His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 386

Vincenzo

We sat in utter silence, on the opposite side of each other, without either of us saying a word.

Aria had left the scene to give us some privacy. My eyes tried to avoid Serena, mainly because I didn’t want to get bewitched by the woman who held the power to do so.

The moment I did look up, I saw Serena carrying the same smile on her lips as she always did, but this time it wasn’t because she was happy to see me. It was because she was unsure of what to say.

“Vince?”

Before she could say something else, I pulled out the necklace and threw it on the table. “Here,” I spoke, coldly.

Her eyes widened as she grabbed the small piece of jewelry and balled it in her fist. “Did you find it?” She asked. “Who took it?”

There it was again.

Who took it?

Where was it?

The question added to my irritation. I’m not doing this again, Serena,” I told her. “I’ve already done it with Christian, I’m not doing it with you.”

“I… I’m sorry,” Serena looked apologetic, shaking her head. “You’re right. It doesn’t matter.”

“I’m sorry for the trouble I have caused, and I know this shouldn’t have happened in the first place.” I was man enough to apologize for my mistakes, but that was as far as I could go.

Serena paused, waiting until it was time for her to speak. “I came here on Christian’s behalf,” she then confessed.

I was speechless, trying to process her words. Meanwhile, she grabbed a bottle of wine from her bag and placed it in front of me. “He apologizes for his temper, and admits he could’ve handled it differently,” she explained. “He wants to know if the two of you are good.”

“He can take that cork and shove it right up his ass,” I snapped.

“Excuse me?” She was taken aback.

“If he’s really sorry, why didn’t he come personally to apologize?” I shot back. “Instead, he sends a pregnant woman to do his pleading?”

Iwasn’t forced, Vince,” Serena said quietly, but I was done listening.

If he truly valued our friendship and our partnership, he would’ve taken some time to show up personally. “You can tell Christian that starting today, our families are not on good terms anymore,” I declared, the words leaving my mouth before I even got the chance to think about what I was saying.

Was I indirectly declaring war with the Lambertis and taking a risk by stopping our partnership, knowing

owned

putting us all in danger, but since

into shock as she frowned in pure disbelief. “I… I can’t let that happen, you can’t—”

over me anymore. I can’t let that happen,” I replied, my answer firm. It was time to bring back the Garcia name

expression flustered. “All of this over a necklace?” She questioned. “You’re risking all the bonds we’ve built over

a necklace, Serena,” I said. “It’s about Christian thinking he can do whatever he wants with whoever he wants. Did he tell you he

sorry, he what?”

what Christian would do if I would

a gulp. “Yes.” She could not deny the

you think that we should shake hands and continue like nothing has happened after he humiliated my people and threatened my wife?” I held onto my duty as a Garcia

Serena’s voice trembled, and her

a necklace, but I’m glad it happened because it made me open my eyes about a few things that have been

“Such as?”

to, and no matter

Vince.” Serena stared at me with puppy eyes. “Let’s leave the things

been trying to move on with my life, trying to fix this family-and because of that small thing, because of that necklace-I’ve realized

“Holding you back?”

but now that I think of it -it has always been the Lambertis. They’re also responsible for why the Garcias are in this mess in the first place.”

scooted back in her chair, preparing herself to get up. She took a breath, tucking her hair behind her ear. Then she shot me a polite smile. “I… think

you should

look. “I don’t know you like this,

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but I was only doing

and recover whatever

way.

followed her to the door. I was fighting against all I had not to stop her, to tell her that

as she was about to walk out of the door, Luis entered with Livia by his side. His eyes beamed, staring at the

He hugged

you!” She was good at hiding everything, including her emotions.

now,

nodded. “This is my tutor, Livia-and Livia, this is Serena.” Luis introduced the two to each

they gave each other

Luis,” Serena announced,

a slight

then made her exit, without giving me a single

make it easier for the both of

I’ll be with you in a minute.” Livia

going on with you, are you okay?” She then grabbed the opportunity to interrogate

cleared my throat, then smiled to cover up whatever I was feeling. “Ho are you? How is my buddy