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.

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

see the faces of all our men, who would view me as a coward. I was so intent on not being like

and even Aria, was not something I should

called my name, and my eyes shot open, while his searched for understanding. “I know it looks bad, but I have every reason to believe one of these men stole my daughter’s

answer. “Vince, tell

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, my voice barely above

always had each other’s back. He didn’t bother me, I didn’t bother him, nothing got in between our friendship, and it had been

the two thieves who helped you with the delivery last time?” He asked, well aware that

CJ, my stomach aching with unease. Yes, they were no saints–but those two wouldn’t steal something if I allowed them to.

filled with desperation. “Vince, I just want my daughter’s necklace

had the privilege of being Serena’s brother. If anything, he had the power to make Christian walk away, as he

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

same boat now, and it made me open my eyes to

my best friend, my brother in arms, and yet I knew that my loyalty had to lie with Aria

spoke up for

abruptly. “We

go to your office. The

you know it was taken from my office?” Christian questioned, but Aria cleared her throat to

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

“Tell him, boss!”

anger. “Are you not going to

too late. “Let’s take care of this some

his hand, silencing him in one go. “Vince?” He shrugged

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

find some silly necklace,