Chapter 94: Déja Vu
Get out?
The command wasn’t anything new for Sandro.
He stood up from the chair without wasting time, a determined look on his face as he headed to the door. He
paused for a brief moment however, and Ewan inhaled sharply at the familiar wave of déja vu that washed over
him.
It was an unsettling reminder of years ago, when Sandro had similarly paused after he had told him to get out
because the latter had been pleading Athena's case at that time.
This déja vu didn’t just cwith nostalgia; it brought an uneasy feeling along with it. What if his friend was
right, just as he had been six years ago?
"I don’t know what to say again, Ewan. You've seen Athena since she cback. Does she count as someone
with underhanded tactics? If | should say, she is very admirable—unlike someone else | know who keeps leeching
off others’ successes."
Ewan didn’t even need to ask who that "someone else" was; he was all too aware.
"What about the twins? Why is she so close-mouthed about that? What about their voices? | distinctly heard
them speak during the hack in the company. What do you have to say about them?"
Sandro sighed, his frustration palpable. "There must be an explanation for all of that. Give her the benefit of the
doubt."
Ewan scoffed in response. "Something you won't give Fiona? Why not extend that courtesy to her?"
Sandro sighed again, the exasperation evident. "Fiona is different. She's obsessed with you."
Ewan didn’t bother to contradict that statement. He had seen it firsthand a few nights ago, and he believed that
with the right medical help, Fiona’s infatuation would be addressed, and she would eventually stop clinging to
him like a barnacle on a ship.
"Ewan, just know what you are doing this taround. You blamed your actions six years ago on ignorance.
There’s no option for that now, no contract holding you down, except for a misguided duty to Fiona. Make the
right choices this taround."
"Sandro..." Ewan gritted his teeth, trying to keep his frustration in check. "There is No misguided duty anywhere.
Fiona is my savior. And | would appreciate it if you respected that and refrained from making assumptions about
it. The next tyou mention it again, | won't hesitate to punish you..."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSandro merely shrugged in response, seemingly unfazed. "That's fine by me. But you should remember that
since Athena started treating your people a few days ago, they have been getting better. She has saved your
people and has restored your respect in their eyes..." He paused, allowing that truth to sink in. "But it's your
choice all the same, what you want to do about the situation. If there’s anything else on your mind, letknow.
I've got work cut out fortoday."
Ewan rubbed his face in resignation. He had greatly offended his friend now. But could it have been avoided?
Yes, Athena was undoubtedly a savior, but at what end?
As he recalled the hacks that had plagued his company over the years, he couldn't help but wonder what her
ultimate goal was—his company, perhaps?
"The DNA test on the twins... When are you getting it done?"
Sandro shrugged his shoulders. "They're too intelligent. They already know what I’m about to do."
Ewan nodded and began to formulate his next move. "Then pay someone else to get it done—like their class
teacher or a staff member in the school. Offer any amount necessary. It's tto put all these games to an end. |
hate muddy waters. | need to see a clear path to tread, so | can make the right decisions."
Sandro inhaled, chewing over the suggestion. "Sure. But | think you should ask Athena yourself, instead of..."
"Do you think she will be honest about it? She isn’t even honest about her past life!" Ewan shot back, his
irritation rising like steam from a boiling pot.
"And why should she? There's no reason for that! Plus, at the dinner where she had agreed to meet you, you and
your lovely Fiona messed it all up! Who knows if she had a lot of things to share with you then?"
Sandro’s voice lowered, almost conspiratorial. "You should understand that Athena has been burned by the world
before, and so she’s cautious and shy. You should understand that better than anyone."
Ewan sighed, the weight of the conversation settling on his shoulders. "Still, get the DNA samples. | need solid
evidence."
Sandro, feeling defeated, gave a resigned nod and walked away.
Ewan sighed again as he watched his friend’s hunched figure disappear from view. Yet a strange feeling gripped
him—he couldn't face Athena.
For sreason, he felt a deep sense of shame. Was it because of how he had abandoned her? Pushing those
thoughts aside, he called in the tech and research team.
Mr. Suarez stepped into the room, his expression a mix of curiosity and apprehension.
"How did it go? Did you find anything on that gang | told you about a week ago?"
The man shook his head, disappointment painting his features. "Nothing, sir. We need more clues. Or better still,
a good hacker and research expert."
Ewan furrowed his brow, a wave of frustration washing over him again. "A good hacker and research expert?
Don’t we have that here?"
Carlos shook his head emphatically. "There are better ones out there, especially the ones who pulled off that
hack on us. We have their contact..."
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Suarez raised his eyebrows, trying to gauge his boss's reaction. "Like three to four days ago."
Ewan hung his head, the realization hitting him like a ton of bricks. That was the timefrwhen he had
abandoned Athena.
Clenching his fists, he felt the familiar mix of anger and determination wash over him. Should he always be
afraid of Athena now at every turn?
He slowly shook his head. He hadn’t cthis far just to be scared of a woman, no matter the amount of
backers she had. He would rather get stronger.
Yet, it was ironic to him, that Athena had managed to provoke this side of him. But there was no tfor games
anymore. He also had to abolish whatever interest he had for her.
"Get the contact," he instructed sharply.
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from accessing the contact.
Before he could realize what was happening, he was logged out of the dark web. His account has been blocked
too.