The Mafia & The Billionaire

Alex’s POV

My presence and teasing clearly affected Serene. I wanted our marriage to work. That’s why I will try to do everything necessary to make her stay. I don’t know why I had the feeling that she was trying to distance herself from me and would leave in no time. I didn’t want that kind of marriage.

I got home earlier than usual because I wanted to talk to her, as I had already decided to move into my mansion in The Grand Villas. It was an exclusive subdivision that only the wealthiest could afford. It was as the name stated, so it was secured, and the privacy was tight. I can see how close Enzo and Serene are, even if they are not talking, so I made this decision. To prevent them from coming in and out of my wife’s life. But I don’t think it will happen, even in the distant future.

I know when she left because of Patt, but seeing her leave looking like that made me think that she was not going to meet Enzo just to scold him. I waited for her to come home, and when she did, she was so out of her mind that she didn’t notice me following her to our bedroom. I don’t know what happened, but she looks troubled, angry, and as if thinking about something bad.

The clothes that she was wearing were a typical long-sleeve blouse and slacks. She was very simple, unlike any other woman who spends most of their time trying to make themselves appear beautiful. I drew her attention by asking her to stop undressing. The response I got from her was unexpected, and I started to think that arguments between us were about to start.

But she was so calm and collected that, even if I indirectly accused her of something, she would only explain herself. That’s when I knew that she was not the type of person to lie or say made-up stories. She was telling me things without batting an eye, and I believed her.

I informed her about moving out, and it was fine with her. I may have just overthought it, but at least now it was clear to her. I got worried for a moment when she told me that she was planning on leaving after we got what we wanted from our marriage. I knew that she was not going to ask for any compensation because, judging from the men surrounding her, she appeared to be someone important to them.

Moving on to the mansion, I never saw the excitement on her face. It was as though it was just an ordinary thing that she had gotten used to. Three of our maids were from our old mansion, and I could see that she wasn’t paying much attention to them. “How do you like the house?” I asked her. I had no intention to brag, but I wanted to know her thoughts about the house. She was making me feel that she was hard and difficult to please.

“Fine,” she replied nonchalantly, and I was in awe. How could she say it that way? If she were any other woman, she would be all smiles and feel proud and great. “I am Serene, not just any other woman. You don’t have to please me with something like this. There is only one thing that can please me, and you are not the one who can give it to me,” she said after, as though she could read my thoughts.

“And what is that thing that can please you? You never know; I might give it to you.” I asked her, trying to look unaffected by her indirect rejection. She was the only woman who told me that I couldn’t please her.

“You don’t have to know; I was already looking for him, and if I am lucky, I will find him soon.” She replied, and I looked at her in disbelief. She was telling me that she was looking for a man who could please her, and who happened to be the only one who could do that for her. What exactly was it that could please her? And who the hell is that man she was looking for?

Our conversation about that ended, and I admit that I was defeated. I didn’t make her admit what she wanted. Living in the penthouse was convenient for me when it came to work. But I had to think about my future family as well.

A week later, Lawrence, my friend, and the head of my legal council called and told me that the case about the physical injury that Serene’s stepmother and stepsister filed against her was going to start the hearing.

“What do you think about it?” I asked him.

“Well, with the medical records that the complainant had submitted, Mavie did indeed have an injury to her head. I don’t think that your wife will be able to get away with it. They had a good lawyer, and you know that I don’t bribe,” he said.

“Yeah,”

“But judging by the look of your wife, I don’t think that she will get herself in trouble just like that,” he added.

“What do you mean?”

“She challenged the complainant to file the case. Mavie initially stated that she was only pursuing the case to teach her a lesson, but your wife’s response encouraged them to continue filing. That’s why I wanted to take this case. I have sent to your office a copy of the complaint as well as their evidence. Make sure that your wife sees it,” he said, and I smiled.

Lawrence was not the type to accept just any case. He must have been intrigued by Serene. “OK, thank you,” I said, and we ended our call. Just in time, here comes Von with an envelope in his hand. I lent out my hand to receive it when he handed it to me.

“How was your investigation of my wife going?” I inquired as I retrieved the files from the envelope and began to read them.

“We need a little more time. We can’t seem to find anything other than information about her father. Everything about her mother and grandparents was vague,” he replied. It appears that my wife is very mysterious. I gave him a nod and motioned for him to take his leave, then I started reading the complaint.

Just as Lawrence said, Serene is on the losing end. Mavie was at the party, so we can use that as evidence for her claim. How did an injured person manage to attend that party? But I did have a feeling that there was more to this. I took my phone and called her. “Hello.” I chuckled when I heard her voice; it was beautiful. You will never think that its owner was as cold as ice.

“I received the notice of your hearing about the complaint against you,” I told her.

“Which one?” she asked, and my eyes widened.

“Do you have any other cases besides your stepmother and stepsisters?” I asked.

She casually replied, “If they found all the bodies I killed, then there’s more.” Is she serious? Is she trying to scare me? Because I am not. I was shocked, but not afraid.

“I am going to bring these home and have a look at them.” I ignored what she just said.

“OK,” she said and hung up. She was like that, and it started to thrill me.

I finished everything at work and went home, looking forward to seeing her. I was about to get onto the stairs when I heard someone yelling in the dining area, so I decided to go and check.

“You think that Master Alex will have you here for a long time? The only woman who was worthy of him was Ms. Loraine, who came from a prominent family. She can cook and bake; everything that a woman should learn, she knows.” Ana said. She was the daughter of one of the oldest maidservants in our family. I wonder what Serene would say to her.

“Can she kill you?” she asked, and I saw Ana’s mouth hang open. Then Serene laughed loudly.

“I can’t kill you either,” she said, but there was no conviction. That means she was lying.

“Are you threatening me? I will make sure to tell this to Master Alex.” Ana said.

“I don’t threaten. And yes, you can tell Alex about this. However, let me tell you this: The reason you are here is for you to do all the housework. So there’s no need for your master to marry Lorraine. If I wear you, I will start to pack my things before I, the Lady of the House, tell your master to fire you,” she said, stressing her position in the mansion, and I smiled at that. I didn’t think she would need me there, so I walked up the stairs and waited for the Lady of the House to come up to our room. With that, I couldn’t help but let a smile escape from my lips.