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

Chapter 222

Christian

“What does the letter say!”

All eyes were on Christian as he read the letter which came from his uncle. Nearing the end of the meeting, a letter had been delivered.

“It says he wants us to sign over all the businesses, and if not…we should prepare ourselves,” Christian informed. It was something he was prepared for.

“So, what do we do?” One of the men around the table asked. Christian looked at Dario and shrugged his shoulders. “I guess we’ll just have to prepare ourselves then because we’re not going to sign anything.”

Handing over the businesses which would one day belong to Siena was a no-go. At least he knew Siena’s hotel was safe with Isobel’s family, but he couldn’t say the same about the other businesses. Berto was a direct Lamberti, which meant fighting against him was not going to be easy-but even then Christian was willing to try.

“So we’ll attack a week from now,” Dario spoke in a hurry. “Does anyone have something to add?”

Everyone at the table looked at each other, afraid to say another word. Even Christian had noticed how his cousin seemed to be in a hurry to take down Berto. “No? Then we’re done here.”

All of the men were slowly leaving the room, while Marc, Beau, and Johnny stayed behind. If there was one thing Christian was grateful for, it had to be his friend’s support. His grandpa and his brothers were at the hospital with his dad, meaning he had to work ten times harder.

Out of the corner of his eye, Christian noticed Matteo was headed towards his direction and mentally prepared himself for the scolding he knew he was about to receive. “Christian!” He called out.

Christian forced a smile on his face, acknowledging Matteo. “I want to thank you for your help. You didn’t have to but—”

“You hurt both your father and me, and you certainly do not deserve our help after hiding something this big from us,” Matteo stated. Christian raised his eyebrows. He couldn’t help but wonder if he had come all the way over here, just to tell him this.

Matteo cleared his throat. “But I don’t want your uncle going after my daughter or my granddaughter, or my son who you’re keeping as your hostage-

“He didn’t force me to help him. I work for him.” Beau came to the rescue. Matteo glared at his son.

“All I’m saying is that I’m doing this because I don’t want anyone to take away the thing Serena cares about the most.”

“So I’m a thing now?” Christian couldn’t hold back his laughter. He was just as nervous about even considering the idea of his uncle coming after Serena. Despite his nervousness, he did not want to rub off his bad energy onto everyone else.

“I mean, thank you, sir.” Christian quickly recovered after seeing the frown on Matteo’s face. Matteo hummed and left the room without saying another word.

“Your dad is a pain in the ass,” Christian commented. Beau chuckled. “I don’t like him either-but the man has a point.” He agreed. “You haven’t really shown us anything outstanding!”

see where you and

slammed his arm around Beau’s shoulder. “I like his honesty.” Johnny praised him, making

when the two of you didn’t

“At least they’re not arguing

It was nice to work without having to worry about his cousin and

it to happen.” Dario killed the vibe. Christian could still not believe how the once cheerful and

Marc, Johnny, and Beau, who seemed uncomfortable

to celebrate.” Johnny tried saving the day. “Everyone but Christian because he doesn’t drink!” He

clearly had no intentions of partying. “I don’t have

pass, thank you,” Christian told the others. He didn’t want Dario to overwork himself and knew that was exactly what was going to happen if

“Beau

“Yes?”

do anything you’ll regret,” Christian

“I’m not as stupid as you, I’m not a cheater, and Isobel has a knife collection.” He

as the guys exited the room, leaving him behind with Dario. Can I really get angry when all he said was the truth? Christian

got interrupted by Dario, who stood in front of him. “We’ve still got a

“Not today.”

could appreciate his work ethic, he also knew when enough was enough.

meetings, he could also find the energy to visit them. Were they really a distraction, or was it just an excuse? Christian had often shared

with me.” Christian

cousin by his arm, dragging him out of the room. “No,

know I’ve been a bit off lately, but I’m fine.”

we’re visiting my

could not ignore the uncomfortable look on Dario’s face. He knew his cousin must’ve felt just as bad about lying to Lucio, but they did not have a choice. To this day, Christian believed that

can drop dead tomorrow.” Christian tried

yes.” Dario sighed. “I guess I could visit

long after, the two were at the hospital.

be here?” Dario asked as the two

reassured him. After the two had reached Lucio’s room, Christian looked through the glass window to take a peek

got skinnier, quieter, did not eat, and spent most of his time sleeping. Christian smiled at his grandpa, who stuck out his hand to greet him through the glass. Even his grandpa, who was always

two brothers making their way towards him and panicked. If there was anyone who knew how to make others feel bad

startled Dario into the room as

forgot to inform us about uncle Berto!” Enzo called from afar. Christian closed his eyes and took a deep breath. For how long were they going

Enzo once again, and he did not want Gio to step away from his family. One sacrifice was already