Mated To My Obsessive Stepbrother

Chapter 327

KESTER

We don't need a genius to figure this out, Kes, Notlan said, sprawled out on my couch like I hadn't just dumped a damn war at his feet.

He felt this was nothing more than child's play?

That arrogance of his that he'd never let go.

"Kex and Wes are coming for you so hard. You don't step on that may big toes without expecting some to

kick back. He raised his glass, knocked it back, and casually reached for the remote.

I snatched it before his fingers touched the plastic and flung it onto the other couch.

'I don't have all day, orlan."

He let out an unbothered laugh. "But you're not going to the office today, are you? It's past three.

"No," I said flatly. "I've got an appointment. Therapist. First session. want to see the guy's worth the hype. I want to make sure I -go for the best."

Norlan blinked, then slowly sat up, setting the glass down.

"This is good, Kes," he said more seriously. "I'm glad she got through to you. I never thought I'd see the day you'd admit you needed that kind of help. I'm..." he hesitated, "...honestly proud of you."

"Yeah, well..." I shrugged. "I'd do anything for her. You know that. If she says I need to fix my head, I'll fix it. It's that simple." I replied with a sense of pride. And weirdly, I meant it.

There was something satisfying about it, like wearing a clean suit after rolling around in blood and dust. I felt... good. Settled. Like, maybe I wasn't fucking everything up for once.

Hell, I already felt like a responsible man with a family.

There was a beat of silence.

Then I broke it. "What about June?"

He tensed.

glued to you since the

my jaw. "I hope I don't have to kill her before you make any progress. She's really testing me lately, getting on my every nerve with her numerous texts and emails. She threatens me

"She's obsessed, Kes. She was never going to

she better start trying harder. I've had enough of her games. One wrong

raised both palms, cutting in fast. "I

Silence.

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set you I changed the topic

returning to his face like it nev whole damn

raised a brow. "You

every illegal deal, every offshore transfer, every under- the-table arrangement he's ever touched. Layered with timestamps, receipts, and recording The whole bloody anatomy

slow grin tugged at

plays nice, or drag his name through enough filth to make the feds salivate. I told him, one toe out of line, and his entire

drive, twirling it between

already folded" Norlan

got him by

looked at him, nodding. "You did

blessed to

to keep the wheels turning while you're off...

that. "Therapy doesn't mean I'm

no longer

three-day migraines.

slowly and sat back. "What about Kex? The bastard is practically bleeding out, and he obviously wants something to hold onto for dear life." I hissed, "And now he wants to drag me down

He just doesn't want to do it alone."

things. Keep your guard up." He paused, Also, I'm heading to your office later. Gonna install something on your laptop Real-time visual surveillance software. The next time someone tries to breach the Black Ledger, it'll grab their face and send it straight to me. No more guessing who the mole

fingers against the armrest. "That

"Yeah," he muttered. "Wes."

We both went quiet.

different," I

"But not reckless. That's the part that bothers

nodded slowly. "He hasn't made a move yet, but I