LOGINNikolai’s POVThe last night Anya and I had together was spent in each other’s arms. We made love with a quiet intensity, and for a few hours, the world outside didn't exist. I fell asleep holding her, memorizing the scent of her skin and the rhythm of her breathing.It was difficult to accept. All the fights, all the struggle, all the reconciliations and this is how we end. My biggest wish was to grow old with this woman, to have our grandkids continue after us, but I guess you don't always get what you wish for, even if you are Nikolai Vetrov, son of Rayika Vetrov.Life isn't fair, a lesson I learnt a long time ago.**The next morning, I dressed in silence and left for the private airfield before Anya could wake up, it was easier this way. I feared that I would not be able to look her in the eyes and say goodbye.Riena was already there, standing by the stairs of a black private jet. Her face was a mask of cold professionalism. As I boarded, she didn't offer a greeting."I am doing
Nikolai’s POVI growled in anger and dialed Riena’s number. She has really crossed the line this time.The call went to voicemail and I dropped her a voice note.“Listen to me, Riena. I am going to call you again and you best answer or I swear to God, I am going to burn your fucking world down to ashes!!” I screamed.Less than a minute later, I tried again and this time, she picked up."Where is my son, Riena?" I demanded, my voice shaking with rage.Anya immediately ran to me but I signaled her to stay mute. I understood Riena best, so I would talk to her alone."Wow, looks like they finally let you in on the secret." She laughed in a sinister tone.“Riena, if you even as much as…”“Save your threats, Nikolai, your son is safe," she replied coolly. "Thanks to you, my father reached out to me. He told me to stop fighting you and suggested a better punishment, and I have come to agree with him.”“Whatever it is you want, just name it.”“If you want to see Viktor again, you are going to
Nikolai’s POVI stared at Anya, the air in the room suddenly feeling heavy. My mind struggled to catch up with what she had just said. A son. A four-year-old child that belonged to me."What are you saying, Anya? Tell me exactly what you mean," I demanded, my voice low.Anya broke down completely, tears streaming down her face. She reached out for my hand, her voice shaking. "I know what I did is horrible, Nikolai. I know. But I had good intentions. I was trying to protect him."“What do you mean? I have a son? How is that even possible?” I half-yelled.She wiped her eyes and took a shaky breath. "I found out I was pregnant just a few weeks after our affair five years ago. I hadn't been with any other man, so I knew the baby was yours. I was afraid that my father would make me remove it if he found out, or force my baby to grow up in the same horrible life that I was raised in, so I kept it a secret from everyone.”“I traveled to New York, and that’s where I had the baby. I wanted to
Nikolai’s POVThat evening, I sat in the private lounge upstairs, trying to process the chaos of the day. I still couldn't believe that Lev was dead. We were present at their wedding, we were supposed to return with them to his private residence but I thought they would need some time to freshen up before the reception, so Anya and I decided to return home and go for the reception later.We had barely gotten to the estate when I got the call that he had been attacked. I don't know why Riena would think I was capable of such a thing but I was still at fault in a way. I should have let him keep some of the men after his resignation.He worked for me and that means having many enemies. It could be anyone of them behind the assassination. I was able to secure video footage from the traffic stop but the men were both masked. I had to ask Ned to send it over to the private investigator immediately.The silence in the lounge was broken when Ned walked in. He looked tired and shook his head b
Author's POVWhen Nikolai and Anya returned to the Vetrov estate, it was filled with music and people as they all gathered to celebrate Nikolai’s victory in court today. In the middle of the party, Lev walked up to Nikolai."Hey Boss, can I talk to you for a few minutes?" He asked.“Um… Yeah, sure.” Nikolai said and led the way outside.They walked out onto the terrace to speak privately and away from the noise.“So, I have been thinking for a while and… I… I wanted you to know that…” Lev stuttered, unsure of how to say it.Nikolai leaned against the railing and looked at his friend. "This is about Riena, isn’t it?"Lev laughed, looking a bit relieved. "Yes Boss. I want to marry her, Nik."Nikolai smiled. "Well, as your friend, I’m happy for you two," he said. "But as your boss, it’s not acceptable. You know the way things work.""Nikolai, please..." Lev started."Let me finish," Nikolai interrupted. "You can’t be in a serious relationship and still be my right-hand man. It would div
Nikolai's POVAfter making a few stops to grab ice cream on the way, Anya and I returned home to fully celebrate our victory. I had already sent wads of cash to Mr. Shostakovich in appreciation.But arriving at the gate, I met the Deputy Prime Minister's Convoy waiting outside. I wasn't surprised that he had shown up barely one hour after the court verdict acquitting me of the charges.I signaled my men to open the gate and I drove in with the government convoy following behind. Completely ignoring him, I followed Anya upstairs to our bedroom to change into fresh clothes as well as enjoy the ice cream together.After twenty minutes, I came down to the living room to find the impatient old man grumbling.He was in the living room with his lawyer, looking like a man who had aged ten years in a single morning.I walked in and sat down, not bothering to offer them a drink. "Back so soon?” I asked with a smirk.The lawyer spoke up immediately. "Mr. Vetrov, we are here to settle. We are rea
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