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.

walking down the stairs with his

had to

All for power.

all those

I placed my hands on his shoulders. “My brother.” I put the emphasis on the last word, pulling him in for a

pulled away and looked at Panther.

to greet Tiago?” I asked. “Come on, the two of you

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

comprehend their relationship. It wasn’t too far stretched to say Tiago seemed terrified of Panther.

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

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

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

needed him to keep her name out of his

asked, showing her curiosity.

Tiago explained. “Way above

one for

agent for god’s

name means a lot to me as it reminds me of someone in

carried a

don’t know about that.” I let out a laugh. “I can say

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

pulled out my phone, realizing Elena was still my lock

concerned, watching the paled face of the

she denied, smiling through her shocked eyes. “I just

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

still fresh in my mind. It had only been a day since she had left, I hadn’t even known her for that long-but it felt as if

the price we both had

lies, and I for

want to make it home early. Panther said. “We

Better yet, buddy.

coming home

Tiago’s suitcases. “Ana. I want to thank you on behalf of my family. Thank you for your hospitality-I will not forget

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

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