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.

revealed himself with a guilty smile on his lips, and I grabbed my notebook to search for his information.

three daughters. Took a loan of 500k,

is-“Joe brushed his hand through his thin brown

read out loud, frowning.

surprised as Joe pulled a disgusted face. “Stay out of it, little girl.” He

I had to earn my respect. People saw me as young and inexperienced, and I

a wife and two daughters.” I squinted, reading through the notes. “Livia,

had ten daughters and didn’t even let me “W-who

finish.

I’m in charge now.” Joe’s jaw dropped at my words.

Do you want to pay by cash, or should I find another way to

to the counter to grab an envelope before pushing it

money was in there. “See,

us with crumbs, so I didn’t have a choice.” Joe stressed. “How am I supposed to pay my taxes?

of time. What did his problems have to do with our business? “As long

seconds until Joe bowed

time, and please just give me the money the next time.” I shrugged off his apology, not having the energy to stare at this pathetic man for much longer.

be merging with the Garcias so you

does that mean for us?”

raising your voice at me-I’ll send my husband, Vincenzo Garcia, to

his body. That name strongly affected many people in this

the one. I chuckled. “Come on, guys, let’s go.

in his arms 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 hands,”

could see a woman carrying a baby rushing inside the bakery, and my thoughts went back to Vince. Becoming a mother had

guy I hadn’t noticed before tilted his head to the side so I could see him. He shot me a slight smile as we returned to the vehicle-and I was curious about his identity.

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

the money had been collected, and everything went well-but I had yet to receive any

on our way back home. Before dad could answer, the guy removed his

of Nico Marino. He introduced himself, sitting beside

Like I cared

main branch.

be with his family?” I turned away from Angelo’s honey eyes and focused

for you

and the Garcias were not on good terms, so if this were his way of keeping Vince in check to make sure he wouldn’t betray me-it was a low

up and down, giving him a dirty look. One wrong word about

worries. “He’ll be a good friend, advisor, and mentor to you. Very

worries concerning my opinion on your fiancé, but I can assure you that I do not share the same views

of protecting

us didn’t agree with each other, but I would

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

nice to meet

would my wedding dress look like?

would Vince’s reaction

hang out with was a