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.

be 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

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

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

nodded. “If

“Okay.”

won’t betray me, and has every reason not to fear the

“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 doesn’t really have anything

one of Christian’s own people against him.

“Tiago Castillo.”

invite him to stay over soon so we can convince

joining us for the auction,” he

where he was getting at. He wanted to

my mouth but playing around with someone affiliated three families might be a bit too risky,” I said. “Besides, it might

Vince responded coldly. “We agreed we would go after

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

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

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

would not require my help much longer, but I didn’t mind.

for today, Aria, Vince said

Rest?

There’s still so much I have to do-and I still have to do more work, look over

up from his chair. “You need

His presence nearly paralyzed me as he took my hand,

a break for today.” His voice