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CHAPTER NINETY-FIVE: BOUNDARIES

Author: Emma Stone
last update Last Updated: 2026-02-03 00:10:00

Nikolai's POV

Ashley leaned against the bar, her green eyes sparkling as she launched into her story. "So, there I was in Paris last month, negotiating this deal with some sleazy art dealer who thought he could scam me because I'm a woman. Can you believe it? He pulls out this fake painting—swear to God, Niko, it looked like a kid finger-painted it—and tries to pass it off as authentic. I called him out, and the guy's face turned redder than a beet."

I chuckled, the sound low and genuine, lean
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  • RUIN MY 4.0   CHAPTER NINETY-FIVE: BOUNDARIES

    Nikolai's POV Ashley leaned against the bar, her green eyes sparkling as she launched into her story. "So, there I was in Paris last month, negotiating this deal with some sleazy art dealer who thought he could scam me because I'm a woman. Can you believe it? He pulls out this fake painting—swear to God, Niko, it looked like a kid finger-painted it—and tries to pass it off as authentic. I called him out, and the guy's face turned redder than a beet."I chuckled, the sound low and genuine, leaning on the bar beside her.It was easy with Ashley; always had been. We'd run in the same circles back in the day. She was sharp, ambitious, the kind of woman who could charm anyone instantly.And yeah, she was beautiful in an effortless way that turned heads. But she knew I was gay, I'd confided in her years ago, because of what happened with Silas. She was the first person I'd told about preferring guys, and she'd just shrugged and said, "Cool, more girls for me." "Sounds like you handled i

  • RUIN MY 4.0   CHAPTER NINETY-FOUR: SHE'S... BACK

    I peeled off my white coat in the hospital's locker room, the fluorescent lights buzzing overhead.My shift had dragged on way longer than expected—between Tyler's emergency surgery and catching up with Sean, it felt like I'd been in this damn hospital for a lifetime. I stuffed my coat into my locker, grabbed my backpack, and checked my phone. No missed calls from home, which was a relief, but there was a text from the conference organizers confirming my flight to Moscow. Shit, I still hadn't packed. Or told Luka about it. What was I supposed to say? "Hey, Luka, I'm jetting off to your boss's homeland for a neurosurgery conference. Don't worry, I'll be fine without my Bratva babysitter"?I shook my head, slinging my backpack over one shoulder. Get it together, Aiden. Just act normal.I headed down the hallway toward the exit, my sneakers squeaking on the linoleum. The hospital was quieter now, a calm that always followed the chaos of the day. I passed the nurses' station, noddin

  • RUIN MY 4.0   CHAPTER NINETY-THREE: AN OLD FRIEND (2)

    Nikolai's POV I grip the steering wheel tighter as I pull the car into the driveway of the Bravta's compound—it's what I now call home, but really, it's more like a fortress.It's not warm or as full of love as my penthouse had been with Aiden and Lily.The gates swing open automatically, and I glance over at Viktor by my side. I don't even want to know what he's doing on his phone, he's been glued to it since we left the office.The engine purrs to a stop in the garage, and I kill it, leaning back in the seat for a second before unbuckling."Aiden's coming to Russia," I say, the words tumbling out because I've been wanting to tell him for a while. I know he won't be comfortable with it, particularly because I already told him why I didn't want Aiden here, but I have to tell him. Viktor looks up slowly, his expression unchanging, but I know that look. It's the one he gives when he thinks I'm doing something stupid.“And everything you said about not wanting Aiden to be part of this

  • RUIN MY 4.0   CHAPTER NINETY-TWO: AN OLD FRIEND (1)

    Aiden's POVThe sterile hum of the operating room faded behind me as I pushed through the double doors, my scrubs still damp with sweat from the intensity of the procedure.I'd just extracted my first major tumor. My hands still ached from the work, but the joy of a perfect outcome made my exhaustion worth it.I headed to the scrub sink, turning on the faucet with my elbow when Dr. Ellison, my mentor, shuffled out behind me, his white coat hanging loose on his frail frame.At seventy-two, he still refused to retire from the hospital, but I understood his reluctance to leave."That was fine work in there, Aiden," his voice was filled with pride. "You remind me of myself thirty years ago."I glanced over with a genuine smile. "Coming from you, that's high praise, Dr. Ellison."He chuckled. "Well, it seems like you're ready to fly solo on these. I should probably call it a night. These old bones need rest. See you tomorrow, kid.""Get some sleep," I replied, watching him amble toward the

  • RUIN MY 4.0   CHAPTER NINETY-ONE: DANCE WITH THE DEVIL

    Nikolai’s POVMy office is dim, the only real light coming from the floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over Saint Petersburg's busy roads. I’m behind my desk, my mind lost in thoughts of a certain dark-haired boy.It feels unreal that he's coming to Moscow. I'd already called my pilot to get the plane ready so I can head over as soon as possible. God, I've missed his face. I made Luka secretly take pictures for years and send them to me but it's not the same. I can't wait to actually see him. Touch him. My celibate dick is infact very excited by the idea.Viktor’s sprawled in the leather chair opposite me, swirling a glass of vodka he poured without asking.I lean back, rubbing my thumb along the rim of my own glass. “Silas called yesterday.”Viktor freezes mid-sip and slowly lowers the glass. “You’re shitting me.”“I’m not.”“Didn’t you block his number?”I give a short, humorless laugh. “Apparently he got a new one.”Viktor’s eyes narrow. “And you answered?”“I thought it was a

  • RUIN MY 4.0   CHAPTER NINETY: MORE TROUBLE

    Irina's POV I lay on the bed in my bedroom, staring at the ornate ceiling as if it held the answers to all my frustrations. My mind swirled like a storm.How many had he rejected now? Five? Six? Each one was more beautiful and suitable than the last, and yet he dismissed them like yesterday's news. I clenched my fists, feeling the heat of anger rise in my chest. He was the Don, for God's sake. He needed an heir.The door creaked open, and Ivan came in, his broad shoulders filling the frame.He looked at me with concerned eyes. "Dorogaya," he said softly, closing the door behind him. "Sweetheart, what's wrong?"I just turned my head slightly to glare at him. "Everything, Ivan." I muttered, my voice heavy with exasperation."Everything. Nikolai—he keeps rejecting them. All those women I brought for him. He doesn't want any. Ya znala, chto u nego chto-to s tem mal'chikom, Aidenom... I knew he had something with that boy, Aiden, but I still assumed he'd want women."Ivan sighed, cros

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