Chapter 94: Déjà 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 déjà 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 déjà vu didn’t just come with 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 came back. Does she count as someone with underhanded tactics? If I should say, she is very admirable—unlike someone else I 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? I 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."

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

around. 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

No misguided duty anywhere. Fiona is my savior. And I would appreciate it if you respected that and refrained from making assumptions about it. The next time

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

rubbed his face in resignation. He had greatly offended his friend now. But could it

recalled the hacks that had plagued his company over the years,

the twins... When are you getting it

shoulders. "They’re too intelligent. They

any amount necessary. It’s time to put all these games to an end. I hate muddy waters. I need to see a clear path to tread,

inhaled, chewing over the suggestion. "Sure. But I think

isn’t even honest about her past life!" Ewan shot back, his irritation rising like steam from a

had agreed to meet you, you and your lovely Fiona messed it all up! Who knows if she had a lot of

should understand that Athena has been burned by the world before, and so she’s cautious and shy. You

weight of the conversation settling on his shoulders. "Still,

feeling defeated, gave a resigned nod and

he watched his friend’s hunched figure disappear from view. Yet a

how he had

room, his expression a mix of curiosity and

on that gang I told

shook his head, disappointment painting his features. "Nothing, sir. We need more

furrowed his brow, a wave of frustration washing over him again. "A good

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