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

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

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

his thin brown hair, his dark

ten-thousand.” I read out loud, frowning.

face. “Stay out of it, little

it never did. I was prepared for this and knew I had to earn

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

man had ten daughters and didn’t even let me “W-who are

finish.

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

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

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

opened the envelope and counted every bill, ensuring the money was in

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

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

seconds until Joe bowed slightly.

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

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

for us?”

Vincenzo Garcia, to collect the cash. I made

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

the one. I chuckled. “Come

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

thoughts went back to Vince. Becoming a mother had been one of my biggest dreams, and I couldn’t wait

his head to the side so I could see him. He shot me a slight smile as we

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

went well-but I had

Before dad could answer, the guy removed his cap, showing me

of Nico Marino. He introduced himself, sitting beside me

Like I cared

main branch. He was just

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

for you for the

not on good terms, so if this were his way of keeping Vince in check to make sure he wouldn’t betray

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

be a good friend, advisor,

might have some worries concerning my opinion on your fiancé, but I can assure you that I do

daddy’s way of protecting me from

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

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 a hand

nice to meet you.”

would my wedding dress

Vince’s reaction

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