Chapter 021 My heart ached , my limbs felt heavy , my lungs felt like they were watering drowning in a vacuum , and my eyes ? They wouldn't stop I hated it . I hated all of this . My fists tightened at my sides as I entered the car . I sat in silence for a few seconds before reaching for my phone . This was it , it was time to give Atlas Volkan a taste of his own medicine . " You know exactly what to do , Greta , " I said once she picked out . She murmured a protest but I ignored her . I don't care about what you think . I want him to pay for it and this is the only way . " I cut the call before she could continue speaking and sped down the road . The drive to my apartment took several hours and when I finally arrived , Damien was sitting on the couch . The brown - haired man sal up . " You are here ? I was so worried . I looked for you everywhere , " 1brushed past him and took off my coat . " You didn't have to go through so much stress I turned and he took my hands into his . " You don't deserve this either , Atlas he he crossed all his limits . " I folded my hands across my chest . " You seem so certain it was him . " " All the evidence points to him . Besides , he has a track record " I don't want to talk about him . " I retorted , reaching for the glass of wine . " At least freshen up , I'll pour the glass for you ." Something about his words made me uneasy but I pushed it to the back of my mind . " Thank you , Damien , " I whispered . " For everything . You are always … so perfect. " His response was a as a smile and I found myself slipping into the bathroom . I stepped out a few seconds later and found a glass of whiskey waiting . I raised an eyebrow but did not comment . First shot , second- Nah , I was gone . The room swayed , the lights were brighter , Damien suddenly had a twin and my heart was racing 1 frowned at the situation . I wasn't a heavy drinker , but I could tolerate a few glasses of vodka or tequila without batting an eye . What was different now ? " Come , " Damien said as I swayed . " I'll take you to bed , " His smile shifted into something darker , but it blamed it on the dark spots that come when one loses consciousness . I was right . When I woke up the next morning , I was alone , my heart was pounding , my ears were ringing and my body felt like a sack of bricks " Gosh , make it stop ! " I groaned at the background noises only to freeze as a name echoed through the apartment . " Lovestigations are ongoing to determine Atlas Volkan's involvement in the plagiarism of Dulia designs which was set to launch yesterday I shot up , fully awake as my eyes narrowed at the television Sure enough , a petite blonde reporter sat , reporting the news . Doing exactly what I planned . A gran spread across my lips This should teach him : " As of now , all evidence points to Volkan Industries plagianising the design and the CEO of Dulia Designs has already released least thuen lawsuits on the count of Plagiarism , Damages caused , and Pre - meditated defamation I sat up , throwing off the blanket . +25 BONUS " There are also rumors that she filed a restraining order against him as well . The effect has been like a ripple and the Volkan Industries board has been scrambling to salvage its reputation . Will the Silver designer win ? Or will the Justice system fail us once again ? " " You got what you wanted , happy now ? " I turned to see Greta standing at the door . I walked over and hugged her . I love you so much . Do I ever say it enough ? She pushed me off and rolled her eyes . " We didn't have enough evidence , Damien had to pull several strings so we could leak this to the press and list all the accusations Greta turned to me . " You realize we are doing the wrong thing , right ? " " Wrong . " I shook my head . " You are very wrong . Atlas Volkan did the wrong time and now . " I gestured at the TV , " he's paying for it . " " is he ? Can you truly bear to see him suffer- " Greta " I snapped and she flinched . " Get out ! Get out now ! Who do you think you are ? Don't you dare forget your place ! " I locked the door once she had left and slid down How dare she ? What right did she have ? I ran my hands through my hair and hurriedly dressed up . Instead of dwelling on her , I'd rather spend my day with Damien . He must be rejoicing as well Rivalry or not , this was a win for me too . I slipped into my car and drove off , adoring the trees , and scenery , everything looked so beautiful today . It was like I was seeing it in a different lens I parked in front of the company and strolled inside , a grin on my lips as I bounced into Damien's office . I frowned as I realized he wasn't there . Where was he when I needed him the most ? I had barely been to Clava in the past few weeks , and now w that I was finally here , he wasn't ? What a joy kill . I plopped down on his chair but as I did , a box fell ell off the table . I raised an eyebrow as several documents fell out I bent down and picked them only to freeze as someone entered the office . It was him . It was the same guy from the photos . " Sorry Ma'am , do you need something ? " I had barely interacted with third - line team members from the Euphoria project . Half the personnel that worked on the project didn't know me . I knew this man though He was the man who gave the designs out . What … what was he doing at Clava ? My heart rate picked up but I managed to speak . " What are you doing here ? " "I should be asking you that I am an employee of this company and you ? Please , leave . " His words felt like a punch to my chest 1 froze and regained myself , my gaze drifting to the stack of files on the ground as the unmistakable project file of Dulia sat on the ground . My ity hands shook as I reached for it , begging for it not to be , pleading for this to be a lie- a misunderstanding It wasn't This was the same catalog it was the catalog that was supposed to be released Tumbled , my eyes filling with tears as a lump grew in my throat I knelt and continued searching through the box , my heart breaking us I saw more documents and finally , the blueprint for the Euphoria project . I mutially tossed it aside , until I realized something unsettling Damien's name wasn't on it 25 BONUS Strength left my bones as I registered the name on it . Atlas Volkan I suddenly felt so stupid of course ! Of course ! Why else would he have the original project file ? The Euphoria project belonged to Atlas , yet … yet he gave it up He gave it up why ? My chest tightened as I realized I had been fooled . Damien Damien had been lying and using me . He had been stealing my designs , catalog after catalog and Euphoria wasn't even his project ! He used me to get back at Atlas . Every time Atlas warned me , I saw it as him being defensive and jealous - but he was innocent and now , the small truth in his words made my skin crawl . How could I allow myself to be used ? I slapped myself , again and again , because , how ? A sob escaped my lips and my gaze moved to the man . I grabbed him before he could leave . " You ' Who hired you to steal the documents at Dulia Designs ? Speak now ! Speak ! " His eyes widened and for a split second , it seemed like he had connected the dot . " You ? I … Move ! " he pushed me off and my back hit the desk . I didn't have enough strength to chase after him , because a sob escaped my lips . I crumbled to the ground and my phone beeped It was another news article . Multiple investors had pulled out of the V Volkan Industry . This this was my fault . I was wrong . Greta warned me , she told me to think with a clear mind and was paying for Julia My breath hitched as we locked eyes . I know everything I snarled , stepping forward . now , an innocent man Damien stared at me for a few seconds before stepping inside . His smile was gone and so was the perfect sparkle in his eyes . For a second , I did not recognize him . " Well , it's too late . As of right now , the entire police force is looking for Atlas . He's a wanted man , his reputation is smeared , Volkan Industries is about to hit bankruptcy and no one will help them . " He crossed over the files and grabbed my shoulders " All of this this catastrophe , is all thanks to you , Julia Well done- I slapped him across the cheek as my stomach twisted into knots . " You will pay for this , " I managed to whisper . " I promise You Will Pay For This ! " I brushed past hum , tears clouding my eyes as I raced out of Clava and entered my car , speeding down the road Atlas tried to warn me so many times but I never listened I ruined everything Yes , he was a jerk and he deserved everything . He was std . be was still he was what ? shock the thought off and sped down the door , I blinked away tears and my eyes widened as I realized another car was I took a quick swerve and stepped out only to freeze at the other person . He stepped out as well and for a moment , silence was the only language we understood did break it , it was to say the same thing However , when we d " It's Damien "