Beginning of Torture

Rosaline s P.O.V.

I became shocked as soon as I saw his face.

"HENRY!!!"

My heart stopped as I looked at him in horror. His face was completely bruised up. He was looking nearly dead with a black eye, busted lips and long deep cut marks on his cheeks. They were bleeding heavily and his face was all bloody and damaged.

Tears started streaming down my eyes as he was barely breathing and was looking like a corpse. I yanked my hands away from Noah and ran to him.

"OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! HENRY! HENRY! CAN YOU HEAR ME? PLEASE SAY SOMETHING!!

I yelled while shaking his body vigorously but he was still as death. I turned around and glared Xavier.

"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO WITH HIM?"

I screamed in pure rage. Xavier kept staring me with a cold face. He then shifted his gaze to Noah. Noah nodded and grabbed my hand pulling me back.

"NO, LEAVE!!"

"Shut the fuck up"

Noah growled with clenched jaw. I glared him with hatred. He glared back. Suddenly someone grabbed my chin and jerked my face. I looked up only to see Xavier glaring me.

"Sign it"

He spoke in a dark tone. I looked at him in disbelief.

"SERIOUSLY XAVIER, YOU LITERALLY KILLED AN INNOCENT JUST TO MAKE ME SIGN THIS STUPID DEAL!!! ARE YOU REALLY INSANE? DON'T YOU HAVE ANY FEELINGS OR EMOTIONS LEFT, YOU HEARTLESS BASTARD!!"

I screamed on top of my lungs. But my blood boiled more watching his unfathomable expression. He again didn't reply and nodded his head.

"Alright then"

I flinched when he threw the file on the floor. Xavier then unbuttoned his coat and opened it. My eyes widened as I saw his Titanium Gold Desert Eagle tugged in his pants. He took it out and inhaled sharply.

"Enough of this cat and mouse game. Let's end this crap and finally do it in my way so that you can fully understand that Xavier Knight is not a guy to be trifled with"

He spoke in a husky voice. I gasped in shock as he cocked his gun and turned around.

"N-No p-please"

I could hardly speak as I was so frightened. Xavier traced the tip of his gun on Henry's cheeks. His face was drooping low as he was barely conscious. My breath hitched when suddenly Xavier squeezed his face and put the gun in his mouth.

"NO XAVIER PLEASE, DON'T DO THIS PLEASE!!"

I started shouting. I was literally going out of mind. I tried to jerk Noah's hands off me but he kept tightening his grip on my hand. I wandered my eyes around and saw Antonio staring Henry coldly. His expressions were also obscure making me perplexed. I was going crazy as why they were acting like robots. It seemed as if this was normal. Xavier was about to kill an innocent person but they didn't even seem to get affected by it at all. Their vague eyes and cold faces were now getting on my nerves.

I again looked at Xavier and shouted on top of my lungs.

"PLEASE XAVIER, THIS IS BETWEEN YOU AND ME. DON'T HURT INNOCENT PEOPLE AGAIN!! I BEG YOU XAVIER, LEAVE HENRY. HE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ALL THIS. KEEP HIM OUT OF THIS MESS!! SEBASTIAN, ELIJAH, PLEASE TRY TO EXPLAIN HIM!! ANTONIO, AT LEAST YOU TRY TO MAKE HIM UNDERSTAND!! PLEASE DON'T KILL HIM XAVIER!!"

I was crying hysterically and shouting like a madwoman. A sardonic grin appeared on Xavier's lips as if my pleading voice was giving him an immense pleasure. He finally looked at me.

"Then sign it"

I was bewildered at his cold response.

'He really doesn't have a heart'

I looked at Henry who was sitting helplessly and breathing on the mercy of these monsters. My eyes were now burning and paining a lot due to so much crying. I looked down hopelessly.

"The clock is ticking Mrs. Rosaline Valentino"

Xavier said in a low tone but a clear threat was evident was from his voice. I looked up and nodded at him sadly.

"Alright I'll sign it but don't kill him please"

I begged in a cracked voice. Xavier seemed unfazed by my tears. He then shifted his gaze towards Sebastian. Sebastian nodded at him and picked up the file from the ground. He took out a pen from his pocket and approached me. Noah left my hand. I don't want to even see their faces so I snatched the pen from his hand and took the file in my hands.

I looked at the page with teary-eyes. My hands were trembling in fear as I was about to step in this hellhole.

'But does it looks like I have a choice?'

