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.”

Panther clicked his tongue, shaking his head.

your big plan?”,

deal will fail, and there will be a

do you know?”

+5 Bonus

shared. “Stevie has been trying to threaten to expose me, and I’ve been meaning to teach

do I have to do with

requested as if it was

“Why?”

take the blame for you,” Panther told him. “He cares

think this is a good idea.” Tiago swallowed his breath. “And I’ve never held a gun before..Marvin told dad he wouldn’t

feels threatened and has been trying to hold you back, but I won’t.” Tiago felt uncomfortable hearing those words. “Listen, all you have to do is make the shot, just harm Stevie a little-I’ll teach you how

“For how long?”

for your father to see that you should be his rightful heir-but don’t worry, it’ll just be for a while.”

do so-how could it help

throwing back his head. “When Cisco turns twenty-one, you will hand over everything to

would you be interested

“Are you really asking me why I would be

of him, hoping for at least an explanation as to why Panther would call Karina’s

sound on his phone. “It’s Anya.” He got

He walked out.

men stepped in and joined him at the table. “Do you really

eat his shit if I’d ask him to,”

you do when someone

tapped his chin, planning multiple escape

“Who knows.”

camera, causing the screen to blackout and muting every

-End-

breathing was the only sound present.

backward and pointed to the man who had joined Panther. “That’s Anya’s killer.

footage a million times and used her last breath to

no longer alive.

“Are you sure?”

Victor answered

summarized the situation. “By chance, Marvin gets out, and Panther, who must’ve

“Why didn’t Anya tell us?”

Tiago,” Victoria told him. “Somewhere along the way, she must’ve figured this could only end badly and was prepared to tell Marvin

her before she could do so.” Lucas finished. “He sent his right hand to do it and send him on a suicide mussion, knowing he wouldn’t survive unless he killed everyone in

you saying?” Alex asked.

Tiago and Anya were supposed to die that evening.” Lucas explained further. “Panther planned everything very

“Why can’t Tiago

out of it, on drugs, unstable-no one would believe him.” Victor spoke. “Even if he