His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 188

Christian

“So,” Dario awkwardly spoke. Christian gave Dario a shrug and pointed his head towards the warehouse. “You told me you’d lead the way, so I’ll let you lead the way.”

“I wasn’t talking about the way inside,” Dario spoke, irritated. “I was talking about the conversation.”

Christian let out a laugh and placed his hand on Dario shoulder to pull him towards the warehouse. “Oh. the conversation?” He spoke, sarcastic. “Do you even know what our cousin looks like?”

“I…have no idea,” Dario chuckled as the two made their way inside. Dario could not the unfamiliar faces and some of the family members who shot him an unamused glare.

“It’s nothing against you.” Christian explained to him. “It’s because they feel threatened by your presence.”

“My presence?” Dario questioned. Dario was confused and could not understand how anyone could dislike him when he tried his hardest to get along with everyone. “You have to understand, these people have worked really hard to earn our respect.” Christian shared. “And then you come along-

“So I haven’t earned your respect?” Dario asked, shocked. Christian was just as surprised by that statement because that was not what he meant. “You saved Enzo, and you abandoned your dad to help us…of course, you’ve earned my respect!”

Dario released a relieved breath and gave him a nod. “Exactly.”

with your assistant?” He asked. Christian’s mind went to Gina before it moved to Serena. It was never his meaning to abandon Serena, and if he

up.” Christian told him. He didn’t want to ge as it was none of his concern anymore. He was

was surprised. “You didn’t go by yourself?” He asked. “I mean, that’s

planned on doing. The right thing. “I’m just trying to be how Serena wants

He believed that he had not changed, and if he did, it was probably for the better. He could understand Dario had been through a lot and accepted the fact that there was a lot of

towards his younger cousin, Kenzo. Christian had never understood why a seventeen-year-old would want to work at the warehouse, but it started to make a lot of

laughed at Kenzo. Just by looking at him, he could read the stress from his face. The boy was uneasy and looked around him

asked Christian, who let out an annoyed sigh. “Are you going to talk to him now, or will

look at the two. He took small steps forward and lowered his head. Christian kept his mouth shut as promised and waited for

think we’ve met, but I’m your

Kenzo by the back of his neck and gave him a slight squeeze. “Come

out in defense. People were starting to turn their heads, so Christian covered his mouth with his hand. “I never said you did

to a separate room. “Christian, we’ve

and pulled out a chair for Kenzo. “Please, little cousin, make yourself feel comfortable and take a seat,” Christian spoke as he

back. “Please, Dario.” He forced a smile on his face. “Thank you,” Dario spoke. He

think I don’t think we’ve met, but I’m your cousin…my name is Dario.” He spoke with a charming smile on his face. “Kenzo,” He

1. “1 “Let’s get to the point!” Christian spoke, annoyed, but Dario raised his hand, telling him to shut don’t know,” Kenzo whispered. Dario let out a chuckle and gave him a slight push against his shoulder. “You don’t know? Of course, you wouldn’t know.”

smile on Dario’s face. It didn’t matter whether it was in good or bad times, Dario would never lose that smile. “Do you

“You said you didn’t do anything, so there’s nothing to worry about.” He smiled. “I just want to talk