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.

the best option to drive the truck with the weapons. He knows all the roads, knows all the routes to stay away from the Lambertis, and I trust him,” I quickly countered, not giving him any chance

some reason, I think I’ll regret this,” he said,

you won’t,” I assured him, treating him with a bright smile. “I got it all under control. Trust me.”

“If you say

“Okay.”

know someone good with numbers,” Vince mentioned. “He’s trustworthy, won’t betray

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 spoke. “Christian is his godbrother, his father is a cartel boss-he

turning one of Christian’s own people

“Tiago Castillo.”

should invite him to stay over soon

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 she’s

where he was getting at. He wanted to recruit not only the daughter of the Lamberti’s business partner but also the mother of

crazy coming from my mouth but playing around with someone affiliated three families might be a bit too risky,” I said.

would

I was startled by his lack

and wrote down Isobel’s name. “We need one

something that didn’t happen that often. If only I could read his thoughts.

he might divorce me in the future when he would not require my help much

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

getting up from his chair. “You

to me. His presence nearly paralyzed me as he

for today.” His voice was