I again looked at Henry. My heart was palpitating wildly. Steams of tears were rolling down from my cheeks.

'I don't want to do this God'

My breathing was hastened up and my whole body was trembling furiously. Although I was worried for Henry but at the same time, I was scared for my life too. I didn't know that the situation will turn this much dangerous. Now I am regretting agreeing on Vincent's plan. I was well aware how much of a monster Xavier can become to achieve what he wants yet I decided to play with the devil. I had already lost my dear ones because of my stubbornness and foolishness before now I won't be able to forgive myself if Henry also gets killed because of me. He barely knows me even. I can't risk his life.

But I am scared, Xavier will kill me this time. I will again be mauled with this beast and he will trap me in his golden cage once again. I had still not forgotten his animalistic deeds and monstrous behaviour. How I almost got trapped in darkness and despair. That time Rebecca and V helped me but this time I am all alone. Who will save me from this beast's wrath?

I was about to collapse by fear until my eyes met with Xavier's blazing ones.

A chill tremor shook my entire body as soon as I saw him. He was on a warpath as he was literally shooting lasers at me through his fiery eyes. A painful groan escaped from Henry's mouth as he shoved the gun in his mouth brutally.

My heart jumped in fear. I quickly signed the papers. As soon as I signed it, Sebastian snatched the file roughly from my hand. I flinched and looked at Xavier.

"I signed it now please leave him"

I cried. Xavier smirked and removed the gun from his mouth. I sighed in relief.

"Throw him away"

He spoke in a steely voice. I looked at him in shock. Antonio nodded and they lifted Henry up by his arms.

"NO WAIT, YOU CAN'T!!"

I tried to move towards him but Noah grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the room.

I kept struggling but he dragged me all the way upstairs. I couldn't match his pace as he was walking too fast. My heels also got tripped but his strong hold on my wrist didn't let me fall. He was writhing my wrists too hard that I am sure it will leave a large bruise.

Suddenly he opened the door of a room and pushed me inside. I stumbled a bit and looked at him.

"You'll work here. This is your room. Xavier is indeed the boss but I am the underboss. He doesn’t have time to train a newbie so for the time being I will be your supervisor and head. I will assign your tasks and after completing it, it will be sent to Xavier only once I approve it. I have been given the responsibility to completely transform an unskilled Mrs. Valentino to a liable and proficient employee of Knight Empire. You have to follow all my orders or else it will be not good for you. You're not allowed to complain or shout or else I will kill you"

He spoke in a monotone while smirking at me.

Noah then went outside the room and slammed the door shut. I stood in the middle of the room dumbfounded. I don't know what to say anymore and I kept staring at the door in shock.

Slowly my knees turned wobbly and I crashed on the floor. I held my head in my palms.

"What have I done?"

*****

"Take this"

Noah toppled a pile of papers stacked together on the desk. I looked at him with a frown.

"What is this?"

I asked sternly. He grinned cynically.

"You have four hours to complete this paperwork"

My eyes widened.

"WHAT? It is around hundred. How am I gonna complete this in four hours?"

I spat. He smirked.

"Not my problem"

That's it.

I banged my fists on the table and yelled.

"DON'T YOU HAVE SOMETHING CALLED BRAIN IN YOUR THICK SKULL? YOU BLOODY, PATHETIC SCUM, WILL YOU BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THIS HUMONGOUS JUNK IN FUCKING FOUR HOURS? I BET YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO SOLVE ONE WITH YOUR PUNY FINGERS, YOU HALF-PINT ASSHOLE!!"

"SHUT UP!!"

I flinched when Noah banged his fists on the desk. He abruptly stood up from his chair. The chair landed on the ground with a loud thud. He marched towards me angrily and grabbed my elbow harshly.

"Lower down your tone bitch, I won't hesitate to slaughter your head right now. Bitches like you who keep running between one man to another using them as an umbrageous tree just to save their asses are nothing less than a bloody gold-digger whore. And you are the perfect example of it as you keep changing men like clothes"

He growled with clenched jaw. I jerked his hands and glared him fiercely.

"Look who's talking? I am not afraid of your filthy schmuck. You must be enjoying the power, don't you? But let me remind you jackass, you are also the same. At least I tried to help my husband in catching prigs like you but what did you do? You not only betrayed the uniform but also cheated with the nation. I think cops are called the saviours of justice but who will protect the citizens if they themselves side with the criminals? You should be ashamed of yourself Noah Miller, instead of arresting Xavier you are protecting him"

I spit venomous words at him while glaring him in disgust. His face turned red with anger and his eyes turned dark. I scoffed and crossed my arms over my chest.

