Chapter 50

Jessica's POV

I took a ship from my tea when Luciano opened his mouth to let out his thoughts and the conversation went on and on as both of us tried to convince each other.

"As much as we both are competing with each other, we know that it's a win-win situation. I didn't ask for the alliance because I was uncertain about the victory. Hell, I've always ranked first and I would gladly put that little piece of shit in his place but I wanted more than that. I didn't just want to put him in his own place but I wanted to join hands with you to give a fatal blow to make him feel wish he was never born."

"Yes, I have alot of resources, weapons, money, you name it. But that's barely enough when Will has almost half of the world's mafias working for him. I can barely take them down when all of them join hands so I wanted to ask for your hand this time. I really hate the idea of having to form an alliance with any other mafias but I thought since he decided to declare war on both of us, why don't we join hands and let him know who's the boss?"

I could tell he was trying his best to convince me and I would be lying if he said his words didn't tempt me. It was so tempting because I knew William was collecting more forces behind our backs because even though he might be old and have lost some of the brain cells along the way, he is smart enough to know his place.

He wouldn't just attack the two best mafias in the world if he wasn't ready to fight back. It clearly showed I would lose if I wanted revenge. Hell, I doubt Luciano can win when Will finishes conquering all the mafias out there. I was lost in my thoughts as I weighed the consequences and my indecisiveness didn't help at all.

"What's on your mind?" Luciano waited and gave me some time to think but after a few minutes of waiting, he finally urged me to make a decision.

"I know that the alliance between us is the most needed right now. But how can I trust you? As you've said, we're rivals and competitors and we both know that they never join hands or help them unless they're up for an ulterior move. Besides, let's not forget the beautiful history that happened twenty years ago." It was getting harder by the second to control my emotions but I tried my best to suppress them.

"Well, just because we're going to work as partners and become allies doesn't mean that we will trust each other. You're very wrong if you thought I will trust my back to you after signing the contract, Ms. Knight. We're only joining hands for the benefit we both need. I need it for revenge and you need it for the fame of Italian mafia."

"Given your personality, you wouldn't let people just toy with your empire for fun. We are doing the work that will benefit both of us and when everything's over, we can go back to being rivals and competitors. We're just gonna form this temporary peace between the two empires to bring down William Johnson. What do you say?" He looked at me expectantly and I couldn't bring it in me to refuse him because that was the perfect plan I could think of. A temporary relationship to get whatever we wanted and getting back to our usual self, there's no harm done maybe except little inconvenience.

"Well then, I agree. But I would like to add everything you've just said under the terms of the contract., Mr. Ivanov." I waved the file and he nodded and smiled.

"Alright then. And please do call me Luke. Also, we should get deeper into the business now, shouldn't we?" He smirked and as he snapped his fingers, two bulky men walked inside, making me stiffen and alert.

"Relax, we're partners now. I wouldn't dare to kill you when we both need each other's help." Luke chuckled and the two men passed him and I a file each. When I opened it, it was the newly revised contract for our temporary alliance. After going through all the terms, I opened my crystal pen to sign it when there was nothing wrong with the contract. Luke soon passed me his file and I signed it in the space next to where his was signed.

"I look forward to pleasant collaboration." Both of us stood up as we both shook hands with small smiles on our lips.

We talked for hours, talking about ways to bring down William. Upon talking to him for hours, I was amazed at how strategic he was and most importantly, how hot he looked when he was so focused on the matter to notice me staring at him like an idiot.

Hours later, both of us came to a conclusion that we will build a common headquarter in LA so that both chosen elites from Russian and Italian can form and team and carry out the administrative works.

Till the work is done, both of us will be living in the headquarters with the elites to carry out the thorough plan. I've decided to leave Xavier and Damon in charge while I am away to carry out all the trifle works.

It was settled that I and Luke would go on some of the missions together to spy on William and build a better foundation and knowledge about the American mafia before the final day when the hell would break lose. We decided to call that very day 'The Grand Mission'.

We weren't sure when the day would come but we didn't want to rush it because no mistake was allowed during the process. Even though no one's perfect and nothing can be perfect, I will make sure the mission succeeds with perfection.