Third Person’s POV

After providing the evidence to the police and seeing his father and Ian Grim arrested, Mikhail returned to the company with a glimmer of hope. He longed to see Agatha safe and sound, and although he still carried guilt, he felt a sense of relief knowing that he could finally explain himself to her.

The truth had been revealed, and Mikhail was determined to be honest from now on. No more lies, no more excuses. He wanted to stand proudly in front of Agatha and apologize for his past mistakes.

Deep down, he knew that they couldn't be together again, and he mourned that fact. However, he...