The Mafia & The Billionaire

Alex’s POV

“Call Enzo,” Serene replied,

“He’s on his way. I already called him on my way here,” Hamilton replied. Just how great are her people working for her? I can’t believe he already knew what she would tell him even before he reported. And just as he said, Enzo came.

“Boss,” he greeted as he and Hamilton took their seats after Serene motioned them.

“Begin,”

“Juancho Madrid is Mr. Selendro Madrid’s nephew who died many years ago. And Mr. Madrid is the silent owner of the multi-billion companies that cater to construction, instant goods, banking, and mining.”

“Are you talking about the daMassereS Group?” I asked.

“Yes, Sir, and you know how huge that company is,” Hamilton replied, to which I nodded.

“Why do I need to know about that man, and why do I need to care about his wealth?” Serene asks impatiently.

“We found out that he was after the old man’s wealth and was trying his best to get his hands on his uncle’s businesses,” Hamilton answered.

“As far as I know, Juancho is not poor either. Where does he need his uncle’s money?”

I sighed and said, “Why are you so innocent, honey? The more money you have, the more powerful you become. Why do you think wealthy and influential people want to be wealthier than they already are today? You, of all people, should know that.”

“What my enemies and I are fighting for are territories,” she replied, creasing her forehead.

“In which you need money to win.”

“I didn’t realize that he’s greedy. I mean, he’s sweet and very thoughtful when we’re together,” she replied, making me crease my forehead.

“Sweet and thoughtful, huh?” I asked, raising a brow, but she ignored me.

“Then we shouldn’t trust him. Greedy people know no reason, friends or allies,” she said.

“Definitely. We also found out that his uncle’s death was very unusual.”

“How so?”

“Mr. Madrid was on a personal trip in this country, more specifically, in La Pisina Region, before he returned to Country Z, where his business is.”NôvelDrama.Org © content.

“What’s unusual about that? Can you talk faster?” I laughed, seeing how annoyed she was, and poor Hamilton couldn’t help but scratch his head.

“You keep on asking, boss,” Enzo said, shaking his head.

“Fine, just speed up the storytelling.” I finally confirmed that my wife is really impatient.

“Mr. Madrid was supposed to go back to his country a month later, but someone called him to return earlier. And I think it was Juancho. He’s the only relative close to the old man. And upon arrival at the airport, someone fetched him and met with an accident.”

“Find out what Mr. Madrid did in La Pisina. I don’t care about their money dispute; I only want to know Juancho’s motive for getting close to me.” It sounded like a strict command, and she felt something was wrong.

“Honey, what if you are somehow related to Mr. Madrid?” I asked, making Hamilton and Enzo look at me. “That’s all I can think of unless he wants to become the leader of your organization. But he’s greedy, so I think it was more about the money.”

“Sir Alex has a point.” I looked at Enzo, and he was very serious. He must have been thinking about it as well.

“I agree,” Hamilton seconded the motion.

“Why don’t you make him your boss as well?” Serene asked, annoyed, which made me laugh.

“He’s your husband, so it’s the same-just like grandma to grandpa,” Enzo replied.

“I need a result in three days,” my wife said, raising a brow.

“Copy boss.” The two men replied in unison before they got up and left us alone.

Serene is very strict but thoughtful with her people. Now I understand why they are loyal to her and her family. Both her grandparents were as kind as her. I thought people living the life my wife had were terrible. I believe they were the kind of people who did nothing for the country or for the other people. But my wife and her organization are different.

I saw respect and adoration in the governor’s eyes when we talked to him. The slight bow that people we met along the way gave her was pure and with the utmost respect as well. I am proud of how Serene and her family supported the government despite how they live and how other people who don’t know them think about them.

“What are you looking at?” she asked, furrowing her brows.

“Nothing. I just thought about how much of a leader you are. I mean, you’re a woman.”

“Are you being”

“No, I’m not. What I mean is, you are a woman, and yet you managed to get your people’s respect.”

“Don’t women have the right to have that?”

“Being a woman, you deserve every man’s respect. It was your nature to become more sensible, caring, and thoughtful. But when it comes to leadership, men mostly dominate it. So, I admire women like you who are confident in what they do but manage to keep the women in them and submit to their husbands.”

