His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 339

Elena

If someone told me I would be sitting on Victoria’s big, luxurious and cozy sofa with the most unexpected group, I would’ve laughed in their faces.

Somehow, dad, Alex, Victoria, Lucas, Victor, and I were all part of this secret complot and waiting for Victoria to play Anya’s file which would take down Panther once and for all.

I knew how dad and Alex felt about sitting in a room with a Castillo-but at that moment, it was the least of his concerns. All he wanted to know was what exactly had happened to his friend-Stevie Maddens.

“If this is the evidence I’ve been looking for. F’ll tell Marvin everything and come back home,” 1 announced. “Victor said he’d protect me-he also said it’s for the best.”

“Yes.” Victor nodded uncomfortably, probably not wanting to be in the same room with a bunch of authorities who were not corrupt. “Apparently, we’ve got each other’s backs.”

Dad and Alex shared a look. “Then what are we waiting for?” Dad spoke.

The Tape

Four Years Ago

At the table sat Tiago Castillo with Panther, who had just made a shocking request. “I know your family hasn’t treated you right, but I will fix their mistakes for you.”

It was no shocker that Panther, who had been a great observer, had quickly noticed Tiago’s disliking towards his brother.

“Panther, you’re asking me to betray my brother.”

“Yes-yes, I am,” Panther confirmed, no shame whatsoever. “I see the way you look at him. I see how it breaks you whenever your parents have no shame admitting you’ll never be like him.” He said. “I can see you hate him—“

“I do.” Tiago cut him off. “I hate him with every bone in my body, but he’s still my brother.”

“Your brother sees you as a burden. He doesn’t want you around.”

“How do you know?”

Panther showed him a smug smile, shrugging his shoulders. “Because that’s what he’s been telling everyone-and if you don’t believe me, you can go around and ask.” He spoke. “What do you think will happen when he takes over Mario? Do you think you’ll be safe?”

Tiago went silent, knowing it was not out of place for his brother to make such comments as Marvin had often shared his feelings.

“He told me he would send you out of the country,” Panther said. “That you’re soft, nothing—even Victor is better than you.

Tiago’s hands were shaking. He felt betrayed, angry and confused. He didn’t want to leave and was

determined to prevent it at all costs.”What do you want me to do?”

with the Hernandez next week-I need you to

won’t let me.”

right where I want him to be.” Panther clicked his tongue, shaking

sighed. “What’s your big

there

do you

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corrupt agent working for me. His name is Stevie Maddens.” Panther shared. “Stevie has been trying to threaten to expose me, and I’ve been meaning to teach him

have to do with that?”

Panther requested as if it was an everyday thing. “Just

“Why?”

cares just

a good idea.” Tiago swallowed his breath. “And I’ve never held

been trying to hold you back, but I won’t.” Tiago felt uncomfortable hearing those words. “Listen, all you have to do is

“For how long?”

father to see that you should be his rightful heir-but don’t worry, it’ll just be

so-how could it help you?”

“When Cisco turns twenty-one, you will

frowned. “Why would you

“Are you really asking me

him, hoping for at least an explanation as to why Panther would call

the sound on his phone. “It’s Anya.” He got up, not wanting to miss her call. “I-1 h-have

He walked out.

Panther’s hidden men stepped in and joined him at the table. “Do you really think this will work, boss?”

shit if I’d ask him to,” Panther cackled. “That’s just

will you do when someone finds

Perhaps blame another family?” Panther tapped his chin,

“Who knows.”

camera, causing the screen

-End-

room fell silent. Our breathing was the only

recognize him.” I felt my throat dry as I moved the video backward and pointed to

million times and used her last breath

no longer alive.

“Are you sure?”

Victor answered for me.

Tiago a task, manipulates a kid who has never held a gun before to kill a corrupt agent, knowing Marvin would protect his brother.” Dad summarized the situation. “By chance, Marvin gets out, and Panther, who must’ve already suspected Anya knew something-purposely caused

affected by the situation. “Why didn’t Anya tell us?” He balled

was protecting Tiago,” Victoria told him. “Somewhere along the way, she must’ve figured this could only end

to eliminate her before she could do so.” Lucas finished. “He sent his right hand to do it and send him on a

are you saying?” Alex

saying Marvin, Tiago and Anya were supposed to die that evening.” Lucas explained further. “Panther planned everything very carefully, used

“Why can’t Tiago just speak

drugs, unstable-no one would believe him.” Victor spoke. “Even if he would