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.

at the back

man behind the counter revealed himself with a guilty smile on his lips,

of 500k, expected to pay

his hand through his thin brown hair, his dark eyes

I read out loud, frowning. “You don’t have

a disgusted face. “Stay out of it, little girl.” He snarled. “Men

this and knew I had to earn my respect. People saw me as young and

don’t have the money, but you have a wife and two daughters.”

ten daughters and didn’t even let me

finish.

I’m

want to pay by cash, or should I find another way to make

grab an envelope before pushing it into my hands. “It’s here!”

the money was in there.

taking everything from us, leaving us with crumbs, so I didn’t have a choice.” Joe stressed. “How am I supposed to pay my taxes? My oldest daughter’s

explain himself as it would only be a waste of time. What did

quiet for a few seconds until

and please just give me the money the next time.” I shrugged off his apology, not

the Garcias so you might see a few new faces around here,”

for

me-I’ll send my husband, Vincenzo Garcia, to collect the cash. I made sure to mention the last

people in this city, this neighborhood specifically-so why not use it to scare him a little?

the one. I chuckled.

head. “My daughter.” He overreacted, as always. “Because of this one right here—I know the business will be in good hands,”

the side of my eyes, I could see a woman carrying a baby rushing inside the bakery, and my thoughts went back to Vince.

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

walked up front with dad while I walked behind the two, and that’s how it went for the rest of the day.

I had yet to receive any information

our way back home. Before dad could answer, the guy removed his cap, showing

grandson of Nico Marino. He introduced himself, sitting beside me in the back. I’m older than you.”

Like I cared

wasn’t even from the so-called main branch. He

family?” I turned away from Angelo’s honey eyes and focused on

for you for the time

if this were his way of keeping Vince in check to make sure he wouldn’t betray me-it was a low

him a dirty look. One wrong

worries. “He’ll be a good friend, advisor, and mentor to you. Very loyal, trustworthy, kind

some worries concerning my opinion on your fiancé, but I can assure you that I do not share the same views as my

was daddy’s way of protecting me from future threats-so

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

expected of me and stuck out my hand to the

to meet you.”

my wedding dress

would Vince’s reaction

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 this city just weren’t on