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

Chapter 196

Christian

“So everything is being taken care of, Franco is transferring the money, I’ve also taken care of Carmen and Luke’s party, and all we have to do is prepare for tonight. Beau informed Christian

Christian gave him a nod, but all he could think of was Serena. The text had bothered him, and he wanted to call her back, but he couldn’t. He knew he got easily distracted, and he did not want to risk with his

uncle.

Christian called for a last-minute meeting with all of the men he had gathered to capture his uncle He had chosen a group of twelve of loyal men who were able to take a secret to their grave, and he believed they were able to do so because they didn’t carry the Lainberti burden. As expected, they were all surprised at the sudden news of Berto’s resurrection, but they all listened to Christian’s instructions and were busy with the preparations for tonight.

“I cut off all of his credit cards and managed to gain the trust of every last person who worked for the Orlando’s.” Dario jumped in. Christian was proud of Dario for making that difficult decision, but it was for

the best.

He couldn’t even begin to imagine how difficult it must’ve been to go against his own father, but Dario was willing to help, and that was all that mattered.

“You have a thing for breaking people to the point they get too crazy to even defend themselves, don’t you?” Beau commented. He had observed Christian and noticed it was the same strategy he used on Fabio

Garcia.

It was weak, low, and an action of a coward, but it worked, and that was enough for Christian. “We’ve been playing this game for way too long, and it’s time to end it” He explained. Christian had enough of his uncle, and him ruining what he had with Serena was the final straw.

Even though Christian knew that the cheating part was all on him, he also knew that things were perfect. after Siena was born. That was the time when nothing could get in between them.

“Your phone,” Dario smiled at Beau as his eyes moved towards the bright phone screen. Christian’s widened his eyes as he read Isobel’s name and ignored the apologetic look on Beau’s face.

“I’m sorry, I have to take this.” Beau apologized as he got up from his chair, but Christian pulled him down. and shook his head. “Take it…take it here, it’s an order. Ile spoke, embarrassed. He was the first to admit that there was a lot he could learn from Beau and secretly wondered how he managed to handle someone like Isobel.

“I’m would like to apologize in advance.” Beau chuckled before he accepted the call. Christian was only interested in what Isobel had to say and scooted closer so he wouldn’t miss a single word.

“So, can you talk like a normal human now?” Beau laughed.

How can he be so calm? Christian thought, knowing his approach would’ve been a bit different.

“Beau, I’m sorry for this morning, and I’m sorry that I ignored your call.” Isobel apologized. Christian was shocked to hear the word, sorry, from his friend’s mouth and was wondering if perhaps Serena would’ve done the same.

“What was that?” Beau teased her. “I said I’m sorry, now don’t make me repeat myself.”

Beau laughed at Isobel’s failed attempt to apologize and decided to let it go. It’s fine, don’t worry about it.” He spoke. “I should be the one to apologize. I’ve just been so busy that the idea of calling you hasn’t crossed my mind.”

“You’re just too cute,” Isobel gushed while Christian rolled his eyes. It had never been that easy for him, but then again–he had never been the one to apologize.

even closer as Beau frowned his eyebrows. “S- so,

Isobel called out. Christian furrowed his eyebrows at the new information. He had seen the pictures the security had send

girls really took shots from some

say what she could and couldn’t do, but the thought of

He believed that if she could do something like that, she was capable of

out in the first place-because Christian is even worse than you and hasn’t called

had no

who doesn’t care for anyone other than Siena, and that’s

It took some time for Christian to process her words, and the awkward silence wasn’t exactly helping. Beau

angry. It is just a picture, he told himself. If it was really something worry about, Dario wouldn’t have remained that

snapped. “Do you know

the woman who had always been that desperate for his attention didn’t want anything to do with him. “No? What did he do?” Beau gave Christian a

not just one, like a dozen,” Isobel revealed. “I mean, he literally told me to ‘spy’ on Serena, so it

stared down at Beau’s clenched fist and let out an annoyed sigh. This was the exact reason why he

had ordered some of his best men to keep an eye on her,

sure did!” Isobel confirmed. “Not just Serena, all of us-and he

she has

while he glared at Christian. “Yes, she does

people to follow them. He knew that it wasn’t for protection but because he lacked trust

to think about what he truly wants.”

you think he ‘truly’ wants.”

called her because he has no use for her.” Isobel spoke. “He has Siena, and at the end of

“When I’m saying stuff like this-I’m speaking

know,” Beau whispered. Christian was shocked by Beau’s answer and tried his hardest to keep his mouth. shut. He disagreed with

what he had ever felt before, and no one could tell

good for

felt as if he was right in the middle of it and didn’t know what to do. Christian was like his brother, while Serena was his other

spoke, flustered. “Let me guess. You have to get back to

you-bye!” Beau ended the conversation. He knew he’d most likely get yelled at for hanging up in her ear, but somehow that idea seemed much better than whatever was about to leave

table as he stared from Christian to Beau. “Uh, just to make myself clear.” Dario began. “Serena is a good friend of mine, and the picture was just

cousin for something he had no control over. How could she do this to me? Christian thought for a split second, but that thought had once again disappeared when he thought about

he could do about it, and it

frowned. “Oh, my issue is not with you.”

my sister and Isobel?” He asked. “Is

them?”

“Can you

the other