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.

words. She searched for my eyes, but I lowered my head. “Who the hell do you think you’re talking to?” She

I would 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

and even Aria, was not something I should have to accept. The old Vince would’ve never accepted

understanding. “I know it looks bad, but I have every reason to believe one of these men stole

nudged my shoulder, pressuring me to answer. “Vince, tell them we don’t

and I hesitated for a 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,

about, Christian and I had always had each other’s back.

last time?”

Yes, they were no

with desperation. “Vince, I just want

Beau, who stood behind Christian, my eyes begged him for help-but he turned 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

be so tough that others feared to approach him, known for his courage and temper, had turned into a coward under Christian’s watch.

now, and it made me open my eyes to

loyalty had to lie

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

that’s insane!” CJ nodded abruptly. “We unloaded the boxes, signed them

have time to go to your office.

taken from my office?” Christian questioned,

your necklace-but I think it’s time for you and your parasites to get out of here.” Her words were like

“Tell him, boss!”

filled with hurt and anger. “Are you not going to do anything about it, Vince?” He asked. “It’s

it was already too late. “Let’s

go. “Vince?”

you want me to

magnifying glasses and search through heaven and earth to find some silly necklace, because Christian Lamberti told you to do so?”