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 lowered my head. “Who the hell do you think you’re talking to?”

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

was not something

his searched for understanding. “I know it looks bad, but I have every reason to believe one of

nudged my shoulder, pressuring me to answer. “Vince,

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,” I replied, my voice barely above

other’s back. He didn’t bother me, I

you point out the two thieves who helped you with the delivery last time?” He

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

right? Christian’s voice was filled with desperation. “Vince, I just want my daughter’s necklace back, that’s all.”

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

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

the same boat now, and it made

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

but we didn’t steal anything.” AJ spoke

CJ nodded abruptly. “We unloaded the boxes, signed them off—”

to your office.

you know it was taken from my office?” Christian questioned,

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

“Tell him, boss!”

to do anything about it, Vince?” He asked. “It’s the necklace my father gave her when he

was already too late. “Let’s take

in one go. “Vince?” He shrugged

want me to do?” I asked, my voice

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