His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 359

The party was in full swing. Many families were present, and as usual, they were all impressed with the party. What can I say? That was just the way the Morales’ wanted it.

Many claimed being the center of attention is not something to be proud of in this business, but dad disagreed. He wanted all the attention he could get, and rightfully so.

“It’s too bad the Marinos couldn’t make it.” Vince’s uncle, Bruno, spoke. “I’m sure this party would bring them to embarrassment.”

We were seated at the unique birthday table reserved for Vince’s family and mine. Anyone with a set of eyes could see that an announcement of our engagement would be the next step as the rumors had already spread.

“Oh, please.” Dad had a smug smile on his lips. “The Morales’ have a good relationship with the Marinos so let’s not talk about them today.”

I didn’t know much about the Marinos, other than the rumors about them taking over the Garcias’ rank after the late Fabio Garcia had single-handedly ruined his name.

I smiled brightly, staring at Vince-but his attention was not with me. He was staring at the table in from. of us, right at Serena-and he didn’t even try to hide it

A jealous feeling went through my veins as I watched how the gorgeous woman lit up the room with her innocent looks and sweet laughter. She conversed with the dress thief, Carmen, and Stella Alfonzo, who was so obsessed with her sister-in-law that she hadn’t even congratulated me appropriately.

I cleared my throat. “Vince, how do you like the party?”

“I have never seen anything like this before.” Vince’s answer sounded rehearsed. “The party reminds me of you.”

That was a compliment.

“Well, you better get used to it.” Dad leaned forward, eavesdropping on our conversation. “I expect the same for my grandchildren.”

“Daddy!”

“What? Just putting it out there.”“

Bruno and dad were in some kind of competition to see who could laugh louder while Vince slightly rolled his eyes. “Did you hear that, Luis?” I heard him ask his brother, but the only thing Luis had time for was his gaming device.

“I’m sorry. I’m sure my dad didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.” I apologized almost immediately after noticing not a single chuckle left his mouth.

Vince ignored my apology and got up from his chair. “So Aria, have you met my best friend-Beau?” He pointed to a man at the bar.

I had heard some questionable things about him and knew he was Serena’s twin brother, but I was not interested in meeting him. I was only interested in Vince.

“No, not yet-

“Good, let’s go.” Vince pulled me from my chair, dragging me through the room to the bar. I didn’t question his intentions and felt grateful enough for getting the opportunity to hold his hand.

He smiled warmly and disconnected our hands to tap his friend on the shoulder. “Beau.”

The man turned around with a warm smile and pulled Vince in his embrace. “What’s up.” He spoke, ignoring my presence. “What can I do for you?”

Vince shook his head. “Nothing.” He chuckled. I just wanted to introduce you to the birthday girl?”

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“Your fiancee?” Beau released a fake gasp, looking at me as if he wasn’t aware of my presence. He grabbed my hand and brought it to his lips. “Nice to meet you, your highness.”

in Beau’s eyes left a bigger impression than his handsome looks. I didn’t like him, he didn’t like me and was out

said she’s a princess.” He squinted his eyes, inspecting the tiniest detalls on my face. “So what does it feel

“I’m sorry, what?”

slammed his arm around his shoulder. “Don’t listen to him. He’s not serious. He held him in

if it was some

a genuinely good person, but I could already tell I would dislike this man for getting in my way. Had I not known any better, I

for a second because I’m sure the two of you have much to talk

come on!” Beau called out. “She’s

thinking he might not be

up. “Just pick her up before curfew!” He yelled at Vince, who

I forgot you turned twenty-one today.” He let out a fake gasp.

starting to get on my nerves.

the face? I’m just playing with you.” He nudged my

to stay polite. I was really trying to be friendly and

how do you know Vince

did the two of you become

leaned against the bar. “I used to work for him and his family.”

now you work for the Lambertis.”

“At Christian’s side.”

see someone did their

out after his dad wanted you and your

theory, but no.” He looked offended. “I’m just working for my sister’s

all.

another way, he was disloyal and wasn’t needed

your own family, who’s almost just as influential as the Lambertis, or working for Vince, who you claim is your best friend and could really

not like that-”

I raised my hand, stopping him the exact way he had done to me earlier.

“Says who?”

your children whenever you feel like it,” I added fuel to the fire as I was on a roll. “I can already tell you’ll be a bad influence

vanished. All I could see was anger and that’s when

circumstances, and would

else’s side of the story.

are across the room, and you haven’t walked up to them once-so I don’t think people are lying.” I shrugged, looking at the Salas-specifically the woman who had not stopped staring at us since we’d

to disrespect your family or ruin your birthday by arguing, so…” Beau blinked. “I’m sorry, have I done something to you for you to bring my personal life

making fun

distance, and I don’t

feel

began. “I was thinking about cleaning Vince’s circle anyway,

start.”

stepped forward, almost as if he was threatening me, and wrapped his hand around my

and gentle, but

It was inappropriate for

every word. “I don’t know how things used to go wherever the hell you came from, and you might be of value to Vince-but not to me.” He said. “I don’t care who you are, who you will be, or who your dad is. I won’t let you

could be and did not care for our status. They were all a bunch of disrespectful pigs.

to step back, or I’ll tell

your feelings.”