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.

She searched for my eyes, but I

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

my men, and even Aria, was not something I should have to

eyes shot open, while his searched for understanding. “I know it looks

pressuring me to answer. “Vince,

onto mine, and I hesitated for a moment. No, I didn’t believe AJ or CJ would steal the necklace, and despite our relationship, I wouldn’t betray

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 it was indeed the two

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

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

begged 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. If anything, he had the power to make Christian walk away, as he could encourage him to let us discuss it in private, but he didn’t.

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

boat now, and it made me open my eyes to certain things.

knew that my loyalty had to lie with Aria and our

there, but we didn’t steal anything.” AJ spoke up for himself as I

nodded abruptly. “We unloaded the boxes, signed

to your office. The two went

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

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 the face to someone like Christian, and the tension in the room escalated even more

“Tell him, boss!”

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 breath.”

too late. “Let’s take care of

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

you want me to

a pair of magnifying 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 Christian’s patience wearing thin.