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 deny that I didn’t want this news to reach Tiago. It did not feel right that I got to have my happy ending

“Did you

about what she’s getting herself

His lips curled into a bittersweet smile. “And

“No.”

surprising.” Tiago raised his brows. “Even… Anya took her distance for

people react differently.”

surprising. I had prepared myself for her to run away, but unlike my expectations, her reaction was understanding and calm. Learning that she had

“I know.”

My mom walked in with several shopping

observed the look on her face but could not find any hint of sadness. It had appeared the news about Lucas didn’t

things official,” Tiago answered. I shot him

mom gasped. “Is that true,

“That’s good. I like her.”

that was the reason what had intrigued me even more. Instead of attacking me with the thousandth questions about the family, she took in the news and dealt with it like a pro. I was sure she had many questions, but Elena was so cautious of

to her. Her cheerful presence seemed so over the top. It had almost made me feel uncomfortable. She had always been good at hiding her feelings, but this time

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

doing fine.” My mom’s lips trembled. Her fists tightened around the shopping bags.

hearing about

her temper. “I’m doing fine…”

I got it.”

goodbye to your brother, and let’s go pack your bags.” My mom’s eyes shot daggers at Tiago, forcing him to get

catch you later, Marvin.”

Tiago out of the room. Hopefully, staying

faster I could report back

sat behind his desk

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

cra-

“Marvin, sit down.”

as I observed the smug smirk on Victor’s lips. What was it

something you’ve failed to mention….something big.”

think so.”

his grip around the cup in his hands. “Then tell me why Victor is telling me that one

was

almost nothing, and I already took care of it.” I glared at Victor,

forth, clearly not in the mood. “I know you’ve been gone for a

“No, I haven’t-”

him the rules!” He yelled, interrupting me. Victor cleared his throat, “Anyone who steals or betrays the Castillo’s has to pay with their lives.” He spoke. “And

do something stupid as beating up Victor. “Did you do

is not about him. This is

eyes while he did the same. I did the right thing,

I’ll deal with her.” He

“No.”

“Yes.”“”

I spoke

“Marvin!”

and I’ll make

Castillo squeezed his firm hand on my shoulder. “And I hope you know your place.

“Yes.”

using his power for the wrong things, and it was all because of Victor. All of this was nothing new, but it would not happen

prepared to die for

means keeping her away from you, yes,” I spoke. The majority of the Castillo’s were pigs,

spoke,

“You heard me.”

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

head encouraged me to hit him back. A lot had changed. I was

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