“Hmm. Tell him I’ll be there.”
That old man was one of the most eager to have me, instead of Konstantin, take over. I’m sure it has something to do with old-fashioned rules, where the eldest son should inherit his father’s legacy.
“Copy that. Since you’ll be busy tonight with the meeting, should we head to the club now?”
“No, I have a training session.”
“With Lipovsky?”
“Why is that voiced as a question when you know the answer?”
“I don’t trust him, Boss.”
“Why not?”
“He’s just…suspicious.”
“What a massive argument you have there, Viktor.”
“You know it, too. He’s been getting close to the young lady.”
I stop in the middle of the hall. “Karina?”
“Yes. She lets him into her room and asks Anna to prepare snacks for them.”
“Why is that bad news? In fact, it’s good that she lets an
