"So, he just took the case to spite the tycoon?" I asked, intrigued by this revelation, a facet of Nikolai's personality I had yet to fully explore.
Derrick nodded, his eyes gleaming with the memory. "Exactly! He had this aura of unyielding determination, a fire that burned fiercely within him. You could practically feel the intensity emanating from him. It was as if he thrived on outsmarting his opponents, on proving his dominance in every realm he entered."
I contemplated Derrick's words, piecing together a new layer to Nikolai's persona. His unyielding drive and unapologetic ambition weren't traits that surprised me, but the revelation of his calculated approach to the legal battle was a puzzle piece that fit snugly into the larger picture of his complex character.
"It's fascinating
