His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies by C. Tamika

Chapter 329

Marvin couldn’t wait to kick out Misty after lunch, showing me how much he respected our relationship.

I knew he couldn’t be too unfriendly with her because their dads were business partners, but I did appreciate him for trying.

Other than Misty, no one had left, not even Mario, but deep down, we all knew that was only because of Lucas. Whenever Lucas was present, that man would turn into the biggest show-off and be desperate enough to appear as normal as possible.

“Mom, this hair color looks so good on you!” Karina hugged Linda, giving me enough time to escape as I didn’t want to be the awkward third wheel.

I settled in a corner, mainly so I could observe everyone. Mario was making a call, Panther was playing with Cisco, while Marvin and Lucas, who looked as if they had known each other their whole lives, were laughing. Victor had also settled himself in a corner, making me realize just how much of a loser I am.

I was supposed to be this happy extrovert, but being around the Castillo’s as well as carrying these big lies on me had changed my personality. How could I live carefree while feeling this trapped?

“Shit,” I muttered under my breath, noticing Victor was headed in my direction. This was why I despised

eye contact.

“What are you doing here by yourself?”

I shrugged. “Nothing.” I spoke. “What were you doing there by yourself.”

A laugh escaped from Victor’s lips. “Nothing.” He spoke. The situation had quickly turned awkward, which was not that strange considering Victor and I did not have a lot to say to each other. Besides that, Victor was just an awkward person in general.

I had always expected him to be the one to go against Marvin, but I had finally figured him out. Victor was genuine from the start and had never changed, while Panther worked extra hours to come off as kind and sociable.

If Victor were really that much of a threat, Victoria wouldn’t have asked for his number-and to be honest, I was still curious as to why she did that.

Truthfully, this man was so immersed in his work that he didn’t know how to maintain a normal conversation, and in a way, it was kind of adorable.

“How about I make you a cocktail?” I tried saving the conversation. Victor laughed nervously. “I wouldn’t decline such an offer from a professional.”

I made eye contact with Marvin, who was spying on me from a distance, and gave him a reassuring smile as a way of telling him I did not need any saving from his brother.

“Let’s go.”

began preparing Victor’s drink as he sat down on

out for Marvin, still am-so I’m sorry if I gave you the

impression.”

each other?” I wondered. Marvin didn’t have one good word

“He seems to believe I’m

Those words…

but one day he will.” Victor took a sip. “And

know about Panther, but still-I didn’t want to risk anything. Would he really sit back and watch without doing

continued. “But you can tell that boyfriend of yours that I’ve worked my butt off to get him out

“Did you?”

“I just want to help him, and

seemed to be some tough love

did you end up with the Castillo’s?” I tried digging deeper. “If you don’t mind

even let me finish my sentence. “He told me he would mold me into a beast so that no one could hurt me ever

“Oh, wow.”

in fear of Victor telling me too much. Quite frankly, I was much

this other guy.” He said. “You don’t know him, but Tiago is staying with his family

“Interesting.”

were together until she cheated on him with his best friend.” He spoke. “Marvin

family?” I facepalmed. “Wow, that’s

knew my place and didn’t feel the need to ask him about his past-but even then, I could see that

lifted his shoulder in a half shrug. “You can’t go to war with an

you look at it

the end of the day, it was a business. I was well aware that Marvin could not always be there for me

a own family to protect.

the other guy?” I wondered. “Do they still get

“They haven’t spoken to each other in years.”

Marvin’s friend played him made me furious. If somehow this guy would ever appear in front of me, I wouldn’t hesitate

ask you one

slight eye roll. “I’ll answer one more question if you’ll make me one

“Deal.”