The Cheated Mafia Husband novel Chapter 1

Chapter 1

After I was reborn, I spent 13 million dollars to secure the services of Italy’s most expensive male escort.

The money was well spent; he was flawless, allowing me to experience pleasure in ways I had never imagined.

The following morning, while I rode him, a familiar man suddenly showed up.

It was my husband, Jeffrey Delacruz-a mafia boss.

He ordered his men to drag the escort out of the room, then asked coldly, “Where did he touch you?”

My mind was foggy, my voice languid and mocking. “My lips, my bosom, my thighs… Everywhere you used to like.”

Rage flickered in his eyes, and veins bulged in his neck. “Cut him into 18 pieces and feed him to the dogs.”

I stripped off my soaked clothes and walked into the bathroom. “Do whatever you want.”

In my previous life, I was married to him for seven years.

I was known as “The Scarlet Healer,” striking with deadly precision and merciless intent.

I helped him eliminate countless enemies, standing by his side as he

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rose from an illegitimate nobody to the most powerful figure in the underworld.

But after he inherited the family empire, he became obsessed with Amelia Melendez, a nurse working in the black market.

She was a “gift” sent to Jeffrey’s bed by a rival. She was sweet and innocent, untainted by the world’s cruelty.

Jeffrey took her into his private clinic, instructing her himself on medicines and syringe handling.

Then one day, I found a finalized divorce agreement in his private

safe.

When I confronted him, he only sneered, “Amelia’s too innocent for this world. Being my wife will keep her safe.

“You’re already recognized as Mrs. Delacruz, so why bother with the paperwork?”

I burst into the clinic in a fury, slapping the syringes and medicine box out of Amelia’s hands, right in front of everyone.

That night, my critically ill mother was dragged out of her hospital bed.

Right in front of me, they shattered her hands and threw her into an abandoned factory to be mauled by stray dogs.

“Geraldine, this is what you get for messing with Amelia.”

I fell to my knees, begging him to stop, but he was relentless. Mom

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passed out from the pain and never woke again.

Suddenly, I felt a warm rush between my legs, pain tearing through my abdomen, and then everything went black.

When I opened my eyes again, I was back on that day when I found out about my status change.

This time, I didn’t make a scene or confront him. I quietly sold all the rare herbs I had secretly collected and booked two plane tickets.

All I wanted was to take Mom and escape this twisted world that revolved around Jeffrey.

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finding the divorce papers, I went to the courthouse with my ID.

“Ms. Leonard, the system shows you’re divorced,” the clerk said.

Hearing that, I was finally sure that my past life was real.

The divorce was finalized on my birthday.

That day, Jeffrey was amped with work, as usual. So I booked the city’s highest

taurant and arranged for a fireworks display.

until way past midnight, and he never showed up.

dout he was busy signing some papers-completely wiping me

out of his life.

I snapped out of my thoughts. I returned to the casino, and Jeffrey’s black Maybach was parked by the entrance.

In my last life, I had run over in hysterics to confront him.

He slammed me hard into a corner, ensuring that Amelia in the passenger seat would not witness us together.

This time, I quickly stepped aside and hid in the shadows behind a column.

The car door opened, and Jeffrey got out first.

He walked around to the passenger side and opened the door himself- moving with a kind of patience and care he’d never shown before.

A young woman in a pale blue dress stepped out, nervous and out of place beside the luxury car.

It was Amelia.

Jeffrey took off his suit jacket and draped it over her thin shoulders. Then he wrapped an arm around her waist as they headed toward the casino.

“Jeff…” Amelia stopped in her tracks, looking torn. “You’re all I have now… I can’t afford to take any chances…”

Jeffrey held her closer, his voice full of confidence and tenderness I’d never heard before.

“Don’t be scared. From now on, you’re the mistress of this place. No one dares to mess with you.

“If you don’t like it here, I’ll build you a resort somewhere quiet just for you…”

The casino staff who had offered me their obsequious devotion were now bowing to Amelia, their voices loud and fawning.

“Nice to see you, Mrs. Delacruz!”

They surrounded Amelia, who looked as skittish as a frightened fawn, and walked into that flashy, evil den.

Clutching my belly, I waited until they were inside, then staggered out from the shadows.

Brushing away my tears, I was left with nothing but absolute resolve.