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?”

like I’ll have to up

“Guys!”

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

“She didn’t seem all

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

forget the way those dangerous eyes shot daggers at Serena, who had nothing but kindness

Nic called out Christian, smacking

hadn’t had

her that. I was sure the Morales girl would have no issue finding someone else to marry-but one

doing this on purpose because he knew! cared. Bringing us back on top where we belonged and showing

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

her.” His tone was doubtful enough for me to almost

she’ll turn out to be the fucking nicest human being on this planet.” I came back to my senses. “I already told you a long time ago that I won’t marry anyone, and I mean it.”

fear of losing them one day

same woman who belonged to my best friend. To Christian.

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

again.” I rolled my eyes. “Especially now that you’re a married man

and his wife would like to

to my brother, Nic-who had yet to say a word. By the look on his face, I could

it for yourself-at least do it for me. He was dying to say

I felt guilty

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 lost

her family but also mine-because that’s what will happen.” I shared my feelings. “The plan was to restore what

believe,” Christian spoke. “Make them believe you’re their puppet-and as for your wife, if that girl is so in love with you, she wouldn’t mind you

scenes.

I couldn’t believe