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.

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

closed my eyes for a second, fearing that once I opened them, I would see the faces of all our men, who would view me as a coward. I was so intent on not

disrespecting me, my men, and even Aria, was not something I should have to accept. The old Vince

searched for understanding. “I know it looks bad, but I have every reason to believe one of

pressuring me to answer. “Vince, tell them we don’t steal.”

believe AJ or CJ would steal the necklace, and despite our relationship, I wouldn’t betray my

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

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

glanced at AJ and CJ, my stomach aching with unease. Yes, they were no saints–but those two

Christian’s voice was filled with desperation. “Vince, I just want my daughter’s necklace back,

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

to be so tough that others feared to approach him, known for

now, and it made me open my eyes to certain

my loyalty had to lie with Aria and our men, just as his loyalty would have lain with his family.

spoke up for himself as I was

abruptly. “We unloaded the boxes, signed

go to your office. The two went back and

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

eyes 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

“Tell him, boss!”

you not going to do anything about it, Vince?” He asked. “It’s the

let’s go.” Beau finally intervened, but it was already too late. “Let’s

silencing him in one go. “Vince?” He shrugged in disbelief. “What are you doing?”

what do you want me to do?” I asked, my voice

glasses and search through heaven and earth to find some silly necklace, because Christian Lamberti told you to