His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 363

Aria

When I expressed my feelings of wanting to get married, I had not expected to sit back and watch without being allowed to do a single thing.

I trusted mom, always have-but watching her plan my dream wedding, choose my dream dress, and so much more while I could only sit back and watch tiring-

Not wanting to waste my day, I focused on the business which would soon be mine. Today was collector day.

A day where we would go through some of the small local businesses we had funded to collect our money.

We hadn’t been in the city for long, but we had been investing in some businesses for quite some time.

“And that is why you don’t send out men to take care of your issues.” Dad ranted as we were walking to our first target. “Seeing the big boss in person scares them, and that’s what we want. We don’t even want them to think about screwing us over.”

I typed all of his words on my phone. “Yes, daddy.”

If there were one thing I was serious about, it would be the fortune and the well-being of our family. I wasn’t even ashamed to admit that not being the center of attention in this city was a blow to my ego.

Still, Christian was someone I respected, and | appreciated his way of working. There could only be one winner, and as long as it was him- I had no issues with it.

“So I just ask for the money?” I asked. Dad twitched his nose, shaking his head. “No, absolutely not.”

“Then what?”

“You stand back with your arms folded while the guys take care of it-and only if they refuse to pay, it’s time to take your stage.

“Got it.”

Dad patted my head. “Make sure you do because a few days from now, all of this will be yours.”

Taking over the Morales’ sooner than expected was not what I had in mind as I had planned on spending some time as Vince’s wife-but the Garcias could do with some cleaning, so maybe it was a good thing.

From what I’d heard-their business was an unorganized mess. Commoners walked over them, didn’t pay their debts, and raised their voices at them. They were too soft.

Leading the family could also serve as a way for Vince to respect me. Despite everything, I had not forgotten about Beau’s words, and the thought of Vince disliking me had not left my mind.

Even then, I was still in love with him, and I still believed he would make a great husband.

Deep down, I knew he didn’t mean anything he said. Pince wasn’t like that.

“Pay attention!” Dad whispered, waking me from my thoughts.

“I’m here to pick up a special delivery!” One of the four men we were with announced as we entered a

small bakery. Flustered, I looked back only to see dad had stayed behind.

bakery and stood at the back as the Morales’

counter revealed himself with a guilty smile on his lips, and I grabbed my notebook to search for

Corio, 56, married with three daughters. Took a loan of 500k, expected

thin brown hair, his dark

read out loud,

surprised as Joe pulled a disgusted face. “Stay out of it, little girl.”

I had to earn

the money, but you have a wife and two daughters.”

ten daughters

finish.

my notebook with a thin smile. I’m in

to pay by cash, or should

the money!” The man rushed back to the counter to grab an envelope before pushing it into my hands. “It’s here!”

was in there. “See, why couldn’t you

“How am I supposed to pay my taxes? My oldest daughter’s husband passed away. We need the money for our grandson

explain himself as it would only be a waste of time. What did his problems have to do with our business? “As

quiet for a few seconds until Joe

the next time.” I shrugged off his apology, not having the energy to stare at this

with the Garcias so you might see a few new faces

mean for us?”

send my husband, Vincenzo Garcia, to collect the cash. I

strongly affected many people in this city, this neighborhood

the one. I chuckled. “Come on, guys, let’s go.

He overreacted, as always. “Because of this one right here—I know the business will

I could see a woman carrying a baby rushing inside the bakery, and my thoughts went back to Vince. Becoming a mother had been one of my biggest dreams, and I couldn’t wait to see a little Garcia-Morales

guy I hadn’t noticed before tilted his head to the side so I could see him. He shot me a slight smile as we returned to the vehicle-and I

I walked behind the two, and that’s how it went for the rest

well-but I had yet to receive any information about our

car on our way back home. Before dad could answer, the guy removed his cap, showing me his chocolate brown, laid-back

Marino. He introduced himself, sitting beside me in the

Like I cared

even from the so-called main branch. He was

be with his family?” I turned away from Angelo’s honey

He works for you for the

the Marinos and the Garcias were not on good terms, so if this were his way of

Angelo up and down, giving him a dirty look. One wrong

“He’ll be a good friend, advisor, and mentor to you.

can assure you that I do not share the same views as my family.” Angelo gave me the explanation I had never

of protecting me from future

didn’t agree with each other, but I would never dare to

of me and stuck out my hand to

to meet

would my wedding dress look

Vince’s reaction

those thoughts were going through my head as I rested on my bed, waiting for the time to pass. Not having anyone to hang out with was a pity, but at the same time, that wasn’t my fault. These people in