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

Chapter 334

Marvin

“Have you noticed anything unusual about Elena lately?

Panther stopped in his steps. “She has been acting strange, but then again-it’s Elena.” He concluded. “Did she say something to you?”

I waited patiently until the other men had walked passed, not wanting my relationship to be the highlight at the lab. Usually, I had no issues keeping my personal life from work-but the situation had been bothering me.

“I don’t know,” I whispered. “But nowadays, she often visits this friend of hers. I overhear them talking over the phone.”

“Look at you, acting like a high schooler.” Panther judged me. Was I?

I was jealous. That was out of the question-but as far as I was concerned, I had every right to be. Elena was a catch.

“Her friend’s name is Victoria, but I can’t help but think-what if it’s Victor in a wig, trying to meet up with my girl?” I overanalyzed the situation. Until a while back, I had never heard of a Victoria before. “It wouldn’t be the first time he’s been trying to take away something from me. Did you see the two of them being all buddy-buddy at lunch?”.

At that time, I had the urge to pull Elena from his grip, but the moment she shook her head, reassuring me everything was just fine, I knew it was not up to me to interfere.

“So she’s been hanging out quite a lot with this Victoria, you say?” Panther tensed for a second. Did he also think something was wrong?

He shrugged, smiling. “You overthink. I’m sure it’s nothing.”

“Perhaps.”

“Does she….speaks about me?” He asked anxiously.

“You?” I laughed. “Why would she?”

“Just asking.” Panther sighed, relieved. “But if not, then it’s all good.”

Our conversation got interrupted by a loud yelp as a man got dragged through the door. It was one of the men who failed to make his payments and had to be dealt with. It wasn’t my favorite part of the job, but dad had assigned me to the issue, and I would not complain. Besides, I did believe liars deserved the worst punishment.

“Marvin, please-I’m begging you!” The man shrugged himself loose and dropped to his knees. “I-I’ll get you the money!” He held my leg.

I knelt to look at his face, but I couldn’t feel anything. I couldn’t pity this man the same way I had pitied Amelia, and perhaps it was because Amelia’s innocence made me think of Elena.

I was scared that there might’ve been a possibility I’d grown too soft, but staring straight into this men’s eyes made me realize I wasn’t. I was only soft for my Elena and those who resembled her.

I raised myself from the floor. “Take him to the cage. I’ll deal with him tomorrow.”

#B-boss? Tomorrow?” One of the men spoke, disappointed.

“Yes, I’m leaving early today.”

“Again?”

+5 Bonus

“Yes, again.” I shot him a cold glare, daring him to question me again as he let out an uncomfortable laugh. “I want to spend some time with my girl.” I made it clear. “Am I not allowed to?”

I watched as the two assholes who dared speak against me dragged the pleading man from the floor to drag him to the cage.

is,

go, and I’ll keep everything under control.”

that a lot lately, thank you,” I said, grateful to know he had my back. “You’d

“Hey, don’t be crazy.” His tone changed. “That position is yours, and I wouldn’t dare touch it!”

“I know-it was a joke. There’s no need to get

tomorrow, you say?” Panther asked. “I should know what time, so I can be there

some time as if we hadn’t been handling similar scenarios these past weeks. “Morning, I’ll make it quick,” I

“I sec.

you later. Keep up the good work.”

else!” Panther interrupted me yet again.

around.

get I

“It’s about Lucas.”

frowned. “What

Panther spoke. “Lshould’ve

and he refused to tell me the reason. Mom also didn’t want to tell me anything and told me

have confronted her about his mother?

Fasked. “What was it

but it seemed pretty serious.” Panther shrugged. “I don’t like making judgments,

something just doesn’t

especially after knowing what mom

me. “I just don’t know if he has the right intentions.” He stated. “You should bring him to

younger brother you’re talking about!” I snapped at

second, I had lost my temper. The situation must’ve been very bad

necessary, but now was not the

“His tone was scary, and he’s been walking alongside

the place? Perhaps

was part of the family, a

a single penny, family-nothing.” I sighed, explaining. “Let him be angry.

I would not defend her mistakes, ever. Telling her to get rid of all the letters she had sent to Lucas’ mom had been my final act of

direct threat, there was no reason to go against my brother who had gone through a lot.

about my brother, and you worry about the things that concern you,” I spoke, irritated. It was unlike Panther

a bit too comfortable around me after I had given him

Panther tensed.

got it!” He forced a smile, but I could see beyond all of it. I could tell that he wasn’t

As I entered the mansion, I could already hear Elena’s loud voice from a

the sound of her voice and made my way to the

was no surprise Elena spent her time with Amelia.

pulled back, smiling brightly.

my hand through her hair. She reminded me of a young Karina and Tiago, back when they were still well-behaved

same warm

to face me. She skipped over with a grin while I observed the green thing on her face.

that?” I asked,

mask!” She said. “You should try one-it might really help

Amelia went into fits of laughter. “Is there something wrong

facepalmed, peeling off a bit of her mask. “Ow, that stings!”