Chapter 9 Complicated relationship

Athena had just pushed open the door to enter the office, before she had time to raise her head, a figure walked towards her, and two seconds later stood in front of her.

"Athena.."

Seeing the person coming, Athena pushed him away while smiling softly, "Oh, Mr. Brown, I thought we didn't know each other?"

"I...actually..." Daniel put on a hurt look, but there was a hardness in his eyes.

"Have you acted enough, Daniel Brown?"

Athena glanced at him and then directly passed him back to her desk. She had just left when Daniel saw Berklee behind her.

"Daniel, what are you doing here?"

"Berklee, long time no see."

"We just met yesterday." Berklee purposefully reminded, "Daniel, what am I asking you here for? Don't talk about other things."

Normally, Berklee was always gentle and respectful towards Daniel. But today, seeing Daniel standing so close to Athena, somehow, he felt a strange bit of anger.

"I have something I need help with."

"Then let's go out to discuss." Berklee nodded.

In his heart he thought, Brown's family was doing very well, he didn't know why Daniel personally came to find him.

"Don't get me wrong, I came to see Athena." After saying that, Daniel turned his head to Athena and nodded once.

Berklee frowned slightly, "Daniel, come out with me for a moment."

He didn't wait for Daniel to agree but immediately pushed him away.

"Berklee," Daniel calmly pulled a cigarette from his pocket, "Did anything bother you today?"

Berklee smiled, "You and Athena knew each other before?"

This was what led Berklee to bring him here. Wasn't yesterday their first meeting? Why were they so close?

"If I told you I was her boyfriend, would you believe it?"

Daniel smiled thoughtfully and calmly faced Berklee's murderous gaze, "Just kidding, Athena used to be my secretary."

Athena was Daniel's secretary. That was also the reason Berklee could not find Athena's this document. Daniel's family was a transnational corporation with factories, large and small companies around the world, and companies in all industries. Here, the records of senior employees were always absolutely confidential.

For a moment, Daniel realized something was wrong, "Berklee, you care about Athena so much, do you already like her?"

"How did that happen?" Berklee gently pushed Daniel's hand away, his face still as cold as ice but unable to hide his displeasure, "I just wish I could fire her right now."

"Berklee, we grew up together, there are things we don't need to hide. Anyway, I've been through a love affair, at least I can help you. Tell me, how have you and her grown? "

Berklee recalled the previous kiss, did this count as a development?

But wait! Berklee sensed something was wrong. Why was he thinking seriously about this? He didn't like Athena.

Seeing Berklee dumbfounded, Daniel laughed, "Haven't you two started dating yet?"

"We're not dating, but I kissed her." Berklee calmly said a sentence that would make Daniel explode.

"You kissed her already? Did Athena let you kiss her when you two weren't even dating? "

Berklee lowered her eyes. He could not make Daniel understand the complexity of this relationship.

"Berklee, Athena's personality is really strong and resilient. The first time I met her, I just happened to get a little closer to her, and she immediately pushed me down with one hand. How about you? After kissing her, did she react? "

"She didn't react at all and just ran away."

Berklee's words surprised Daniel even more, "Really? Didn't she slap you? Just run away?"

Seeing Daniel's surprised expression, Berklee somehow felt happy.

It seemed that Athena also treated him a little differently, if not, why was she "sweet" to him than Daniel?

Thinking that Athena might have feelings for her, Berklee suddenly smiled happily

Daniel felt really crazy. He could now stand beside him and watch Berklee laugh alone for five minutes without interruption.

"Berklee, have you laughed enough? I want to borrow Athena for a bit." Berklee kept smiling like that, Daniel was afraid it would be dark. Berklee heard the word "Athena", and immediately stopped laughing, "Why are you looking for Athena?"

Even though he hadn't determined his feelings yet. He might have had a slight impression of Athena, but until then, he had to be on the lookout for all his love enemies.

Daniel rubbed his forehead helplessly, "Don't worry, I'll find her otherwise."

Berklee nodded. Without touching Athena, anything could be negotiated slowly.

Together, the two returned to the office.

Entering the room, Daniel went straight to Athena, "Athena, let's talk for a bit. I promise it won't be long, just 30 minutes."

Athena looked at him and seemed like she wanted to consult him.

"Remember to come back soon." Berklee nodded to the two of them.

Berklee was so smart, why couldn't he see Daniel's calm expression just to hide the panic in his heart?

Being able to make Daniel always cold, suddenly able to talk as much as today, that must be very important.

It was not about work, only love remains. Daniel had a confidant, but this confiding Athena could give him the answer, it was possible that the person he liked, Athena also knew?

Berklee guessed so.

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In the coffee, Athena and Daniel sat across from each other.

"Athena, where's Brenna?" Daniel asked straight to the point. His expression was serious and resolute.

"So funny. Before, I agree to give you Brenna, is there anything else you can promise? Now, you come to find me again? I'm the one who should be asking where you took Brenna! Athena gritted her teeth in anger.

Remembering how drunk Brenna was for Daniel that day, Athena really wanted to throw this coffee cup in front of him in his face.

"Athena, you are Brenna's best friend, she will definitely find you, can you tell me where she is now?"

Athena's face was cold, she didn't want to answer.

Daniel knew Athena was angry on Brenna's behalf, so he persisted in saying, "Athena, I know I'm not right this time, but I really love her. Can you tell me where she is?"

Athena was silent for a moment. She did not answer Daniel's question but asked him back, "Daniel, did you do something wrong with Brenna?"