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.

at a loss for words. She searched for my eyes, but I lowered my head. “Who

would see the faces of all our men, who would view me as a coward. I

here, disrespecting me, my men, and even Aria, was not something I

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

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

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, my voice barely above

had always had each other’s back. He didn’t bother me, I didn’t bother him, nothing got

with the delivery last time?” He asked, well aware

CJ, my stomach aching with unease. Yes, they were

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

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.

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

were in the same boat now, and it made me

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

AJ spoke up for himself as I was

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

your office. The two

did you know it was taken from my office?”

to get out of here.” Her words were like a slap in the face to someone like Christian, and the

“Tell him, boss!”

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

but it was already too late. “Let’s take care of this some

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

do you want me to do?”

glasses and search through heaven and earth to find some silly necklace, because Christian Lamberti told you to do so?” Her sarcasm was met with laughter from our men, and I could see