Chapter 022
Nicole
A fleeting wave of dizziness washed over me, and my palms were slick with perspiration, and I swallowed hard upon noticing four individuals seated behind a long table just as I stepped inside.
"Good morning..." I greeted them with a respectful bow, and the three of them gazed at me intently, while the fourth, who was positioned at the far end, barely acknowledged me—his head lowered, eyes fixed on the documents before him. I couldn't get a clear view of him, yet he seemed familiar, or maybe I was only imagining it.
I diverted my gaze from that person and forced a smile onto my face. "Please take a seat, Miss..." The middle-aged man in a grey suit gestured for me to sit on the chair positioned in front of them.
I complied politely, striving to manage my anxiety. The