“I submit to you?” she asked, confused. “When did that ever happen?”

“You had no idea? No matter how strong and independent you are, you still made me feel like a man you needed. And for me, that’s enough to love you even more,” I answered, pulling her closer and planting a light kiss at the tip of her nose. I saw her close her eyes, making me feel like Superman. Yes, it was a gentle gesture. But it was so big for a man like me who had everything.

***

Four days later, I went to the poolside and joined my wife, who was with Hamilton and Enzo. It was early in the morning, and I woke up without her by my side, and I didn’t like it. I want to see her face when I open my eyes daily.

“You’re early,” I said as I sat beside Serene, who glared at Hamilton. “What’s going on?” I asked curiously.

“I’m sorry, boss, but we didn’t have a choice,” the man replied. “I’ll take full responsibility,” he added. Whoah! What was that about?

“Make sure that Sullivan’s family is safe. I didn’t want anything to happen to them,” Serene said before looking at Enzo and continuing. “Provide them with everything they need. If needed, assign three of our best men to protect them.”

“Already on it, boss. Hamilton sent Softee with two other men to the mansion two towns away from here.”

“Someone is in danger?” I asked. If no one answered, I would turn the table upside down. Thankfully, my wife nodded in response.

“I would want to go and talk to them, but it might put them at risk of being found,” Serene said, her eyes on both men. “How’s Sullivan?”

“In our hospital and being treated by our doctors,” Hamilton answered. I was about to ask something, but two maids came in with food and put them on the table.

“Let’s eat while we discuss Mr. Madrid,” Serene said, and we started eating.

“Mr. Madrid knew Boss Rissa.” Hamilton started. The spoonful of food about to go into Serene’s mouth stopped as her mouth hung open.

“You should have let me have my first bite before you started talking.” She put her spoon down and looked at Hamilton with a raised brow after she said that.

“I’m sorry, boss. But I can’t keep it any longer. I found out about this yesterday, but I wanted to gather more information, so I waited until now,” Hamilton said apologetically.

“How did he know Serene’s mom?” I asked.

“Yeah, how?”

“Aunt Rissa stayed in La Pisina for a long time, especially when she had time. Even after giving birth to you and managing Serendipity, she would at least go there twice a year.” Enzo casually said before he took a spoonful of his food.

“What does that have to do with mom? Is going there enough reason for you to say that they know each other?”

“They stay in the same hotel room whenever they’re together,” Hamilton said in a low voice.

“Are you trying to say that my mother cheated on that bastard Lorenzo?” Serene exclaimed, and it looked like she wanted to punch Hamilton as she bawled her fist on the table.

“Boss, I am not saying that. What I mean is that they were together before Boss Rissa married Lorenzo. And after Mr. Madrid’s death, she went to La Pisina twice a year.” Hamilton explained.

“We’re thinking that you are Mr. Madrid’s daughter, and Aunt Rissa married Lorenzo, so you will have a father figure as you grow up and continue going to La Pisina during Mr. Madrid’s birthday and death anniversary,” Enzo added.

“That’s a lot of drama,” Serene said as she leaned back with her elbow on the armrest and chin on her intertwined fingers. “And my grandparents had no idea about it?”

“Definitely. Because if they do, they will see Aunt Rissa even after marrying Lorenzo.” Enzo answered.

“Why didn’t Mom tell Grandma about it?”

“That, we didn’t know,” Hamilton answered as he continued eating.

Serene quieted for a while, looking at both Hamilton and Enzo. “So, am I wealthy?” she asked, making me choke on the food I was chewing. “What? Can’t I ask that?” she asked, looking at me. “If I was Mr. Madrid’s daughter and he’s wealthy, then everything he owns is mine, and that’s enough reason for Juancho to target me, right?”

“Seems like it boss.” I nodded at what Hamilton said.

“But how will we prove that she’s Mr. Madrid’s daughter?” I asked. “Do we need to match their DNA?”

“No, if Juancho’s already on me, there’s proof. All we need to do is to find it.” Serene answered confidently. “When I say find it, I mean by hook or crook.”

“I’ll tell Hardy to continue tailing Juancho,” Hamilton said, making Serene nod.

“Hamilton and I will find the proof by hook or by crook,” Enzo added. As we continued eating, we came to an agreement.