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.

the back as the Morales’ men stepped

with a guilty smile on his lips,

with three daughters. Took a loan of 500k, expected to pay 10k each

through his thin

read out loud, frowning. “You

surprised as Joe pulled a disgusted face. “Stay

never did. I was prepared for this and knew I had to earn my respect. People saw me as young and

but you have a wife and two daughters.” I squinted, reading through the notes. “Livia, 24-Paloma, 22-Anastasia, 18-Clara,

stuttered, losing his balance. This man had ten daughters and didn’t even let me “W-who are

finish.

I closed my notebook with a thin smile. I’m in charge now.” Joe’s jaw dropped

by cash, or should I find another way to make you pay?”

money!” The man rushed back to the counter to grab an envelope before pushing

the money was in there. “See, why couldn’t you just give me it the first

been 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 husband passed

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

a few seconds until Joe bowed slightly. “I-I’m

just give me the money the next time.” I shrugged off his apology, not having the energy to stare at

Garcias so you might see a few new faces

does that mean for us?” Joe asked.

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

body. That name strongly affected many people in this city, this neighborhood specifically-so why

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

outside, dad pulled me in his arms with a wide grin and kissed my head. “My daughter.” He overreacted, as always. “Because of this one right

thoughts went back to Vince. Becoming a mother had

natural.” A 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

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

money had been collected, and everything went well-but I had yet to receive any information

is this?” I finally asked in the car on our way back home. Before dad could answer, the guy removed his cap, showing me his chocolate brown, laid-back

introduced himself, sitting beside me in the back. I’m

Like I cared

the so-called main branch. He was just a

away from Angelo’s

He works for you for the time being.

if this were his way

and down, giving him a dirty look. One

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

you that I do not share the same

this was daddy’s way of protecting

the two of us didn’t agree with each other,

expected of me and stuck out my hand to the guy who I already could tell

to

would my wedding dress look

Vince’s reaction

bed, waiting for the time to pass. Not having anyone to hang out with was a pity, but at the same time, that