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.”

assistant?” He asked. Christian’s mind went to Gina before it moved to Serena. It was never his meaning to

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

surprised. “You didn’t go by yourself?” He asked.

thing. “I’m just trying to be how Serena wants

part. Christian disagreed. 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

as his eyes moved towards his younger cousin, Kenzo. Christian had never understood why

him, he could read the stress from his face. The boy was uneasy and looked around him as if he was waiting for something to

going to attack?” Dario asked Christian, who let out an annoyed sigh. “Are you going to talk to him

He took small steps forward and lowered his head. Christian kept his mouth shut as promised and waited

is Dario, I don’t think we’ve met, but

his eyes. He grabbed Kenzo by the back of his neck and gave

do anything!” Kenzo yelled out in defense. People were starting to turn their heads, so Christian covered his mouth with his hand. “I never said

look while Christian pulled him along to a separate room. “Christian, we’ve discussed that we’re not going to do this!” Dario whispered as he followed

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

chair while Christian took several steps back. “Please, Dario.” He forced a smile

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,”

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.”

was in good or

am I here?” Kenzo questioned. Dario looked at Kenzo’s shaking hand before he placed his hand on top of it. “You said you didn’t do anything, so there’s nothing to worry