Chapter 176 The confession of love

As dawn broke over Ronda, Mariama slipped out of the hotel and made her way back to her apartment. She had just enough time to shower and change before heading to Andre's office for another day of pretending everything was normal. But as she walked into the office, Mariama immediately sensed that something was off. Andre was pacing back and forth, his face thunderous. He looked up as she entered, his eyes blazing with an emotion she couldn't quite identify. "Ah, Mariama," he said, his voice deceptively calm. "We have a lot to discuss." Mariama felt her heart race as she stepped into Andre's office. The tension in the air was palpable, and she could tell from Andre's expression that this wasn't going to be a typical workday. "Is everything alright, Andre?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady. Andre stopped his pacing and turned to face her, his eyes intense. "No, Mariama. Everything is not alright. We need to talk." He gestured for her to sit, and she did so hesitantly, her