Chapter 162

Christian

I’m besties with your grandpa.

Christian read Serena’s message and opened the picture attached to it. It was a picture of Franco, Serena,

and Siena.

‘Less pictures, more information!’ Christian send back.

gone. He “How did you do that.” Christian chuckled to himself as he thought about how far she must’ve felt guilty for using the bet to keep Serena in control, but he knew how she could get it and didn’t want her to do things independently.

After hearing about his uncle and how much he despised the family, Christian regretted his words about wanting her to be more involved. Berto was dangerous and he feared his uncle, but he did not want Serena to be alone and if that was necessary to keep her by his side, so be it.

“I feel like a human again.” Gina smiled as she walked out of the bathroom. Christian put away his phone and immediately got up to face her.

“How are you feeling? Are you still in pain?” He asked, worried. He couldn’t live with the idea of him being responsible for her suffering. All he could think about whenever he looked at her was Serena.

Berto made it clear that his issue was not with Serena, but it did not make anything better. Christian was still afraid of his uncle and didn’t know what else he had planned.

Christian was worried after learning Berto Lamberti was the mastermind behind the Orlando’s and used his own sons as his puppets. What bothered him, even more was his uncle’s determination to find out more information about the warehouse.

He went as far as hurting Gina and Enzo because they could not give him the answers he wanted, but the two agreed on one thing, and that was that Berto Lamberti was not a man to play around with. Enzo even called him more ruthless than Fabio Garcia.

“I’m fine, don’t worry about me.” Gina smiled. “I’ll be back home by tomorrow and-”

“No.” Christian chuckled. “I know you don’t want to face Serena, but you’re not going back like that-calm down.”

“I’m fine!” Gina lied again, but Christian knew better. Just the fact that she trembled whenever she heard Berto’s name was enough to keep her here. According to Christian, she was still terrified and was not ready

to be alone.

“Christian, I can’t stay here,” Gina spoke as she lowered her head. “I’m grateful for your help, but please think about Serena. Do you really think this is fair towards her?”

It was the same thoughts Christian had, but he came to a decision, and that decision was to help Gina. It was not only his decision, but it was also what his dad would’ve told him to do. “You’re still hurt. You’re not going anywhere.” Christian stated.

“And I still have a lot of questions for you.”

want to see Serena, fine. I’ll make sure to prevent that from happening,

frame while she

grab her hand, but Carmen pulled away and pushed him aside. “What is she even doing

she felt threatened by Carmen’s presence. “I’ve been quiet for way too long, but what are the home wrecker and your disowned brother

shoulders. “You should see this as, let’s say…a special mission?” He spoke and followed Carmen’s eyes which were still glaring at Gina. “You

not

Carmen asked, worried. Christian felt embarrassed by the question and looked from Gina to Carmen. “No, of course not.” He whispered and slammed his arm around

would’ve been wise to let someone guard the doors. He knew Carmen was no different from Serena and would want to get to the bottom of this, especially

me today, and I’ll tell you everything?” Christian suggested as he pushed her out the door. Carmen took one last look at Gina until the door

go.” Carmen smiled. “Serena

know whether I want to punch you for the bet you made with Serena or for bringing my little sister along.” He complained. “You know Matteo will kill both of us if

me with Gina, and she must’ve misunderstood the situation. This is the only way to make sure she keeps

the way he had been treating her. “I know she’s hurt, but if

I promised my dad to take care of Gina, and

counselors for you and Serena, and she has a

as I’m concerned, you’re working-so you’re not here

you advice as your friend!” Beau spoke. “I agree, your uncle is dangerous-perhaps even crazier than Fabio, and I understand that you don’t want Serena to walk off and do stuff on her own and that

want to lose her, but

win that bet. She doesn’t know

had to let her have her way.” Beau scolded him. “Tell

yet. Berto refused to show himself, and Christian felt lost. He didn’t know what to

knew Dario risked his life to save his brother

doing.” Christian admitted his wrongdoings. “I do know one thing, and that’s that I need to get Dario on my side. He probably knows what his dad is planning.” “I agree.” Beau shrugged. “I also know Serena will win the bet,

asked, confused. “I’ve been thinking about it a lot, and I’m going to do what l’intended do.” Christian decided. “I want her to stand beside me, It’s the best way to keep her safe and I need her my side. I can do a lot with her advice.”

agree!” A voice from the back suddenly spoke. Beau and Christian flinched as they looked back at the same time to look at

guys are like two big babies.” Carmen laughed as she put on her seatbelt. “Carmen, for

everything anyway, it’s good for her to know in case something happens,

with

every little thing he says. You don’t have to do everything he tells you because you have a crush

crush on him!” Carmen defended herself

into.

got

himself

promise!” Carmen shrugged him off. “Christian, we can keep her here. God

Dario?” Carmen wondered. “If you told me before, I would’ve paid a bit more attention to my make-up.”

called out while Christian drove off. “Let’s throw her out while

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