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

Chapter 164

his head as confirmation.

“But thanks for reminding me. I’ll keep it in mind.”

“He followed all of you around for several years and was looking for multiple ways to distract all of you,” Dario spoke. “When you…betrayed Serena-it felt like everything had fallen into place.”

“What do you mean?”

“Provoking Serena, stirring issues between the Lamberti’s and Alfonzo’s.” Dario sighed. “It was all part of the plan, and my dad planned on recruiting the Alfonzo’s, so they could get to the money.”

“But everything fell apart when Serena and I got back together.” Christian realized. “He was back to square one and kidnapped Gina and Enzo instead?”

“Yes,” Dario confirmed. “He wanted to trap you, and he tried to get information out of them. So he took the two people who had reasons to hate you”

“But the only thing was that they didn’t hate me and remained loyal to me.” Christian finished. A lot had happened, but he would never doubt his brother or Gina. Enzo was still his brother, and Gina knew the danger of running her mouth too much.

“What did he want?” Christian asked. “Why is he so obsessed with the Lamberti warehouse?”

“I-I don’t know.” Dario lied, but Christian wasn’t buying it. “Dario!” Mauro called out while Dario flinched

“Money.” Dario sighed. “He told me he has money, lots of it.”

“It’s enough to buy anyone’s loyalty. He wants to build an army and remove you as the boss.”

“Not again.” Christian sighed, exhausted. It hadn’t even been a while since Fabio tried to stir issues. All he wanted was to take care of Serena and Siena in peace.

“How much money?” Christian wondered. “And how did he get that money?”

“That much I really don’t know,” Dario spoke. Christian looked at his uncle, Mauro, who backed up his words and gave Christian a nod.

Christian thought about Serena and wondered if she was able to push his grandpa as far. He knew Franco was known to be a closed book, but he never doubted Serena. She was, after all, the first person he opened. up to because she left him no choice. If everything went according to plan, Serena must’ve known what kind of money he was talking about.

“Okay,” Christian spoke. “That wasn’t that hard, now was it?”

his “What’s your plan?” Dario carefully asked. He knew the true extent of his father’s powers and didn’t want Serena to get hurt. Dario only realized just how serious it was after he requested Christian to protect uncle. Berto had a habit of coming for the things someone loved most, and Christian and Dario both loved Serena.

“I want him to reveal himself,” Christian spoke. “I want to push him so far that he has no choice but to reveal himself.”

“Are you insane?” Dario questioned. It was the same reaction as Beau. Dario knew all too well that his dad was not the one to mess with.

“Yes,” Christian stated. “I’m insane, and I want him to step out and identify himself. I can’t go against a man who won’t even show his face-

“That’s because he can’t,” Dario spoke in fear. “His face…he is not the same anymore.”

“That’s for me to decide.” Christian shrugged. “I’ll rip that mask right from his face. I don’t care-so please tell me what I have to do to make him reveal himself.”

who seemed fearless. Dario was convinced Christian truly had no idea who he was dealing with. “This is not Fabio Garcia. You don’t want to

the same little immature boy he once knew,” Christian spoke, determined. He wasn’t going to let anyone mess

you want him to reveal himself-

me-and now both of us are gone.”

but smile at the idea of his uncle falling right into his trap. “Christian, don’t underestimate him.” Dario reminded him. “He’s mentally one of the strongest people I’ve ever known. while you’re known to

be a mess ever since I got with Serena. That’s why uncle Berto doesn’t see me as a

but he didn’t care. He loved Serena for making him human, and he didn’t care how

thank you for protecting Serena.” Christian smiled while Dario had a surprised look on his face. “I know you kept her by your side because you didn’t want her to be your dad’s enemy.”

sincere. Whether Dario was in love with her or not, he would forever be grateful for the way he protected her. Christian knew it was his love for Serena which had eventually pushed him into making the right decision. He was supposed to be angry and jealous,

after he obtained all information

a grudge against him, and he didn’t know why. At first, he was happy to learn that his uncle was still alive and had expected to welcome him

chuckled. “You have the business, the girl,

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“How does he

dad?”

into a smile. “He didn’t have a bad word to say about him,” Dario spoke. “He had something bad to say about everyone, but not him.”

with his uncle hating him, but he could not live with the idea of

for everything, Dario.” Christian smiled. “I really appreciate your help, and I promise you that I’ll try to end it the good way. I don’t want

how I’m not god,” Christian muttered under his breath, making Dario laugh out loud. “I also got that speech,” Dario

face and could sense that Dario still hadn’t shared everything. Why would he? Christian thought. He placed his hand on Dario’s shoulder while Dario

Christian spoke. Dario’s eyes widened, and so

“I’m sorry

wouldn’t have turned my back on you.” Christian shared. “It’s just that

you to know that everyone has changed as

smiled. “My dad is nearing his end, he organized a family shoot,

Dario stuttered as his hands moved towards the invitation.

you can see for yourself that they’re not as bad as you claim them to be,” Christian spoke. “My dad met you as an Orlando, but I’m sure he would

would you do this?”

spoke loud and clear. “Listen to his words,

be alone, and I don’t want you to turn out like my uncle,” Christian spoke. “1 was headed down that path, but then I met Serena, and she showed me

made me realize that I’m the one who chose to be bitter. Dario, I’m sure the Lamberti’s would love to meet you-including our grandpa.” Christian told him. “Yes, he’s a bit grumpy-but he’s still our grandpa, and I don’t know what uncle Berto said

repeated. “Why would you

family, which means I care for your well- being,

“I thought you hated me.”

You’re my cousin.” He repeated. “I don’t

I accept this invitation, you’ll properly make me

over and a good way to

give my dad a heads up.” Christian chuckled. “I don’t want him to drop dead next

smiled, surprised.

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leave but got interrupted by the sound of

out.