Chapter 19: The Gift.

Alec POV

"What I don't get is that bitch is out there playing the victim, dragging our name through the mud, and you act like it's just another day in the fucking office!" Hugo vented at me as if I could change things with a click of my fingers. "And you're here talking about presents and shit!! He added with a scoff that made my jaw clench slightly.

"Brother, do I look worried?" I asked, turning to face him as we reached the basement door, softening my expression, not wanting to argue but done with his tantrum.

"No, and that's the point I am trying to make. Why don't you seem more upset about the fact that whore.."

"Careful!" I warned, narrowing my eyes on my brother's blue hues. She may be a pain in my ass, but she was my pain in the ass, and I did not appreciate him running his mouth.

"Like I said, do I seem worried?" I repeated my question, keeping my tone level.

"No!" He huffed, crossing his arms and looking at me suspiciously.

"Right, so if I am not worried, can you