Jaylee was dying of curiosity. She didn't know if Athena really had something going on with Elijah, or if it was all just a rumor. Athena's expression turned serious as she said to Jaylee, "I have a very important task for you today. When you pull it off, you'll know the real truth for yourself." As soon as she heard that, Jaylee got excited. She was ready to do anything for Athena if it meant finding out the truth. Athena didn't give it any more thought. She just said to Jaylee, "All right, let's get to work." Jaylee hadn't expected Athena to be so chill about everything. Even after all that happened, Athena didn't seem worried and could still focus on work. Jaylee couldn't help but admire her for that. Athena stepped out of her office, getting ready for rounds, and ran into Kate. Kate frowned when she saw Athena, worry written all over her face. "Athena, are you all right? What's going on with those photos?" Athena stayed perfectly calm. "Professor, this is a complicated situation. But I know what I'm doing. Soon I'll clear everything up and set the record straight. You really don't need to worry." Kate knew Athena well. She was sure Athena had things under control. They'd known each other for years. Just seeing Athena's reaction, Kate was convinced nothing could be going on between her and Elijah. So, someone must be trying to set her up ... Athena got through her day's work. People were whispering about her, but no one dared say anything to her face—just the usual glances and murmurs as she walked by. She skipped lunch in the hospital cafeteria with Jaylee. With all eyes on her lately, she wanted to avoid the extra drama.After lunch, Jaylee came over and said, "Dr. Hall, I think Mr. Elijah is here." Athena's face turned serious. He was the very person she'd been waiting for. If she met with Elijah again, she knew the person behind the photos would definitely make another move. Then she could catch them in the act. With that in mind, Athena said to Jaylee, "Jaylee, this is your chance to shine." Jaylee perked up, listening carefully as Athena laid out her plan. When she finished, Jaylee sounded a little worried. "Dr. Hall, are you really going to meet Mr. Elijah? You're already the talk of the hospital. If you see him again, it'll only make things worse." Athena just shrugged, her lips curling into a faintly mocking smile. "If I don't put an end to this, I'll never be able to live it down. "Whoever's pulling the strings behind this, I might as well use their plan against them!" Jaylee thought that made perfect sense and nodded quickly. "Okay, Dr. Hall, I'll do my best." "Good. If this works out, I'll make sure you're rewarded." Athena promised generously. Jaylee got even more excited, promising she wouldn't let Athena down. Athena took a moment to prepare, then had someone call Elijah over to her office. She waited for him inside. Soon, Elijah showed up. He knocked, and Athena's voice called out from inside, "Come in." Elijah pushed open the door and saw Athena waiting in her chair. "Dr. Hall, did you want to see me?" Athena kept her cool. "Of course there's something important. It's about those photos that someone took of us in secret. Did you know about this? Are you going to say anything to clear things up?" Elijah chuckled at that. He looked at Athena and said, "Why bother clarifying? The truth will come out anyway. Besides, I don't mind people spreading rumors about me and Dr. Hall. It's a compliment." Athena's face darkened. She'd expected Elijah to react like this. Truth be told, she was eighty percent sure he was behind everything. He'd come to her, and then the photos were leaked. Who else could have staged the whole thing? Today, she'd told Jaylee to gather evidence in secret. If Elijah was really the one behind it, she could finally call him out and make sure he never had another chance to do this. At that moment, Maya heard about Athena meeting Elijah in secret and rushed over to the office. She couldn't believe Athena was being so reckless. How could Athena see Elijah alone, especially after everything that had happened? If I leak more photos this time, Zaden will finally give up on Athena and leave her for good! Maya snorted to herself, Athena, your time is up.