Just as Nicholas expected, some unwanted guests appeared upon hearing of his arrival. He was now walking on his way to his office when he caught a glimpse of someone’s presence leaning on the wall.
He could feel this person’s lips rise into a smirk when he saw him stop. The aromatic scent of the cigarette in his hand snaked into Nicholas's nostrils when he came to a halt, facing him.
“You looked like sh*t, dear brother.” Nicholai approached with a smirk. “I almost didn’t recognize you.”
Nicholas sighed discreetly, watching the man’s expression, which seemed to mock him for something. He wouldn't give in to Nicholai's taunts about him because he was already aware of the drastic changes in his appearance.
Instead, he formed a visible smirk on his lips. “It’s quite a shame that you’re
