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.

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

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

won’t,” I assured him, treating him with a bright smile.

simply nodded. “If

“Okay.”

someone good with numbers,” Vince mentioned. “He’s trustworthy, won’t betray me, and has every

He lives in Miami, so I’ll have to convince him first,” Vince spoke. “Christian is his godbrother,

good!” My eyes widened at the idea of turning one of Christian’s own people against him. “What’s his name?”

“Tiago Castillo.”

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

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 completely

joke, but just as quickly I was taken aback, realizing where he was getting at. He wanted to recruit not only the daughter of the Lamberti’s business partner but

a bit too risky,” I said. “Besides, it might not be that smart to involve ourselves

Vince responded coldly. “We agreed we would go after Christian’s people, so

any of these people at all. I was startled by his lack of concern over Beau, and it left me

name. “We need one more person for

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

in the future when he would not require my help much

Aria, Vince said suddenly.

Rest?

to do more work, look over everything. I have to visit our warehouses later, I need to-”

up from his chair. “You need to

stepped closer to me. His presence nearly paralyzed me as he took

for today.” His voice