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.

a few inches tall, President George had a strong, imposing presence. His thick, expressive eyebrows framed piercing eyes that seemed to bore into those he

his, suggested a life of good

president tells his 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

sitting down. "Well, I get that a lot..." He said with an over-exaggerated sigh, reclining deeper into his

term ’president’ can be quite heavy on one’s mouth when speaking and all, and since this is a private meeting, I just thought there was no need for formalities. So, just

then nodded. After all, wasn’t she meant to obey the president in such little

straight to the point. "You turned down my two requests yesterday, and I would love to know why

inhaled softly again, pleased with that statement. This was it; presenting her

president by his name still sounded odd in her mouth—"for turning down your

in calmly, folding his arms across his

nodding. "I don’t trust the government. There are many politics involved, and I don’t want that around my research. Hence, why I turned

president unfolded his hands and placed them on the table, starting a steady beat on the surface with his index

for the other shoe to drop. It seemed that the group who had left the office earlier had done their job successfully.

for your response,

the choice of words rolling through her head. This was the president; never mind that he asked her to call

Athena started calmly, her hands resting on her thighs as

don’t care for the

take whatever consequences come, so long as my research is safe and

president nodded slowly, still beating the table. "I see. You are ready to be an enemy of the state, then. My chief security officer informed me that you mentioned traveling out of the country if I pushed harder than you wanted, seeing as you have more than one

Athena before she could help it, followed by a boisterous laugh when she saw the confusion spread across

he conduct extensive research on her? If he did, he would have known at

"What’s funny, Doctor Athena?"

we are back to using official names? Athena thought amusedly. That didn’t take

my research, no matter the consequences. I’m not complying with the state’s orders, if that’s what

"You are just as

those people who just left? Athena wondered as