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.”

to Serena. It was never his meaning to abandon Serena, and if he

didn’t want to ge as it was none of his concern anymore. He was going to keep his promise to Serena

go by yourself?” He asked. “I

The right thing. “I’m just trying to

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 stuff

he is.” Christian pointed out as his eyes moved towards his younger cousin, Kenzo. Christian had never understood why a seventeen-year-old would want to work at the warehouse,

the

poor kid you were going to attack?” Dario asked Christian, who let out an annoyed sigh. “Are you going to talk to him now, or will

and turned around to look at the two. He took small steps forward and lowered his head. Christian kept his mouth shut

up? My name is Dario, I don’t think we’ve met, but I’m

and gave him a slight squeeze. “Come on, kid, I think it’s time for us to

out in defense. People were starting to turn their heads, so Christian covered his mouth with his

Christian pulled him along to a separate room. “Christian, we’ve discussed that

for Kenzo. “Please, little cousin, make yourself feel comfortable and take a

the chair while Christian took several steps back. “Please, Dario.” He forced a smile on his face. “Thank you,” Dario spoke. He stepped forward and

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.”

it was in good or bad times, Dario would never lose that smile. “Do you like

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 about.” He smiled.