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.

conversation got interrupted by Tiago who came walking down the stairs with his suitcases in his hands. Ana was behind

Much happier too, but I had to keep in mind that, that

All for power.

all those people cared about.

before me, I placed my hands on his shoulders. “My brother.” I put the

pulled away and looked at Panther.

two of you have always been close. One would say…he likes you

uncomfortable laughter and gave Tiago an awkward nod. Not really a nod one would give to someone they have an

observed their interaction, trying to comprehend their relationship. It wasn’t too far stretched to say Tiago seemed terrified

further information, it was hard to paint a picture. Did Tiago suspect Panther for Anya’s murder, was he in on it, was he forced-or did he just really did not had a single clue?

supposed to stay here for another month. Tiago said, surprised. “I’m definitely not complaining though. I think I’m more than ready to

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

chuckled. “Where is that Elena of yours,

him to keep her name out of his

asked, showing her

girlfriend. Tiago explained. “Way above his league.”

that one for

an agent for

Ana congratulated me. “That name means a lot to me as it reminds

a sad

about that.” I let out a laugh. “I can say that the name comes

a picture of her, Ana requested to my dismay. I’d rather

but then pulled out my phone, realizing Elena was still my

concerned, watching the

eyes. “I just didn’t expect her to be that

Ana.

thought of Elena and the memories we had shared, still fresh in my mind. It had only been a day since she had left, I hadn’t even known her

price we both had to pay.

her lies, and I

to make it home early.

Better yet, buddy.

coming

to thank

worry about it, sweetheart. She slammed her arm over mu

then he walked back to the car with Panther following