Zyke's eyes are locked on mine, a dangerous, angry predator's stare. God, can't he ever just look at me like a normal person? I take the old records file from his hand and set it on the table with a soft, definitive thud.
"The records are clear, Big Brother. Kael Holdings is mine. So there's no point left to argue." I adjust my tie, a small gesture of composure. His gaze feels like it could burn holes through me.
I force a soft smile. "Let's make things good between us."
Silence. Heavy and unforgiving.
I blink, pouring innocence into my expression, waiting.
He steps closer. My smile falters, confusion flickering. What's he going to do next?
"No matter what you do," his voice is a low, dangerous rumble, "I am never going to accept you as my brother. Never. Ever."
I look at him. He's so stubborn. Why is every character in this damn novel so difficult to deal with?
