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

Chapter 339

Elena

If someone told me I would be sitting on Victoria’s big, luxurious and cozy sofa with the most unexpected group, I would’ve laughed in their faces.

Somehow, dad, Alex, Victoria, Lucas, Victor, and I were all part of this secret complot and waiting for Victoria to play Anya’s file which would take down Panther once and for all.

I knew how dad and Alex felt about sitting in a room with a Castillo-but at that moment, it was the least of his concerns. All he wanted to know was what exactly had happened to his friend-Stevie Maddens.

“If this is the evidence I’ve been looking for. F’ll tell Marvin everything and come back home,” 1 announced. “Victor said he’d protect me-he also said it’s for the best.”

“Yes.” Victor nodded uncomfortably, probably not wanting to be in the same room with a bunch of authorities who were not corrupt. “Apparently, we’ve got each other’s backs.”

Dad and Alex shared a look. “Then what are we waiting for?” Dad spoke.

The Tape

Four Years Ago

At the table sat Tiago Castillo with Panther, who had just made a shocking request. “I know your family hasn’t treated you right, but I will fix their mistakes for you.”

It was no shocker that Panther, who had been a great observer, had quickly noticed Tiago’s disliking towards his brother.

“Panther, you’re asking me to betray my brother.”

“Yes-yes, I am,” Panther confirmed, no shame whatsoever. “I see the way you look at him. I see how it breaks you whenever your parents have no shame admitting you’ll never be like him.” He said. “I can see you hate him—“

“I do.” Tiago cut him off. “I hate him with every bone in my body, but he’s still my brother.”

“Your brother sees you as a burden. He doesn’t want you around.”

“How do you know?”

Panther showed him a smug smile, shrugging his shoulders. “Because that’s what he’s been telling everyone-and if you don’t believe me, you can go around and ask.” He spoke. “What do you think will happen when he takes over Mario? Do you think you’ll be safe?”

Tiago went silent, knowing it was not out of place for his brother to make such comments as Marvin had often shared his feelings.

“He told me he would send you out of the country,” Panther said. “That you’re soft, nothing—even Victor is better than you.

Tiago’s hands were shaking. He felt betrayed, angry and confused. He didn’t want to leave and was

determined to prevent it at all costs.”What do you want me to do?”

“The deal with the Hernandez next week-I need you to be there.”

“Dad and Marvin won’t let me.”

to be.” Panther clicked his tongue, shaking his head. “Who do

your big plan?”,

there

do you know?”

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Maddens.” Panther shared. “Stevie has been trying to threaten to expose me, and I’ve been meaning to teach him a

to do with that?”

if it was an everyday thing. “Just a little-nothing too

“Why?”

Marvin to take the blame for you,” Panther told him. “He cares just enough to

think this is a good idea.” Tiago swallowed his breath. “And I’ve never held

hold you back, but I won’t.” Tiago felt uncomfortable hearing those words. “Listen, all you have to do is

“For how long?”

see that you should be his rightful heir-but don’t worry, it’ll just be for a

do so-how could

Cisco turns twenty-one, you

would you be

asking me why I

front of him, hoping for at least an explanation as

by the sound on his phone. “It’s Anya.” He got up, not wanting to miss

He walked out.

moment, one of Panther’s hidden men stepped in and joined him at the table. “Do you really think this will work,

if I’d ask him to,” Panther cackled. “That’s

will you do when someone finds

tapped his chin, planning multiple

“Who knows.”

Panther grabbed a cloth and threw it over the hidden camera, causing the screen to blackout

-End-

Our breathing was the only

dry as I moved the video backward and pointed to the man who had joined Panther.

used her last breath to tell me she knew her killer.

man was no longer alive.

“Are you sure?”

Victor answered for me.

manipulates a kid who has never held a gun before to kill a corrupt agent, knowing Marvin would protect his brother.” Dad summarized the situation. “By chance, Marvin gets out, and Panther, who must’ve

situation. “Why didn’t Anya tell us?” He balled

must’ve figured this could only end badly

Lucas finished. “He sent his right hand to do it and send him on a suicide mussion, knowing he wouldn’t survive unless he

you saying?” Alex

that evening.” Lucas explained further. “Panther planned everything very carefully, used the Hernandez

can’t Tiago

unstable-no one would believe him.” Victor spoke. “Even if he would come back sober-no