, why should I care about him? After all this drama, I will go away from everyone and live as I want. But I can't do that right now. You said William was far superior to everyone. So, the only way out is to catch him"
Emily nodded at his words.
"But don't you love each other?"
Emma smiled sadly.
"There is no love between us. It's just an obsession. Psychotic obsession. He's crazy about me but I understand that he's even crazier how to beat the CIA, especially V. The CIA didn't use me as a key, William used me as a key. He would do anything to defeat the CIA even if he had to hurt me. He never loved me. I don't know what happened between Vincent and him, why William hated him. I don't know why V helped me but I will always support him.
Emily looked at him in shock.
"But why did you choose Vincent over William?"
Emily spoke in frustration. Emma smiling.
"That's because he took my hand when my own family blamed me for marrying William. I always tried to make our marriage strong, so I still forgave her even though she hurt me so much. I did all this to protect my family, but still he killed Rebecca who was like my sister. He loves me very much. Rebecca always told me to stay away from William but I fell in love with him back then. But because of me, he, John and Mark are dead. I am the cause of death of all my friends. I am the cause of everyone's death. Everyone suffers because of me. So, shouldn't I avenge their deaths or forget everything and live with the person who brutally murdered them?"
She cried. Emily's gaze softened as she patted his back to calm him down.
"But why are you supporting Vincent? I mean you two don't love each other"
Emma wiped her tears and looked at him.
"Love doesn't just mean Emily's skinship. Love is a strong bond that connects two souls who promise to take care of and support each other even in the worst of situations. Vincent and I have that kind of bond. During our four years of marriage, she never forced me nor did she ever try to touch me inappropriately, and that was without my permission. He also never snapped and never got angry with my sullen mood. I never gave her love and attention as a wife but she also never complained. He always said that we were friends and we would keep this relationship just like this. I always felt myself so safe and comfortable around her, but on the other side with William, I always felt tears welling up in her eyes. After listening to his fear. He always hit me and forced me. I was too scared of him. I went crazy. He says this is love but who hurt the one you love?"
Emma said in a broken voice. He then looked at Emily with tears in his eyes. After listening to her patiently, Emily slowly patted her back and smiled.
"You're right, Emma. Flowers like you should be loved, not to be destroyed. You must belong to someone who truly loves you and will not hurt you. Do what you want to do. I will always support you. But Emma, the path you choose to walk will be full of thorns. Are you sure you want to do this? It's never too late. You can change your decision right now, no one will judge"
He spoke while looking at her anxiously but Emma holding his hand reassured him.
"I've decided and I won't back down this time"
Emily is worried because Emma herself is flying in danger. She is scared because Emma knows the old William who is undoubtedly dangerous and a psychopathic lover but still, she cares for him. Yet the William he had seen and had analyzed was full of spleens and could do anything to quench his thirst for vengeance.
But Emily smiled because she didn't want to make him worry more and just nodded.
But they both don't know .....
William watched everything from his laptop with red eyes and clenched jaws.
Yeah, she had a camera installed in Emma's bathroom because she already knew that Emma was up to something.
~ Flashbacks
"Let's go"
William spoke while holding Emma's hand.
Emma turned around and looked at Vincent with teary eyes. He grinned at her. He grinned back and then turned forward.
While the two of them were talking to each other through eye gazes, William saw everything from the glass door. He glanced at Emma only to see her looking down while smiling to herself. William did not say anything and the two of them slowly walked out of the house.
End of Flashback ~
William knows that Vincent has sent him here to get information about him and his gang. He clenched his fists tightly in anger not because of the CIA but because of the fact that after a complete failure they now use Emma to capture him. She is happy to see the new Emma, but all her happiness fades once she sees her affection for Vincent.
William grinned menacingly while staring at the screen with dark eyes.
"I agree I've hurt you too much, Emma, but I'll never let you go. Call me weird, call me a psychopath but still I can't let you go. Again, this many years of separation has only increased my madness towards you tenfold. You must know too much about me, the naive Emma, but you forgot ....
I don't like to share what's mine."