Eighty Six

Nicholas stepped into the office building with mixed emotions. Ever since the scandal involving him and Isabella had spread across social media, every move he made felt scrutinized. The stares from the employees pierced his back, leaving him uneasy.

As usual, Nicholas tried to remain calm and indifferent. He always pretended not to care about what others thought of him. But today felt different. They weren’t just looking—they were observing him with unsettling intensity.

When Nicholas entered the elevator, a few employees joined him, visibly tense, as if afraid to be near him. Whispers started circulating, adding to Nicholas’s discomfort. The scandal had shattered his reputation, and now even his colleagues seemed reluctant to associate with him. Nicholas exhaled deeply, trying to compose himself.

When the elevator stopped at his floor and the doors opened, Nicholas was startled to see Felix standing there, his expression colder than usual. It was the last encounter Nicholas had hoped