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?”

sorry for him, but only for him. He appeared to be Serena’s number one fan, so I didn’t even want to think about what would happen if he

special treasure and a hard worker.” Christian praised me. I wasn’t born yesterday and knew almost all praises ended with an

“Yes.”

you’re still very young and got a lot

There it was.

think about whether you really want to tie the

spoke, determined. “I want to marry Vince.” I chose to believe what I wanted

was all it was.

“Are you sure?”

“Positive.”

spoke, surprised. By the looks of it, being a dad and marrying in his mid- twenties was not how Christian had planned his life. Even then, he clearly loved Serena and his children.

my life. All I wanted was to marry Vince, start a family, continue the family business-and

way.

a hundred questions. He just listened and accepted my terms.

you.

same about you.” He pointed out. “It was actually Serena who encouraged me to come and talk

Serena?

that name and was too tired to give

might not take you seriously because

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

about that. I still didn’t like her, but I had to acknowledge her way of thinking. As the future head of the Morales

do you think?”

wife thinks.” Christian sighed, grinning. “She was too scared to talk to

“Intimidating?”

Carmen must’ve twisted the story and told her

born into this while she was

clarified.

wasn’t about the

“Right.”

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

came to pick up

Christian asked, equally as confused about his

to me with a smile and a nod. “You wouldn’t

shook his head, going along with his friend. “I think it’s time for me to get back

vanished, forced his hand

our seats?” He offered. 1 remember thinking he was so perfect, but I guess even someone like

Everyone had their flaws, and I was willing to look past his. If he didn’t like me, I

“Let’s go.

He asked as

continued. “Have you changed your image of me- do you not wish to marry me anymore?”

marry me in

fine, and they were really nice.” Well, Christian was-but I couldn’t say the same about his other friend.

but I could never After everything he had been through. I couldn’t

was sure he had his reasons for the things he said, but he had never rejected me or my offer, so that

I led him back to our table, where dad and Bruno had already been waiting for us, waving their

the announcement.” Dad clapped his hands, not wasting time asking for the guest’s attention. They seemed

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

like to thank all of you for your presence, and I’m proud to celebrate my

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