Semua Bab Nikolai’s Tainted Nun : Bab 151 - Bab 154

Chapter 146⟿❂⟾Nikolai⟿❂⟾The moment Kaine’s eyes locked onto Sylvia’s face, I knew we were fucked. Twenty years of carefully honed instincts screamed at me to get her out of there before everything went to hell.But I couldn’t. Not yet. Not with dozens of armed men surrounding us, not with Giancarlo’s security detail positioned at every exit, not with Sylvia frozen in terror beside me.So I did what I’d been trained to do since I was fifteen years old: I smiled.“Magnificent auction,” I said loudly enough for my voice to carry, raising my wine glass toward Giancarlo. “Two million for such exquisite quality. You truly know how to showcase your finest assets.”The words tasted like poison in my mouth, but they had the desired effect. Several heads turned toward me, including Kaine’s, and I saw his attention shift slightly away from Sylvia.Thanks to the mask, they couldn’t tell who I was. “Mr. Kozlov,” Giancarlo beamed, clearly pleased with the evening’s success. “I’m so glad you c

Chapter 148⟿❂⟾Sylvia⟿❂⟾I watched as panic began to ripple through the room like wildfire. These wealthy monsters who had been so comfortable discussing human trafficking moments before were now looking toward the exits, calculating their chances of escape.But Nikolai stood perfectly still, his hand firm on my waist, radiating a calm that was more terrifying than any rage I’d ever witnessed. He was in complete control, and everyone in the room knew it.“You have about three minutes,” he said conversationally to the room, “before my men surround this building. I suggest you use that time wisely.”Some of the guests began moving toward the doors, but Nikolai’s voice cut through their panic like a blade.“Where do you think you’re going?”They froze.“You see, everyone in this room has participated in something that offends me deeply. You’ve all sat here, eating fine food, drinking expensive wine, and casually discussing the buying and selling of human beings. That makes you complic