Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours!

Chapter 223: Meeting The President II

"Doctor Athena, welcome. Did something happen, though? You took more time to come in than I thought necessary..." President George Walls spoke, standing up from his seat, as Athena walked majestically into the room.

"Good morning, Mr. President. I’m truly sorry about that, sir. There had been a case of emergency at home that I had to sort out—or rather, tried to sort out—before coming into the office. I apologize for that. Thank you for your patience, too," Athena responded calmly and politely, not seeing the need to inform the president that she had taken a few pictures with his overly excited secretary.

"I hope all is well, though? Do you need to reschedule this meeting?"

Athena shook her head, furrowing her brows. "Not at all."

She stepped further into the office, pondering if the president was truly humble, as people said he was, or just downright naïve—a tool in the hands of those who had put him there.

Holding back a sigh, she settled into the seat he gestured for her to take and looked around the office.

The office was grand and imposing, exuding an air of power and professionalism. High ceilings loomed above, and large windows let in an abundance of natural light. The walls were adorned with intricately crafted wooden paneling, and the polished hardwood floors gleamed.

Before her was a large, ornate desk, behind which sat a leather-upholstered chair—his chair—impressive in stature.

She herself, was sitting on a high-backed chair, one of the pair of high-backed chairs for visitors, which offered comfort tremendously.

A striking marble fireplace stood on one side, while built-in bookshelves stood on the other side, holding a variety of decorative items, including flags and works of art reflecting the nation’s history.

"So, how are you doing, Doctor Athena? That’s a fine suit you have there," President George started jovially, dragging Athena’s attention back to him.

"I’m fine, Mr. President..."

"Just call me George. I think it will make the communication easier."

Athena bit her lip, wondering if this statement was peculiar to her or if this was the normal behavior of this handsome man.

imposing presence. His thick, expressive eyebrows framed piercing eyes that seemed to bore into those he looked at. His nose was straight and perfectly proportional to the rest of his facial

complexion of his, suggested a life of good health

citizens to call him by his name? Athena inhaled softly, slightly taken aback by the request. She looked at him steadily, yet didn’t see any lust or suggestion

silence, sitting down. "Well, I get that a lot..." He said with an over-exaggerated sigh,

The term ’president’ can be quite heavy on one’s mouth when speaking and all, and since this is a private

After all, wasn’t she meant to

research..." President George began, going straight to the point. "You turned down my two requests yesterday, and I would

statement. This was it; presenting her case to the

turning down your

that?" The president cut in calmly, folding his arms across his chest. "You don’t

pursed her lips, meeting the president’s gaze for a moment before nodding. "I don’t trust the government. There are many politics involved, and I

his hands and placed them on the table, starting a steady beat on the surface with his index finger a few seconds later. "I see. So, my orders don’t faze

It seemed that the group who had left the office earlier had done their job successfully.

your response, Athena..." The president

words rolling through her head. This was the president; never mind that he asked her to call him George. She had to be mindful, all the same. For all she knew, this might be a game to

on her thighs as she met the president’s gaze respectfully. "But I

don’t care for the

and nodded. "I’ll take whatever consequences come, so long as my research is safe and sound

that you mentioned traveling out of the country if I pushed harder than you wanted, seeing as you have more than one citizenship. You are bold. How sure are you that you will leave this building in one piece? For all you know, there may be people waiting outside to make you

before she could help it, followed by a boisterous laugh when she saw the

would have

"What’s funny, Doctor Athena?"

official names? Athena

help it. My apologies." A pause. "Yet my stance remains... I’m not giving up my research, no matter the consequences. I’m not complying with the state’s orders, if that’s

scoffed gently. "You are just as bold

meaning those people who just left? Athena wondered as she crossed her arms, fire