Chapter 12

• (Flashback)
• Ivan entered the fancy mansion and discovered Anastasia restlessly walking around the living room. Her face displayed a deep frown, and her body appeared tense, indicating she was preoccupied with something. Intrigued and unable to comprehend the cause of her distress, he approached her and positioned himself in the archway, leaning against the frame.
• “What’s happening here?” he inquired softly, mindful of not startling her with his sudden presence.