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

Chapter 352

Vincenzo

“So, to safe our family, I need to marry this spoiled brat who fell in love with me at first sight?” I shook my head in disbelief.

This situation required a meeting with my brother, but Christian, who could not stop making fun of me, had also invited himself over for a good laugh.

If anything, this alliance would not be good for the Lambertis as it would potentially challenge their

power.

“I thought I’d let her down gently,” I whispered, befuddled. I knew she had a thing for me because she had been stalking me at the wedding. I tried to keep my distance when Stella introduced her to me, and I told her I wasn’t looking for a relationship, but still…

“I always told you to stop flirting with everyone.” Christian shrugged, smiling. “I called it

He did.

Christian always told me that my flirtatious ways would one day backfire, and he was right. To be honest, I had expected something more scandalous like a secret baby-but an unwanted marriage?

“Call Oscar and tell him the deal’s off. I turned to Nic. I would rather drink toilet water than marry the Morales daughter, especially after all those nasty rumors surrounding her.

Nic furrowed his brows. “Vince!”

“No, I won’t do it,” I stated. “From what I’ve heard, she’s an entitled, spoiled brat who believes the world revolves around her.”

“And after begging her daddy to arrange a marriage with me, she has exactly proven that point.”

“You need to give us another reason.” Christian laughed.

“She’s twenty.” I cracked my brains. She was too young and immature to be my wife. It was a surprise she didn’t ask me to marry her on the spot that evening. “She’s not even allowed to drink, I mean come on— I’m twenty-six!”

“She’ll be twenty-one next week-so that won’t be a problem!” Nic added. “We got an invitation in the mail, by the way.” He spoke. “Christian, I assume you received one as well?”

“It looks like I’ll have to up my game

“Guys!”

right-the girl.” Nic facepalmed. “Christian, you’ve met her. What do

shrugged nonchalantly. “She didn’t seem all that bad to me.”

I do.” I jumped in. “You couldn’t even walk in a straight line.”

shot daggers at Serena, who had nothing but kindness in her soft heart.

hold his liquor,” Nic called out Christian, smacking his shoulder.

I hadn’t had a solid drink in over two years.”

that. I was sure the Morales girl would have no issue finding someone

you care about this family?” Nic pulled a sad face. He was doing this on purpose because he knew! cared. Bringing us back on top where

lot.” I sighed. “But I won’t marry that

once you get to know her.” His tone

being on this planet.” I came back to my senses. “I already told you a

not put my all into someone in fear of losing them one day like dad lost mom, and I could

belonged to my best friend. To

what I used to sound like?” Christian cackled, shooting me a dirty look.

“Yes.”

you don’t even have to love her. You only need to say, I do-that’s it.” Christian tried convincing me. “Just let her life in her delusional little fantasy and become the hero of

something like that from your mouth ever again.” I rolled my eyes. “Especially

like to go back home

to say a word. By the look on his face, I could tell those

it for me. He

I felt guilty

not been such a failure son and had the strength and courage to be there for dad, things wouldn’t have turned out this way. If I had been there for him when he needed me the most, he would’ve never

mine-because that’s what will happen.” I shared my

believe you’re their puppet-and as for your wife, if that girl is so in love with you, she wouldn’t mind you pulling

scenes.

why I couldn’t believe my ears. Wasn’t he supposed