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

the past, Victoria was clearly the one in control over this friendship, but not anymore. There

beauty, jealous of her loving personality, jealous of her going to law school while I had to

is the Danny Hernandez case going?”

say something

tell you that, Elena.” She said. “That’s

Stevie Maddens is Santiago Castillo,

Victoria whispered, leaning

way to say this, so

and I want him to get his job back,” I spoke. “He isn’t completely twisted, and he’s

“How do you-

completely unrelated, but Stevie Maddens was

“You’re saying too much. Please

“Fine, listen.”

were still some things had to process. I couldn’t believe that Panther would go this far to secure the family business for Cisco.

to get what he wanted to the point he even told him how to

once.

Anya had evidence

“Girl, it’s Panther.”

relevant to

hundred percent sure

reached for my clutch and showed

what’s on

prison.”

“Does Marvin know-”

my head. “He doesn’t, and Tiago is a good

killed someone-”

client.” I reminded her. “They are responsible for murdering Anya and many others, but

is willing to testify, I

a DEA agent,” I spoke, irritated. Even though I was not worthy enough to become a lawyer, I was not completely

“So?”

to go after Panther and

“Don’t you think the truth will eventually come out? Don’t you think Panther will talk

Good point.

I

“Why?”

a mom!” I blurted. “We can threaten him

should hear yourself!” Victoria raised her voice. “You’re

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

a grand finale but also to keep me

to find out about my identity sooner or later, and no one could stop that. That was

this stick, and we can continue from there.” Victoria woke me from my thoughts. “I’ll also keep it from

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

think it

rough edges, so it would definitely make a lot more sense.” She spoke. “Stevie Maddens seemed

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