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.

girl!” Aria was at a loss for words. She searched for my eyes, but I lowered my head. “Who the hell do you think you’re talking

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

Aria, was not something I should have to

searched for understanding. “I know it looks bad,

answer. “Vince,

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 a

and I had always had each other’s

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

my stomach aching with unease. Yes, they were no saints–but

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

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 Christian walk away, as

others feared to approach him, known for his courage and temper, had turned

boat now, and it made

to lie with Aria and our men, just as

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

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

to your office.

was taken from my office?”

you and your parasites to get out of here.” Her words were like

“Tell him, boss!”

heart 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 asked. “It’s the necklace my father gave her when he took his last

Beau finally intervened, but it was already too late. “Let’s take care of this some other ti

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

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

to find some