Part 54

Athena was awkward when Grey just looked at her with a cold gaze. Grey did not respond immediately, then after a while Grey opened his voice, "Repeat what you said," he said with a firm tone and a domineering look.

Athena swallowed her saliva. Honestly, Athena was starting to feel scared. However, Athena's decision was already made. Finally Athena repeated her words again, "Please lend me some money. I want to live outside. I'll rent a place, then look for a job. I will pay back the money you lend me."

"Why? My money is not enough to fulfill your needs until you want to work outside?"

"No! It's not like that!" Athena quickly retorted. "It's just that our meeting wasn't good from the start, Grey. I was actually able to stay here before because Noah asked you to. I'm here using the facilities, your money, everything, but I'm not paying anything. I feel like I shouldn't be like this. I need to be independent. And—"