Chapter 38

"I know what you're thinking, Nico. We've talked to her parents about that matter especially since that person still doesn't stop sending death threats to his family. He wants protection for his daughter."

I rubbed my forehead. "How old is she?"

"She's turning twenty this year."

"Don't tell her yet about the plan. When she turns twenty, then you can tell her what's been discussed. Just don't do it now because I'm still taking care of something."

My father sighed. "Is this about Elise? It's been years Nicolas. You have to stop."

"No. I won't stop until I see that Rossi in jail or dead."

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A few months passed. We had just finished our meeting when my mother called.

"Nico, I've been calling you for how many times, why did you just answer now? It's almost 8, Mr. and Mrs. Evans are coming together with your fiancèe."

I almost forgot about the dinner. Because I was so tired, I let Alfred drive me home.

When I entered the mansion I immediately saw dad and Mr. Evans.

I approached them. "This is my son, Mr. Evans."

"Nice to meet you, Sir." He shook his head. Mr. Evans smiled at me.

"You have to call me Dad from now on." The two laughed.

I left them there then went up to my room to get ready.

I was nearing the dining room when I heard their laughter. I saw Cassandra and I immediately sat down next to her.

"You were just right in time, Nico. Meet your future in-laws and your future wife."

Mom said and then I looked at her. I smirked. Is she shy or scared? I thought of something to make her more even blushed.

"I like her."

And then, suddenly she raised her head and looked at me.

How cute.

The dinner went on until they talked about our wedding.

"I wanted it to be next week."

I texted Alfred to fetch me.

"Why son?" Dad asked.

"I just want to." I answered.

"Excuse us." Then I pulled Cassandra away from them.

When we got to the lawn I could feel her shaking. I laughed softly.

"Cassandra right?" she did not answer. I smirked again.

"I'm Nicolas Andrian De Luca."

Again, she did not answer. I let out a chuckle. I admire how she reacts when I'm around near her.

Her father aranged us to get married to protect her. Her parents knew what my job was so they talked that I shouldn’t involve Cassandra because they didn’t want to ruin her life.

I can't blame them because Cassandra is their only child. And now that I found out from Alfred that Rossi was here. I should come up with plan to avoid her getting involve in my world.

"Hey. Once we get married, there are some rules that I want you to keep in your mind. First, I don't like meddler person especially about my things and anything else. Second, I don't like inquisitive, third, I don't like people who betray me or cheat. And lastly, you must follow everything I say. I don't like disobedient people because when they don't obey me, I'll fill their skulls with bullets. There's no exception to this so you're also involved. Is that clear? "

She nodded in fear. "Are we clear?"

"As clear as sun."

"Okay. Then we're good."

After that night, I became busy at work. Rossi's movements are monitored daily. And that's when I found out he was watching me.

He follows me everywhere I go.

"Fiona, how's your vacation?" Alfred asked.

We were in a bar because Fiona had just returned from her vacation. She's one of the best hacker in A team. An ex-girlfriend.

"It's one of the best vacations I've ever had because I can't see your face."

Alfred and I both laughed.

"By the way Nicolas, I found out from your mother that you're getting married? So who's the unlucky girl?"

"Shut up."

Suddenly her phone rang. When she looked there she immediately looked at us alarmed. "He's here."

That’s always been what we do. Everywhere I go I know Rossi is just behind me watching.

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Fiona said that Rossi had returned to Sicily so the days that followed were good because I was with Cassandra. I smile when I remember her disgusted and frowning face.

There is only one thing that irritates me and that is when I hear that the son of an enemy of mine is with him.

That fucking Flynn.

But my annoyance disappears when I see the engagement ring on her hand.

When Rossi returned I immediately left the mansion. I went straight to the office.

"Nico, come with me to buy medicine." Fiona's head popped out of the door.

"You're sick?"

She Shake her head. "It was your fucktard friend."

"Alfred?" she nodded.

"Why do I have to come with you?"

"Ryan's downstairs."

My forehead furrowed. "You're ex?"

"I'm getting annoyed with his face. I said I'm not like before and I keep him pushing but that thick head is a piece of shit."

"Okay okay."

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I didn't get out of the car and just waited for her in the car. I saw Rossi's car. This one doesn’t really stop.

"I'm sorry I took so long because I don't know what medicine to buy."

"Your ex is behind us and Rossi is in front."

Fiona immediately draws near me and kissed me on the side of my lips.

When she let go she immediately opened the window and spat. I looked at her dumbfounded. I just shook my head and start the car then leave there.

"I can't. I really hate when I kiss a guy." she said.

"I think it works, you're ex doesn't follow us."

She even laughed.

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Before the wedding took place we had already planned. We are all here except Cassandra. No one should know that Cassandra is going to marry me so they talk to Fiona. They want her help.

She refused several times but Mr. Evans talked to her in a serious way and then she agrees with him.

The wedding took place. I couldn’t look at Cassandra in the eyes when she got out of the room where she had changed.

When I heard her voice earlier and how she wondered I couldn’t stand it. It's like my heart is being squeezed. I do not understand what I'm feeling. I wanted to protest but I couldn’t. I wanted to feel sorry for her and tell her everything but it seemed like something was holding me back.

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"You can't always be like this, Mr. De Luca!" The old man shouted.

We were in the conference room with the bosses of la familia.

"You can't put your emotions first! Your wife can't be an obstacle to your work! Pull yourself together Mr. De Luca. If you don't want anything bad to happen to your wife, do your job well!"

I don't know how they found out who my wife really is. I know most here are angry with the Evans family.

Mr. Evans was also a boss of la familia back then. I don’t know what made him leave the organization.

I tried everything to avoid Cassandra especially when I found out that a rat had entered my empire. Maybe, it was a spy from one of the bosses of la familia.

That’s when I started to suspect. I did my best to find out. Fiona was the one I expected to investigate.

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Rossi followed me here in Milan added even more to my frustration.

I don't care anymore of what happened I brought Cassandra to my office not minding Rossi that he's still following me. I just want to make sure that Cassandra is safe with me.

Fiona came in panting. "The bosses of la familia are downstairs. They're getting up here."

My eyes widened. "Go to my office Cassandra is there, hide her so they can't see her."

She left immediately. But it was only a few minutes before she returned.

"I'm sorry, I was acting too much so she left suddenly. But don't worry, he's just in a cafè shop with a bodyguard on duty. I'm sorry, I went to far."

I just nodded.

"It was fun talking to your wife. I like her guts." she said while smiling.

"Back off."

She Just laughed.

That same day I received bad news. Cassandra had an accident.

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