Dear Ex-wife Marry Me by Twin Bridge

Chapter 2135

His tone was indifferent, completely ignoring Athena's silent plea for help.

Athena felt paralyzed, as if she'd been hit with a stun gun. Before they walked in, he'd promised her he wouldn't offer her up as some kind of bargaining chip. Yet here they were, not even ten minutes in, and he'd conveniently forgotten his promise.

Before Athena could process what was happening, the director's greasy hand reached out, pulling her into an unwanted embrace.

"Last time I tried to get close, you slapped me. So, you're not as high and mighty as you pretend, just too good for my bed, huh?" he sneered, gripping her chin and moving in for a kiss.

Terrified, Athena turned her head away, but not before a heavy slap landed on her cheek. The sound echoed in the room, causing everyone to freeze.

Someone, worried about the tension between him and Tyler, quickly stepped in to defuse the situation.

"Come on, it's just a woman. And she's Tyler's guest, after all. Even when you're kicking a dog, you gotta consider its owner."

Realizing his mistake, the director turned to Tyler with an apologetic grin.

"Tyler, my bad. Got a little carried away. If you're upset, go ahead and smack the one in your lap to even the score. I've got plenty more where she came from."

he chuckled softly. "I could never hit a woman, director. Women are to be cherished, not slapped around. Maybe if you were a

eased as everyone started chatting again, momentarily

was going to be sick as the director's hand crept further up her dress. She tried to stand, but he

with someone like Mr. Bennitt, you should know

in Athena's eyes as she looked toward Tyler. But he was too busy feeding wine to the woman in his

washed over her as she bit her lip hard enough to draw blood. The director, mistaking her silence for submission, let his

it any longer, Athena bolted to her feet and ran out

that. First time bringing her out didn't think she'd

gave the director an easy out, placing the blame on

some work to do with her," the director laughed, visibly relieved. "She doesn't seem to know the

the more fun it is. Innocence has its charm, you know?" They

Athena dashed to the restroom, having memorized its location on the way in. Once inside, she splashed cold water on her face and stared

but also wanted to laugh at the absurdity. If he were still alive, he'd never let

literally, and seeing him was the only thing that made her feel alive is freckle, so like the one he had, washer anchor. As long as she stayed by

over the sink, dousing herself with more