Chapter 9 - Facing Lucas's Ruthless Brother in the Hallway
Standing in the dimly lit hallway wasn't a federal agent or a hired mercenary from the syndicate.
It was Julian Kincaid, Lucas’s ambitious younger brother, dressed in an expensive tuxedo with a smug smile.
“Well, well, big brother; rumor has it you abandoned the board dinner to chase ghosts,” Julian drawled casually.
Lucas lowered the pistol slightly, keeping his body positioned to block the view into the interior hallway.
“What do you want, Julian? It’s past midnight, and I’m not in the mood for corporate games,” Lucas snapped.
Julian stepped past him uninvited, walking into the foyer and taking in the luxurious interior of the penthouse.
“Mother sent me to check on you; she was worried your grief was finally making you lose your mind,” Julian said smoothly.
“Tell her my mind has never been sharper, and I don't need her babysitters checking up on me,” Lucas retorted.
Julian’s eyes wandered toward the hallway leading to the master nursery where Elena and Alma were hiding.
“Smells like baby formula in here, Lucas; didn't know you kept pets in your high-rise sanctuary,” Julian mocked.
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Lucas stepped directly into his brother’s path, his eyes blazing with a warning that brooked no argument.
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