His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 360

Aria

My eyes widened as I couldn’t escape the curious smile on Christian’s lips. Not many people intimidated me, but for some reason, he did.

It wasn’t because I was scared of him, but because he could break my family’s pride with just one snap.

Beau confronting me to tell Christian about how I disrespected his wife had opened my eyes and made me realize that I should at least be cautious with my words.

“I-I uhh..” I panicked. “I said she looks beautiful and gives me a run for my money on my birthday.”

“Yes, she is gorgeous.” Christian’s face lit up. “I still don’t know what I’ve done in my past life to get this lucky.”

“And you.” Christian eyed Beau. “You should greet your babies before that thing over there burns down this place.” He scolded him, referring to the Sala girl whose eyes grew darker by the second

“Yes.” Beau nodded like an obedient puppy and strolled off. The thought of him being an Alfonzo and taking orders from a Lamberti just didn’t

make sense to me.

Even then, I would instead argue with him if that meant I wouldn’t be forced to interact with a sober Christian.

He was not as fun anymore as he had been at the wedding-

Unsure of what to do, I grabbed a drink and pushed it into his hands. “Here!” I spoke. “Only if you want to, of course.”

“Sure.” He smiled. “It’s a nice party.”

“Thank you so much.”

He chuckled slightly at my polite answer. “And you look great.”

“Thank you, that’s nice of you.”

Christian repeated my words with a charming smile on his lips, showing me there was also a polite way of mocking me. The Alfonzo siblings could learn something from that.

“Cute.” He mumbled, making me look up in surprise. I wasn’t trying to be cute. I was trying to behave like a proper and respectful adult. The perfect daughter daddy trained me to be.

“I know it’s not easy to move to another city and start all over, but if you ever need any advice or someone to talk to—I’m only one call away.” Christian offered his guidance.

“That’s good to know.” I took a breath, knowing there was at least one person interested in my well-being. “I heard you took over your dad at a young age, so I’m sure we can relate.”

“I know. That’s why I want to look out for you.” Christian confirmed as he stared across the room. I followed his eyes and noticed Vince at Serena’s table. The two were laughing and slapping each other as if they had just discussed the funniest thing on earth.

Did it not bother Christian one bitt

Christian had an unbothered expression, showing me this didn’t affect him at all. “So, how is Vince treating you?” He took a sip from his drink.

“Good.”

I thought he was until his so-called friend exposed him for talking crap behind my back. Call me crazy, but I still believed there to be some misunderstanding.

“Good?” Christian spoke. “He better, and if he doesn’t, you’ll come to me—understand?”

but only for him. He appeared to be Serena’s number one

your dad’s most special treasure and a hard worker.” Christian praised me.

“Yes.”

you’re still very young and got a lot of

There it was.

you should think about whether you really want to tie

about it long enough, and this is what I want,” I spoke, determined. “I want to marry Vince.” I chose

misunderstanding. That was

“Are you sure?”

“Positive.”

it, being a dad and marrying in his mid- twenties was not how Christian had planned his life. Even then, he clearly

wanted to get married, and I didn’t have the urge to live my life. All I wanted

way.

words did something to my heart. He didn’t ask a hundred questions. He just listened and accepted my terms. “They said you were cold and angry, but I

you.

was actually Serena who

Serena?

sick of that name and

she’s afraid the families might not take you seriously because you’re the

opportunity to talk about his perfect wife. “She really admires you and thinks you’re a fresh

her way of thinking. As the future head of the Morales and the Garcias-It

do you think?”

Christian sighed, grinning. “She was too scared to

“Intimidating?”

I’m sure Carmen must’ve twisted the story and told her sister

shot me a look of curiosity. “You were born into this while

clarified.

it wasn’t about the dress thing after all.

“Right.”

short by Vince, who had forced himself between us. If it weren’t for Beau’s words, I would’ve thought he was being overprotective, but now I was unsure. The way he stood between us seemed almost like he was

to pick up

A thrown-off Christian asked, equally as confused about

turned to me with a smile and

Christian shook his head, going along with his friend. “I think it’s time for me to get back to my wife, but it was nice talking to

vanished, forced his hand into mine.

offered. 1 remember thinking he was so perfect, but

their flaws, and I was willing to look past his. If he didn’t like me, I would do everything

“Let’s go.

you okay?” He asked as we

changed your image of me- do you not wish to marry me anymore?”

want to marry

it off. “I’m fine, and they were really nice.” Well, Christian was-but I couldn’t say the same about his

had a slight hint of disappointment in his voice. He wanted me to hate him, but I could never After everything he had

he said, but he had never rejected me or my offer, so that was something we

let’s go.” I led him back to our table, where dad and Bruno had already been waiting for us, waving their

for the announcement.” Dad clapped his hands, not

mouth to the ears of the younger Garcia. “Luis, you should put down your

of you for your presence, and I’m proud to celebrate my one and only daughter.”

my muffin, the second most beautiful woman on the planet-with the first