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!”

smiled. “I can see where you and Serena get your honest

his arm around Beau’s shoulder. “I like his

it when the two of you didn’t

Marc began. “At least they’re not arguing

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

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

at Marc, Johnny, and Beau, who seemed uncomfortable by his statement.

saving the day. “Everyone but Christian because he doesn’t drink!” He added. “He can drink water…or

intentions of partying.

knew that was exactly what was going to happen if

“Beau

“Yes?”

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

disgusted look. “I’m not as stupid as you, I’m not a cheater, and Isobel

as the guys exited the room, leaving him behind with Dario. Can I

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

“Not today.”

ethic, he also knew when enough was enough. After hearing Serena’s words over the phone yesterday, Christian had

visit her or his dad. If he could find the energy to lead all those meetings, he could also find the energy to visit them.

Christian

date?” Dario mocked him. Christian grabbed his cousin by his arm,

“I know I’ve been a bit off

visiting

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 keeping the truth from Lucio was the right decision, and his dad

dead tomorrow.” Christian

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

after, the two were at the hospital.

okay for me to be here?” Dario asked as the two

the two had reached Lucio’s room, Christian looked through the

who stuck out his hand to greet him through the glass. Even his grandpa, who was always ready for a good fight, had taken a step back to take care of

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, it

minute.” Christian forced a startled Dario into

Christian closed his eyes and took a deep breath. For how long were they going to continue this?

to 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