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

Chapter 209

Christian

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“You’re unbelievably stupid if you think that I’ll sit back and do nothing while you’ve been looking at Dario the same way you once looked at my son.”

Christian smoked his cigarette and tried to erase that horrible sentence from his thoughts. He had heard it, all of it.

He knew Cesca and Serena could not be alone, so he had rushed downstairs to keep an eye on the situation, but what he was not prepared for was his mom’s comment about Dario.

Christian finally knew he wasn’t stupid. Everyone could see it, and so could he, but there was nothing he could do about it. Sharing the business with Dario would be the safest move. While anyone who had no idea that his uncle was still alive at the moment would’ve frowned upon the idea, Christian knew that everyone would eventually come to terms with it,

He believed Serena was right. Berto would return, and there was no need for people to stand behind him if he could show them that he was kind enough to give Berto’s son half of the family business.

“You should stop smoking!” Dario shouted from afar. Christian looked up at his cousin, who made his way over and smiled forcefully. Did he like him? That was a question to which Christian didn’t even have the

answer to.

He liked Dario, but he didn’t like the idea of Dario. He wanted him because he needed him, he needed him to beat his uncle, and he liked his way of thinking. The only thing which was stopping Christian from completely accepting him was Serena.

He had been so worried whether Serena’s love was sincere, and each time he doubted himself, Serena proved him wrong. Christian threw away the cigarette and smiled at his cousin. “You really need to stop telling me what to do.”

Dario slammed his arm around Christian’s shoulder and ruffled his hand through his hair. “You remind me of the little brother I never had.”

I know, Christian thought. He shared the same feelings. Dario was different from Gio. He was kind, understanding, and reminded Christian of the big brother he never had, but at the same time, that was what scared him the most.

it was all a lie. He could tell what it looked like

Christian trusted him enough to believe that he wouldn’t let anyone interfere with their alliance, not even Serena. Did it mean that he was not a threat? No,

not

and I have something to discuss with you,” Christian spoke in a serious tone. “I haven’t done anything wrong, have 1?” Dario said, full of worries. Christian couldn’t help but smile

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the house and followed Christian while his eyes were desperately looking

took a breath, he knew of Dario’s real intentions, and he was trying his hardest to look past it. “Don’t worry about

Dario mumbled. “Where is Serena?”

there it

continued his steps. “She’s somewhere around. Why?” Christian asked. “Did you

for you.” Dario made himself clear. Christian could tell that he was onto him and that his sentence had a double meaning. Dario placed his hand on Christian’s shoulder to

would

to the office. “Grandpa, I’ve seen your face more times than I’ve seen

jealous of his cousin. Everything came so easy to him.

to face his grandpa because of the horrible mistake he made, and no matter how many times Franco promised him that it was not his fault, it still

close the two had gotten

Franco laughed. He reached for Dario’s hand and held it in his, while Christian observed the proud look on his grandpa’s face. He’s just

over here today because Christian came up with a beautiful idea-

corrected his grandpa. He knew Franco and Cesca would never get used to the concept of Serena having a pair of brains, but he would

continued. “Christian told me that the

hated his cousin’s humbleness and innocence because it only made him appreciate him even more.

you…as a team,” Christian spoke. He had not expected to struggle with

what?” Dario spoke, surprised. “You