Chapter 333

Lucas

I turned my back and walked inside as my body shook with anger. How dare she? She had some nerve.

“Hey, you!” Panther leaned against the door, stopping me just as I was about to leave the mansion.

I met his eyes. “Yes?”

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“I don’t know what your problem is, but Linda is still the lady of the house-and you’ve just arrived here, so you should show her some respect.”

Once again, I was at a loss for words. It was almost scary how fast he had turned on me. He only hung out with me because I was new and loved, a threat to this household, but now that he knew I wouldn’t let anyone walk over me-I was suddenly an issue.

I hadn’t forgotten about Mario’s indirect warning. This man was dangerous and ever since, something about him bothered me.

“Since you know everything so well, please tell me,” I spoke, not in the mood to entertain him any longer. “Should Marvin’s dog be able to speak this way to Mario Castillo’s son?”

“Y-you,” Panther stuttered through gritted teeth, but I had already shrugged him off and stormed away.

I didn’t want to do this, and I didn’t want to turn my back against the Castillo because of one woman, but I couldn’t take it anymore. Linda’s behavior had me wishing for their downfall.

“Lucas, leaving already?”

I stopped in my steps, hearing Marvin’s voice, and slowly raised my head. Even though I believed for him to be innocent regarding Stevie Madden’s case, he was still a criminal, a murderer, a monster.

George Torres deserved to make pay for his actions. That was what I wanted to believe, but my brother was also someone I shared a bond with.

Next to Mario, the person I connected with the most.

“Did something happen? Do you want to talk about it?” Marvin grabbed my arm to stop me from walking.

Yes, I’m sorry for what I’m about to say-but your mother is a bitch.

“No, I’m fine.” I lied. “Do you want to talk about something?”

“No,” Marvin shrugged. “But I’m your big brother, so it’s my job to look after you…all of you.”

And he was doing a good job. Marvin stood behind Tiago, Karina-but what impressed me the most was the way he cared for Elena.

He loved her. I could see it in his eyes and the way he would rant about her without giving anyone the chance to speak. They seemed so perfect together, but any fool could tell they were doomed for failure.

The daughter of a DEA agent and the son of a cartel boss? Impossible.

At times I wondered whether Mario and mom shared that same connection.

Betraying Mario and my brother so that I could get my revenge felt wrong-but I had no choice. It was Linda’s doing.

Deep down, I wanted to tell him the truth about Linda, but even then, that woman was still his mom, and he would protect her. He seemed like the person to protect anyone he cared about, the same way he had always defended…

Tiago.

Marvin frowned. “Are you really okay?”

Stevie Maddens? Was that the reason why Marvin had confessed initially and taken the blame, despite their

anymore, and they

thanks for

around then?” Marvin squeezed my arm, demanding an

with only one thing going through my

to put an end to all

George. After gathering enough evidence this time, I told

had officially met him

well until I had

I complimented a tensed Alex, who sat on the opposite side. His presence surprised me, but I bet he was

around with his glass, smiling

is my sister doing? She hasn’t been

without you, and

is in good health!”

to

shouldn’t be here. You could bring us all in danger, George whispered

is finished.”

“What?”

my hand, containing everything from pictures to documents,

to take down the Castillos, all of them,” I spoke.

the deal with George. I wasn’t angry with the family. I was furious with Linda. If I could find a way to

you-but how?” Alex joined his dad as the two flipped through

looked at

feeling in my body. What was this feeling? Was it guilt?

doubt you’ll find anything for Stevie’s murder, but it’s enough to put them away for

continued without thinking. My mouth was moving on

was I doing?

is it?”

got the sudden urge to protect

I

lot, but not for Linda’s mistakes.

Castillo

“It wasn’t him.”

“Son…”

wasn’t him.” I shook my head. “I held my end of the deal. I gave you the information-so you can do with it whatever you please, but before you decide, I have

“Speak.”

Castillo is the kind of person who would walk through fire to protect those he cares about. He’s also a man of honor who would receive his rightful punishment if he was truly the one responsible for Stevie’s death.” I made

a killer, but as long as he haunted the bad guys-we were kind of on the same page.

weren’t we?

among the long list

you’re saying he was protecting someone? Do you hear yourself?” George

she’s in good hands, and from what I’ve heard, the two of you haven’t always

“Excuse me?”

to rest my case. If this was

and they are happy,” I explained, trying to develop every reasonable explanation not to take down my

“I don’t care-”

he was still involved somehow, but if you really want to do this the right way-you should find out who

me!” George raised his voice, pointing his finger at me. “Since you’ve got

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