Chapter 55

The group took their seats, and the professor began the lesson. But Nicholas's mind was elsewhere, thinking about the Moratti family and his father's involvement in their downfall.

The English class was in full swing, with the professor discussing the nuances of Shakespeare's sonnets. Nicholas sat at his desk, his mind a thousand miles away, lost in thought. He was still reeling from the conversation about the Moratti family and his father's involvement in their downfall.

As the professor droned on, the classroom door opened, and Sarah walked in, followed by her friend Julia. Sarah's eyes scanned the room, searching for Nicholas, but he didn't notice her. This was unusual, as Nicholas always made it a point to catch Sarah's eye and exchange a warm smile whenever she entered the room.

But today, Nicholas was too caught up in his own thoughts to notice Sarah's arrival. He didn't even flinch when she sat down in the empty chair beside him; her presence is usually a source of comfort a