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.

empty bakery and stood at the

a guilty smile on his lips, and I grabbed

loan of 500k, expected to pay 10k each month for four years.

his hand through his thin brown

only ten-thousand.” I read out loud, frowning. “You don’t

surprised as Joe pulled a disgusted face. “Stay

to earn

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

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

finish.

Morales.” I closed my notebook with a thin smile. I’m in

want to pay by cash, or should I find another

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

the envelope and counted every bill, ensuring the money was in there. “See, why couldn’t you just give me it the

have a choice.” Joe stressed. “How am I supposed to pay my taxes? My oldest daughter’s husband passed away. We

chance to explain himself as it would only be a waste of time. What did his problems have to do with our business?

quiet for a few seconds until Joe bowed

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

the Garcias so you

for us?” Joe

means that the next time you try raising your voice at me-I’ll send my husband, Vincenzo Garcia, to collect the cash. I made sure to mention the last name the city despised that much.

his body. That name strongly affected many people in

that’s the one. I chuckled. “Come

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

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

the side so I could see him. He shot me a slight smile as we returned to the vehicle-and I was curious about

behind the two, and that’s

well-but I had yet to receive any

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

himself, sitting

Like I cared

main branch. He was

away from Angelo’s honey

works for you for the time being.

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

look. One wrong word about Vince, and

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

can assure you that I do not share the same views as my family.” Angelo gave me the explanation I had

was daddy’s way of protecting

two of us didn’t agree with each other, but I

did what got expected of me and stuck out my hand to the

nice to meet

wedding

would Vince’s reaction bel

anyone to hang out with was a pity, but at the same time, that wasn’t my