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.

Christian told him. He didn’t want to ge as it was none of his concern anymore. He

was surprised. “You didn’t go by yourself?” He asked. “I mean, that’s a good thing.”

The right thing. “I’m just trying to be how

living in a lie,” He whispered the last part. Christian disagreed. He believed that he had not changed, and if he did, it was probably for the better. He could understand Dario had been through a lot and accepted the fact that there was a lot of stuff he had missed out on. He was convinced that

out as his eyes moved towards his younger cousin, Kenzo. Christian had never understood

he could read the stress from his face. The boy was uneasy and looked around him as if he was waiting

Christian, who let out an annoyed sigh. “Are you going

to look at the two. He took small steps forward and lowered his

don’t think we’ve met, but I’m your cousin and

grabbed Kenzo by the back of his neck and gave him a slight squeeze. “Come on,

do anything!” Kenzo yelled out in defense. People were starting to turn their heads, so Christian

a separate room. “Christian, we’ve discussed that we’re not going to do this!”

out a chair for Kenzo. “Please, little cousin, make yourself feel comfortable and take

smile on his face. “Thank you,” Dario spoke. He stepped forward and knelt

but I’m your cousin…my name is Dario.” He spoke with a charming smile on his face. “Kenzo,” He sighed. “It almost sounds like Enzo, is

  1. Dario let out a chuckle and gave him a slight push against

Dario’s face. It didn’t matter whether it was in good or bad times, Dario

Dario looked at Kenzo’s shaking hand before he placed 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

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