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

Chapter 188

Christian

“So,” Dario awkwardly spoke. Christian gave Dario a shrug and pointed his head towards the warehouse. “You told me you’d lead the way, so I’ll let you lead the way.”

“I wasn’t talking about the way inside,” Dario spoke, irritated. “I was talking about the conversation.”

Christian let out a laugh and placed his hand on Dario shoulder to pull him towards the warehouse. “Oh. the conversation?” He spoke, sarcastic. “Do you even know what our cousin looks like?”

“I…have no idea,” Dario chuckled as the two made their way inside. Dario could not the unfamiliar faces and some of the family members who shot him an unamused glare.

“It’s nothing against you.” Christian explained to him. “It’s because they feel threatened by your presence.”

“My presence?” Dario questioned. Dario was confused and could not understand how anyone could dislike him when he tried his hardest to get along with everyone. “You have to understand, these people have worked really hard to earn our respect.” Christian shared. “And then you come along-

“So I haven’t earned your respect?” Dario asked, shocked. Christian was just as surprised by that statement because that was not what he meant. “You saved Enzo, and you abandoned your dad to help us…of course, you’ve earned my respect!”

Dario released a relieved breath and gave him a nod. “Exactly.”

“How did it end up with your assistant?” He asked. Christian’s mind went to Gina before it moved to Serena. It was never his meaning to abandon Serena, and if he could’ve taken everything back, he would’ve done it in a heartbeat.

“I let someone check up on her. She was pretty shaken up.” Christian told him. He didn’t want to ge as it was none of his concern anymore. He was

“You didn’t go by yourself?” He

trying to be how

had not changed, and if he did, it was probably for the better. He could understand Dario

as his eyes moved towards his younger cousin, Kenzo. Christian had never understood why a seventeen-year-old would want to work at the

the one we’re looking for.” Dario laughed at Kenzo. Just by looking at him, he could read the stress from his face. The boy was uneasy and

to attack?” Dario asked Christian, who let out an annoyed sigh. “Are you

The boy almost flinched and turned around to look at the two. He took small steps forward

up? My name is Dario, I don’t think we’ve met,

his neck and gave him a slight squeeze. “Come on, kid, I think it’s time for

to turn their heads, so Christian covered his mouth with his

while Christian pulled him along to a separate room. “Christian, we’ve discussed that we’re not going to do

pulled out a chair for Kenzo. “Please, little cousin, make yourself

on the chair while Christian took several steps back. “Please, Dario.” He forced a smile on his face. “Thank you,” Dario spoke. He stepped forward and knelt to look at the boy on

with a charming smile on his face. “Kenzo,” He sighed.

1. point!” Christian spoke, annoyed, but Dario raised his hand, telling him to shut don’t know,” Kenzo whispered. Dario let out a chuckle and gave him a slight push against his shoulder. “You don’t know?

was confused by the smile on Dario’s face. It didn’t matter whether it was in good or bad times, Dario would never lose that smile. “Do

his hand on top of it. “You said you didn’t do anything, so there’s nothing to worry about.” He smiled. “I just want to talk to you, that’s all.”