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Chapter 54: When Secrets Break

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I didn't look up, still bowing my head and sitting here on the floor. I didn’t want to look at him because I might suddenly get angry and yell at him. I didn’t want that to happen, especially since the press and media are still here. And the situation might only get worse if I cause a scene here.

"Athena, hey, what’s wrong?"

I looked up when I felt him approach me. But I didn’t look at him, my gaze stayed straight ahead, and I immediately stood up. It might’ve been rude, but I didn’t answer him and chose to avoid him instead.

"What's the problem? Did something happen? Are you okay?" he asked in succession as he held my arm when I was about to leave.

"I'm fine so let go of me," I answered flatly and removed his hand from my arm. "I'm going back to work, sir," I added and walked away. But I didn’t get far because of what he said next.

"Did I say or do something wrong to you? You can tell me, I'll listen." I closed my eyes at what he said.

Why is he acting like this toward me again? It m
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