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?”

dragged the pleading man from the floor

it is,

you.” Panther spoke, impressed. “You go, and I’ll keep everything

had my back. “You’d make a great leader one day.” I joked.

tone

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

“I should know what time, so I can be there to watch the show. It’s been quite some time since I’ve last

scenarios these past weeks. “Morning, I’ll make it quick,” I mentioned. “I don’t feel like

“I sec.

see you later. Keep up the good work.”

there’s something else!” Panther interrupted me yet again.

around.

to get I home

“It’s about Lucas.”

frowned. “What about him?”

he stormed out the house? Panther spoke. “Lshould’ve told you, but he went all psycho on

Mom also didn’t want to tell me anything and told me not

have confronted her about his mother?

he?” Fasked. “What

couldn’t tell, but it seemed pretty serious.” Panther shrugged. “I don’t like

guy something just doesn’t sit right with

especially after knowing what mom had done to him. She bullied his late

of Anya’s murder investigation.” Panther reminded me. “I just don’t know if he has the right intentions.” He stated. “You should bring him

talking about!”

lost my temper. The situation must’ve been very bad for me to harm my

would protect mom when necessary, but now was not the time. Lucas was not in the

been walking alongside your father

alongside dad like he owns the place? Perhaps because he

the family, a Castillo.

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

done to his family. I would not defend her mistakes, ever. Telling her to get

was no reason to go against my brother who had gone

worry about the things that concern you,” I spoke, irritated. It was unlike Panther to get involved with my

bit too comfortable around me after I had given him

Panther tensed.

back 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

long after, I had finally made my way home. As I entered the

voice and made my way to the living

her time with Amelia. The two

sorry.” Amelia pulled back,

a young Karina and Tiago, back when they were

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

me. She skipped over with a grin while

I asked, disgusted.

said. “You should try

went into fits of laughter. “Is there something wrong with