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

Chapter 382

Vincenzo

1 felt the cold breeze on my skin as Aria and I stepped into the warehouse, surrounded by several men.

At the center stood Christian, and behind him was a small group of his people, including Beau.

Christian’s face twisted with anger as he yelled at AJ and CJ, who were kneeling on the ground. No one interfered. Ever since my father and Christian’s crazy uncle had disappeared, things had returned to the way they were.

In the past, those two had been the biggest threats to the Lambertis.

Now, everyone felt threatened by the Lambertis again, and no one dared to disrespect them-rightfully so. The weight of the situation pressed down on me, making it hard to focus. I had come here hoping to find a peaceful solution with my long-time friend, but seeing the state he was in and the tension in the room made me doubt that possibility.

Aria broke the silence, adding fuel to the fire. I hadn’t expected anything less from her.

“Are you two insane? Kneeling for this guy?” she asked, her voice dripping with dismay.

Ishifted uncomfortably, knowing that her big mouth might force me to choose between my loyalty to my wife or to Christian, who was like my brother.

“Get up, both of you!”

AJ and CJ shared a look and carefully stood up from the floor, while Christian turned around to glare at both of us. His eyes were sharp, almost demanding that I do something about Aria’s temper-but I didn’t.

He chuckled, rolling his eyes to look away from me. “Little girl, I think it’s best if you stay out of it.” In that one sentence, it became clear what he really thought of Aria.

my eyes, but I lowered my head. “Who the hell do you think you’re talking to?”

who would view me as a coward. I was so intent on not being like Fabio that I had tried my

disrespecting me, my men, and even Aria, was not something I

“I know it looks bad, but I have every reason to believe

shoulder, pressuring me to answer. “Vince, tell

AJ or CJ would steal the necklace, and despite our relationship, I wouldn’t betray my wife either. “They

talking or thinking about, Christian and I had always had each other’s

who helped you with the delivery last time?” He asked, well aware that it was indeed the two men he

they were no saints–but those two wouldn’t steal

right? Christian’s voice was filled with desperation. “Vince, I

he trusted me. He had the privilege of being Serena’s brother. If anything, he had the power to make Christian walk away, as

who used to be so tough that others feared to approach him, known for his courage and temper, had turned

now, and it

I knew that my loyalty had to lie with Aria and our men, just as his loyalty would

but we didn’t steal anything.” AJ spoke up

“We unloaded the boxes,

even have time to go to your office. The two went back and forth.

you know it was taken from my office?”

it, so we’re sorry about your necklace-but I think it’s time for you and your parasites to get out of here.”

“Tell him, boss!”

to do anything about it, Vince?” He asked. “It’s the necklace

go.” Beau finally intervened, but it was already too late. “Let’s take care of this some other

“Vince?” He shrugged in disbelief. “What are you