Chapter 48

Seeing me remain silent, Alicia tilted her head, scrutinizing my

face.

"I've been wanting to say this since we first met," she said. "Don't you think we look alike?"

Feeling utterly ashamed and humiliated, I had to run away under her triumphant gaze.

Back in the private room, my colleagues' warm greetings finally made me feel better.

As I was about to shake off the frustration, the door burst

open.

Antonio paused, surprised by the packed room, and then his eyes found me.

There was a storm brewing in them, but I couldn't figure out why.

He balled his fists and called my name, demanding I step outside.

I followed him, puzzled, but got slapped across the face in the hallway. It was the first time he had ever done this to me.

shocked look with fury,

push Alicia? You knew her ankle was hurt. I've told you

were you

stung

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Chapter 48

was limping toward us,

explain, but she fell to

and rushed to her side,

doing here?" he asked, sounding worried. "I was going to bring her

not a big deal. She didn't

you hurt his sister, he

you."

the mention of Freddy, Antonio's eyes flickered with unease. But

did something wrong, I gotta

and couldn't help asking, "What exactly did I do? You need proof for an accusation. You're just throwing charges

he accused, "You knew the bathroom was a blind spot

felt both amused and

there are no cameras, how

implying Alicia is setting you up? There's no reason for her to do that. Plus, I've known her for

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