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

Chapter 363

Aria

When I expressed my feelings of wanting to get married, I had not expected to sit back and watch without being allowed to do a single thing.

I trusted mom, always have-but watching her plan my dream wedding, choose my dream dress, and so much more while I could only sit back and watch tiring-

Not wanting to waste my day, I focused on the business which would soon be mine. Today was collector day.

A day where we would go through some of the small local businesses we had funded to collect our money.

We hadn’t been in the city for long, but we had been investing in some businesses for quite some time.

“And that is why you don’t send out men to take care of your issues.” Dad ranted as we were walking to our first target. “Seeing the big boss in person scares them, and that’s what we want. We don’t even want them to think about screwing us over.”

I typed all of his words on my phone. “Yes, daddy.”

If there were one thing I was serious about, it would be the fortune and the well-being of our family. I wasn’t even ashamed to admit that not being the center of attention in this city was a blow to my ego.

Still, Christian was someone I respected, and | appreciated his way of working. There could only be one winner, and as long as it was him- I had no issues with it.

“So I just ask for the money?” I asked. Dad twitched his nose, shaking his head. “No, absolutely not.”

“Then what?”

“You stand back with your arms folded while the guys take care of it-and only if they refuse to pay, it’s time to take your stage.

“Got it.”

Dad patted my head. “Make sure you do because a few days from now, all of this will be yours.”

Taking over the Morales’ sooner than expected was not what I had in mind as I had planned on spending some time as Vince’s wife-but the Garcias could do with some cleaning, so maybe it was a good thing.

From what I’d heard-their business was an unorganized mess. Commoners walked over them, didn’t pay their debts, and raised their voices at them. They were too soft.

Leading the family could also serve as a way for Vince to respect me. Despite everything, I had not forgotten about Beau’s words, and the thought of Vince disliking me had not left my mind.

Even then, I was still in love with him, and I still believed he would make a great husband.

Deep down, I knew he didn’t mean anything he said. Pince wasn’t like that.

“Pay attention!” Dad whispered, waking me from my thoughts.

“I’m here to pick up a special delivery!” One of the four men we were with announced as we entered a

small bakery. Flustered, I looked back only to see dad had stayed behind.

I scanned the empty bakery and stood at the back as the Morales’ men stepped forward.

behind the counter revealed himself with a guilty smile on his lips, and I grabbed my

daughters. Took a loan of 500k, expected

hand through his thin

only ten-thousand.” I read out loud, frowning. “You don’t have it?”

pulled a disgusted face. “Stay out

never did. I was prepared for this and knew I had to earn my respect. People

wife and two daughters.” I squinted, reading

ten daughters and didn’t

finish.

Morales.” I closed my notebook with a thin smile. I’m in charge now.” Joe’s

by cash, or

counter to grab an envelope before pushing it into my hands. “It’s here!” He

and counted every bill, ensuring the money was in there. “See, why couldn’t you

stressed. “How am I supposed to pay my taxes? My oldest daughter’s husband passed away. We

Joe a chance to explain himself as it would only be a waste of time. What did his problems have to do with our business? “As long as you haven’t paid off

quiet for a few seconds until Joe bowed

please just give me the money the next time.” I shrugged off his apology, not having the energy to stare at

we’ll be merging with the Garcias so you might see a few new faces around here,”

for us?” Joe asked.

Garcia, to collect the cash. I made sure to mention the

That name strongly affected many people in this city,

one. I chuckled. “Come

with a wide grin and kissed my head. “My daughter.” He overreacted, as always. “Because of this one right here—I know the business will be in good

and my thoughts went back to Vince. Becoming a mother had been one of my biggest

so I could see him. He shot me a slight smile as we returned

front with dad while I walked behind the two, and that’s how it went for the

collected, and everything went well-but I

in the car on our way back home. Before dad

introduced himself, sitting beside me in the back. I’m older than

Like I cared

even from the so-called main branch.

I turned away from Angelo’s honey

He works for you for

not on good terms, so if this were his way of keeping Vince in check to make

dirty look. One wrong word about Vince, and I would

be a good friend, advisor, and mentor to you.

my opinion on your fiancé, but I can assure you that I

this was daddy’s way of protecting me from future threats-so

times the two of us didn’t agree with each other, but I would never dare to go against him.

did what got expected of me and stuck out my hand to the guy who I already could tell was going

to

would my wedding dress look

would Vince’s reaction bel

hang out with was a pity, but at the same time, that wasn’t my fault. These people