Chapter 12

Chapter 12

*ROME, ITALY*

Jacob arrived in front of Alessandro Micheal's Mansion, One of the biggest Mansion in the city.

Alessandro Micheal, a well known Mafia lord in Rome and a business partner of Grey Hennessy was already waiting for Jacob who was escorted in by Alessandro's men with his own bodyguards following him behind and Enzo firmly sticking to his side.

As they approached the meeting room, the bodyguards stopped at the door all getting into different space to guard the room in case of any danger which could threaten Jacob but only Enzo was allowed to enter with him, holding the small suitcase which contains the goods.

Alessandro welcomed him with a smile and offered him a seat "Jacob Grey Hennessy, what an honor to have you here"

Jacob returned the smile with a little smirk and removed his sunglasses "I heard you were upset your goods arrival was delayed so I had no other option than to bring them here myself"

"It's really so delightful to see you are alive and well, when you disappeared three years ago, a lot of people assumed you were dead and a Funeral was even held for you" Alessandro said, his gaze glued on Jacob who had a puzzled look on his face

"Funeral?" Jacob arched his brow and tilt his head to look at Enzo who immediately looked away.

A funeral was held for him and he did not know about it, Enzo himself did not tell him anything about it.

He just had to come hear it in Rome?

Alessandro noticed the puzzled look on his face and leaned his back on the couch, playing with the rings on his fingers "I guess you didn't know about it. It seems your family really wanted you dead"

Jacob immediately hid the confused look on his face as he came to realize that Alessandro could find a weakness him and start using that against him. He smiled and took a sip from the wine he was offered.

Who else would have held a funeral for him knowing fully well he is alive if not Lilian, that Sly stepmother. She must have convinced his father.

Alessandro gave his men a signal as they took the suitcase from Enzo and placed it on the table, in attempt to check if everything was intact.

Once he noticed everything was good, Alessandro grinned and ordered his men to take it away "Grey is a good business partner, I guess you took after him"

Jacob just answered with a faint smile. He had such a cold expression so Alessandro was not willing to drag on their conversation. 

"Well then, I....." He was cut off by the sound of his 21 years old daughter banging in.

"Father" Juliet called, looking furious "I told you so many times I am not going to china. Why should I go to China? You know I don't like that Chen Wang of a guy, he's always rude anytime we are making a deal and..." She suddenly paused when she noticed the handsome looking gentleman sitting with her father

Alessandro immediately gave Jacob an apologizing look and turned to Juliet "Juliet, where are your manners? I told you many times not to barge in when I have a visitor" he scolded

"Christ! Father, your Visitor is exceptionally handsome today" she tucked her hair behind her ear, a very silly way of flirting but Jacob won't even stare a glance at her.

He knows her well.

Juliet Micheal, A mafia princess who thinks the world revolves around her. Her father placed her in charge of doing business with mostly Asians so spends most of her time in Asian countries, she got back from Hong Kong a month ago and the business didn't go well as she shot a mafia dead because he was not being polite to her.

She is callous and Sly, not a type of Lady Jacob would want to befriend

"By the way, you look so familiar" she took a closer look and gushed on seeing his face up close "Oh my goodness, you are Jacob Grey Hennessy"

"You know him?" Alessandro threw his head back in surprise 

"Of course, he is kinda popular among the young mafias" she squealed happily and stretched out her hand for an handshake

"Hi, I am Juliet Micheal, nice to...."

"If we are done with this conversation, I will take my leave now" Jacob stood up adjusting his suit, and shunning her completely.

"You will be in Italy for a while, right?" Alessandro also stood up in attempt to escort him out "Let's have dinner together some other time"

Jacob put back on his sunglasses and bowed slightly before walking out of the room.

