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.”

dog right where I want him to be.” Panther clicked his tongue,

“What’s your

there

do you know?”

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got this corrupt agent working for me. His name is Stevie Maddens.” Panther shared. “Stevie has been trying to threaten to expose me, and I’ve been meaning to

do I have to do with that?”

need you to harm him for me.” Panther requested as if it was an everyday thing.

“Why?”

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

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

all you have

“For how long?”

be his

do so-how could it

throwing back his head. “When Cisco turns

you be interested

glared. “Are you really asking me why I would be interested in my

of him, hoping for at least an explanation as to why

the sound on his phone.

He walked out.

Panther’s hidden men stepped in and joined him at the

ask him to,” Panther cackled. “That’s just

when

them? Perhaps blame another family?” Panther tapped his chin, planning

“Who knows.”

and threw it over the hidden camera, causing the screen to blackout and muting

-End-

room fell silent. Our breathing was

the video backward and pointed to the man who had

a million times and used her last breath to tell me she knew

was no

“Are you sure?”

Victor answered

protect his brother.” Dad summarized the situation. “By chance, Marvin gets out, and Panther, who must’ve already suspected Anya knew something-purposely caused a brawl with the Hernandez, which gives him

surprisingly appearing affected by the situation. “Why didn’t Anya

“Somewhere along the way, she must’ve figured this could only end badly and

his right hand to

are you saying?” Alex asked.

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

her brow, “Why can’t Tiago just speak up

him.” Victor spoke. “Even if

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