The one who relatively recently promised golden shores around the rivers of money as a pleasant addition to the easy deputy chair, apparently, was not too eager to accept his protégé. Actually, just like last time.

No, probably not the same! Even though the meeting did not take place then, at least he was invited to the reception, and was not forced to languish in the corridor for several hours.

Putting his hands behind his back, Sergei began to pace along similar doors. No, this is no good! If he doesn't take decisive action, he'll stick around late into the night and be forced to leave with nothing.

He walked...