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.”

Christian, 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 get this man out of his cave.” Dario explained. “Once

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

frowned. “I think you should rethink your decision, but if you want him to reveal himself- just keep doing

“He depended on Luca and me-and now both of us are gone.” Dario spoke. “Keep doing what you’re doing and he’ll

trap. “Christian, don’t underestimate him.” Dario reminded him. “He’s mentally one of the strongest people I’ve

since I got with Serena. That’s why uncle Berto doesn’t see

well aware of everyone’s opinions about him, but he didn’t care. He loved Serena for making him human, and he didn’t care how soft she made him.

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.”

her. Christian knew it was his love for Serena

had to tell me?” Christian asked after he obtained all information necessary. “Yes,” Dario spoke. “He obviously isn’t

him, and he didn’t know why. At first, he was happy to

couldn’t.” Dario chuckled. “You have the business, the girl, your baby-your grandpa’s loves you…”

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dad?” Christian wondered. “How does he

dad?”

“He didn’t have a bad word to say about him,” Dario spoke. “He

but he

I promise you that I’ll try to end it the good way. I don’t want anyone else to get hurt.”

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

at Mauro’s face and could sense that Dario still hadn’t shared everything. Why would he? Christian thought.

Dario’s eyes widened, and so did

“I’m sorry

one deserved to be treated like that, and if I had known you were my cousin, I wouldn’t have turned my back on you.” Christian shared. “It’s just that I was a cold person around that time because I was afraid of people pushing

changed as well, and we’re not immature anymore.”

to fix everything.” Christian smiled. “My dad is nearing his end, he organized

Dario stuttered as his hands moved towards

about you, so 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,

“Why would you do this?”

spoke loud and clear. “Listen

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 a

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

“Why would you even do this?”

explained. “You’re my family, which means I care for your well- being, and I don’t want

Dario spoke, confused. “I thought you

my cousin.” He repeated. “I don’t even hate

invitation, you’ll properly make me part of

way for you to start over and a good way

give you time to think about it, but please tell me if you’re in-so I can give

Dario smiled, surprised.

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interrupted by the sound of Dario’s

out.