Chapter 322
Elena
I pouted my lips, staring at the big diamond around my finger.
I want to give you this ring…but it’s not an engagement ring
Those were Marvin’s words when he gave me the ring yesterday. I mean, I wasn’t completely stupid, so I knew he wouldn’t propose to me-but still. Was it really necessary to embarrass me like that in a packed
restaurant?
As if things couldn’t get any worse, we just had to run into his ex’s parents. Misty’s mom and dad were just as nosy as her and had no issue digging their noses into our relationship. At least I knew where she got it from.
“Anyway, it’s time to get ready for work.” I took a deep breath and sat behind the vanity table before taking the ring off my finger. The ring was nice, but the last thing I wanted was for people to make their own conclusions.
I reached for Anya’s music box, which was right in front of me, and opened it to hide the ring. To my surprise, I noticed a small opening at the bottom and picked up the little piece of wood.
“A keyhole?”
Who knew? Maybe Anya was into puzzles. The thought of Anya’s fate made my stomach turn. Just when I thought I could finally give it a place, it brought me back to my very own fate.
Anya lost her life for just being with Tiago, and here I was playing mob wife for some man who had just gotten out of prison. Not to forget, I cut off all contact with my family-but it was all worth it.
I did it so I could be with Marvin.
As crazy as it sounded, I was eager to get to work and didn’t mind a change of environment. Being in this house was nice and all, but being without Marvin made me realize that I enjoyed my everyday life.
My dad’s house was not the biggest, but there weren’t any maids giving me dirty looks either, so there was that. At least I had Marvin to keep me company, but it wasn’t always like that. He was a busy person, which I had to live with.
I grabbed my phone to send Marvin a text.
Elena:
You left early this morning.
I forgot to tell you I love you!
Offended, I frowned my eyebrows as a blue checkmark appeared on my screen. Marvin left me on read? Who the hell is he leaving on read?
Elena:
Are you alive?
Are you Breathing!
my lips. “You know what, never mind.” I rolled my eyes.
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had already begun their daily discussions about how rude I was,
which made me remember that it would only be a matter of time before I didn’t have a job. What
and greeted Rona,
to me.
all spoke in unison.
the grin on Rona’s lips. I couldn’t remember the last
ran towards me and
on, sit down!”
choice as Rona pushed me down on a chair. “I’m sitting.” I giggled. “What’s the big news? Why are
breath and clapped her hands. “We get to keep our jobs!” She exclaimed, jumping up
“Wait, are
like money did grow from
Rona nodded, slamming her arms around my shoulders. “This anonymous buyer bought the bar and ended up saving this
“Anonymous?”
off as a curiosity. The last thing I
her eyes. “I know it sounds crazy, but I’m not asking any questions-and neither should you.”
what’s
“There is
“Really.”
collect their debt when they feel
her my honest opinion. It was just too good to be true. “This entire situation is giving me…cartel
indeed.” Rona winked unbothered. “Speaking of
forcefully covered her mouth
doing fine, thank you.”
one where she couldn’t keep her mouth shut. Perhaps that was one of the reasons why I
me out to nice dinner and gave me this massive ring, and today he left me on read. But oh well, it wasn’t
you don’t mind, I would like to get back to work now.”
scoffed. “You haven’t even
who’s fault
work had already come to an end, and I was back at the mansion with only one thought going through my mind. Would Marvin be home already?
followed the sound of laughter making
not hide the disappointment upon seeing the face which belonged to the voice. “Panther…hey.” I blinked, stunned. Seeing Panther without Marvin was still something hard to get used to, but according to Marvin,
restore his friendship with the
to the man beside
Nunes, or should
slammed his arm around my shoulder. “Hey, Elena-nice timing!” He greeted me. “You know, Lucas.”
Lucas. Of course, I knew Lucas. He was the same officer who gave me a hard
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