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

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

Corio, 56, married with three daughters. Took a loan of 500k, expected to pay 10k each month for four years.

is-“Joe brushed his hand through his thin brown

out loud, frowning. “You

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

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

a wife and two daughters.” I squinted, reading through the

wait!” Joe stuttered, losing his balance. This man had ten daughters and didn’t

finish.

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

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

an envelope before

the money was in there. “See,

I didn’t have a choice.” Joe stressed. “How am

to explain himself as it would only be a waste of time. What did his problems have to do with our business? “As long as you haven’t paid off your debt, I

quiet for a few seconds until Joe bowed slightly. “I-I’m sorry!”

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

next week, we’ll be merging with the Garcias so you might see a

that mean for

voice at me-I’ll send my husband, Vincenzo Garcia, to collect the cash.

twitching his body. That name strongly affected many people in this city, this neighborhood

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

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 here—I know

a baby rushing inside the bakery, and my thoughts went back to Vince. Becoming a mother had been one

I could

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

the money had been collected, and everything went well-but I had

the car on our way back home. Before dad could answer, the guy removed

of Nico Marino. He introduced himself, sitting beside me in the back.

Like I cared

so-called main branch. He was just

with his family?” I turned away from Angelo’s honey eyes and focused on dad.

He works for you

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

dirty look. One wrong word about Vince, and I would kill him.

good friend, advisor, and mentor

opinion on your fiancé, but I can assure you that I do not share the same views as my family.” Angelo gave

way of protecting me from future

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

and stuck out my hand to the guy who I already could tell was going

to meet you.”

would my wedding dress

Vince’s

the time to pass. Not having anyone to hang out