My Five Mafia Brothers

Chapter 4 Orphan Again

Mathias smiled and said, "You've treated us so well, there's no reason we'd object. And let's be honest, Carla's lovely. Any man would be lucky to win her heart."

Among the five, Mathias was the most popular with women. He glanced at Andrew, who was aloof and smiled to himself. Even fate was on his side. The position of Black Eagle's leader was going to be his.

Kendrick sneered, and Mathias's smile faltered. "What are you laughing at, Kendrick? You think I'm wrong or something?"

Kendrick didn't bother arguing with him and simply said, "Don't get cocky too early."

As they went back and forth, only Andrew remained silent, his eyes fixed on Carla, who was looking down.

William said, "Andrew, what about you?"

Andrew looked up, his expression unchanged. "I'm fine with whatever you decide."

Only then did William nod in satisfaction and call Carla to his study alone.

*****

Carla was a little nervous. William handed her a honey peach candy, her favorite.

As the familiar taste filled her mouth, Carla relaxed a little. After a moment of hesitation, she asked, "...Why did you make a will?"

William stroked her head, his tone somber. "I'm old and don't have many days left with you. I have to make plans for you."

His body had reached its limit, and he knew his days were numbered. He was grateful that fate had allowed him to find his daughter before the end, so he could face his wife in peace in the afterworld.

Carla pursed her lips. The candy was sweet, but a bitter feeling lingered in her throat. She had just found a home and a father, and now she was going to lose them again...

Her pupils dilated, and she froze in place. William felt guilty, but he couldn't escape the cycle of life and death.

"After finding you, I have no regrets anymore. Life has been too long, and I miss your mother. Don't blame Dad for finding you so late, okay?"

Carla only realized she was crying when she felt the wetness on her face.

She wiped her tears and lowered her head, refusing to cry again. "I don't blame you."

She was too understanding. William was both gratified and heartbroken. "Carla, don't be afraid. Dad has made arrangements. Even if I die, they will take care of you."

"I left those five brothers to you. Don't be afraid. Do whatever you want. Marry whoever you like... If you don't like any of them, it's okay. Dad has left you something that will be enough for you to live a happy and stable life."

It didn't matter if she didn't like any of them; his daughter could choose whoever she wanted.

Carla didn't want to get married. She thought, 'I had just met them yesterday, so how could I marry one of them?'

*****

Soon, William summoned the three elders of Black Eagle and announced his decision. After his death, these three senior members would follow his will and guard Black Eagle for him.

William's will clearly stated that if Carla married any of his five adopted sons in the future, that man would be the next leader of Black Eagle. If Carla didn't like any of them and married someone else, she would inherit his last asset—District Six.

District Six was the core area of Stiroft Vale and also the richest.

This unexpected news left everyone present deep in thought, their minds racing.