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The white washed wall seemed to be bleeding profusely like Ewans right fist when Sandro.
stepped into Ewans home office .
He stood as he always did when Ewan got this way and watched his friend .
Ewan was sitting miserably on the floor with his head in his hands , hands stained with blood .
Sandro didnt bother to ask for a first aid kit or hurry to get one because this imagery right here .
was as consistent as business in Ewans life ; a side of Ewan , many people didnt get to see .
This was the only way Ewan got rid of frustration and unexplainable feelings .
Yet Sandro was observant to note that it had increased since Athenas banishment six years ago And with her return , Sandro feared for his friends knuckles .
Sighing tiredly , he shut the door behind him .
Ewan showed no indication that he knew someone was in his office with him , until Sandro sat down beside him .
What do you have for me , Sandro ? Sandro had a lot , but he just didnt know how to get into it without pushing Ewan to punch his office walls again and again .
He didnt want that to happen , because he wouldnt be able to bear it .
He would rather choose to be the punching bag .
Did the shareholder speak ? Which shareholder did you visit ? Ewan continued , breaking into Sandros thoughts .
Although he understood Sandros silence , he wanted the truth , so that he could process things better and put this bad day behind him .
He knew Sandro was holding back on the reports , because the latter believed making the reports now would trigger him to punch the walls again .
He knew his friend and assistant was avoiding the plague of guilt .
Ewan wanted to tell him that he was okay now , that there wasnt anything to trigger , but he kept silent .
Sandro understood him , even more than Zane did .
And the former knew that the punching activity was a coping mechanism for him .
Sandro knew he would go crazy with the riotous feelings and thoughts in his head if he didnt punch walls .
The pain helped him to focus .
I visited Ethan .
He was the only one that agreed to meet us .
Sandro finally said , stretching his legs before him .
This might be a long night .
1.4 22 Coping Mechanism And what did he say ? Sandro sighed .
He showed me the decrypted text .
The long message explained in detail the closing down of the company , citing that our creditors are on our necks .
It also painted the picture that we are down on funds , that everyone should find their way out of the company .
Worse , there were curse words to Leful clients and entitled shareholders , written in italics , and attributed to you .
Basically , it was a nasty text .
Ewan exhaled harshly , his mind concocting the best way to retaliate against Athena and Zane .
I dont exactly know how Athena comes to play in this , considering shes just a doctor … Shes a counselor too .
Shes many things .
Who says she cant even be a hacker ? Ewan interrupted , lifting his head .
Sandro opened his mouth at Ewans frustration ladened statement , then finally settled on a question .
Shes a consultant ? Medical , I presume ? Ewan shook his head .
General consultant , especially on financial issues , to Zanes father .
I did a little research .
Hes not the only one .
She counsels many wealthy people , consorts with them .
I wont be surprised if shes in government too .
Sandros jaw slackened .
But Sandro , my question is : who is backing her up ? We both know Athena for god sake ! Ewans eyes were alight now .
Yes , she had striven for education after the banishment , yet covering the grounds she has in six years is almost impossible ! Did you find out who her husband is ? Sandro shook his head .
Ewan turned to Sandro when he heard nothing .
Sandro shook his head again .
His tongue was heavy .
I saw her daughter today .
Very beautiful , innocent , unlike her .
She had startling blue eyes … Sandro jerked .
Blue eyes ?? Yes .
Must be from the father What if you are the father ? Sandro wanted to ask , but kept quiet .
He would need to confirm first , before raising Ewans hopes up .
They already have enough problems on their hands as it stands .
So , who could be backing her ? The million dollar question with no reply .
But Sandro was sure that Athena had something to do with the cyber attack .
The first time the hack in had occurred was last year , after Ewan had publicly announced Fional as his fiancée .
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A message had been dropped in his email Unfaithful man , -after they had survived the cyber attack and the resulting consequences .
Now , a year later , a more serious hacking had occurred on the same day the ex couple met to talk over an issue .
Did Ewan threaten Athena ? Was it because of the shares ? Why did Athena demand that amount of shares ? She just wants it .
Its part of her payment for accepting to treat our people .
Athena really asked for that ? Sandro couldnt believe it .
The Athena from six years ago wouldnt hurt a fly , not to mention putting the lives of innocent citizens at risk because of an old feud ! Ewan was right .
The new Athena was something else .
Sandro didnt like it .
So , will you give it to her ? He got his answer when Ewan glared at him , Did Ethan tell you anything else , like why he agreed to meet you ? Not really .
I think its because he came from the States .
He doesnt pay attention to our media .
Ewan furrowed his eyebrows .
When did he step into our city ? A few weeks ago .

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Ewan nodded , I see .
A new rich person who loves investments .
I will thank him specially , after this blows over .
Whats the situation now ? Well , the media is blowing it out of proportion as usual .
By tomorrow we should have a better handle of things .
I promise .
Ewan nodded his thanks , and stumbled to his feet .
What do you have in mind for Athena and Zane ? Sandro mirrored Ewans movements .
A pause .
Im not sure .
I have to meet Zanes father first .
I have to know if he knew about this setup .
If he knew about it , I would decide my next step from there .
Ewan responded , noticing a frown on Sandros face the next second .
Whats the matter ? The hackers , I just remembered … they couldnt be traced .
We lost them again .
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