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. He’s such a nice and polite kid.”

his mind went to Serena’s brothers. None of them liked him any more,

up on Gina?” Lucio asked as Christian took a

man wish. “Yes. I have,

did have to admit that she was good at her work and took away many of his tasks. After

eyes as he was trying to force himself to sleep. Christian remained by Lucio’s side until

“Have you finally changed your mind about Serena?” Franco asked. “You can’t let

for her. “She’s not walking over me. All of

“I appreciate you being here to help-but from now on.

this is?” France asked. “I do not involve myself in your personal life because I want to, but I’m doing it for the family! I’m

forget who put your dad here, better yet-don’t forget who put 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

it’s all

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

Siena and finally live a peaceful life. I was the

but until now, it was never used against him. Christian had lost his respect for his grandfather. “You will

Christian yelled. “So please give me your orders. If you don’t accept Serena, please tell me to

“No, listen to me. Why are all of you acting like Serena is the problem? I hurt her, so how exactly is she the problem? Serena has always been perfect. She never involved herself in any family business. She

shouted. “I don’t even recognize you anymore.

this family to embarrassment. She’s working together with your enemy. She took Siena away from you, and now she bewitched you. The way she turned on you is scary.” Franco spoke, but

turned on her and the

in disbelief. “Do you honestly

want to let go of her family, and he was okay with that decision. It would’ve been so

far for her, but she’ll never go that far for you. An Alfonzo will remain

failed to reply as he could see somewhat of the truth in his grandpa’s words. Worst case scenario, the Alfonzo’s and the Sala’s would start an alliance to remove the Lamberti’s from the top, but Christian trusted Serena. Serena

a 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,

himself, and that promise was to