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!”

you.” Christian smiled. “I can see where you and

shoulder. “I like his honesty.” Johnny

it when the two of you didn’t

“At least they’re not

having to worry about his cousin and his brother-in-law ripping each

could still not believe how

and Beau,

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

was on Dario, who clearly had no intentions of

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 old Christian who could not

“Beau

“Yes?”

don’t do anything you’ll regret,” Christian

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

Dario. Can I

front of him. “We’ve still got a lot of work to

“Not today.”

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

reason 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 to visit them. Were they really a distraction, or was it just an excuse? Christian had often

Christian

Christian grabbed his cousin by

Dario said. “I know I’ve been a bit off lately, but I’m

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 day, Christian believed that keeping the truth from Lucio was the right decision, and his dad being in the

all we know, he can drop dead tomorrow.” Christian tried

sighed. “I guess

that long after, the two were

be here?” Dario

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

lot had changed. He 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 ready for a

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

you two a minute.” Christian forced a startled Dario into

brother who forgot to inform us about uncle Berto!” Enzo called from afar. Christian closed his eyes and took

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