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 my eyes, but I

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 being like Fabio that I had tried my hardest to be everything he hadn’t raised me

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

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

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

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 my wife either. “They said they

talking or thinking about, Christian and I had always had each other’s back. He didn’t bother

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

aching with unease. Yes, they were no saints–but those two

was filled with desperation. “Vince, I just

Beau, who stood behind Christian, my eyes begged him for help-but he turned away. Nowadays, Christian trusted him more than he trusted me. He had the privilege

so tough that others feared to approach him, known

in the same boat now, and it made me open my

was my best friend, my brother in arms, and yet I knew that my loyalty had to lie with Aria and our

were there, but we didn’t steal anything.” AJ spoke up for

abruptly. “We unloaded the boxes, signed

your office.

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

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 like a slap in the face to someone like Christian, and the tension in the room escalated even more as our men laughed and stomped their feet in

“Tell him, boss!”

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

it was already too late. “Let’s

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

want me to do?” I

to find some silly necklace,