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 empty bakery and stood at the back as the Morales’ men

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

loan of 500k,

his thin brown hair, his dark eyes blinking out

read out loud, frowning.

my throat, surprised as Joe pulled a disgusted face. “Stay out of

prepared for this and knew I had to earn my respect. People saw

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

ten daughters and didn’t even let me

finish.

I’m in charge now.”

pay by cash, or should I

man rushed back to the counter to grab an envelope

every bill, ensuring the money was in there. “See, why couldn’t

has been taking everything from us, leaving us with crumbs, so I didn’t have a choice.” Joe stressed. “How am

of time. What did his

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

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

you might see a few new faces around here,” I mentioned.

for

means that the next time you try raising your voice at me-I’ll send my husband, Vincenzo Garcia, to collect the cash.

man stuttered, twitching his body. That name strongly affected many people in this city, this neighborhood specifically-so why not use it to scare him a little?

chuckled. “Come on, guys,

arms with a wide grin and kissed my head. “My daughter.” He overreacted, as always. “Because of this one right here—I know

bakery, and my thoughts went back to Vince.

is a 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 I was curious about

while I walked behind the 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 yet to receive any information

asked in the car on our way back home. Before dad could answer, the guy removed his cap, showing me his

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

Like I cared

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

away from Angelo’s honey eyes

for you for the

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

looked Angelo up and down, giving him a dirty look. One wrong word about Vince, and I would kill him.

sensed my worries. “He’ll be a good friend, advisor, and

can assure you that I do not share the same views as my

this was daddy’s way of protecting me

of us didn’t agree with each other, but

future head of the family, I did what got expected of me and stuck out my hand to the guy who I already could tell was going to be

to meet you.”

my wedding dress look like?

Vince’s reaction bel

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