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.

about Serenal” Christian whispered while he scooted even closer as Beau

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

really took shots from some guy’s

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

he had failed her. He believed that if she could do something like that, she was capable of doing anything. This was not what he meant

worse than you and hasn’t called her at all. Like I know that he’s busy and

Beau called out, but Isobel had no plans to

than Siena, and that’s why she send

process her words, and the awkward silence wasn’t exactly helping. Beau looked at Christian while Christian stared right into his cousin’s

be angry. It is just a picture, he told himself. If it was really something

snapped. “Do you

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

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

and let out an annoyed sigh. This was the exact reason why he didn’t want to

of his best men to keep an eye on her, but it seemed like

sure did!” Isobel confirmed. “Not just Serena, all of us-and he did it because he doesn’t trust

is pissed, and she has every right to be.”

spoke while he glared at Christian. “Yes, she does

for protection but because he lacked trust and always felt the need

think Christian needs to think about what he truly

do you think he ‘truly’ wants.”

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

stuff like this-I’m speaking from experience because I followed his ass for years, and he’s incapable of caring for too many people at a time.”

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

Serena. It was something different from what he had ever felt before,

good

He felt as if he was right in the middle of it and didn’t

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

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 her mouth.

in his chair and tapped his finger on the 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 a joke. I’m sure

and he was close to exploding, but the last thing he wanted was to blame his cousin for something he had no control over. How could she do this to me? Christian thought for a split second, but

could do about it,

with you.” Christian shrugged

and Isobel?” He asked. “Is that the reason why you send

them?”

“Can you

daughter, while the other one has so much to say about me while she should ask God for forgiveness for