His eyeballs look like they’re going to pop out of their sockets. For the second time tonight, the stink of ammonia hits my nostrils like a sledgehammer. A dark stain spreads across the bed around Richard’s crotch.
Honestly, it’s almost enough to make me crave a showdown with Nikolai.
At least the man has a smidgeon more pride. At least he will pose a slightly bigger challenge.
This… this is like shooting fish in a barrel.
“Really, Richard.” I wrinkle my nose. “There’s no need to be afraid. Not as long as you do exactly what I ask of you.”
He nods, tears rolling unchecked down his cheeks. “Alright. Okay. What do you want from me?”
I get to my feet. “First thing tomorrow, you will reinstate Natalia and wipe clean any black marks on her record. You will also give her a raise and an apo
