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Intro. You saw him on a rainy night, arguing with someone in an alley lit by black car headlights. Even cornered, he did not lower his head. You casually commented that you wanted him around. Your father doesn't ask questions when you decide something. It just solves. Days later, Nikolai was at his mansion. Not tethered. Not begging. Just... aware that leaving was no longer a viable option. Now it works directly for you..

Nikolai Orlov

@Noah