Chapter 96

Thanks to Bruce and Cindy's influence, I was also invited into Nikolai's office. His secretary—who'd spoken to me arrogantly earlier—was now standing by the side. She was trembling with fear while she quietly listened to Nikolai's reproach. After giving her a dressing-down, he looked toward me. In an apologetic tone, he said to his secretary, "Apologize to Ms. Fisher, now." His act was rather convincing. I watched as Nikolai's secretary looked terrified. But I didn't take it to heart. So, I replied, "It had nothing to do with her. I was too careless." Upon hearing that, Nikolai glanced over at Bruce and Cindy, as if he was trying to read their responses. Then, he consoled me, saying, "I appreciate your broad-mindedness, Ms. Fisher. I just found out that you work together with Mr. Harold and Ms. Lane. "My apologies if I have wronged you in any way." His apology was directed at me. But it sounded as if his explanation was meant for Bruce. That being said, there were