Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours!

Chapter 293: Secret Operations V

"With the number of times you’ve saved us, Ewan, we should give you a Medal of Honor... maybe even an award..." Aiden joked as they boarded the aircraft that would take them to their next destination.

The mood was light, and Ewan chuckled in response, an eyebrow quirking up in curiosity as Aiden subtly gestured with a nod for him to take the seat next to Athena.

A brother’s code?

Ewan found it interesting. He never thought he would see the day when Aiden would look out for him like this.

With a gracious nod toward Aiden, Ewan took the seat beside Athena, who pretended not to notice the silent exchange.

The realization hit her like a gentle wave: Aiden had somehow managed to score Ewan good points. And she was beginning to understand why Ewan had seemed so irritated during their flight earlier.

Was he that eager to sit close to her?

Disposing of that thought, she forced herself to focus; friendship was all she could allow between herself and Ewan.

"As a matter of fact..." Aiden continued, filling the silence as the aircraft began preparations for takeoff. "I owe you some nice drinks, Ewan, for saving me from a heart attack... To be honest, I was so flustered seeing the capacity of mercenaries in there that I almost gave up on the mission, opting instead to make small talk and live to fight another day..."

Athena and Ewan joined in Aiden’s laughter, fully understanding where he was coming from.

"But really, Ewan, thank you. Don’t mind Athena’s anger; I’m sure she is grateful."

glare. "I just wish he would involve us in these backup plans of his. The surprises are enough to trigger high blood pressure! Who knows what he’s

to Ewan, who was already staring at her

heat bloom on her cheeks. What was wrong with this man?! "What...are your plans for us over

as if he were reading her

blush tinting Athena’s cheeks before she turned away, and it pleased him more than he cared to admit

the same as before. If things don’t go

with a text message. Her brow furrowed as she read it

asked, accepting the drink the single flight attendant had placed before them, his other hand

CIA colleagues?" Ewan interjected, stretching his hand toward Aiden for a drink as well. He could use something

her voice steadying. "They have successfully arrived at the black site. I think we can say that the first phase of the mission is

they be able to retrieve Alvarez and the others soon?" Ewan asked,

trusted officials. Shawn is waiting for us at our next stop. I hope he hasn’t burst a vein from impatience."

Aiden relaxed further into his seat, taking another sip of his wine, mentally preparing for what would surely be another emotionally taxing mission. Alvarez was an old friend of his

wine, Aiden? Is it only Ewan who deserves that kind

surrendering with a grin, raised his left hand in mock defense.

the platform between

suppress the laugh that escaped her lips, especially when he presented the glass to her with the

anger—if she hadn’t, she would have missed out on this light-hearted moment. Aiden was a good friend, despite his occasionally frustrating

earned another chuckle from Ewan, a sound that sent pleasant

they? Which agency do they work for?" Athena started, her tongue loosening under

his goblet for another sip, paused, letting it hover near his lips. He pursed