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.”
“Yes, sir,” she said, her gaze flicking curiously to Michael.
I threw an arm around his shoulders, guiding him insid
