His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 362

Vincenzo

I straightened my clothes with my hands one last time as Bruno entered the room, searching for even the slightest hint of dust.

“You look…….presentable, you’ve cleaned this place, you’re on time.” He nodded approvingly. “Respect and order. These are the qualities you’ll need if you’re going to lead the Garcias and the Morales’ so I’m impressed.”

Leading the Garcias and the Morales’ was enough news to give me a headache. It was not a surprise, it was bound to happen someday, but I had not expected it to be this quick.

“The wedding preparations are going well, and Oscar and Aria have asked me to go through a few things with you.” Bruno pulled out a long list, nearly reaching the floor. “And where’s that big brother of yours?”

“Still packing, I suppose,” I said, sighing. “I guess he has a lot of stuff.”

“Meh.” Bruno scrunched his nose. “I appreciate him stepping up, but he hasn’t done much for the Garcias anyway.” He patted my back. “You are the real deal, and you will bring greatness to this family!”

Yes, under his orders.

“So this list of yours.” I wondered. “Do I have a say in this or-

“No, absolutely not.” Bruno cut me off as soon as I started. The Morales are a powerful family, and you’re still at the bottom of the rank carrying the Garcia name-so no.” He made it clear. “All you need to do is nod and sign.”

“Sign what?”

Uncle raised his finger. “These!” He pulled a big stash of papers from his map. “Don’t worry. I already went through it with my lawyer.”

“Just give me a pen, and I’ll sign it.” I waved him off. I was so over it that I didn’t even care at this point. They could’ve asked me to cut off my balls, and I would’ve actually done it.

After getting settled, we sat at the table to read the Morales’ list of terror.

Stunned, I let my eyes wander over the most shameless demands I had ever read in my life, and it wasn’t even half of it. It was really smart of them to try and get their hands on our funds-but what about their funds?

“Uncle, just give me that pen and let me sign.” I stuck out my hand. “I might as well sell my soul to the devil.”

“Vince, I told you I looked it over with my lawyer, and he’s the best.” Uncle had a confident look in his eyes. “There’s a clause, so you don’t have to worry.”

If Bruno claimed there was nothing to worry about, it truly meant there was nothing to worry about.

and power, but at the same time, he was

you could say I had a love-hate relationship with him. Of course, I knew he was looking out for me, but he

doing all of this?” I wondered why he had even returned after dad had

an embarrassed smile on his lips. “Everything that has happened until now

the family and my nephews-but I’ve failed you all of

to hear another word. “You not being here gave us something to look forward to

who cared about us were our late uncle, who dad had murdered in cold blood-and uncle Bruno who had put aside his fear

the Garcia name, all of our family who had

Bruno, who wasn’t that good at showing affection, swallowed his breath. “I know you might think I do not have your best interests at heart, but I love you and am trying to clean this family for

And for yourself.

“I know.”

with a serious expression. “Aria might seem dense, but you should not underestimate her. Regarding business, she is a natural leader and

who had forced me to marry her and had gotten herself arrested over a dress was the mastermind behind her family’s success. She couldn’t be. There was

does what your brother

bond with Nic and would not question his intentions. That had been an important part in allowing the Garcias

to have this saying.” Bruno leaned

“What was it?”

“Use until there is no

is

think about his words, made me feel overwhelmed. I

afraid I don’t understand.”

of your life?” Uncle shot me a daring look.

he talking about

use of that girl until our family was

I had said before, but those same words coming from

Aria for my own

didn’t know any better and was hopelessly in love with

it from Bruno’s mouth gave me a reality check. That wasn’t me.

you saying

waved his hands. “I did not say a word.” He said. “I’m just being cautious, because I’ve heard Oscar has hired Angelo Marino as Aria’s advisor

clenched my jaw. “Angelo

in the city. What would they want with the Morales? Was this another scheme to get us out of here?

from him could blow off the entire wedding.”