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.”

from his face. I don’t care-so

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 same warm

same little immature boy he once knew,” Christian spoke, determined. He wasn’t going to let anyone mess with the family, not even his uncle.

you should rethink your decision, but if you want him to reveal himself- just keep doing what you’re doing,

“He depended on Luca and me-and now both of us are gone.” Dario spoke. “Keep

don’t underestimate him.” Dario reminded him. “He’s

mess?” Christian chuckled. “I’m known to be a mess ever since I got with Serena. That’s why uncle Berto doesn’t see me as a threat,

aware of everyone’s opinions about him, but he didn’t care. He loved Serena for making him human, and he didn’t

had a surprised look on his face. “I know you kept her by your side because you didn’t want her

Christian knew it was his love for Serena which

me?” Christian asked after he obtained all information necessary. “Yes,” Dario spoke.

know why he hates me?” Christian asked. The same man who used to call him his favorite nephew held a grudge against him, and he didn’t know why. At first, he was

couldn’t.” Dario chuckled. “You have the business, the girl, your baby-your grandpa’s

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wondered. “How does he feel about

dad?”

smile. “He didn’t have a bad word to say about him,” Dario spoke. “He had something bad to say about everyone, but not him.”

relieved. He could live with his uncle hating him, but he could not

you that I’ll try to end it the good way. I

breath, making Dario laugh out loud. “I also got that speech,” Dario remembered. “Just make sure to

Why would he? Christian thought. He placed his hand on Dario’s shoulder while Dario looked at him

sorry,” Christian spoke. Dario’s eyes widened, and so did Mauro’s.

“I’m sorry

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 the only

to know that everyone has changed as well, and we’re not immature anymore.” Christian spoke as he pulled out an

to fix everything.” Christian smiled. “My dad is nearing his end, he organized a family shoot, and I would like for you to be

Dario stuttered as his hands moved towards the

they’re not as bad as you claim them to be,” Christian spoke. “My dad met you as an Orlando, but I’m sure he would love to meet you as a

whispered. “Why would

spoke loud and clear. “Listen to his

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

Lamberti’s would love to meet you-including our grandpa.” Christian told him. “Yes, he’s a

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

my cousin,” Christian explained. “You’re my family, which means I care for your well- being, and I don’t want you to be alone.”

confused. “I thought you

my

invitation, you’ll properly make me part of this

you to start over

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

Dario smiled, surprised. “I’ll think about

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to leave but got interrupted by the sound of Dario’s

out.

was hoping for Dario to share whatever he held back.

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