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.

loss for words. She searched for my eyes, but I

a coward. I

Aria, was not something I should have to accept. The old Vince would’ve

eyes shot open, while his searched for understanding. “I know it looks bad, but I have every reason to believe one of these men stole my

to answer. “Vince, tell them we don’t

locked onto mine, and I hesitated for a moment. No, I didn’t believe AJ or CJ would steal the necklace, and despite our relationship, I wouldn’t betray my wife either. “They said they didn’t do it, Christian,” I replied, my

had always had each other’s back. He didn’t bother me, I didn’t bother him,

point out the two thieves who helped you with the delivery last time?” He asked, well aware that it

glanced at AJ and CJ, my stomach aching with unease. Yes, they were no saints–but

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

eyes begged him for help-but he turned away. Nowadays, Christian trusted him more than he trusted me. He had the privilege of being Serena’s brother.

to approach him, known for his courage and temper, had turned into a coward under

and it made me open my

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

but we didn’t steal anything.” AJ spoke up for himself as I was taking

abruptly. “We unloaded

to go to your office. The two went back

office?” Christian questioned, but Aria cleared her throat to

we’re sorry about your necklace-but I think it’s time for you and your parasites to get out of here.” Her words were like a slap in the face to someone like Christian, and

“Tell him, boss!”

you not going to do anything about it, Vince?” He asked. “It’s the

intervened, but it was already too late. “Let’s take care of this

him in one go. “Vince?” He shrugged in disbelief. “What