Chapter 79: Pressure

Diana My eyes immediately flew open and my head whipped upwards at the Russian accent and the deep voice. "Gift?" I looked at Riley and then at Ivan. "I'm sure there's been a bit of a misunderstanding here, dear friend," Riley laughed and then walked over to Ivan, embracing him in a hug that screamed manliness. "Really?" Ivan asked as he let go of Riley. "Then who is she?" Ivan pointed at me. "My advisor. Someone so tiny and so wise. I didn't think you'd want a puny woman as your advisor, Riley, considering your line of work is very dangerous," Ivan said, grabbing his belly as he suddenly started laughing. "We don't really mind that sort of thing here. Besides, she has an interesting point of view," Riley said. "Really?" Ivan raised an eyebrow. "Then we have something in common. I saw a goat and a cow. Then again, I remember seeing a little garden on my way here. Is that hers?" "Yes, interesting. Very interesting," Ivan said. "She doesn't cower even though she's very weak.