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.

Serenal” Christian whispered while he scooted even closer as Beau frowned his eyebrows.

He had seen the pictures the security had send him, but he didn’t

really

she could and couldn’t do, but the thought of her doing something like that disgusted him. “And Serena?” Beau followed

if he had failed her. He believed that if she could do something like that, she was

her to go out in the first place-because Christian is even worse than you and hasn’t called her at all. Like I

had no plans to stop and

than Siena, and that’s why she

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 that he was completely

Christian couldn’t be angry. It is just a picture, he

his side?” Isobel snapped. “Do you know

attention didn’t want anything to do with him. “No? What

has ordered people to spy on us and not just one, like a dozen,” Isobel revealed. “I mean, he literally told me to ‘spy’ on Serena, so it isn’t

annoyed sigh. This was the exact reason why he didn’t want to

could she have known? Christian wondered. He had ordered some of his best men to keep an eye on her, but it seemed

of us-and he did it because he

and she has every right to be.”

“Yes, she does

follow them. He knew that it wasn’t for protection but because he lacked trust and always felt the need to be in control of

about what he truly

what do you think

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, that’s

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

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

had ever felt before, and no one could tell

no good

right in the middle of it and didn’t

Isobel spoke, flustered. “Let me guess. You have

yelled at for

“Uh, just to make myself clear.” Dario began. “Serena is a good friend of mine, and the picture

had no control over. How could she do this to

about

we’re cool?” Dario frowned. “Oh, my issue is not with you.” Christian shrugged him off while Beau sighed at

sister and Isobel?” He asked. “Is that the reason why you send people to ‘spy’ on

them?”

“Can you

daughter, while the other one