His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 164

his head as confirmation.

“But thanks for reminding me. I’ll keep it in mind.”

“He followed all of you around for several years and was looking for multiple ways to distract all of you,” Dario spoke. “When you…betrayed Serena-it felt like everything had fallen into place.”

“What do you mean?”

“Provoking Serena, stirring issues between the Lamberti’s and Alfonzo’s.” Dario sighed. “It was all part of the plan, and my dad planned on recruiting the Alfonzo’s, so they could get to the money.”

“But everything fell apart when Serena and I got back together.” Christian realized. “He was back to square one and kidnapped Gina and Enzo instead?”

“Yes,” Dario confirmed. “He wanted to trap you, and he tried to get information out of them. So he took the two people who had reasons to hate you”

“But the only thing was that they didn’t hate me and remained loyal to me.” Christian finished. A lot had happened, but he would never doubt his brother or Gina. Enzo was still his brother, and Gina knew the danger of running her mouth too much.

“What did he want?” Christian asked. “Why is he so obsessed with the Lamberti warehouse?”

“I-I don’t know.” Dario lied, but Christian wasn’t buying it. “Dario!” Mauro called out while Dario flinched

“Money.” Dario sighed. “He told me he has money, lots of it.”

“It’s enough to buy anyone’s loyalty. He wants to build an army and remove you as the boss.”

“Not again.” Christian sighed, exhausted. It hadn’t even been a while since Fabio tried to stir issues. All he wanted was to take care of Serena and Siena in peace.

“How much money?” Christian wondered. “And how did he get that money?”

“That much I really don’t know,” Dario spoke. Christian looked at his uncle, Mauro, who backed up his words and gave Christian a nod.

Christian thought about Serena and wondered if she was able to push his grandpa as far. He knew Franco was known to be a closed book, but he never doubted Serena. She was, after all, the first person he opened. up to because she left him no choice. If everything went according to plan, Serena must’ve known what kind of money he was talking about.

“Okay,” Christian spoke. “That wasn’t that hard, now was it?”

his “What’s your plan?” Dario carefully asked. He knew the true extent of his father’s powers and didn’t want Serena to get hurt. Dario only realized just how serious it was after he requested Christian to protect uncle. Berto had a habit of coming for the things someone loved most, and Christian and Dario both loved Serena.

“I want him to reveal himself,” Christian spoke. “I want to push him so far that he has no choice but to reveal himself.”

“Are you insane?” Dario questioned. It was the same reaction as Beau. Dario knew all too well that his dad was not the one to mess with.

“Yes,” Christian stated. “I’m insane, and I want him to step out and identify himself. I can’t go against a man who won’t even show his face-

“That’s because he can’t,” Dario spoke in fear. “His face…he is not the same anymore.”

to decide.” Christian shrugged. “I’ll rip that mask right from his face. I don’t care-so please tell me what I have to do to make him reveal

the floor as he stared at Christian, who seemed fearless. Dario was convinced Christian truly had no idea who he was dealing with. “This is not Fabio Garcia. You don’t want to get this man out of his cave.” Dario explained. “Once he’s out, it’s over. He’s not the

little immature boy he once knew,” Christian spoke, determined. He wasn’t going to let anyone

you should rethink your decision, but if you want him to

mean?” Christian wondered. “He depended on Luca and me-and now both of

couldn’t help but smile at the idea of his uncle falling right into his trap. “Christian, don’t underestimate him.”

to be a mess ever since I got with Serena. That’s why uncle Berto doesn’t see me as

he didn’t care. He loved Serena for making him human, and he didn’t

look on his face. “I know you kept her by

way he protected her. Christian knew it was his love for Serena which had eventually pushed him into making the right

you had to tell me?” Christian asked after he obtained all information necessary. “Yes,” Dario spoke. “He obviously

man who used to call him his favorite nephew held a grudge against him, and he didn’t know why. At first, he was happy to learn that his uncle was still alive and had expected to welcome him back with open arms, but

the business, the girl, your baby-your grandpa’s loves you…”

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dad?” Christian wondered. “How does he

dad?”

expression on Dario’s face slowly began to change into a smile. “He didn’t have a bad

but he could not live with the idea of

help, and I promise you that I’ll try to end it the good

how I’m not god,” Christian muttered under his breath, making Dario laugh out loud. “I also got that speech,” Dario remembered. “Just make sure to keep your promise.”

Dario still hadn’t shared everything. Why would he? Christian thought.

spoke. Dario’s eyes widened, and so did

“I’m sorry

treated like that, and if I had known you were my cousin, I wouldn’t have turned my back on you.” Christian shared. “It’s just that I was a cold person around that time because I was afraid of people pushing me away-and I didn’t want to lose

and I’m sorry. I want you to know that everyone has changed as well, and we’re not

everything.” Christian smiled. “My dad is nearing his

Dario stuttered as his hands

you can see for yourself that they’re not as bad as you claim them to be,” Christian spoke. “My dad met you as an Orlando,

would

you’re family,” Christian spoke loud and clear. “Listen to his words,

turn out like my uncle,” Christian spoke. “1 was headed

sure the Lamberti’s would love to meet you-including our grandpa.” Christian told him. “Yes, he’s a bit grumpy-but he’s still our grandpa, and I

Dario repeated. “Why would you even do this?”

cousin,” Christian explained. “You’re my family, which means I care for your well- being, and

spoke, confused. “I thought you

You’re my cousin.” He repeated.

this invitation, you’ll properly make me part

“It’s a good way for you to start over and a good way to push your uncle to

time to think about it, but please tell me if you’re in-so I can give my dad a

Dario smiled, surprised. “I’ll think about it.”

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but got interrupted by the sound

out.

He was hoping for Dario to share whatever he