His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 382

Vincenzo

1 felt the cold breeze on my skin as Aria and I stepped into the warehouse, surrounded by several men.

At the center stood Christian, and behind him was a small group of his people, including Beau.

Christian’s face twisted with anger as he yelled at AJ and CJ, who were kneeling on the ground. No one interfered. Ever since my father and Christian’s crazy uncle had disappeared, things had returned to the way they were.

In the past, those two had been the biggest threats to the Lambertis.

Now, everyone felt threatened by the Lambertis again, and no one dared to disrespect them-rightfully so. The weight of the situation pressed down on me, making it hard to focus. I had come here hoping to find a peaceful solution with my long-time friend, but seeing the state he was in and the tension in the room made me doubt that possibility.

Aria broke the silence, adding fuel to the fire. I hadn’t expected anything less from her.

“Are you two insane? Kneeling for this guy?” she asked, her voice dripping with dismay.

Ishifted uncomfortably, knowing that her big mouth might force me to choose between my loyalty to my wife or to Christian, who was like my brother.

“Get up, both of you!”

AJ and CJ shared a look and carefully stood up from the floor, while Christian turned around to glare at both of us. His eyes were sharp, almost demanding that I do something about Aria’s temper-but I didn’t.

He chuckled, rolling his eyes to look away from me. “Little girl, I think it’s best if you stay out of it.” In that one sentence, it became clear what he really thought of Aria.

was at a loss for words. She searched for my eyes, but I lowered my head. “Who the hell do

see the faces of all our men, who would view me as a coward. I was so intent on not being like Fabio that I had tried my hardest to be everything he hadn’t raised

walking in here, disrespecting me, my men, and even Aria, was not something I should have

while his searched for understanding. “I know it looks bad, but I have every

pressuring me to answer. “Vince, tell them

moment. No, I didn’t believe AJ or CJ would steal the necklace, and despite our relationship, I wouldn’t betray my wife either. “They said they didn’t do it, Christian,” I replied,

than that one horrible occasion from years ago that I didn’t like talking or thinking about, Christian and I had always had each other’s back. He didn’t bother me, I

the two thieves who helped you with the delivery last time?” He asked, well aware that it was indeed the two men he accused of

AJ and CJ, my stomach aching with unease. Yes, they were no saints–but those two wouldn’t steal

two, right? Christian’s voice was filled with desperation. “Vince, I

away. Nowadays, Christian trusted him more than he trusted me. He had the privilege of being Serena’s brother. If anything, he had the power to make Christian walk away,

approach him, known for his

it made me open

and yet I knew that my loyalty had to lie

there, but we didn’t steal anything.” AJ spoke up for himself as I

insane!” CJ nodded abruptly. “We

your office. The two went back

know it was taken from my office?” Christian questioned, but Aria

flashing with anger. They said they didn’t do it, so we’re sorry about your necklace-but I think it’s time for you and your parasites to get out of here.” Her words were like a slap in the face to someone like Christian, and the tension in the room escalated even more

“Tell him, boss!”

raced as Christian turned back to me, his expression filled with hurt and anger. “Are you not going to do anything about it, Vince?” He

finally intervened, but it was already too late. “Let’s take care

hand, silencing him in one go. “Vince?” He shrugged in disbelief. “What are

want me to do?” I asked, my voice strained.

to respond, but Aria cut him off. “Get yourself a pair of magnifying glasses and search through heaven and earth to find some silly necklace, because Christian Lamberti told you to do so?” Her sarcasm was met with laughter