His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 137

Christian

“Dad, are you so excited for the shoot?” Christian smiled. Lucio had been involved in everything, from hiring the photographer to choosing the location and the outfits.

Usually, Christian didn’t like the thought of Lucio working harder than he should, but it seemed like his father was enjoying himself, so this time he didn’t care about it. “I am. I feel like I can finally rest after this.” Lucio spoke as the smile on Christian’s face had vanished.

“Don’t say that,” Christian spoke. “Don’t say stuff like that.”

“Why, does it makes you cry at night?” Lucio mocked him, but Christian’s expression had not changed. “Okay, I won’t say stuff like that anymore.” Lucio smiled.

Although Christian didn’t want him to be in pain anymore, he didn’t want to be without him either. The only person stopping the Lamberti’s and the Alfonzo’s from killing each other was Lucio, Christian felt as if he had failed his father. He was supposed to lead the Lamberti’s, but he couldn’t, and it was all because of his very own grandfather.

Ever since he came back, it seemed as if he was slowly trying to gain back his power through Christian. All the key decisions went through his grandpa. “Why are you smiling at me?” Christian frowned.

“That’s easy,” Lucio spoke. “I’m smiling because I’m proud of you. I’m impressed by the way you fought for Aldo Sala. I obviously don’t know a lot anymore, but it almost makes me feel embarrassed to know that I did not give him a second chance when I could’ve.” Lucio sighed.

“You were the first one to forgive him for Isobel’s mistake. I think that’s more than enough.”

Christian was grateful for his father’s words, but he felt unworthy. Going behind all the families’ backs to take back Isobel’s dad also came with many disadvantages. He went from cowardly killing Fabio Garcia with no chance to protect himself to cheating on the mother of his child to going behind everyone’s back.

It seemed as if everything only got worse after he received power, and he didn’t like the sound of that, just as much as he didn’t like the sound of Dario trying to mess with his life, as if his life wasn’t hard enough. “What’s going through your mind?” Lucio asked.

“Nothing” Christian lied. His grandpa, who had a big hand in what the Lamberti name was today, had an unbreakable bond with Lucio and Christian did not want to come between that. Especially not during his father’s last months.

“Isobel finally found some happiness in her life, isn’t that great?” Lucio spoke. “I have a request.”

“What is it?” Christian asked, worried. “Do you need your medicine? Tea? More blankets?”

“No.” Lucio reassured. “I was only going to tell you to take care of Isobel and Beau. It seems like Matteo is pushing that poor boy the same way I used to push you-”

to see you?” Christian wondered. “Yes, he stopped by with Matteo. He’s such

as his mind went to Serena’s brothers. None of them liked him any more, and it was well deserved.

asked as Christian took a deep breath. He disagreed

wish. “Yes. I have, and she’s

that she was good at her work and took away many of his tasks. After not having her around, Christian slowly began to realize how much of a

how about you rest for a while,” Christian suggested. “If that’s what you want.” Lucio sighed and closed his eyes as he was trying to force himself to sleep. Christian remained by Lucio’s

his words. “Have you finally changed your mind about Serena?” Franco asked. “You can’t let her walk

he was going to stick up for her. “She’s not walking over me. All of you are doing

me. Christian glared. “I appreciate you being here to help-but from now on. I want you and my mom

France asked. “I do not involve myself in your personal life because I want to, but I’m doing it for the family! I’m doing

you above your brothers because I thought you were capable of handling the family business. I was happy for you and Serena-but you’ve changed a lot, and

a human being with a heart instead of the monster you wanted me to be, and it’s all because of her-and I’m

in this position, and after your father is not here anymore, I can easily remove

finally live a peaceful

at Christian’s words. He had always admired Christian’s boldness, but until now, it was never used against him. Christian had lost his respect for his grandfather. “You will drop everything for her?” Franco asked,

“I will drop the entire family to be with her, you, grandma, uncles, cousins, siblings-1 don’t care!” Christian yelled. “So please give me your orders. If you don’t accept Serena, please tell me to leave, and I promise you, you’ll never have to hear from

Franco spoke, shocked, but Christian heard enough. “No, listen to me. Why are all of you acting like Serena is the problem? I hurt her, so how exactly is she the problem? Serena has always

“I don’t even recognize you

cheated on her, and you never should’ve done that, but that was no reason for her to act like some crazy animal and put this family to embarrassment. She’s working together with your

the way you’ve all turned on her and the Alfonzo’s is

“Do you honestly think that she will give up her family so she can be

and he was okay with that decision. It would’ve been so much easier if

and it was probably to satisfy Serena because you miss her, you went against all families once again-you go so far for her, but she’ll never go that far for you. An Alfonzo will remain an Alfonzo, and they’re good at keeping things professional. It’s in their blood.” Franco spoke. “Do you even know what you’ve done by starting an alliance between the

somewhat of the truth in his grandpa’s words. Worst case scenario, the Alfonzo’s and the Sala’s would start an alliance to remove the Lamberti’s from the top, but Christian trusted Serena. Serena

few months ago, you were all desperately

daughter is a Lamberti. Serena was carrying a Lamberti. If she were not pregnant, nobody would’ve fought for