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."

softly, casting Aiden a 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 got in store for us?

who was

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

he were reading her very thoughts. "I’m sure you

away, and

before. If things don’t go as planned, we have

Athena’s phone lit up with a text message. Her brow furrowed as she read it

the single flight attendant

Aiden for a drink as well. He could use something to soothe his head—the

arrived at the black site.

retrieve Alvarez and the others soon?" Ewan asked, gratefully accepting the glass of wine from Aiden with a

is waiting for us at our next stop. I hope he hasn’t burst a vein from impatience." She muttered the last sentence under her breath, but it was just loud enough for Ewan’s sharp hearing to

his wine, mentally preparing for what would surely be another emotionally taxing mission. Alvarez was an old friend of his and Gloria’s, and at this stage, his ex-wife might think he was bent on harming her relationships

who deserves that

chuckled, and Aiden, surrendering with a grin, raised his left hand in mock defense. "Pardon me, Le

on the platform between them and began pouring wine into another goblet

couldn’t suppress the laugh that escaped her lips, especially when he presented

have let go of her anger—if she hadn’t, she would have missed out on

would, she earned another chuckle from Ewan, a sound

those men... who are they? Which agency do they work for?" Athena

paused, letting it hover near his lips. He pursed them thoughtfully before finally bringing the goblet down. "They’re part