Chapter 132

Alexander’s POV.

Sebastian smirked, a cocky tilt to his lips, even though he looked like he’d been through hell. “In the flesh,” he said, hís voice rough, filled with sarcasm, as if this moment was nothing more than a casual reunion.

But for me, it was everything. I didn’t care about the tattered clothes hanging off his thin frame or the layer of grime on his face. All I saw was my brother. My blood. The person I’d been searching for nearly eight years, now standing in front of me.

Without hesitation, I closed the distance between us in two strides and pulled him into a tight hug. He stiffened for a moment, then relaxed, his hands awkwardly patting my back. I didn’t let go. I couldn’t. My throat tightened, and I swallowed hard, holding him as if letting go would mean losing him again.

“Sebastian” I murmured, patting his back as emotions surged through me. “You’re here. You’re finally here.”

He didn’t say anything, but I could feel the tension in his body giving way as he stood there, letting me hold him. I leaned back slightly, my hands still on his shoulders, and looked him in the eyes. They were the same stormy gray as mine, but haunted. Worn. Like he’d lived a thousand lifetimes of pain since I’d last tried to reach him.

“You look terrible,” I said softly, a weak attempt at humor, though my voice cracked with emotion. “What the hell happened. to you, Sebastian?”

His smirk faltered, and his gaze dropped to the floor. “I’ve been surviving, Alex. That’s what’s happened. From hand to mouth. Day by day.” His voice was low, almost a whisper, but each word hit me like a hammer.

I gritted my teeth, anger and guilt twisting inside me. “Why didn’t you come to me? I could’ve…”

“Because I didn’t want your charity!” he snapped, his voice sharp as he looked up, his eyes blazing with anger, But then, just as quickly, his expression crumbled. “I didn’t…I couldn’t…”

His voice broke, and he turned away, his shoulders shaking. I stepped closer, placing a hand firmly on his back. “Sebastian,” I said, my tone steady but filled with determination, “you’re my brother. My blood. This isn’t charity. You should’ve come to me.”

He let out a ragged breath, and then, to my shock, he burst into tears. The sound was raw, guttural, like years of pain and bitterness spilling out all at once. It tore at my heart, and I pulled him into another hug, holding him tightly as his sobs. wracked his body.

“I’m sorry,” he choked out between gasps. “I just…I didn’t know how to… I didn’t think you’d…”

“Stop,” I interrupted firmly, my voice soft but unyielding. “You don’t have to explain. You’re here now, and that’s all that matters. You and your mother won’t suffer again. Do you hear me?” I pulled back to look him in the eyes, gripping his shoulders tightly. “From now on, you’ll live like me. Because you’re my brother. My family. And I take care of my family.”

He stared at me, his tear–streaked face filled with both disbelief and gratitude. “Alex, I—”

“No arguments,” I said, cutting him off. “This isn’t up for debate. You’re moving into a new place, and we’re going to fix everything.”

For a moment, he just stood there, staring at me as if he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Then, slowly, he nodded, his shoulders slumping as the fight left him.

“Okay,” he whispered, his voice barely audible. “Okay.”

I nodded, gripping his shoulders one last time before releasing Him. As I stepped back, I felt a sense of relief and purpose wash over me. My brother was here. And no matter what it took, I was going to make things right.

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The weight of Sebastian words sat heavy in my chest as I drove Him to one of my estates. The sprawling mansion stood ahead, its towering gates opening automatically as we approached. I glanced at Sebastianin the passenger seat, his eyes wide as he took it all in. His torn shirt and grimy jeans were such an opposite to the sleek luxury of the car’s leather interior that it made my heart ache. He had suffered far too long.

to your new home,” I said, pulling the car to a stop in front of the massive double doors. Sebastianstared at me, then at

hesitated for a second, as

adorned with fine art and intricate furnishings. Sebastian Stood frozen, his jaw tightening, his hands clenching and unclenching at his sides. I knew what he was thinking… that this was too much, that he didn’t

here, Sebastian” I said, my voice firm as I walked up to him. “This is your home

at me, his stormy

unshed tears. “Alex,

shoulder. “You’re my brother.

through the house, and I pointed out the guest rooms. “Pick whichever one you like,” I said. “Or, better yet, I’ll have the master suite on the second

I called my personal shopper and ordered a wardrobe overhaul

a sleek black sports car, a luxury SUV, and a classic convertible. Sebastian’s hands trembled as he took the keys, looking at me as though I’d lost my

he asked, his voice

cars,” I said simply.

pocket and handing it to him. “For you. Ten million dollars. Use it

His entire body trembled as he slowly sank to

him steady. “Don’t ever kneel to

head, tears streaming down his face. “I don’t know what to say. No one has ever… No one has ever cared

him into a hug, patting his back as his sobs shook his body. “You don’t have to say anything. Just

your mom? Bring her here. I’d

face crumpled, and a fresh wave of tears spilled down his cheeks.

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chest tightened. “Sebastian,” I whispered, gripping his arms as my heart broke for him. “I’m so sorry. I should’ve been there. You shouldn’t have

said, his voice thick with emotion. “And even if I did, I didn’t think you’d want anything

tightening. “You’re wrong. I would’ve dropped everything to

his back, whispering promises I intended to keep. “You’re not alone anymore. I’m here now, and I won’t let anything happen to

a long time, we stayed like that, two brothers bound by blood and years of pain, finally finding solace in each other. I didn’t care how long it took or how much it cost…I would make sure Sebastian never had

After ensuring he was settled in one of the grander guest rooms…though I’d

earlier. Seeing him now, dressed in a tailored shirt and slacks that actually fit him, was like seeing a completely different man. The tension in his shoulders had eased slightly, though

handing him a glass

hesitant smile. “I don’t think I’ve ever worn anything this expensive. Or

sitting down across from him in the living room. The fire crackled in the marble fireplace,

like a dream. Like I’m gonna wake up any second and find myself

my expression hardening. “That’s never happening again. I mean it. You and I? We’re family. That means something, and I’m going to make damn sure you never have to go back to that

accept it all, but I wasn’t done yet. Not

said, standing and motioning for him to follow

warily. “More? Alex, you’ve

of my contacts. “Meet us at the house in twenty minutes,” I said when the call connected. “I’ve got another assignment

had already lined up the three cars I’d given him earlier. The sleek black sports car the luxury SUV, and the classic convertible gleamed under the soft glow

repeated, tossing him the keys again. “And I mean it

his hand trembling. “Alex, I

clapping him on the shoulder. “Then we’ll get

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