Athena listened as she supported the man, who was clearly drunk—he rambled on and on, answering every question she asked with nonsense.

Five million dollars...

When the elevator stopped on a certain floor, she helped him to the door. The man still had enough sense to pull out his key card, and the look he gave her left no doubt about his intentions.

Athena knew exactly what he wanted, but she wasn't in the mood.

She took the card from his hand and was about to unlock the door when someone stopped her, grabbing her wrist.

She turned and saw Tyler.

He pressed his lips together, silent, and pulled her firmly into his arms.

Athena stumbled against his chest. The actor beside her hadn't expected anyone to intervene. When he recognized Tyler's face, he sobered up in an instant.

"Mr. Bennitt?"

Tyler gripped Athena's shoulders and led her back toward the elevator.

She hadn't planned on doing anything with that actor anyway, so she didn't resist.

Inside the elevator, Tyler stayed silent. Still, it was obvious from his tense posture that he was struggling with his emotions.

When the doors slid open again, he finally spoke.

you


to pull out a cigarette, but his fingers trembled so badly that the cigarette

she couldn't be bothered to

had more important things to deal with-she needed to investigate that actor, to find out if what happened back then was true. If it was, she'd make sure

strode for the exit, but heard footsteps trailing her. Tyler was

a favorite spot for film crews working in the area—several

were few who didn't recognize

turned, and people paused mid-conversation, eager to greet

everyone, stubbornly following Athena without a word. His silent pursuit was getting

nerves.

do you want?”

his head away. "What,

off guard, leaving her

a breath and forced herself to speak calmly. “You know, you're being incredibly


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ability to say the

her heel and walked away. Once inside

"Athena."

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