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.

Christian whispered while he scooted even closer as Beau frowned

out. Christian furrowed his eyebrows at the new information. He had seen the pictures the security had send him, but he didn’t even had the energy

you know the girls really took

again. He knew he had no right to say what she could and couldn’t do, but the thought of her doing something like

she could do something like

I’m the one who encouraged her to go out in the first place-because Christian is even worse than you and hasn’t called her at all. Like I know that he’s busy and all, but I’m starting to doubt his love for

had no plans

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

her from talking. It took some time for Christian to process her words, and the awkward silence wasn’t exactly helping. Beau looked at Christian while Christian stared right into his cousin’s eyes and was shocked to see

his shoulders as if it was nothing, but Christian couldn’t be angry. It is just a picture, he told himself. If it was really something worry about, Dario wouldn’t

his side?” Isobel snapped. “Do you know what your ‘bff has been doing to

hard to believe that 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

us and not just one, like a dozen,” Isobel revealed. “I mean, he literally told me to

to spy on you?” Beau asked. Christian stared down at Beau’s clenched fist and let out an annoyed sigh. This was the exact reason

men

just Serena, all of us-and he did it because he doesn’t trust us.”

she has every right to be.”

he glared at Christian. “Yes, she does have the right to be

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

to think about

think

for sure. She texted him this morning, and he still hasn’t called her because he has no use for her.” Isobel spoke. “He has Siena, and at the end of the day,

twin sister, and she’s broken,” Isobel spoke. “When I’m saying stuff like this-I’m speaking from experience because I

shut. He

he had ever felt before, and no one could

no good

go,” Beau told Isobel. He felt as if he was right in the middle of it and didn’t

“Let me guess. You have to get back to Christian-”

Beau ended the conversation. He knew he’d most likely get yelled at

from Christian to Beau. “Uh, just to make myself clear.” Dario

last thing he wanted was to blame his cousin for something he had no

do about

frowned. “Oh, my issue is not with you.” Christian shrugged him off while Beau sighed

with, my sister and Isobel?” He asked. “Is that the reason why

them?”

“Can you

half-naked men and is too lazy to check up on her daughter, while the other one has so much to say about me while she should ask God for forgiveness for what she has done