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 for

“Guys!”

you’ve met her. What do

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

thing after saying I do.” I jumped

remember. I couldn’t forget the way those dangerous eyes shot daggers at Serena, who

Nic called out Christian, smacking his

denied. “It’s because I hadn’t had a solid drink in over two years.”

let her have her way, 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

on purpose because he knew! cared. Bringing

lot.” I sighed. “But I won’t marry

once you get to know her.” His tone was doubtful enough for me to almost fall for it.

this planet.” I came back to my senses. “I already told you a long time ago that I won’t

all into someone in fear of losing them one day like dad lost mom, and

to my best friend.

sound like?” Christian cackled,

“Yes.”

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

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

and his wife would like to go

turned to my 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 say, but he

it for

I felt guilty

I 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 lost his humanity and turned into a monster.

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

make them believe,” Christian spoke. “Make them believe you’re their puppet-and as for your wife, if that girl is so in love with you,

scenes.

family, which was why I couldn’t believe my ears. Wasn’t he supposed