Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

ATHENA

The room is so silent that you can hear a pin drop.

"In particular, a confidential file from six years ago. One we sealed for legal and ethical reasons." His eyes lock onto mine for a split second. "We have reason to believe the file was targeted. And whoever accessed it... is someone on staff."

The air is sucked from the room. Others gasp quietly.

"This meeting is to inform you all that an internal investigation is already underway. All logins and system access will be monitored, and any irregularities will be dealt with swiftly. This hospital was built on trust between staff, patients, and the system we represent. That trust has been compromised."

He pauses and looks around the room again.

"If anyone has information, now is the time to speak up. Before we find you ourselves and when we do, it won't just end with your license being revoked!"

No one moves.

No one speaks.

He nods once. "That's all."

And just like that, he walks out.

The silence he leaves behind is deafening.

Everyone is glued to their seats. Ian stands with a small smile on his face.

"Forgive the harshness from Dr. Quinn. We do have that situation, but it's not meant to threaten or make you feel uneasy. What we are pleading for is your help. If you saw anything out of the ordinary, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or Dr. Dawson."

My eyes shoot up.

What is he talking about.

"That will be all. Thank you all." He says, and this time, everyone stands.

"What the fuck was that about?" Zayan asks, his tone irritated. "Did you know?" He checks me.

When I shake my head his face reddens in anger but I place a hand on his arm to stop him.

"Dr. Dawson, a word please." lan says and I turn to Zayan,

"You go on ahead. I'll catch up with you."

"Like hell I will. I won't let them take advantage of you being new and barely having any backing. I've got your back. So you don't need to fear."

"Someone is feisty and ready to start a war." Ian mocks Zayan as he steps closer.

would you put her on the spotlight like that?" Zayan takes a step forward but I move faster

he has a reason." I tell Zayan quietly, though my voice wavers. I'm not sure if I'm

half-smile on his face like he knows something the rest of us

on me?," lan says, "You've fallen so

hand gently against his chest to keep him

fine," I whisper. "Give me a

his face in case he needs to ruin him later. Then with a reluctant nod, he steps back and leaves the room, casting one final look over

we're alone, lan turns to

rubbing a hand down his jaw. "Now look at him. All grown up and ready to throw fists in a hospital boardroom over

time for your games, lan. Why did you call me out like that in front of everyone?" I snap,

I'm sorry about bombing you like that but it was the only way for

who?" I

"Some board members."

"Over what?"

Will you?" He pushes his glasses forward

Besides, why me? Zayan would be of great help." He drops the smirk,

enough to find out who did it before this place turns into a courtroom

idea what file or how your

suggestion is almost laughable but I hold back when I

is.

this side of him

going

me

to Alex's house." I cross

Then meet me at Zayans." He

enjoying this aren't

seriousness from

"Enjoying what?"

me at my apartment over the weekend. Alex will have Rayen, so I can spare you some time.

"Weekend it is."

my knuckles turning white against the leather

rain begins to fall in heavy sheets,

waited but I'm so tired I just want to

the windshield, but they do little to help. My thoughts race faster

the file and what file

for sure is it must be very important for Elias to address

the

second before answering, pressing the button on the

"What?"