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!”

can see where you

arm around Beau’s shoulder. “I like

it when the two of you didn’t get

Marc began. “At least they’re not

having to worry about his

how the once cheerful and kind Dario had turned out to be the cold stone.

looked at Marc, Johnny, and Beau, who seemed uncomfortable by

the day. “Everyone but Christian because he

attention was on Dario, who clearly had no intentions of partying. “I don’t

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 he would not interfere. Besides

“Beau

“Yes?”

regret,” Christian advised him. “I’m speaking from

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

with Dario. Can I really get

got interrupted by Dario, who stood in front of him.

“Not today.”

Although Christian could appreciate his work ethic, he also knew when enough was enough. After hearing Serena’s words over the phone yesterday, Christian had a

her or his dad. If he could find the energy to lead all those meetings, he could also find the energy to visit them. Were they really a distraction, or was it just an excuse? Christian

me.” Christian smiled

a date?” Dario mocked him. Christian grabbed his cousin by his arm, dragging him out of the

I’ve been a

know, we’re visiting my dad.”

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 keeping the truth from Lucio was the right decision,

we know, he can drop dead tomorrow.” Christian

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

after, the two were

here?” Dario asked as the two

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

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,

towards him and panicked. If there was anyone who knew how to make others feel bad about

minute.” Christian forced a startled Dario into the

well-if that isn’t the brother who forgot to inform us about uncle Berto!” Enzo called from afar. Christian

burden either one of 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 his