His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 343

Marvin

“A-Already?” She frowned. “But of course, come in.” She invited, opening the door wider.

“After you.” I turned to Panther, stepping aside. Tiago cared much more for him than he did for me, so it would only be appropriate. Right?

After we entered the house, Ana led us to the living room, where we sat down.

“I’ll go get Tiago. Please, make yourselves comfortable!” She called out, leaving the room.

“Can I offer you some of our best liquor, sir?” A maid asked. Panther was just about to open his mouth, but I raised my hand to stop him, and kindly declined.

“No, we’re good. Thank you, ma’am.” I said. “I need both of us to stay alert today.” I exposed myself as my sharp gaze turned to Panther. This time he noticed, but said nothing.

Only after a while, Panther huffed to break the silence. “You alright with being here, Marvin?” He asked. probably thinking my behavior had to do with something else.

Years ago, Misty had been sleeping around with one of Ana’s sons, who was one of my closest friends at the time. That was the reason for our breakup. I couldn’t do anything about it, because no one touched the kind and easygoing Armandos.

“No, it’s not about that.”

“Then is it about Elena?” He pushed for an answer. “Did you see her? What did she say?”

“Save your fake concerns, we all know you hate her. Shut up about Elena!” I snapped, not able to hold myself back any longer.

He threatened her.

He mentally tormented her.

Mocked her.

And now he cared about Elena?

“What makes you think I hate her, Marvin?” I felt as if I had screwed up as Panther’s different expressions flew all over the place like he was trying to figure me out.

“Nothing. I’m sorry. I’m just tired.” I covered with a smile. The sides of my lips were hurting because of this facade, but I had to hold on for just a while longer.

who came walking down the stairs with his suitcases in his

I had to

All for power.

those people

I raised myself from the sofa, awaiting my brother. Once he stood before me, I placed my hands on his shoulders. “My brother.” I put the emphasis on the last word, pulling him in for a

away and looked at Panther.

I asked. “Come on, the two of you have always been close. One would say…he likes you

and gave Tiago an awkward nod. Not really a nod one would

their relationship. It wasn’t too far stretched

Panther for Anya’s murder, was he in on

for another month. Tiago said, surprised. “I’m definitely not complaining though. I think I’m

I.” I replied. “You’re my brother, my responsibility-from now on I’ll

see.” Tiago chuckled. “Where is that Elena of yours, isn’t she with you?”

her name out

asked, showing her

girlfriend. Tiago explained. “Way above his

one for sure.

an agent

it reminds me of someone in my past. I believe that name comes with a lot of great

carried a sad

I let out a laugh. “I can

me a picture of her, Ana requested to my dismay. I’d rather have the conversation

realizing Elena was still my

wrong?” I asked, concerned, watching the

she denied, smiling through her shocked eyes. “I just didn’t expect her

on!” Tiago nudged Ana. “My brother isn’t

day since she had left, I hadn’t even known her for that long-but it felt as

the price we both had to

for her lies, and

early. Panther said. “We still got a long drive ahead of us.”

Better yet, buddy.

coming home at

tongue, taking over one of Tiago’s suitcases. “Ana. I want to thank you on behalf of my family. Thank you for

about it, sweetheart. She slammed her arm over mu shoulder, as

with one final hug, then he walked back to the car with Panther following behind him from