Chapter 0340

Alexander POV

I reached the lobby and was nearly out the door when a familiar voice called my

name.

I froze, turning in confusion to find Michael rushing toward me.

"What are you doing here?" I asked as my younger brother practically barreled

into me.

I grabbed him by the elbows, scanning his face. His frantic eyes, wide and wild, sent a jolt of alarm through me.

"I have to talk to you. Right now," he said breathlessly. "I'm sorry-I didn't call ahead."

"Okay," I said, nodding. "Take a breath. Let's go to my office."

As we reentered the building and passed the reception desk, I called out to Andrea, "Send August to my office as soon as possible."

sir," she said, her

shoulders, guiding him inside

Michael spun toward me, gripping my sleeves as if I were the only

voice trembling. "I-I don't know why I waited so long. I just

Tears brimmed in his eyes, his entire body trembling. He

need you to calm down," I said, steady but firm. "Whatever it

sudden sob broke free, and the tears he had been fighting spilled over. Without hesitation, I pulled him into my arms,

voice breaking. I wasn't supposed to hear, but I did, and now... now I don't know

surprise. "What about her? Is she

י

if she gets her

shard of ice pierced

exactly what

took a few deep breaths, pulling away from my embrace. His hands trembled as he met my

on the phone the other night," he said shakily. "She was in the dining room. I was going in to speak with her, but I stopped when I realized she was talking to someone. I didn't

going," I urged, dread

hard. "She was talking about having Ella

tilt and freeze at the same time I stared into Michael's wide, earnest eyes, struggling

Chapter 0340

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