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

Chapter 388

Vincenzo

A belated honeymoon?

What the hell was I even thinking?

The idea had popped out of my mouth before I could fully think about it, and it was all because of guilt.

Aria’s excitement had me regretting the words almost immediately as I did not want to give her the wrong impression. She said she loved me, and here I was-taking her on a honeymoon. It wasn’t helping my case.

As much as I appreciated her love, my opinion of her hadn’t changed. She was not someone I could see myself with, and I would never love her. I didn’t even know if I could.

I pitied her because she was raised in a mess of a family she didn’t ask for. I pitied her because she didn’t know any better.

A deep sigh escaped my lips as I carefully thought about my next steps. I couldn’t, and wouldn’t, be alone with her, and I would pull every string to avoid that from happening.

Sprinting down the stairs, I headed to Luis, who was in the back, studying with Livia. His results had been good the past few days. A good reason to make him tag along.

Seeing the two working together made me feel at ease, and I hated to break it up-but it was necessary. “Luis!” I interrupted them as they both looked up from their books. “Pack your suitcase. We’re going on a vacation.

Livia looked up, her eyes meeting mine with a soft smile on her lips. Luis gasped, then he jumped up from his seat. “Really?” he exclaimed. “Where are we going?”

“Miami!”

Luis frowned, clearly disappointed. “That’s hardly a vacation, Vince.” he shook his head. “It’s like visiting our next-door neighbors.”

“Well, sorry. But I do have a business to run,” I said dismissively. Miami wouldn’t just be a getaway, it would be a strategic move.

It was where Tiago lived, meaning I could recruit him for the Black Market, and give Aria the trip I had promised, killing two birds with one stone.

the conversation, and then an idea

“Pack your bags. I’ll cover

opened her mouth to respond but I quickly interjected. I’ll even double your pay. Just please.”

pull. I trusted her as a business partner, but I didn’t trust her as a person.

I won’t say no to you doubling my pay.” A smirk played on her lips.

relieved. “That’s settled

about that doubling pay…will that still be a thing?” Livia

chuckle from her. The sound of her sweet voice made me turn my head for the last time,

at her, it reminded me that beautiful tutors had no place in this household. I had a wife, annoying but good-looking, who claimed

her the way I looked at Livia. Believe it or not, if I

about the pay, Vince,”

know….I know,” I walked away for real this time. She was

much she disliked

surprisingly found myself in front of

recruit a Marino on a trip,

without knocking, mainly because his door was right to open-and locked eyes

to finish quicker. “Finally, I muttered when Angelo ended his call, shooting me a questioning look. Tm taking Aria on a belated

know. And I think it’s a terrible idea, Angelo

for a few days,” I defended, irritated. He only knew about the

know you’ve declared war on the Lambertis?” Angelo retorted.

knew Angelo was the one who had told Aria to cause trouble, and now he was speaking to me as if I was the bad guy. Theoretically, he was the

thought war was what you were after when you told Aria to stir the pot.”

deny it. As much as I’d like to blame Aria, 1 knew she

also just a pawn. Angelo was sent here due to Oscar

uncomfortable silence. “I figured since you’re always

looking out for her. Something her husband is supposed

rolled so