Chapter 284: Night Affairs III
The phone buzzed incessantly on Athena’s nightstand, the caller ID illuminating the screen once more to reveal Aiden’s name, stubbornly demanding her attention.
She huffed, choosing to face the ceiling, while fighting the urge to pick up. Ignoring him felt like a form of rebellion against a stubborn whirlwind of emotions swirling in her chest.
For the umpteenth time, she would deny his call, but the fact pained her. The calls had become a bitter reminder of the fractures in their relationship, forcing her to evaluate the decay of trust that had once anchored their partnership.
Each ring echoed like a wave crashing against a cliff, relentless and unyielding. Athena buried her face in her hands, mentally scolding herself.
How could it have come to this? A former ally’s betrayal hitting harder than a physical blow, all the while Aiden continued to reach out, seemingly oblivious to the wall she was trying to build between them.
The betrayal weighed heavily on her heart, a lump forming in her throat as she ruminated on the actions of her former colleagues. They had known about the true nature of Scarlet’s death, yet stayed silent, hiding the grim truth from her. Their smiles had felt so genuine, their camaraderie so real.
Worse... How could they still hold positions in the CIA after what that stupid organization had done? She couldn’t help but wonder, picking her phone again.
The CIA had always presented itself as a bastion of justice, yet they had proven to be just as corrupt as the criminals they always handled.
And the idea that the Boss, Shawn and Eric, could still work under the banner of the organization despite such treachery left her feeling hollow. She had always trusted them to uphold a standard that now seemed to evaporate like mist before the morning sun.
What was the difference between them and Alvarez then?
If nothing else, she knew there was no way she could reach out to them; pride wouldn’t let her. Yet, she knew no other one in the CIA, no one whom she could trust to handle this situation with Alvarez and co.
Athena took a deep breath, forcing herself to focus. What to do about this situation? That was the question that loomed large in her mind.
She had promised her colleagues that she would take care of this. Had that been too forward, especially since Aiden was no longer her partner?
Biting her lip, she glanced at her phone again, Aiden’s name staring back at her. Maybe she should block him.
Her hand hovered his contact, stilling when she remembered that he had called her childish earlier.
The gall!
She hadn’t even bothered to check the other messages, not wanting any unnecessary thing to stress her mental health.
She cursed under her breath, when his call flashed again, brows furrowing next when the call suddenly cut. Had he given up?
She sighed the next second, frustrated with herself for allowing Aiden’s persistence to irritate her even more.
She pursed her lips, feeling in her guts to call Ewan. She questioned the feeling however. What could Ewan do? She didn’t think he knew anyone in the CIA.
recall the response she was expecting from Nathaniel’s friends. Quickly, she moved to her mailbox, a
hell was all these blocked roads? She mused angrily, frustration boiling
up Ewan’s contact. So far he has proved his worth not only in the lives of the children, but in the
extent, in the
hesitation, she dialed his number, sinking back
up, she urged silently, her
voice, warm and playful, blasted through the speaker, and she
me," She rambled, trying to rein in the tension in
"Athena, I know you’re the one. Why are you calling? Weren’t you scolding me about staying up some minutes ago? Aren’t you
soft huff, the corners of her lips curling into a reluctant smile. She could understand
A pause.
you still
pause. "Are you working, Ewan?" This was stated in a
want to
stupid
chill that lingered
warm tingles around her heart, her
end, stirring her anxiety again.
who had betrayed
other end, making Athena more anxious than before. Can Ewan turn up
thought you had some men there... I remember you bringing them during the court case at the elder council. Weren’t they
licked her lower lip, thinking of a good lie. She hadn’t
No need to lie about it. He could easily find
why aren’t you utilizing their services? Is there something
exhaled tiredly, rubbing her forehead. She didn’t want to tell Ewan about Scarlett. No. That was
pause ensued on the
do you have someone? Can you help me?" Athena continued, not wanting to give Ewan a chance to ask more
give me a few minutes." Ewan finally
exceptionally relieved, and then ended the call. Keeping Ewan
her phone rang again. It was from a strange
Was Aiden calling with a different
scoffed at the thought, letting the call
the number started calling again, she had no choice but to satiate her
"Hello?"
"Athena?"
from her ear, glaring at it
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