The room grew hotter, and he strained to count aloud.
Thirsty and parched, he struggled to maintain a stable position during push-ups, making him very weak.
He needed every ounce of focus to avoid an awkward fall, intensifying the already torturous physical ordeal.
To add to the hardship, his forehead bled.
The salty sweat seeped into the wound, causing sharp, stinging pain and leaving him Light-headed.
He vowed to seek revenge someday and pressed on.
âFour hundredâ¦â
After completing the required number of push-ups, Mekhi rose steadily and clasped his hands behind his back.
Setting down the teacup, Nathan watched Mekhi catching his breath.
With a teasing tone, he remarked, âGasping and sweating so much after just a couple of hundred push-ups? It seems your physical strength has taken a hit lately.
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Trying to steady his breath, Mekhi felt discomfort as his sweat-soaked shirt clung to his body.
Despite his discomfort, he refrained from requesting a shower, anticipating Nathanâs likely refusal and potential mockery.
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Feeling a gust of hot wind, he looked up subconsciously and noticed that the heating was on.
He clenched his hands again in fury, and sweat continued to trickle down his cheeks and chin.
Squinting, Nathan went on, âHow do you expect to continue to be the deputy director in such a state?â
Taken aback, Mekhi quickly responded, âI apologize, sir.
I havenât been keeping up with my workouts.
Iâll make sure to train harder.
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Smirking, Nathan replied, âIâm not concerned about what you do later.
My role today is to support you through this challenging training session.
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Mekhi stood somewhat rigid and his complexion was a shade paler.
Having completed over 500 push-ups, every inch of his body throbbed with pain.
More than four hours remained before the end of work.
What further thing would Nathan tell him to do?
Noticing Mekhiâs anxious demeanor, Nathan smirked and commanded in an cold tone, âStand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a squat position for an hour.
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Just a squat?
âAlright, sir.
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Relieved, Mekhi complied, squatting as instructed.