"But why don't you share your secret with me Miller? I am sure there is no use of you going through this elaborate charade because I am well aware that you are one narcissistic bastard who just like blowing his own horns. Your inner conscience knows that Xavier is wrong but your greedy soul has devoured up your morals. Admit it Miller, you just want power and wealth that's why you have stuck yourself in this mucilaginous mess of gore and cruelty. But remember Ex Agent, it's just a matter of few days. Maybe today you got all the marbles but remember the truth fears no test. Once your criminal activities crash the news boards, your days of Xavier's right-hand man are numbered. Then be prepared to enjoy your glory days in lockup. But don't get upset, I will often come to visit you my friend"

I smirked evilly. All of a sudden, I felt a throbbing pain on my right cheek as Noah jabbed me. I fell on the floor and winced in pain.

"Ahh!!"

I spitted blood as I balanced myself on my hands.

"OH MY GOD ROSA!!!"

A shrilling voice ringed in my ears. I looked up only to see Jennie crouching down beside me. She hugged me tightly and shouted at Noah in anger.

"HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND NOAH?"

She screamed while crying hard. My cheeks were hurting too badly. I kept whimpering in pain. Noah threw her a death glare.

"No, I am still in my senses but I think this bitch has lost her mind. But do me a favour, if you don't want this to happen again tell her to know her place. Give her a piece of your mind because if NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS, I WILL BREAK EVERY SINGLE BONE OF HER BODY, UNDERSTOOD?"

Jennie flinched by his growl. She nodded her head vigorously.

"Come Rosa, let's go"

She said in a crying voice. I got up with bloody lips and chin. I wiped off my blood with the back of my hand and glared Noah.

"Try me. I dare you"

His eyes widened in shock. He balled his fists and turned his back towards me.

"Take her the fuck out Jennie before I kill her"

Noah growled in a low tone. Jennie quickly took me out of his cabin.

End of Rosaline's P.O.V.

As soon as Rosaline left the room, Noah closed his eyes and exhaled sharply trying to relax himself. He was sweating hard as he was too angry. He opened his eyes and looked down on the floor remorsefully.

"I shouldn't have hit her"

*****

~Time skips

"Are you insane Rosa? What if he had done something to you?"

Jennifer scolded Rosaline while treating her wounds. Rosaline was in her cabin sitting on the couch. She didn't reply her and kept staring out of the window.

After applying ointment, Jennifer wiped her hands with a tissue and looked at Rosaline. She sighed heavily and held her hands.

"Rosa, I think you should tell Xavier about this. He will definitely deal with Noah-"

"Leave"

Rosaline cut her off in between. Jennifer looked at her in shock.

"Rosa, I-"

"Leave, please"

Rosaline deadpanned; her voice devoid of any emotion. She was completely was tired of all this drama.

Jennifer looked at Rosaline sadly while her gaze was still fixed on the blue sky sprawled with white clouds. She sighed and squeezed her hands

"Take care"

Jennifer patted her back and stood up. After sparing her a last glance, she left the room while closing my door quietly.

Rosaline's P.O.V

As soon as Jennie, I burst into tears. My cheek was throbbing too much. I held my broken jaw with my trembling hands and cried hard.

"I-I don't want to be here. D-Dad, M-Mom, save me from these demons"

After crying my heart out, I got up and went to the lavatory. I splashed my face with cold water and rubbed my swollen red eyes. I looked at my reflection in the mirror.

In the mirror I saw a broken girl who looked so helpless and pitiful. Her eyes were puffy and red, jaw swollen and she looked dead and sad. I became shocked to see my own self. I started splashing water on my face again and again until my whole shirt got drenched. I took the towel and wiped my face. I again looked at my reflection. My cheeks were still looking puffy but my eyes looked a bit fine.

"No Rosaline, you need to be strong. You can't act like a coward. You are brave. You are sent here to accomplish a mission. Your enemies will definitely try to break you but you won't give up. You need to play safe. Don't let your emotions let control over you. You need to stop acting as a fool"

I took my purse and removed my lipstick and eyeliner. I applied some makeup on my face so that I don't look pitiful. I smiled at myself as I was looking good.

My eyes landed on the bruise near my lips. I looked down and saw the concealer.

