His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies by C. Tamika

Chapter 137

Christian

“Dad, are you so excited for the shoot?” Christian smiled. Lucio had been involved in everything, from hiring the photographer to choosing the location and the outfits.

Usually, Christian didn’t like the thought of Lucio working harder than he should, but it seemed like his father was enjoying himself, so this time he didn’t care about it. “I am. I feel like I can finally rest after this.” Lucio spoke as the smile on Christian’s face had vanished.

“Don’t say that,” Christian spoke. “Don’t say stuff like that.”

“Why, does it makes you cry at night?” Lucio mocked him, but Christian’s expression had not changed. “Okay, I won’t say stuff like that anymore.” Lucio smiled.

Although Christian didn’t want him to be in pain anymore, he didn’t want to be without him either. The only person stopping the Lamberti’s and the Alfonzo’s from killing each other was Lucio, Christian felt as if he had failed his father. He was supposed to lead the Lamberti’s, but he couldn’t, and it was all because of his very own grandfather.

Ever since he came back, it seemed as if he was slowly trying to gain back his power through Christian. All the key decisions went through his grandpa. “Why are you smiling at me?” Christian frowned.

“That’s easy,” Lucio spoke. “I’m smiling because I’m proud of you. I’m impressed by the way you fought for Aldo Sala. I obviously don’t know a lot anymore, but it almost makes me feel embarrassed to know that I did not give him a second chance when I could’ve.” Lucio sighed.

“You were the first one to forgive him for Isobel’s mistake. I think that’s more than enough.”

Christian was grateful for his father’s words, but he felt unworthy. Going behind all the families’ backs to take back Isobel’s dad also came with many disadvantages. He went from cowardly killing Fabio Garcia with no chance to protect himself to cheating on the mother of his child to going behind everyone’s back.

It seemed as if everything only got worse after he received power, and he didn’t like the sound of that, just as much as he didn’t like the sound of Dario trying to mess with his life, as if his life wasn’t hard enough. “What’s going through your mind?” Lucio asked.

“Nothing” Christian lied. His grandpa, who had a big hand in what the Lamberti name was today, had an unbreakable bond with Lucio and Christian did not want to come between that. Especially not during his father’s last months.

“Isobel finally found some happiness in her life, isn’t that great?” Lucio spoke. “I have a request.”

“What is it?” Christian asked, worried. “Do you need your medicine? Tea? More blankets?”

“No.” Lucio reassured. “I was only going to tell you to take care of Isobel and Beau. It seems like Matteo is pushing that poor boy the same way I used to push you-”

to see you?” Christian wondered. “Yes, he stopped by with Matteo.

to kill me, Christian thought in his head as his mind went to Serena’s brothers. None of them liked him any

asked as Christian took a deep breath. He

wouldn’t disrespect a dying’s man wish. “Yes. I have, and she’s healthy” Christian lied.

admit that she was good at her work and took away many of his tasks. After not having her around, Christian slowly began to realize how

was trying to force himself to sleep. Christian remained by Lucio’s side until he felt safe enough to leave his side and made his way

followed Christian and was curious about his words. “Have you finally changed your mind about Serena?” Franco asked. “You can’t

for her.

me?” Franco spoke, surprised. “You heard me. Christian glared. “I appreciate you being here to help-but from now on. I want you and my

life because I want to, but I’m doing it for the family! I’m doing

you here! I was the one who put you above your brothers because I thought you were capable of handling the family business. I was happy for you and Serena-but you’ve changed a lot, and it’s all because of

a human being with a heart instead of the monster you wanted me to be, and it’s all because of her-and I’m so grateful because

is?” Franco chuckled. “I put you in this position, and after your father is not here anymore, I can easily remove you from

do it!” Christian yelled. “Please do it, so I can take Serena and Siena and finally live a peaceful life. I was the one who hurt Serena, but

always admired Christian’s boldness, but until now, it was never used against him. Christian had lost his respect for

please give me your orders. If you don’t accept

problem? I hurt her, so how exactly is she the problem?

even recognize you anymore. Since when did you

you never should’ve done that, but that was no reason for her to act like some crazy animal and put this family to embarrassment. She’s working together with your enemy. She took

way you’ve all turned on her and the Alfonzo’s

“Do you honestly think that she will give

Christian was aware that Serena didn’t want to let go of her family, and he was okay with

miss her, you went against all families once again-you go so far for her, but she’ll never go that far for you. An Alfonzo will remain an Alfonzo, and they’re good at keeping things professional. It’s in their blood.” Franco spoke. “Do you even know what you’ve done by starting an alliance between the Alfonzo’s and the Sala’s? Do you even think about

think of an answer, but he failed to reply as he could see somewhat of the truth in his grandpa’s words. Worst case scenario, the Alfonzo’s and the

few months ago, you were all desperately trying to save her—”

daughter is a Lamberti. Serena was carrying a Lamberti. If she were not pregnant, nobody would’ve fought for her, and

himself, and