Chapter 10 - The Dawn of a New Empire
Exactly one entire year had passed since the violent, horrific night the Romanov syndicate was permanently destroyed.
The sprawling, luxurious Vitelli estate was completely unrecognizable, utterly transformed by the joyful, chaotic sounds of a real, happy family.
Marco stood comfortably on the sweeping back patio, wearing a simple linen shirt and jeans, looking incredibly healthy and completely at peace.
He had aggressively spent the last twelve months entirely dismantling his violent criminal empire, completely transferring his massive wealth into legitimate, highly legal businesses.
He had violently purged the dangerous elements from his life, entirely refusing to let a single drop of mafia blood touch the family he loved.
Leo was currently running happily across the massive green lawn, chasing a wildly energetic golden retriever puppy they had recently adopted.
The little boy had not needed his emergency asthma medicine in over six months, completely thriving in the clean air and loving environment.
Jenny walked quietly out onto the patio, wrapping her arms securely around Marco’s broad waist from behind and resting her head against his strong back.
“The charitable foundation just completely approved the new funding for the children’s hospital,” Jenny murmured softly, kissing his warm shoulder.
“They are officially naming the new respiratory wing after your mother.”
Marco turned around slowly, a profound, incredibly beautiful smile completely lighting up his handsome face.
He gently pulled Jenny tightly against his chest, entirely overwhelmed by the massive, miraculous life they had successfully built together.
“You completely saved my soul, Jenny,” Marco whispered deeply, resting his forehead gently against hers in the warm sunlight.
“I was entirely drowning in a horrific ocean of blood and money, and you completely pulled me out with a cracked blue phone.”
He slowly reached into his pocket and pulled out a simple, incredibly elegant velvet box.
He did not drop to one knee, but he looked deeply into her beautiful eyes with absolute, unwavering devotion and pure love.
“I am completely done being a king of the shadows, Jenny,” Marco promised softly, opening the box to reveal a stunning, flawless diamond ring.
“I just want to be a husband, a father, and a deeply good man.”
Jenny smiled through her happy, joyful tears, entirely abandoning all her lingering fears as she threw her arms fiercely around his neck.
“Yes, Marco,” Jenny cried happily, completely sealing her absolute promise with a deep, passionate kiss.
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The terrifying mafia boss who had ruled the city through fear had completely disappeared forever.
In his place stood a fiercely devoted father, completely ready to spend the rest of his long, beautiful life protecting the only treasures that actually mattered.