"Nope I won't hide it. It will remind me of what you did to me Noah Miller. And I will make sure you'll pay for it"

My eyes blazed with fire of revenge and fury. I stuffed everything inside my purse and walked out. I closed the door of my cabin and turned around. I saw the same stack of papers kept on my table. I sighed and walked to my desk. I untied the thread and checked them.

"Let's begin"

*****

~Time skips

3:30 p.m.

I had been working continuously for the past three hours. By now I have only 20 papers left to complete. My neck is aching badly. I cracked up my knuckles and rested my head back on the chair.

"God I am tired"

I mumbled and twisted my neck. Although I was hungry as hell but I don't want to even see their faces now. I will eat something once I submit all these papers to that jerk. As much as I want to strangle him right now still, I need to act wisely. I forced myself to sit again and started doing my work.

End of Rosaline's P.O.V.

~Meanwhile

Noah was sitting while reclining his back on the swivel chair. He was staring at the white wall in front of him blankly. His quiescent mind, lost eyes and sealed lips made him look like a statue. Although he looked calm but deep down a storm of emotions was building up inside his heart. Rosaline's words were ringing in his ears again and again.

Definitely he attacked and hurt her that time but still a part of his conscience was saying that she was right. Noah had never raised his hands on any girl but he couldn't control himself from punching Rosaline.

Was it because she was showing him the mirror?

Was it because whatever she was saying was the damn truth?

No doubt Noah again sided with Xavier but there was still something bugging him and that was...

Why Xavier accepted him so easily?

Noah recalled the day when they both escaped from CIA's claws but he was surprised to see that his own clan was with Xavier.

Rosaline was right. He was shocked to see Xavier's power and cunning mind. That time he was in a desperate need to get free from CIA but the question was why Xavier helped him?

He could have left him there after all Noah was the one who had backstabbed him before Rosaline or was it-

Suddenly his eyes widened as it hit him.

Or probably Xavier knew everything beforehand? He knew that he was Agent 001 from the starting only. But even if he knew why he pretended that he didn't know the truth? What would have been the reason behind all this? But if it's true then it clearly means...

He wanted CIA to arrest him. He wanted to go inside the headquarters, he was waiting for a perfect chance to enter its premises which only has one meaning.

Xavier has something to do with CIA or Vincent. And if that's the case then he knew from the starting that Vincent will betray him. He knew that Vincent will try to brainwash Rosaline and would help him escape. He knew that Rosaline will leave him.

So basically, he was trying to check Rosaline's loyalty?

No, but that doesn't make any sense. It's totally rubbish.

"But why will Xavier fabricate such a big and dangerous plan just to check the loyalty of Rosaline? No, it not at all make any sense. He has something else going on in his mind. And Loyalty stuff is completely absurd, Xavier could have easily caged Rosaline in his mansion if this was the sole reason or would have hurt her or threatened her not to leave him? He won't just do this for Rosaline. As far as I know, Xavier is not that stupid that he will take such a dangerous step just to check the faithfulness of his unfaithful wife. He definitely has something else in his mind"

Noah groaned as he rubbed his temples in frustration. The mystery wasn't getting solved instead it was getting more and more complicated.

Suddenly a knock on the door pulled him out of his thoughts.

"Come in"

He spoke nonchalantly still rubbing his forehead.

Noah jumped due to a loud bang. He immediately looked up only to see Rosaline standing in front of him staring him with a plain face. His eyes then landed on the files kept on the desk. He looked up at her and glared.

"Was it necessary to slam them?"

He spat with gritted teeth.

"Sorry it slipped"

Rosaline shrugged her shoulders and gave him a bored look. Noah was about to lash out at her but he stopped himself when his eyes landed on her bruised jaw.

His gaze softened and he looked down. He gulped nervously and turned his face to the right.

"I...I-I...I am-...."

He couldn't find the courage to apologize to her. He closed his eyes in irritation.

"You may leave"

He spoke quickly without looking at her. Rosaline bowed to him and left his cabin.

*****

~Time skips

4:40 p.m.

After leaving Noah's cabin, Rosaline went to the rooftop. Everyone was still busy with their work so it was all vacant and peaceful. She was very hungry but she wanted peace at the moment. A lot of things had happened with her today which had completely drained her out.

She closed her eyes as a gush of wind hit her face. Her silky brown hair was bouncing in the air. A small smile crept on her face as she enjoyed the serenity.

Suddenly a raspy voice from behind interrupted her ephemeral peace. Her eyebrows scrunched up and she clenched her fists tightly.

"I missed your smile"

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