His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 327

Elena

“Who’s there?”

I planted a smile on my lips and brushed my hair to the side. “It’s me, Elena!” I smiled at the security

camera.

It was a long time since I had seen Victoria, and I wanted her to know that I was doing completely fine without her. Well, except for the part where I needed her assistance to access Anya’s evidence.

“Door’s open!”

I entered the apartment and cleared my throat as Victoria leaned against the wall with a smug smirk on her lips. “Where’s your boy toy?” She folded her arms. “Or wait, he can’t know about me, of course- because your entire life is based on a lie-”

“Victoria, please.” I rolled my eyes. “I come in peace.”

We stared at each other for a few more seconds before she flew into my arms. “I missed you so much!” She cooed. “Please don’t worry me like that ever again.

“Come on, let me look at you!” She rested her hands on my shoulders. I knew she thought I wasn’t in the right state of mind, and I knew she pitied me-but I didn’t care. It didn’t have to be a bad thing.

“You look skinnier.”

“Do I?”

“Yes, are these people even feeding you?”

“Yes?” I walked past Victoria and took a seat on her comfortable sofa. I had really missed this.

“So, how is life?” Victoria joined me. For the first time in weeks, I took a good look at my friend and noticed how much she had changed. Her platinum blonde hair fell perfectly over her shoulders and was straightened to perfection.

“Good.”

“Yeah?” She seemed doubtful. “And how is…Marvin?”

“Good.” I nodded a bit too enthusiastically. “He’s good we’re good.”

“And is he treating you well?” She continued her interrogation. I gave her a nod.

“You know, your dad and Alex really miss you.” Victoria vouched for them. “If you don’t want to be friends with me, that’s okay-but you should never let go of family for a guy…a criminal above all.”

Our dads were close, so of course, she would choose his side. No one could understand my feelings because no one was willing to listen. At least they didn’t ran to the Castillo’s to tell them about my family history.

“My dad almost hit me, Victoria!” I stated. “He really took it too far this time.”

“I know. I’m sorry.” Victoria sighed. “George shouldn’t have done that.” She agreed. “But someone like

Marvin could also really hurt you one day.”

So we were still on that subject.

been nothing but good

control over this friendship, but not anymore. There used to b a

her loving personality, jealous of her going to law school

is the Danny Hernandez case

he say something about the Castillo’s?”

her brow. “I can’t tell you

who killed Stevie Maddens is Santiago Castillo, and Panther manipulated him…or Pedro,

w-what?” Victoria whispered, leaning forward.

so

I do care about my dad, and I want him to get his job back,”

“How do you-

set him up to get Marvin out of prison and completely unrelated, but

massaged her head. “You’re saying too much. Please say it

“Fine, listen.”

not to leave out any details. There were still some things had to process.

poor Santiago, who felt unsure about his position in the family, to get what he wanted to the point he even told

once.

Anya had evidence

“Girl, it’s Panther.”

“Not relevant to the story.”

you a hundred percent sure

and showed her

from my hand. “But if I can find out what’s on that

prison.”

“Does Marvin know-”

my head. “He doesn’t, and Tiago is a good person….so I don’t want

killed

did your client.” I reminded her. “They are responsible for murdering Anya and many others, but you’re still defending his innocence, so don’t blame me for protecting my friend.”

to testify, I can get him a really good deal.”

irritated. Even though I was not worthy enough to become a lawyer, I was not

“So?”

you to go after Panther and keep the rest out of it.”

eventually come out? Don’t you think Panther will

Good point.

I

“Why?”

blurted. “We can threaten

hear yourself!” Victoria raised her voice. “You’re even starting to sound like these

lowered my head. I was starting to sound like the Castillo’s,

to present Marvin a grand finale but also

that. That was the choice I made when I decided to protect his legacy instead of

can continue from there.” Victoria woke me from my thoughts. “I’ll also keep it from my dad for now…I don’t want you to get hurt.”

around.” Victoria pondered. “Why would Panther want Stevie Maddens dead, and

you think it

make a lot more sense.” She spoke. “Stevie Maddens seemed like a good

about Anya’s words. It was still hard for me to believe as well. How could a guy who did