Braelyn’s POV
Mr Romanov gave out this dominance and pressure that spoke a lot about him. For a mont my chest tightened knowing I could not afford to ss this up knowing how much it would an to Lucien
Mikhail Romanov, was a towering figure. I didn’t know whether he or Lucien was taller. With his built and sharp refined features, which carried a refined seductive feminine touch, contrasting his presence.
In a few words, he was magnetic and breathtakingly handso, or shall I say beautiful. His sharp blue eyes stared at as if he was reading into . He was dressed impeccably with every strand of his pitch-black hair held in place.
He wasn’t going to be easy to handle, and for the first ti, I felt truly nervous before a client. The throat constricted but I forced a smile
"There’s been a slight change," Mr Romanov said, glancing towards the door. "An extra party from New Horizon will be joining us."
My fingers curled slowly at my side.
Lucien hadn’t been wrong.
Killian was coming. His gaze flickered towards the door. I followed the direction of his gaze, and confusion first ran around my eyes.
We were joined by two n, Lucien walked in followed by soone else. Where was Killian? I was secretly relieved; I could finally release a breath that was stuck in my chest, but sothing was off.
The other man, who should be from New Horizon, didn’t make much of an exchange with Mr Romanov. If I knew better, it felt like he was following Lucien’s lead.
My frown deepened. Did I miss a mo, or did Lucien get a new assistant? Then why did he need here?
I thought Lucien wasn’t going to make it. He shook hands with Mikhail muttering sothing inaudible before we proceeded to take our seats that’s when things got weird
Lucien walked over to the other side of the table instead of sitting beside , and worse, there was sothing off about him, like he was soone else. A cold feeling crept up my stomach as I wondered if Lucien had a twin I wasn’t aware of
It was Lucien’s face, his height and build but sothing was wrong. The familiar sharpness was there, yet the warmth behind it was stripped away, leaving only sothing colder... deliberate.
He was more composed and cold with a very domineering presence, a stark contrast to the man I knew who breathed chaos.
Those eyes were Lucien’s colour, but not his gaze. Lucien’s eyes burned; these ones were calculated. Then sothing clicked in my mind but I didn’t want to believe
If I hadn’t known better, I would have sworn Lucien had learned how to wear another man’s face.
Mr Orlov. I rembered the incident with Erica at that restaurant. Was this soone else? Did Killian Orlov bear resemblance to Lucien Volkov?
I shook my head. That was ridiculous; there was no need to rush to a conclusion. After Lucien or whoever it was sat across the table, another group joined us.
I recognised this group imdiately. They were the biggest stakeholders in this partnership. The De Marco group led by Mr Xander De Marco. His expression was calm but softened to a look of recognition before he took his seat with his assistant.
"I think everyone is here already. Since the final decision hasn’t been made we had to have Volkov Apex and New Horizon with us today." Mikhail’s voice bood with a commanding tone.
"This decision was made between the De Marco group and after an earlier eting today." I held my breath and my gaze darted around the room. Sothing wasn’t adding up
"I will handle the brief introduction, although most of us are already familiar with each other."
Mikhail’s gaze darted to the Lucien look-alike who gave him a curt nod. Xander had a subtle smirk, which also crossed Mikhail’s lips. Sothing flickered across Xander’s eyes.
"I am Mr Mikhail Romanov of Genesis corporation and I will be leading this project." He said before his gaze flickered to Xander, who was seated a few seats after Lucien.
"Down to the left is a figure you should recognise. Mr Xander De Marco, the chairman of the De Marco group, another key player of this project, with his assistant." Xander nodded in acknowledgent.
Mikhail continued with the introductions. "Then the only lady amongst us although we were expecting Lucien Volkov..." Mikhail’s voice carried a taunting tone although it was subtle. He continued.
"Mrs Braelyn Volkova is representing Volkov Apex holdings and she oddly ca alone. I wasn’t expecting a last-minute change." My lips twitched and my eyes drifted across the table.
Was I the only one who found it odd that there was a man who looked too similar to Lucien and they were all ignoring the fact ?
My lips thinned into a tight smile. "An ergency ca up and Mr Volkov couldn’t make it. I was originally ant to assist but it is a pleasure to be here." I said magnanimously
Mikhail smiled. "An ergency.... that’s expected of Lucien." He said with a distinct tone of familiarity like he knew Lucien.
"Braelyn Volkova .." Xander chirped, drawing my attention to him. "The na is oddly familiar." He ntioned, his brows furrowed like he was trying to rember sothing.
"I had no idea I was that popular," I ntioned. Despite being Raphael’s wife, I wasn’t very popular in the social circle, and besides, Xander wasn’t from the sa country as the Volkovs.
His eyes lit as realisation dawned on him. "That’s the na of the Vice Chairman of Volkov Apex, Raphael Volkov’s wife. I heard he was a genius. I honestly expected he would be the one to handle such a large project.."
Mikhail smirked. "Yes, she is his wife, but that has nothing to do with today’s eting." He said glancing at
I nodded. "My husband is indeed the vice chairman but he is still adjusting to his new role and couldn’t handle the project but rest assured you are in good hands." I smoothed things over
"I will take your words for it Mrs Volkova." Xander Chid.
"Last but not least we have the New Horizon group with us. They are a powerhouse that recently expanded abroad..." The room went silent as I stared across the table
"Representing New Horizon," Mikhail said calmly, "is their CEO—Killian Orlov.".Mikhail finally confird my doubt. Killian’s calm expression cracked into a smile
"It’s an honour to be among the titans." Sothing changed in those hazel eyes that made realise a cruel fact.
Killian Orlov lifted his eyes then, not to the room, but to . There was no recognition in them. No warmth. Only the quiet certainty of a man who already knew how this would end.
I was the only stranger in a room of close acquaintances. A dangerous ga was slowly unfolding.
My fingers curled as everything fell in place. It was so obvious, yet I didn’t
realise. Lucien hadn’t lied.
He had just never told which na he was wearing.
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