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
+15 Bonus
here today, meaning I could leave the house without greeting anyone. I bet the maids had
only be a matter of time before I didn’t have a job. What would Marvin even
and greeted Rona, who stood behind the bar. Several heads
to me.
all spoke in
couldn’t remember the last time I
Rona ran towards me and
on, sit down!”
on a chair. “I’m sitting.” I giggled. “What’s the big news? Why are we happy?”
get to keep our jobs!”
gasped. “Wait, are you serious?”
money
Rona nodded, slamming her arms around my shoulders. “This anonymous buyer bought the bar and ended up saving
“Anonymous?”
a curiosity. The last thing I wanted was to ruin her day with my
“I know it sounds crazy, but I’m not asking any questions-and neither
but what’s the catch?”
commented. “There
“Really.”
collect their debt when they feel
It was just too good to be true. “This entire situation is giving
is indeed.” Rona winked unbothered. “Speaking of cartels, how are you and
up from the chair and forcefully covered her mouth with my hand.
we’re doing fine, thank
shut. Perhaps that
things going between Marvin and me? Well, yesterday he took me out to nice dinner and gave me this massive ring, and today he left me on read. But oh well, it wasn’t a big deal. Maybe
like to get back to work
Rona scoffed. “You haven’t even
who’s fault is that?”
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?
and followed the sound of laughter making my way
I could 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
only be for a while to restore his friendship with the
to the man beside him
or should I
slammed his arm around my shoulder. “Hey, Elena-nice timing!”
was the same officer who gave me a hard time befriending Marvin. Who knew he would end up
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