36 Crushed Pride Fiona , who had lifted her head after Athenas sarcastic laugh , opened her mouth to contradict Athenas words , but Sandro shut her up with a glare .
She turned to Ewan , seeking for solidarity .
It was then she saw the sorry state of her fiancé .
How hadnt she noticed ? She had heard him implore Athena to tell her truth , yet she had been so concentrated on maintaining her own truth that she hadnt looked at him .
She hurried up to him now , but Ewan raised his hand , stopping her from getting closer to him .
Is she telling the truth ? Fiona hesitated , wondering how fast things had deteriorated .
No , she is lying … She vehemently denied .
She glared at Athena for a second , before returning her attention to Ewan .
There is CCTV to check … Sandro piped in then , causing Fionas mouth to quiver , causing her eyes to water with frustration .
She has really done it this time .
She thought , noting the cold glint in Ewans eyes .
She should have returned home , and licked her wounds there .
She should have humbly accepted her humiliation , consoling herself with Athenas future death .
Now , her father will kill her ! Now , Ewan might punish her ! What should she do ? How could she save herself from Ewans wrath? She gave me chocolate … I … you … She stuttered , halting when she saw Athenas notable smirk .
She had consented to the chocolate drink .
So , she couldnt blame Athena for that .
Yet what choice did she have when Athena had placed the chocolate drink as a bait ? Fiona hated Athena at that moment , a hundred folds .
She had thought herself a game player , but it was obvious that Athena was a better one .
She needed to up her game ! fin Fiona pinched herself in trepidation as the air in the room got colder with tension .
Her was up ! game With no other option , she bowed her head in false remorse .
Im sorry Ewan , seeing this , shook his head .
Had Athena been innocent six years ago ? Had Fiona really been behind the set up with her father ? 36 Crushed Pride Could Sandro be right ? His heart trembled with pain , thinking about it .
Had he been a fool all these years ? Had he played the fool , been stringed along by Fiona and his father ? Ewans pride suffered a blow at the thought of being used as a puppet .
But when had the innocent girl that had grown by his side changed ? Ewan felt his senses become clouded with pain again , and knew he would be unconscious soon .
Yet he held on ; he had to solve the matter now .
He faced Athena , his pride absolutely crushed .
His shoulders drooped , and his eyes kept fluttering .
Sorrow lurked within the twin blue orbs .
Athena , Im sorry .
He inhaled quietly .
I apologize for my foolishness , and I apologize on behalf of my fiancée too .
This situation will never happen again .
I promise you .
You will never be accused without concrete evidence again … However , Athena didnt care for all these shenanigans .
She just wanted Ewan to be treated .
She couldnt afford to have a dead man in her office ! Sandro , lift him …..
Ewan shook his head , disrupting Athenas sentence .
He was not done .
The twenty percent shares you demanded earlier , you can have it .
But please , dont cancel your treatment plans for my town .
Please , dont take into account my foolishness and my ugly pride .
Im sorry .
A lone tear slipped from Ewans right eye then , numbing Athena .
She has never seen Ewan cry , or this emotional .
He was rarely emotional .
Was it the apology or the pain she knew he was feeling ? Beside Ewan , Sandro stood stiff knowing that his friend would refuse to be moved until this matter was concluded .
Please , am I forgiven ? Will you treat my people ? Athena nodded immediately .
I will treat them , Ewan .
Now , allow Sandro to pick you up ! Sandro moved ahead to do so , but Ewan raised his hand and stopped him .
Im not done yet .
He coughed harshly , and looked at Fiona .
Fiona didnt know what to do with her hands .
She couldnt believe her actions had resulted in this .
36 Crushed Pride She knew of Ewans health problems , but she hadnt considered it happening now , since the illness appeared once in a blue moon ! Her heart was pricked with guilt .
She tried reaching out to him again , but Ewan hissed in annoyance .
From today , Fiona , the engagement is off .
Get your belongings out of my house and return to your fathers house , with immediate effect … Fiona collapsed to the floor , shaking her head intermittently in unbelief .
With her bruised knees , she knelt before Ewan , when he ignored her again .
Ewan , Im sorry , I didnt know this would happen .
Ewan gestured to Sandro to take Fiona away .
Ewan , Im sorry .
Fiona recited , holding Athenas desk , refusing to go anywhere .
This irritated an already tired Ewan .
Leave her be .
I want to ask her one more question .
Fiona paused in fearful anticipation .
Six years ago , did Athena really cheat on me ? Did you and your father conspire to wreck my marriage ? Athena would have laughed , remembering the contract marriage , but for the somber atmosphere .
No , we didnt conspire .
She really did sleep with Luca ! This would have been a perfect time to bring Kendra .
Athena thought .
A perfect time to acquit her reputation in Ewans eyes .
She still believed that Kendra was Fionas daughter .
Okay then .
You can leave .
Ewan was tired of talking .
He looked at Athena , needing to take in her presence one time before he lost consciousness .
Ill investigate the matter of six years ago , Athena , even if … He coughed at the same moment that Zane opened the office door , and walked in hastily .
Zane perused the atmosphere , his eyes perching on Athena first .
Happy that she looked fine , his gaze landed on Fiona .
His mouth turned up in disgust , when he beheld her state ..
Why was she begging Ewan ? Or rather , why was Ewan angry at her ? This was a first .
He , however , blanched when he finally saw the state of Ewan .
36 Crusted Pode Immediately , he forgot about his grievances against his friend .
Without wasting time , he rushed to his friend , and knelt at his feet .
Ewan … whats happening … But Ewans eyes were closed now , only his breathing showed he was still alive .
He looked at Sandro .
What are you doing ? Take him to the ward for treatment ! Sandro didnt hesitate this time around .
He hoisted Ewan up , cursing himself inwardly .

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Earlier , he had been so fixated on Zanes appearance that he hadnt been aware of Ewan finally slipping out of his consciousness .
He was about carrying Ewan away , when Athena spoke .
Please take him to my ward .
Ill treat him myself .