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?”

who dared speak against me dragged the pleading man from

is, boss!”

impressed. “You go, and

doing that a lot lately, thank you,” I said, grateful to know he had my back. “You’d make a great leader

loudly, shaking his head. “Hey, don’t be crazy.” His tone changed. “That position is yours, and I wouldn’t dare

back. “I know-it was a joke. There’s no need to get this serious about it.”

tomorrow, you say?” Panther asked. “I should know what time, so I can be there to watch the show. It’s been quite some time since

hadn’t been handling similar scenarios these past weeks. “Morning, I’ll make it

“I sec.

you later. Keep up the good

something else!” Panther interrupted me yet again. I sighed, annoyed,

around.

get I home

“It’s about Lucas.”

frowned. “What about him?”

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

refused to tell me the reason. Mom also

confronted her

Fasked. “What

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

something just doesn’t sit right

new brother, especially after knowing what mom had done to him. She bullied his late mother out of the mansion, so yes-Lucas had every right to be

if he has the right intentions.” He stated.

brother you’re talking about!”

bad

necessary, but now was not the time. Lucas was not in the wrong

scary, and he’s been walking alongside

owns the place? Perhaps because he

of the family, a Castillo.

alone, without a single penny, family-nothing.” I sighed, explaining. “Let him

family. I would not defend her mistakes, ever.

wasn’t a direct threat, there was no reason to go against my brother who had gone through

you,” I spoke, irritated. It was unlike Panther to get involved with my personal

felt a bit too comfortable around me after I had

boss.” Panther tensed.

check for me.” “You got it!”

entered the

voice and made my way to the living

Amelia flew into my grip and wrapped her arms around my waist. It was no surprise Elena spent her time with Amelia. The two were getting closer day by day, and knowing she was not on her own made me feel at

pulled back, smiling brightly.

my hand through her hair. She reminded me of a young Karina and Tiago, back when they were still well-behaved and innocent.

same warm welcome whenever I would return home

She skipped over with a grin while I observed the green thing on

that?” I asked,

should try one-it

I folded my arms as Amelia went into fits of laughter. “Is there something wrong