Doubts

“That's insane, we should call the police!” Olivia's dad exclaimed in disbelief when he was told what was going in. Her mom on the other side didn't stop pacing back and forth.

“We can't, dad…this isn't the police's matter to handle,” Olivia said, just like Pedro said. Things were complicated, and they needed to handle them cautiously. Before, she had a word with Pedro. She wanted to rush into calling the police, but Pedro made her understand certain things.

“We can't sit here and do nothing…my son is in danger,” Olivia heard her mom say, of course, she was worried about Marcos, but she doubted her brother wouldn't take care of himself. The entire time, she had been trying to put two and two together. What exactly happened, and who was the mastermind? Olivia was certain the person they were dealing with was not ordinary.

After a while of reasoning with her parents. Olivia retired to her room. She was too tired to stay awake because she was pregnant. It gave her a disadvantage, and Pedro warned her to stay out of everything.

“Ah,” she let out an exhalation and massaged her neck and shoulders as she sat on the bed. She tossed her phone on the bed and closed her eyes for a while.

It took some time for Olivia to get it together, but she was startled by the loud vibration of her phone. She was quick to pick it up, thinking it was Pedro. But to her surprise, it was a video sent by an unknown number.

“No,” Olivia muffled her mouth in shock upon seeing the content of the video. Her eyes watered seeing how her brother was getting treated.

“No, please…mom, dad!” She shouted as she rose to her feet and prepared to run out of her room when there was an incoming call. It was a private number. Olivia grew afraid, her knees began weakening. She didn't know what to do, but she answered the call anyway.

“H-hello,” she stuttered and connected her phone to her ear. There was no answer from the other side, but only heavy breathing could be heard. Olivia was even more afraid and attempted to go to her parent's when.

“One more step and your brother dies…now be a good girl and keep your pretty mouth shut,” a deep voice said, which Olivia didn't recognize. The sound of it made her realize who just called her. The people keeping her brother.

“Who…who are you…tell me where my brother is…where is Sydney!” She shouted.

“I want you Olivia…meet me, and I'll spare your brother…if not… I'll feed him to crocodiles… I'll make sure he suffers and a little teaser… I'll make sure your little friend is feasted in by my men,” The man added sternly, Olivia was angry and desperate.

“You can't threaten me, let me warn you…”

“What can your little boyfriend do…if you are smart enough, you'll save your foolish brother and your slutty friend…if not, I'll hang them both…and you'll be to blame for it, little Olivia,” he said, cutting her off. Olivia wanted to tell him so many insults, but he sounded evil and dangerous.

“Where are you?” She asked after calming her nerves. There was silence for a while, when the call got disconnected. Olivia was disturbed as she attempted to call the number back, unfortunately, it didn't exist

“Pedro,” she panicked and prepared to call Pedro when she received a text message.

“Call your little boyfriend and my men will rape your friend,” she read the message, Olivia was disturbed not sure how the person knew what she was about to do. She glanced around the room, hoping no one was watching her.

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“What's all this huh?”

“I'm just thinking uncle…could it be him?” Pedro asked and watched Bruce pour him a drink, the man shook his head and handed Pedro a glass of vodka.

“I don't understand this…but Luciano isn't that powerful to play such a prank,” Bruce said while scanning his glass. Pedro nodded and ran his hand over the table, then held the glass with both hands.

“My grandfather had so many enemies…it's obvious this is a war to own the mafia…uncle, what else do you know about his old enemies?” Pedro asked while he drank the champagne. Bruce let out an exhalation and nodded.

“He was an aggressive man, but despite that, he always cared about the interest of his men,” Bruce remarked as if trying to convince himself. Pedro stared at him for a while and waited to hear more.

“He disliked betrayal…your grandfather was the true definition of a great leader…he was feared in the underworld…”

“I'm sure he made enemies who didn't like what he did…” Pedro said when he found out about his grandfather's mafia underworld. He jumped to be the leader. Since he was his grandson. It was easy for him to take over. However, Pedro had doubts.

“Or someone else already had eyes on the throne…when I showed up… I ruined everything,” Pedro added, making Bruce lookup. His expression was blank, but he took a sip of the champagne,

“Altamirano can't be trusted…he was once your grandfather's lawyer…he grew up beside your grandfather…” Bruce remarked after a while, Pedro knew as much but not the whole story.

“He always handled your grandfather's legal and illegal deals…if there's someone to suspect, then it's him…” Bruce started and paused for a while as if he were thinking before he proceeded “your grandfather was the one who threatened Ignacio to send my brother to jail,”

“He was wrong…”

“Yes, but Ignacio didn't want to be part of the mafia…he left, and your grandfather was angry, I'm sure Ignacio Altamirano is still holding grudges,” Bruce said with conviction. Pedro was silent for a while. This was Olivia's father they were talking about. It seemed Olivia had always been connected to the mafia world from the beginning. Her father had a dark past with the mafia world.

“Pedro, don't trust that man… I mean, the shootout happened at his law firm…don't you think it can't be a mere coincidence?” Bruce whispered, trying to make Pedro understand.

“He's me soon to be a father-in-law…he wouldn't dare…”

“For revenge, people can do anything…just be careful,” Bruce said and rested his hand on Pedro's shoulder. Pedro nodded and took a sip of the champagne.

“We need to fight this together… I know you trust Olivia, but be careful whom you trust…this is more dangerous than you think,” Bruce added after a while. Pedro gave a half smile. His uncle was the one he respected more than anything.

“The culprit will be caught…trust me, uncle… There will be no escape… I'll give him the cruelest death…us, my promise,” Pedro remarked sternly and smiled as he handed his uncle the entire champagne flute. Bruce was a little startled by Pedro's words and expression, but he smiled and patted him on the back.

“That's my boy, it's time we Garcias fought our enemies, keep me updated… I'll have my men investigating this,” Bruce said as he walked away to take the glass away. Pedro took out his phone and knew it was late.

“Uncle, I have to go," Pedro said, and Bruce nodded and guided him to the door.

**Author's note**

Hello everyone, my apologies for delaying updates...but don't worry, the story will end in a few chapters...sit tight and enjoy.