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.”

dismissing all the maids in the upstairs kitchen, I began preparing Victor’s drink as he sat down on

do I. Victor agreed. “I was just looking out for Marvin, still am-so I’m sorry if I gave you

impression.”

Marvin didn’t have one good

stated as I handed him his drink. “He seems to believe I’m after his

Those words…

out for him, but one day he will.” Victor took a sip. “And then he’ll realize who has truly

Panther, but still-I didn’t want to risk anything. Would he really

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 1 need him

to be some tough love there.

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

Mario took me in.” Victor didn’t even let me finish my sentence. “He told me he would mold me into a beast

“Oh, wow.”

too much. Quite frankly,

and this other guy.” He said. “You don’t know him,

“Interesting.”

him with his best friend.” He spoke. “Marvin doesn’t like getting humiliated, so you can already guess how

with that family?”

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

half shrug. “You can’t go to war with an important business partner over a girl”

look at it that way.”

the end of the day, it was a business. I was well aware that Marvin could not

a own family to

bond with the other guy?”

spoken to each other in

guy would ever appear in front of me,

you one more

“I’ll answer one more question if you’ll make me one

“Deal.”