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

Chapter 387

Aria

“And this is why I’ve decided we need someone for the tech, someone to drive the truck, someone to go. over the numbers, and three people-obviously you and me, to go to the auction,” I shared my conclusion. I turned to Vince, who was watching me attentively, taking in every word.

No words left his mouth.

“What do you think?” I asked, awaiting his answer.

“I think your brains must be hurting from planning it all out,” Vince joked..

I chuckled nervously. Planning did have a way of making my head spin, but I enjoyed doing it. Better yet, I already had my whole life planned out, including this very moment.

“I think it’s a good idea,” Vince admitted. “I just don’t know where we can find more people from the outside who aren’t afraid to work against the Lambertis. He furrowed his brows, deep in thought.

I thought about the first person qualified for the job to drive the truck. Angelo.

He was trustworthy, on my side, and as a Marino, knew his way around the business.

Vince didn’t really like him, especially not after the whole necklace situation-but there was no better option than him.

“What is it?” Vince blinked, noticing my lack of words.

“I know you’re not a fan of him,” I began as Vince was already shaking his head in disapproval.

“I already let him stay in my house because you’re my wife and your family requested it, but that’s as far as I’ll go.” His tone was firm.

all the roads, knows all the routes to stay away from the Lambertis, and I trust him,” I quickly countered, not giving

breath left his lips. “For some reason, I think I’ll regret this,” he said, looking

treating him with a bright smile. “I got it all under control. Trust

simply nodded. “If you say

“Okay.”

mentioned. “He’s trustworthy, won’t betray me, and has every reason

We’ll take him,” I said eagerly, showing him I trusted him more than he could ever trust me. “That doesn’t mean he’ll do it. He lives in Miami, so I’ll have to convince him first,” Vince

widened at the idea of turning one of Christian’s own people against him.

“Tiago Castillo.”

down the name. “You should invite him to stay over soon so we can

people,” Vince spoke. “I have very good reason to believe that Isobel won’t say no to joining us for the auction,” he spoke. “She’s really good at selling stories. She sold Beau the story that

where he was getting at. He wanted to

affiliated three families might be a bit too risky,” I said. “Besides, it might not be that smart to involve ourselves in whatever grudge

agreed we would go

startled by his lack of concern over Beau, and it left me a bit worried. I

my feelings and wrote down Isobel’s name. “We need one more person for

me a warm smile, something that didn’t happen that often. If only I could read his thoughts.

would not require my

today, Aria, Vince said suddenly.

Rest?

There’s still so much I have to do-and I still have to do more work, look over everything. I have to visit our warehouses later, I need to-”

his chair.

body froze as Vince stepped closer to me. His presence nearly paralyzed me as

for today.” His voice was soft and pleading.