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.

but I lowered my head. “Who the hell do you think you’re talking to?” She snapped.

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 me to be, but this felt

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

called my name, and my eyes shot open, while his searched for understanding. “I know it looks bad, but I

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

steal the necklace, and despite

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

delivery last

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

with desperation.

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

approach him, known for his courage and temper, had turned into a coward under

it made me open my

and yet I knew that my loyalty had to lie with Aria and our men, just

steal anything.” AJ spoke up for himself as I was taking too

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

didn’t even have time to go to your office.

was taken from my office?” Christian questioned, but Aria cleared her throat to interfere.

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

“Tell him, boss!”

going to do anything about

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

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

want me to

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

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