His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 210

Christian

“Thank you for everything…I appreciate it.” Dario began.

Christian sighed and leaned back in his chair. “That’s what family does. We look out for each other.” Christian spoke. “Well, most of us.”

Christian’s thoughts went back to his uncle and the terrifying monsters he had created. He had many people behind him and had even managed to brainwash Luca the same he had once brainwashed Dario.

“What happened out there is not your fault,” Dario told Christian. “We did everything together, so when something goes wrong-you shouldn’t have to carry all the burden.”

“Thank you,” Christian spoke, surprised. While others told him that it was not his fault and that it could not have been prevented, Dario was the only person who was able to give him an explanation. “And Luca…he’s stupid, but he’ll come around-I’m sure of it.” Dario told him. “Luca has a good heart. He just doesn’t always know how to use it.”

“I know.” Christian nodded. Luca had always been problematic, but Christian couldn’t deny that he was also the one who was once willing to trade his own life for Serena’s. He regretted shooting his cousin in the leg, but he had brought it upon himself.

He made that decision when he badmouthed Serena.

“Since we’re in this together…what do you think we should do about Johnny?” Christian wondered. “Serena says that I need to punish him-but I don’t think she understands the idea of losing another

cousin.”

“See, that’s where you’re wrong.” Dario disagreed. “What did you want her to do after hearing that Johnny wanted to sacrifice the twins?”

“No, I understand.” Christian rolled his eyes. “I just don’t think that yelling at him will do any good, and I know that Beau will probably kill him if he found out-so that’s why it might be for the best to keep quiet.”

Johnny nowadays. “I know he has too much pride, but he owes you, Serena, the twins, and everyone else an apology, because

do anything. Serena will most likely tell

that’ll end.”

you agree with Serena? I should’ve figured.” Christian whispered. He hadn’t thought about the downside of it all. He hadn’t thought about Serena’s power to influence Dario’s future decisions. There was only one

something in the hallway before grandpa interrupted us…what was it?” Christian asked. Dario grew a nervous smile on his face and shrugged it off. “It was

Lies, Christian thought.

and made his way over to

was meant to make one thing clear. At the end of

as my cousin, and I think we can achieve great things together-but I have to be

Christian took a deep breath before he finally said what had been on his mind for a long time.

want this to work out…I need you to stay away from Serena.” Christian spoke loud enough, so he didn’t have to repeat himself. He had expected Dario to have a meltdown, but as always he carried the same polite smile on his

you…whatever that means…and I don’t want those feelings to ruin the bond we share. Christian told him the truth. Christian was hopeful and thought perhaps his cousin

share?” Dario repeated. “You don’t have anything to worry about that, I’m sure Serena was

spoke as he looked at Dario as if he had just told him the biggest lie. “Dario, I’m not stupid. I can see the

I need you to stay away from her.” Christian requested one more time. Dario kept his calm and shook

Just that word made Christian’s blood boil. He believed that he was not insecure. He just didn’t want to choose between his cousin and the

his face, and Christian was confused. It was what he wanted, but now that his

personal feelings to be in the way of the family business,” Christian spoke defensively. Dadio seemed offended, while it had never been Christian’s intention to make

or are you asking me to choose between the business and my friendship

Serena?”

what he was asking from him, but he

and I were to fall from a bridge, who would you safe first?” Christian looked into Dario’s eyes. It was obvious that Dario did

“Because you’d kill me it I would

by Dario’s truthful answer and felt stupid for even

share the business with you, but if you’re asking me to choose between the business and Serena…it’ll be Serena,” Dario spoke. He made it clear that breaking his friendship with Serena

Serena.