Chapter 319

Marvin

Elena:I miss you

Marvin:I miss me too.

Elena: -_-

I couldn’t help but laugh at my screen. Ever since making things official, Elena made it a habit to text me every second-but I didn’t mind.

“I’m leaving San Diego.” Tiago cleared his throat. I locked my phone and looked at my brother, but for some reason, he didn’t seem to be joking.

“What do you mean, you’re leaving?”

“I just…” Tiago lowered his head, regret written all over his face. “I can’t believe I almost hurt Elena-and it made me realize that I do need help.”

He needed help, there was absolutely no question about that, and I was glad he could realize it. At first, I was against it, but what he had done to Elena was unacceptable.

I needed him to get better, and the only way for that to happen was to get help. The only downside was that it had turned out dad and Victor had won this battle.

“Mom agreed to send me to the Armando’s.”

“Mom did that?” I spoke, shocked. The woman who did not want to get him any help ended up sending him to one of the most disciplined families in the business.

The Armando’s were longtime friends and a well-respected family. They had one of the best products on the markets and lived in a mansion on their big farm. I hadn’t seen them in a long time and had no desire

Even as an adult, the strict ways of Ana Sofia and Dante Armando had the power to scare many. Discipline was exactly what Tiago needed.

“Good luck.” I chuckled, thinking about the Armando’s and their stone-hard children.

“I know they’re hard, but they’re just what I need.” Tiago closed his eyes. “I think I’ve lost my mind, Marvin.”

At least he’s self-aware.

“I think you have every right to.” I comforted him. Even though there were absolutely no excuses for his behavior, I could not ignore that losing Anya was not easy for him.

It made me think of Elena, and it made me realize how strong my brother had been. Just the thought of something happening to Elena made me crumble.

“For how long will you be gone for?”

Tiago sighed. “Hopefully long enough so that I don’t have to face our new brother.”

I could sense that Lucas played a huge part in Tiago’s decision. He was running away from his problems, and given the opportunity, I would’ve followed him.

“Don’t remind me.” I rolled my eyes. Lucas staying here was not a good idea, and I had yet to determine whether I felt worse for my dad or my new brother.

“Marvin, can you promise me something?”

“Anything.”

“Can you please promise me that you’ll not let anyone touch what’s yours?” Tiago pleaded.”Can you promise me that you’ll not let anyone touch the family business?”

He was starting to sound a whole lot like my mom. Yes, there were people who we could not trust—but not everyone was out to kill us.

“Since when did you become so ambitious?”

Tiago looked at me with a paled expression. That’s because….” He muttered. “I…..”

“Tiago, you can tell me anything.”

Tiago shook his head. “It’s nothing.”

I gave him a suspicious look, but before I could ask him another question, he slammed his fist against my shoulder. “So…you and Elena?”

As expected, word traveled fast around her. I didn’t want to keep Elena a secret, but I felt the need to protect her. The fewer people that knew, the better. “How do you know?”

“The maids.”

“Makes sense.”

not know how to keep their mouths

be a lie to deny that I didn’t want this news to reach Tiago. It did not feel right that I got to have my happy ending while he was still in the process of mourning-but he seemed

“Did you

what she’s getting herself into?” Tiago asked. “Yes, I

His lips curled into a bittersweet

“No.”

brows. “Even… Anya

react differently.”

unlike my expectations, her reaction

“I know.”

boys!” My mom walked in with several shopping

carefully observed the look on her face but could not find any hint of sadness. It had appeared the news about Lucas didn’t seem to bother her anymore, and I didn’t know whether to be

about Marvin and Elena making things official,” Tiago answered. I shot him a side-eye, earning an apologetic look

mom gasped. “Is

like her.” She stated. “She knows how to stay

took in the news and dealt with it like

It had almost made me feel uncomfortable. She had always been good at hiding her feelings, but this time was different.

do it. Yes, she wasn’t perfect-but after all the stunts my dad had pulled, she had the right

lips trembled. Her fists tightened around the shopping bags.

Even after hearing about

lost her temper. “I’m

got

say goodbye to your brother, and let’s go pack your bags.” My mom’s eyes shot daggers at Tiago, forcing him to get up. “Yes, mom.” He followed after her without giving me

catch you later, Marvin.”

raised eyebrow, I watched as my mom pulled Tiago out of the room. Hopefully, staying with the Armando’s would make him a bit

chair and headed to my dad’s office. The faster I could report

without knocking. Mario sat behind his desk while Victor stood behind him as

to send Tiago to the Armando’s?” I stepped closer. “Because we all know

cra-

“Marvin, sit down.”

the smug smirk on Victor’s lips. What was

I think there’s something you’ve failed to mention….something

don’t think so.” I

“Then tell me why Victor is telling me that one of the girls stole from us-and

that was

of it.” I glared at Victor, who had a giant grin on his lips. What was he up

“I know you’ve

“No, I haven’t-”

“Anyone who steals or betrays the

breath, determined not to do something stupid as beating up Victor. “Did you do anything about the report I gave you?” I wondered. “About

is not about him. This is about

eyes while he did the same. I did the right thing, and no

girl here, and I’ll deal with her.” He broke the silence.

“No.”

“Yes.”“”

I spoke firmly.

“Marvin!”

repeated. “She will stay with me, and I’ll make sure she

you know what happens to those who betray the Castillo’s.” Mario Castillo squeezed his firm hand on my shoulder. “And I hope you know your place. One order from me is enough to get rid

“Yes.”

his power for the wrong things, and it was all because of Victor. All

prepared to die for

from you, yes,” I spoke. The majority of the Castillo’s were

spoke, startled.

“You heard me.”

his belt in one movement and smacked it across my face. It took a second before the pain finally hit me, but I quickly covered

in my head encouraged me to hit him back. A lot had changed. I was older, wiser, and stronger./ could

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