Chapter 233: Matters Arising II

Athena furrowed her eyebrows, seeing Old Mr. Thorne’s name flash across her phone screen.

Did something happen? She wondered, lightly tapping the side of the phone, while contemplating if she should excuse herself from the meeting that had been going on for some hours and take the call.

Surely, the old man wouldn’t be calling unless it was urgent, knowing she was in a meeting with the president.

"Doctor Athena, is anything the matter?"

Slightly startled, Athena looked up, maintaining an even expression while being the center of attention.

Aiden was looking at her, his left brow raised in an inquiring arch. He was asking her if everything was okay.

"Not at all, Mr. President," Athena replied, pressing her lips together as her phone started vibrating again.

It must be urgent then!

What could it be? Could it be related to her children? The thought of something having befallen them made Athena jerk away from the chair, causing the the metallic object to make a notable sound in the room.

She was the center of attention, once more.

"Doctor Athena..."

"One of my patients seems to be in a critical condition. I just received a message requesting my presence..." Athena lied through her teeth, her expression remaining impassive.

President George Walls nodded slowly, looked away from her, and clapped his hands in the direction of the chief secret security officer. "We are done here, right? I think these hours spent here have been useful. I think we have covered all grounds also. What do you say?"

to his feet. "Everything has been laid out,

research safe, in line with her plans and processes. Also, anyone caught

the president. "I’m done,

leave. I’m sure you will like to go with your

nodded, without hesitation. "Thank

documents into his bag. When

asked as they walked

got no

If Aiden wanted to sulk, so let him sulk. He was being inconsiderate, not taking into account

dialed Old

were relegated to the background, for her heart began to

"Hello..."

"Athena, thank God."

the distress behind Old Mr.

Mr. Thorne replied, sinking

old man, and the noise around him, she could tell that he wasn’t at home, that he was outside. Did something happen

shook, as the line

"What’s the problem, Athena?"

softly, and dialed Old Mr. Thorne’s number. But the line didn’t

is happening? She looked at the elevator’s buttons impatiently as if her eyes could emit laser beams that would disrupt the normal

out, without even waiting for Aiden, who, now, was feeling a bit guilty for acting immature earlier. Albeit, he followed her, matching her pace, and so was able to grab her arms

voice went higher than he

mode of transport, duurr," Athena said hotly, about to open the door of the cab, when Aiden pulled her to

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