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.

with

Alicia? You knew her ankle was hurt.

were

cheek stung with

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Chapter 48

us,

explain, but she fell to

pushed me away and rushed to her side, holding her in his

he asked, sounding worried. "I was going to

head, her eyes red. "It's okay. It's not a big deal. She didn't mean it. Don't be too hard on

knew you hurt his sister,

you."

flickered with unease.

she did something wrong, I gotta set her

exactly did I do? You need proof for an accusation. You're just throwing charges at me and even getting physical. Isn't

piercing as he accused, "You knew the bathroom was a blind spot with no cameras, so

both amused

are no cameras, how can you pin this on

you 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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