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.

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 to?”

as a coward. I was so intent on not being like Fabio that I had

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

know it looks bad, but I have every reason to believe

shoulder, pressuring me to answer. “Vince, tell them

locked 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 my wife either. “They said they didn’t do it, Christian,”

from years ago that I didn’t like talking or thinking about, Christian and I had always had each other’s back. He didn’t bother me, I didn’t bother him, nothing got in between our friendship, and it had been

narrowed. “Can you point out the two thieves who helped you with the delivery last time?” He asked, well aware that it was indeed the two men he accused of stealing.

with unease. Yes, they were no saints–but those two wouldn’t steal something if I

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

he trusted me. He had the privilege

tough that others feared to approach him, known for his

boat now, and it made me open my eyes to

my best friend, my brother in arms, and yet I knew that my loyalty had to lie with Aria and our men, just as his loyalty would

spoke up for himself as I was taking

nodded abruptly. “We

time to go to your office.

was taken from my office?” Christian questioned,

forward, her 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 agreement.

“Tell him, boss!”

filled with hurt and anger. “Are you not going to do anything

too late. “Let’s take care of this some other ti

him in one go. “Vince?” He shrugged in

you want me to

want you to-Christian opened his mouth 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 Lamberti told you