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!”

where you and Serena get

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

it when the two of you

“At least

was nice to work without having to worry about his cousin and his brother-in-law ripping each other’s heads

bad thing is that my uncle had to die for it to happen.” Dario killed the vibe. Christian could still not believe how the once cheerful and kind Dario had turned

Beau, who seemed uncomfortable by his

saving the day. “Everyone but Christian because he

was on Dario, who clearly had no intentions of partying. “I don’t have anything to celebrate,” Dario spoke

you,” Christian told the others. He didn’t want Dario to overwork himself and knew that was exactly what was going to happen if he would not interfere. Besides that, it would only remind him of the

“Beau

“Yes?”

Christian advised him.

as you, I’m not a cheater, and Isobel has a knife collection.” He reminded him. “But thanks

took in Beau’s honest words as the guys exited the room, leaving him behind with Dario. Can I

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

“Not today.”

Dario spoke, startled. Although Christian could appreciate his work ethic, he also knew when enough was enough.

for him not to visit her or his dad. If he could find the energy to lead all those meetings, he could also find the energy

with me.” Christian smiled at

me on a date?” Dario mocked him. Christian grabbed his cousin by his

Dario said. “I know I’ve been a

know, we’re visiting my dad.”

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

drop dead tomorrow.” Christian tried convincing Dario. “He’s

Dario sighed. “I guess I

two were

Dario asked

reached Lucio’s

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

spotted his two brothers making their way towards him and panicked. If there was anyone who knew how to make others feel bad about this situation,

two a minute.” Christian forced a startled Dario into the room as he prepared himself

called from afar. Christian closed his eyes and took a deep breath. For how long

you.” Christian faced his brothers. That was the truth. Christian did not want to ruin his bond with Enzo once again, and he did not want Gio to step away from