Chapter Sixty-seven

Belle was drinking her second cup of coffee as the sound of lively music played loudly in the background. She was trying her best not to fall asleep and asked Nikolai in person the same question he asked on the phone.

She won’t be kept in secret this time. She hated that. Like sometimes, they are taking advantage of the fact that she can’t remember most of her life.

She won’t be able to do what Nikolai was asking for, anyway. Avoid the person she was expected to work closely with? It would be easier to resign and walk away. An option that she does not even consider.

Finally, she heard the sound of the door opening. She lowered the volume of the pop music she wasn’t even paying attention to.

“You’re here.” She smiled at Nikolai.

The dark circles under his eyes were a cry for sleep. Nikolai sighed upon seeing Belle. “Why are you still awake?"

She felt a slight wrench in her chest. “I thought we could talk, but it’s okay. You seem