"So, what did your mom say about Ares' proposal?" Elena asked me once more, leaning into my cubicle.

I chose to ignore her and focused on my work, stealing a glance at Ares' still-empty office. Elena was already beside me, eyeing my arm.

"What happened there?" She asked, her tone serious and a bit threatening.

I swiftly adjusted my dress, pulling down the blouse's sleeve to cover my arm. I avoided her gaze and started stapling the scattered papers.

"Aren't you going to take any action? I'm ...