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?”

sure did,” Christian confirmed. “It looks like I’ll have to up my game

“Guys!”

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

nonchalantly. “She didn’t seem

I

couldn’t forget the way those dangerous eyes shot daggers at Serena, who had nothing but kindness in her soft heart.

his liquor,” Nic called out Christian, smacking

true!” Christian denied. “It’s because I hadn’t

I won’t.” I interrupted their conversation yet again. The girl was gorgeous. I’d give her that. I was sure the Morales girl would have no issue finding someone else to marry-but one thing

pulled a sad face. He was doing this on purpose because he knew! cared. Bringing

do, a lot.” I sighed. “But I won’t

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

to my senses. “I already told

one day like dad lost mom, and

woman who belonged to my

like?” Christian cackled,

“Yes.”

to love her. You only need to say, I do-that’s it.” Christian tried convincing me. “Just let her life in her delusional

thought I’d hear something like that from your mouth ever again.” I rolled my eyes.

would like to go back home as

brother, Nic-who had yet to say a word. By the look on his face, I could tell those were the actual words he wanted to

if you won’t do it for yourself-at least do it for me. He was dying to

I felt guilty

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

“I don’t want to stand behind my wife and watch as she leads not only her family but also mine-because that’s what will happen.” I shared my feelings. “The plan was to restore what we’d lost, not to become the Morales’ puppet.”

puppet-and as for your wife, if that

scenes.

hurt his family, which was why I couldn’t believe my ears. Wasn’t he supposed to be against all of