Once he was out of the room, Juliet ran her fingers through her hair and scoffed "Father, that guy ignored me"

"Just let him be, He is the son of Grey Hennessy, getting on his bad side won't be a great idea"

"But getting on his good side would be a good idea, right?" Juliet had a sneer on her face "Father, I think I like that guy. I want him" she bit her lower lips lustfully

Alessandro waved his hand and sighed "Don't even think about it, that young guy is married"

"Geez Dad" Juliet suddenly pouted and linked her arms with her father's "Him being married does not stop me from getting him, right? I know you can make it possible"

Alessandro disengaged their arms and sucked in his teeth "What are you talking about? You want me to tell him to divorce with his wife so he can get married to you?"

"C'mon Dad" Juliet whined "You always find a way, help me this time also" she gave him a puppy eyes.

Alessandro became mute while staring at her and a smile appeared on Juliet's face knowing fully well all her whining worked on her Father. 

Now she just have to patiently wait for some miracle to open.

At a 5 Star hotel in Rome, Jacob was in his Vvip room sipping a cup of wine and staring through the window, looking all sad and depressed when Enzo entered.

This time Enzo did not enter as a right hand man but as his best friend.

He came in with five cans of beer and snacks all stucked up in his arm

"What is this?" Jacob had a smuggled expression on 

"Refreshments of course" Enzo snickered, putting everything on the glass table in the room

Jacob dropped his cup of wine on the table and sighed shallowly "Enzo, why would you bring this stuffs inside an hotel room? Don't tell me you asked one of the staffs to get it for you" He asked but Enzo coughed and tilted his head to another direction and that gave him his answer

"So you did"

"C'mon Jacob. It's been a while since we had junks like this" 

"That's not true. I ate junks for three years, I can count the number of times I ate good food" Jacob was direct

"You didn't have to spell it out to me" Enzo rolled his eyes "That would not have happened if you didn't decide to live a different life" he nagged.

"You always find a way to win an argument" Jacob clicked his tongue and took a can of beer, he opened it and stole a glance at Enzo who has been grinning from ear to ear "You look so happy, I wonder why"

"Jacob, this is your first mission after three years and you succeeded without a goddamn fool trying to stop you, of course I am so happy" Enzo also opened a can of beer and gulped it down happily.

Jacob finally understood the reason why he was happy but he was indifferent about the situation, he seems to have a lot on his mind than that.

Of course, him succeeding to give Alessandro the goods was an achievement.

Knowing Mason personality, he would have tried to stop him

"Is anything wrong, young master?" Enzo came back to his right hand man mode on noticing the pale look on Jacob's face "Does the beer taste bad?" He sniffed his own beer to be sure that is not the reason why Jacob was down.

Jacob sighed again and put his hands in his pocket, staring through the window "Enzo, I always thought we are friends who does not keep secret from each other"

"Young master, did I do something wrong?" Enzo's voice faded

"Why didn't you tell me my father held a Funeral for me?"

"I am so sorry young master, he threatened me not to say a word to you about it"

"He threatened you?" Jacob scoffed "Who exactly do you work for Enzo, My Father or..."

Enzo immediately bowed apologetically "I only work for you young master. I had no other option than to keep it from you because....."

"Even if you were threatened, you could have told me and I would understand!" Jacob yelled at him but held his breath when he noticed the shock on Enzo's face.

This would be the first time he would be getting mad at Enzo in years

He shut his eyes in regret as he recalled yelling at Amber before leaving for Rome.

Why does he keep getting mad at the people who chose to stay by his side?

"I..I am sorry for yelling at you" he let out a deep breath and patted Enzo on the shoulder "I have never for once doubted your loyalty, I just..." His voice trailed off

"I understand how you feel , young master" Enzo said.

He did not know how to say it directly to Jacob but Enzo knew his young master is a smart one and would have understood the situation.

And of course, Jacob did not disappoint him

"The fact that a funeral was held just because I went missing means my whole family wants me dead, including my.... Father" He clenched his fist

He understands why Lilian and his step brother would want him dead but how could a father do this to his own son?

 "Enzo"

"Young master" Enzo replied

"I think the real war just began. We are heading back to New York tomorrow morning" He said and Enzo replied with a nod.