His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 334

Marvin

“Have you noticed anything unusual about Elena lately?

Panther stopped in his steps. “She has been acting strange, but then again-it’s Elena.” He concluded. “Did she say something to you?”

I waited patiently until the other men had walked passed, not wanting my relationship to be the highlight at the lab. Usually, I had no issues keeping my personal life from work-but the situation had been bothering me.

“I don’t know,” I whispered. “But nowadays, she often visits this friend of hers. I overhear them talking over the phone.”

“Look at you, acting like a high schooler.” Panther judged me. Was I?

I was jealous. That was out of the question-but as far as I was concerned, I had every right to be. Elena was a catch.

“Her friend’s name is Victoria, but I can’t help but think-what if it’s Victor in a wig, trying to meet up with my girl?” I overanalyzed the situation. Until a while back, I had never heard of a Victoria before. “It wouldn’t be the first time he’s been trying to take away something from me. Did you see the two of them being all buddy-buddy at lunch?”.

At that time, I had the urge to pull Elena from his grip, but the moment she shook her head, reassuring me everything was just fine, I knew it was not up to me to interfere.

“So she’s been hanging out quite a lot with this Victoria, you say?” Panther tensed for a second. Did he also think something was wrong?

He shrugged, smiling. “You overthink. I’m sure it’s nothing.”

“Perhaps.”

“Does she….speaks about me?” He asked anxiously.

“You?” I laughed. “Why would she?”

“Just asking.” Panther sighed, relieved. “But if not, then it’s all good.”

Our conversation got interrupted by a loud yelp as a man got dragged through the door. It was one of the men who failed to make his payments and had to be dealt with. It wasn’t my favorite part of the job, but dad had assigned me to the issue, and I would not complain. Besides, I did believe liars deserved the worst punishment.

“Marvin, please-I’m begging you!” The man shrugged himself loose and dropped to his knees. “I-I’ll get you the money!” He held my leg.

I knelt to look at his face, but I couldn’t feel anything. I couldn’t pity this man the same way I had pitied Amelia, and perhaps it was because Amelia’s innocence made me think of Elena.

I was scared that there might’ve been a possibility I’d grown too soft, but staring straight into this men’s eyes made me realize I wasn’t. I was only soft for my Elena and those who resembled her.

I raised myself from the floor. “Take him to the cage. I’ll deal with him tomorrow.”

#B-boss? Tomorrow?” One of the men spoke, disappointed.

“Yes, I’m leaving early today.”

“Again?”

+5 Bonus

“Yes, again.” I shot him a cold glare, daring him to question me again as he let out an uncomfortable laugh. “I want to spend some time with my girl.” I made it clear. “Am I not allowed to?”

against me dragged the pleading man from the floor to drag him to

it is,

go, and I’ll

he had my back. “You’d make a great leader one day.” I joked. “Maybe you should lead the family.”

don’t be crazy.” His tone changed. “That position is yours, and I wouldn’t

smiled, patting his back. “I know-it was a joke. There’s no

“I should know what time, so I can be there to

hadn’t been handling similar scenarios these past weeks. “Morning, I’ll make it quick,” I mentioned. “I don’t feel like torturing someone this time.””

“I sec.

you later. Keep

something else!” Panther interrupted me yet again. I

around.

was to get I home

“It’s about Lucas.”

frowned. “What about him?”

day he stormed out the house? Panther spoke. “Lshould’ve told you,

the reason. Mom also

confronted her

“What was it about?”

it seemed pretty serious.” Panther shrugged. “I don’t

something just doesn’t sit right with

especially after knowing what mom had done

he has the right intentions.” He stated. “You should bring him to the cage, teach him a lesson for

talking about!” I snapped

must’ve been very bad for me to harm my younger brother over something

was not the time. Lucas was

continued. “His tone was scary, and he’s been walking alongside

dad like he owns the place? Perhaps because he kind of did.

part of the family,

grew up alone, without a single penny, family-nothing.” I sighed, explaining. “Let him be angry. He has every right to be.”

her mistakes, ever. Telling her to get rid of all the letters she had sent to Lucas’ mom had been my final act of

no reason to go against my brother who had

and you worry about the things that concern you,” I spoke, irritated. It was unlike Panther to get involved with my personal business, and I did not

a bit too comfortable around me after I

Panther tensed.

to your job and keep things in check for me.” “You got it!” He forced a smile, but I could see beyond all of it. I could tell that he wasn’t that

had finally made my way home. As I entered the mansion, I could

sound of her voice and made my way to

and wrapped her arms around my waist. It was no surprise Elena spent her time with Amelia. The two were getting closer

sorry.” Amelia pulled back, smiling brightly.

my hand through her hair. She reminded me of a young

used to give me the same warm welcome whenever I would return home from business with

around to face me. She skipped over with a grin while I observed the green thing on her face.

that?” I

mask!” She said. “You should try

into fits of laughter.